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[Letter from Elvira Moore to Uncle Evans, June 18, 1872] (open access)

[Letter from Elvira Moore to Uncle Evans, June 18, 1872]

The author wrote to Jim B. on the thirtieth of May, Neel Jones and John Wallace also visited the author. She talks of how it rained in Billington when she visited and then she got a cold from it. [2]The author again is not feeling well and this prevented her from visiting Jim Wilson. She had dinner with Callie and Will.[3] Bettie had a headache and the author had eye problems. The author mentions that there are a lot of Veterans when she went to go get her eyes checked out. [4] There was a dinner party and many old friends showed up. [5] She stayed at Cooper's house for a night. Afterwards she was watching over a baby that got a fever. The author's uncle is thinking about moving back to Texas. [6]She continues to discuss the problems of her uncle going back to Texas. She then mentions that her eyes are becoming better. She was able to read some of her father's letters. [7]The author plans to visit some friends for 2 to 3 weeks. The author has some letters that she is carrying that need to be delivered and one of her friends has yet to deliver …
Date: June 18, 1812
Creator: Moore, Elvira
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

Le Champ d'Asile: Romance

Musical score for voice and piano or harp written in Paris in November 1818. Cover has black and white lithograph depicting a man standing with a shovel.
Date: 1818
Creator: Romagnesi, A. (Antoine Joseph Michel), 1781-1850.
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Petition for building a school for the poor] (open access)

[Petition for building a school for the poor]

The citizens of Northumberland County agree to a charter allowing another academy of the same name within the same county for the poor. The funding is discussed and the land that was for public use will be used. Petitioners are against the school being built with public funds and believe that the poor should be paying for their school. The petitioners believe that in building the school it would go against the legislation of the county. The author gives examples of cases that disprove the petitioners evidence.
Date: January 12, 1818
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping, 1820] (open access)

[Clipping, 1820]

This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a clipping which details the politicians who were running for positions in the state senate and congress. The clipping is dated 1820.
Date: 1820
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope, 1825] (open access)

[Envelope, 1825]

Envelope that is dated 1825. The writing is in pencil and appears to say, " Welcome La Fayette; Israel Moore discharge; By...."
Date: 1825~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Warrant, September 9, 1825] (open access)

[Warrant, September 9, 1825]

Warrant to Chauncey H. Redway establishing his rank as 1st Sergeant of a Company under the command of Captain J. D. Smith in the 21st Regiment, 5th Brigade, and 1st Division of Artillery of the Militia of the State of New York.
Date: September 9, 1825
Creator: Camp, Elisha
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Captain's Warrant, August 25, 1829] (open access)

[Captain's Warrant, August 25, 1829]

Warrant from Captain Chauncey H. Redway to Sergeant Frien O. Payn. The warrant orders Payn to warn the listed persons to appear armed and equipped for Company parade at the house of John Burch at 8 o'clock AM on September 7. Payn is also charged with warning the named persons to appear at the Presbyterian Meeting House in Sacket's Harbor at 8 o'clock AM on September 18 for the general muster.
Date: August 25, 1829
Creator: Redway, Chauncey H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to C. B. Moore] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to C. B. Moore]

Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney, Texas. The return address is for John B. Alden in New York, New York. A note in the lower left corner says that it was received on June 2, 1871.
Date: 1831~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
The War in Texas; A Review of Facts and Circumstances, showing that this contest is a Crusade Against Mexico, set on foot by Slaveholders, Land Speculators, &c. In Order to Re-Establish, Extend, and Perpetuate the System of Slavery and the Slave Trade. (open access)

The War in Texas; A Review of Facts and Circumstances, showing that this contest is a Crusade Against Mexico, set on foot by Slaveholders, Land Speculators, &c. In Order to Re-Establish, Extend, and Perpetuate the System of Slavery and the Slave Trade.

Opinion piece describing the history and reasons for the Texas Revolution, including the position that it was intended to support slavery in Texas.
Date: 1837
Creator: Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix. (open access)

History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix.

Book outlining the history of the Texas Revolution and a description of Texas geography, with a map, as well as an appendix containing personal accounts and text excerpts about specific events.
Date: 1838
Creator: Newell, Chester
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Articles of agreement between H.C. Hudson and Elihu Moss : Washington, [Tex.], 1838 July 17. (open access)

Articles of agreement between H.C. Hudson and Elihu Moss : Washington, [Tex.], 1838 July 17.

Handwritten agreement regarding lease of land in Washington County with details of agreed upon improvements.
Date: July 17, 1838
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sewing basket

None
Date: 1840/1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope, September 15, 1840] (open access)

[Envelope, September 15, 1840]

Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore, Millright, Sherman (Texas) that has a post mark from McKinney, Texas, September 13. A note in the lower right corner says that it was read on September 25, 1840. Another note is on the lower left corner and it reads, "Care of Hall & Chapman."
Date: September 13, 1840
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Texas: the rise, progress, and prospects of the Republic of Texas, Vol.1 (open access)

Texas: the rise, progress, and prospects of the Republic of Texas, Vol.1

None
Date: January 1, 1841
Creator: Kennedy, William
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas: The Rise, Progress, and Prospects of the Republic of Texas. Volume 2 (open access)

Texas: The Rise, Progress, and Prospects of the Republic of Texas. Volume 2

None
Date: 1841
Creator: Kennedy, William
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1841 April 3. (open access)

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1841 April 3.

Texas Land Grant.
Date: April 3, 1841
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves, September 28, 1841] (open access)

[Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves, September 28, 1841]

Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves. It has figures written in pencil.
Date: September 28, 1841
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10,  1842] (open access)

[Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10, 1842]

Receipt for sale of a slave from Thomas Smith to A.D. Kennard. She is described as a 14 year old girl named Adlin.
Date: October 10, 1842
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from E. L. Durrett to Charles B. Moore, September 16, 1843] (open access)

[Receipt from E. L. Durrett to Charles B. Moore, September 16, 1843]

Receipt from E. L. Durrett for $13.75 plus interest to Charles B. Durrett, most likely in Gallatin, Tennessee. It was to be payable out of the proceeds of A. F. Hall's note when collected.
Date: August 16, 1843
Creator: Durrett, Edward Luther
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from Charles B. Moore to Esterby and White Judges, November 27, 1843] (open access)

[Receipt from Charles B. Moore to Esterby and White Judges, November 27, 1843]

Receipt from Charles B. Moore to Esterby and White, Judges in trust for $44.53.
Date: November 27, 1843
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Democratic Electoral Ticket, 1844] (open access)

[Democratic Electoral Ticket, 1844]

Democratic electoral ticket for the state at large. The ticket has handwriting on it which dates it to 1844. Candidates are listed for state at large races and congressional districts. The document has split in to two parts.
Date: 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Democratic Electoral Ticket in Tennessee, 1844] (open access)

[Democratic Electoral Ticket in Tennessee, 1844]

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a list of Democratic candidates for the 1844 election in the state of Tennessee. A handwritten note on the side details that this election was Charles B. Moore's first time voting. The candidates listed in this document includes those who ran for senate seats and for congress.
Date: 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Whig Ticket] (open access)

[Whig Ticket]

Whig party ticket for the state at large and the 11 congressional districts of Tennessee in 1844.
Date: 1844
Creator: Whig Party
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Indenture [deed for sale of land ] between George M. and Mary Gest and Frederick Stoever, 1844 June 7. (open access)

Indenture [deed for sale of land ] between George M. and Mary Gest and Frederick Stoever, 1844 June 7.

Deed for sale of land in Republic of Texas.
Date: June 7, 1844
Creator: Gest, George M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History