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[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, February 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, February 1862]

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing the latest military news, the possibility of being able to stop by Charles's house and swap horses, money, enlistment extensions, and other news from his camp. The letter was started on February 16th and finished on the 17th. The address appears on the left side of the front. It is addressed to Charles B. Moore, Rocky Bayou, Izard Co., Arkansas. There is a handwritten note to the left of the address that says "from H. S. Moore of Capt Throckmorton's Co. Stone's Reg. Texas Cavalry McCulloch's Brigade, received February 28, 1862."
Date: February 1862
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina and Mariah Rucker, February 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina and Mariah Rucker, February 1962]

Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina and Mariah Rucker discussing the recent weather, his health, the war and the difficulties caused by the blockade, and other local news. He also includes and excerpt from a recent letter from Josephus. The letter was started on February 9th and finished on the 11th.
Date: February 1862
Creator: Moore, Ziza
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, February 16, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, February 16, 1865]

Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore speculating about proposed amendments to the Constitution of the state of Tennessee and the conditions that may be imposed upon its people. Josephus then relates the well-being of friends and neighbors.
Date: February 16, 1865
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from Hubert and Theresia Sauer] (open access)

[Envelope from Hubert and Theresia Sauer]

An envelope which contained a letter to C.B. Moore. A not on the left bottom corner reads: "Hubert + Theresa Sauer; Received Feb 21st; 1875."
Date: February 7, 1875
Creator: Sauer, Hubert
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hubert and Theresia Sauer] (open access)

[Letter from Hubert and Theresia Sauer]

A letter from Hubert and Theresia Sauer of Fillmore County, NB to Charles B. Moore. It details the difficult times Nebraskan farmers were having.
Date: February 7, 1875
Creator: Sauer, Hubert & Sauer, Theresia
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore, February 19, 1876] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore, February 19, 1876]

An empty envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. The envelope is postmarked February 19 from Gallatin, Tennessee, Box No 12.
Date: February 19, 1876
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Matilda Brantley Dodd, February 18, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Matilda Brantley Dodd, February 18, 1877]

A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and mother, Matilda Brantley Dodd, in Texas. The letter discusses daily life and events.
Date: February 18, 1877
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie Franklin to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Matilda Brantley Dodd, February 21, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from Bettie Franklin to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Matilda Brantley Dodd, February 21, 1877]

A personal letter from Bettie Franklin to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and her mother, Matilda Brantley Dodd. The letter talks about daily life, including a quilting party that Bettie had and news about her young son.
Date: February 21, 1877
Creator: Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Sissie and Bettie, February 10, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Sissie and Bettie, February 10, 1878]

She was glad to hear everyone was well and wasn't surprised that Bettie would get sick with a cold damp winter. She has had the worst weather for Christmas, cold and dry, and they haven't seen the sun in the last 5 days and it will snow. She believes they will have winter until May. Dinky came to visit and Willie has been there for two weeks. Their father went to visit Mr. Patterson who isn't expected to live long. They got a postal card from Jack Wallace that Bettie and Sissie wee going to visit them. Mrs. Cinthy left back home and would return again to finished Matilda's quilt. All of her chicks have died but 3. She sold 3 1/2 pounds of butter last week. The heifer has not been producing a lot of milk until recently. She ask them to write soon.
Date: February 10, 1878
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, February 28, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, February 28, 1879]

Dinkie says they are all well, but Sissie who has a cold. Bettie is also not doing well and has asked about the Moore's. Bettie got some mulberry bushes and it has been so cold that Abe couldn't work. Her father got Bettie bedsteads and she comments that Abe's house will look nice when it is done. She plans to give Bettie hens and Henry made her two brooms. Mr. Tommie Dobbins and Mr. Smith Neal have died. A lot of people have been dealing with pneumonia. Willie now has a drake and two top knotted ducks. Willie tapped the sugar tree and made a pint of molasses. She asks about Jeff and if they have gardened anything yet. She did laundry and felt beat. She asks if they plan on visiting this year, she received a letter from Bettie Wilson and they will be visiting. She asks that they write soon.
Date: February 28, 1879
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Mr. Moore and Sis, February 23, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Mr. Moore and Sis, February 23, 1879]

Matilda hopes they are doing well and mentions that the reason why she did not respond was because Dinkie said she was going to. Abe and Bettie went up there and they have been having cold weather. There has been a lot of pneumonia and deaths, Tommie Dobbins, Smith Neal and Billy Moore died. Nothing has grown in Dodd's county. She recieved a letter from Emily Trent asking about George and Willy Bratney and asks if they have heard from them. She asks that they write soon. Bettie also mentions that since Dinkie wrote back she did not. She mentions that there are a lot of cases of pneumonia and several deaths including Mr. Ed Tyree. Abe is going to buy land from Tobe and has moved a house there. He plans to add another room and he hasn't put up the chimney yet. It has been raining, but the Moores wrote of dry weather. Alice sent some beads to Caddow and Willie told Abe to get some calico to make her a dress. Mr. Broore will sell his wagon for $50 to the Moores. Her father plans to go to Nashville and she want to go with him to …
Date: February 23, 1879
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Contract for loan received on February 11, 1879 from J. S. Rucker] (open access)

[Contract for loan received on February 11, 1879 from J. S. Rucker]

A contract for a loan of $15 from J. S. Rucker to Charles B. Moore created on February 11, 1879. The loan was to be repaid on January 1, 1880 with an interest rate of 12% per year. The paper has some calculations in pencil at the top of the page.
Date: February 11, 1879
Creator: [Moore, Charles B.]
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from John Wallace, February 25, 1887]

Bettie Stewart died. He mentions that everyone is doing well.
Date: February 25, 1887
Creator: Wallace, John
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, February 7, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, February 7, 1882]

She was glad to hear they were doing well, but she is sick with a cold. Bettie, Florence and Minnie were there yesterday. Mariah Ruttedge came by also. Mrs. McGee is with Simon, she doesn't think he has long to live. They have had plenty of rain and are enjoying good weather. Birdie hurt herself and fainted, Dinkie was scared she would not wake up and threw water on Birdie's face. She wishes to see Linnet. Nettie Bush had a baby boy and so does Lulu. She visited Lydia Love and Lydia wanted to write to her. She has been to Lou Wallace's and Ben Withers' dances. She is not afraid of starving like her sister. They have been eating hens that don't lay anymore eggs. She had a hen lay 18 eggs since Christmas. Willie is too tired to write, but will write soon. Tobe visited on his way to Allen county and Florence and Minnie went to stay with her Uncle John. Henry hired Ike Jones for a while. Sissie sends a kiss to Linnet and Ash wants to see Linnet. Willie wants to tell Uncle Charlie that he got some new boots and he and Sissie went …
Date: February 7, 1882
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Minnie Rawlings to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, February 8, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Minnie Rawlings to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, February 8, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore and is from Minny Rawlings, an friend in the same town as Linnet's school. She discusses Linnet's homesickness and a sick spell she went through during Christmas. Minny details that the combination of the two have made Linnet even more homesick and she has headaches almost every week. She tells the Moore's that she would have sent Linnet home, but the assignments Linnet turn in shows that she has intellectual promise and would be better served by staying in school. She details that Linnet has decided to stay in school, despite a bad headache which caused her to question if she should stay or go back home. In a brief letter , dated February 16, 1898, Rawlings details that Linnet has had another bad headache and a pain in her side. She advised Linnet not to give up school and blames the bitter winter weather for everyone's gray mental well-being. She states that everyone at the school wishes for the vitality and renewal of Spring days to come as quickly as possible. She notes that, ultimately, it is up to …
Date: February 8, 1898
Creator: Rawlings, Minny
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 20-23, 1899] (open access)

[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 20-23, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore. The letter begins on Monday night February 20, 1899 and continue until Lula's last letter which was written on Thursday night February 23, 1899. She also has written a brief letter on Friday before she has mailed the letter. In this letter, Lula details for Linnet the goings-on in Burnet, Texas. Lula expresses her sincere longing for Linnet who has left home to go on a trip to Colorado with her father, Charles B. Moore. She updates Linnet on the latest news which includes daily events, friends who are planning trips,details about her own trip to Llano, a dialogue about a green waist she is making, and a discussion about possibly accompanying Aunt Mattie to Colorado to meet Linnet. She notes that she understands why Linnet was so ill with headaches and pains because she has slept on Linnet's side of the bed when the latest "norther" passed through Burnet and the draft made it impossible to sleep comfortably. She mentioned that she had to build the first fire since Linnet's departure. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: 1899-02-20/1899-02-23
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from F. H. Dougherty to Linnet Moore, February 28, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. Dougherty to Linnet Moore, February 28, 1899]

He mentions that he doesn't have to study and so will write Linnet some lines. He comments on how Minnie and Miss Dalton are doing. He went to Marble Falls when they had a holiday. He also mentions that J. looked sick after she left. He got moved around in school and he hasn't been to see Minnie since Linnet left. He is looking at her debate and is very proud of himself. He asks her about driving, Delaware and her time in Burnet. He was sad when she left and asks if she would return. He also asks that she write him a long letter soon.
Date: February 28, 1899
Creator: Dougherty, F. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, February 4, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, February 4, 1900]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Charles B. Moore, Linnet Moore, and Aunt Mollie. In this letter, McGee informs the Moore family and Aunt Mollie of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The News includes: a confirmation about receiving the most current letter written by the Moore's, a weather update, details about the smallpox outbreak and how everyone is getting their vaccinations, a discussion about going to town to get a vaccination and details that Alice is sock from hers, news about community deaths, a dialogue about social events some family members attended and what happened at the events, health updates on Matilda Dodd and on the family members who have been vaccinated, and a discussion about clothing. She closes the letter by noting that the family should write to her soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 4, 1900
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 19, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 19, 1900]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about how ill she is at present, a confirmation on the receipt of Linnet's most recent letter, details about receiving a letter from Mollie Fields, a discussion about her sewing project, news about friends who have married, a dialogue about how Dalton spent Washington's birthday, and details about when Dalton will meet Linnet at the train station.
Date: February 19, 1900
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Bounds to Charles B. Moore, February 22, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Bounds to Charles B. Moore, February 22, 1900]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written to Charles B. Moore from J. W. Bounds. In this letter, Bounds informs Moore of the goings-on in Nashville, TN. The news includes: a discussion about Washington's birthday, details about his Christmas vacations and Lila Franklin, a dialogue about the smallpox outbreak in his area, details not to tell his parents about his close encounter with smallpox, a discussion about graduating, and a weather update. He closes the letter by sending his regard to all of the Moore family. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 22, 1900
Creator: Bounds, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Telegrams from William McGee to Charles B. Moore, February 2 and February 5, 1901] (open access)

[Telegrams from William McGee to Charles B. Moore, February 2 and February 5, 1901]

These are two telegrams from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is sent from William McGee to Charles B. Moore. the telegrams inform the Moore family about Matilda Dodd's illness and her worsening condition. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 2, 1901
Creator: McGee, William
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 3, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 3, 1901]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In the letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in Austin, TX. The news includes: a health update on her well-being at present, a discussion about Weasie Thomas' visit, a dialogue about Linnet's decision to marry, details about expecting a visit from Linnet, a discussion about sewing projects, and notes past events and future plans. The letter is incomplete.
Date: February 3, 1901
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore, February 23, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore, February 23, 1901]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Claude White and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, White discusses his relationship with Linnet, details about visiting friends, and notes how beautiful the snow is and how it affects all the same way, regardless of social status. He notes that they will soon have their intentions out in plan view and everyone will understand their feeling for one another. He mention the Dodson's situation and closes his letter by noting that Linnet must write him soon.
Date: February 23, 1901
Creator: White, Claude
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Will McGee to Mary Moore, February 26, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Will McGee to Mary Moore, February 26, 1906]

Letter from Will McGee to his Aunt Mary Moore. He says that he has wanted to write earlier, but has not had time. He can only write at night. He mentions that he is working for J. N. R. R., although it is not regular work. There are plans to put a new depot in Hendersonville. He enjoys the railroad work. He made a place to put his tools and was promoted to inside work. He then got into a spat with one of the bosses. He mentions that Henry is getting into the pills and almost had a serious accident. Henry has gotten bigger.
Date: February 26, 1906
Creator: McGee, Will
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library