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[Card of thanks] (open access)

[Card of thanks]

Newspaper clipping that is a card of thanks for all the friends and family of Mr. and Mrs. Griffin who supported them after the death of their son, Roy.
Date: April 11, 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Funeral Program for Roy Griffin, April 11, 1904] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Roy Griffin, April 11, 1904]

Funeral program for Roy Griffin, born December 1902 and died April 1904. The funeral was held Monday, April 11, 1904 at the family's residence, officiated by Reverend P. D. Tucker. He was buried in Gallatin Cemetery in Gallatin, Tennessee
Date: April 11, 1904
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865] (open access)

[Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865]

Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, post marked from Shelbyville, Tennessee. The envelope is damaged and the stamp has been removed.
Date: April 8, 1865
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore relaying news from Henry and Sabina Moore about Confederate banditry, followed by other local news regarding the Civil War winding down.
Date: April 15, 1865
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865]

Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore about family health and a marriage.
Date: April 8, 1865
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore, April 23, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore, April 23, 1865]

Letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore with some local news and a request that Charles write to Tennessee on her behalf.
Date: April 23, 1865
Creator: Atkisson, Jane
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister and Mother, April 15, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister and Mother, April 15, 1877]

She ran into Mollie McGee and heard that Abe was up there, and Bettie was there Tuesday. She now has 60 little chickens and When she comes to visit she will make fried chicken. They will also have a lot of peaches, her onions are doing well too. Henry planted his sweet potatoes recently and George Wallace married recently, to Morilla Vaughn. The children talk of going to visit their Aunt Mollie and Uncle Charlie and Grandma. Bettie gave Willie some duck eggs and he had them taken care of by Nat. Dinkie asks that she write soon.
Date: April 15, 1877
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. C. Barr  to C. B. Moore, April 22, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Barr to C. B. Moore, April 22, 1877]

Barr is talking about an advertising sheet that Moore wrote on that he found interesting. He asks about damages and if someone is going to visit. He mentions that everyone is well. Abner's son is not well with a fever. It has been really wet, and they have been unable to work on their corn. He has cut wood and a garden planted. He were able to sell 700 bushels of corn at 39 cents, 400 bushels of wheat at $1.41. He is hoping for no war in the east because of property damage. He hopes they write back soon.
Date: April 22, 1877
Creator: Barr, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Dodd to his Mother and Sister, April 29, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from William Dodd to his Mother and Sister, April 29, 1877]

Bettie tells that everyone is doing well and that they have had good rain. Moore arrived last Wednesday, but hasn't been by and she hopes they write soon. William got tired of answering questions as to why his mother did not come with Moore to visit. He has a ship that he used to sell things. Dinky and the children are going to come by. He talks about going home and how Bettie went there for a while and is not feeling well. He plans to write soon.
Date: April 29, 1877
Creator: Dodd, William & Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Dodd to Moore, April 30, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from William Dodd to Moore, April 30, 1877]

After William sent Moore a letter he received Moore's letter from the 26th. He wrote back because Moore was anxious about Dinky and the children going East.
Date: April 30, 1877
Creator: Dodd, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Mr. Moore and Sis, April 27, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Mr. Moore and Sis, April 27, 1879]

Matilda is hoping that they are all doing well, Bettie answered the last letter because they haven't received a letter. The weather is getting warmer, but all the fruit is dead except for the apples which are in abundance. Vegetables in the garden are doing well. She has had lettuce and cabbage and she expects the strawberries will be good. She has heard about the drought in Texas and mentions how good it is to have a well. She is going to send some seeds with this letter. Tobe has planted clover all over the place. She is going to make soap for Dinky and Abe and Bettie are moving home. Ricky Barr and Lucy Marshall got married. She has chickens, a gosling and turkeys but no ducks. She is concerned of Sis getting sick and asks to write soon. Bettie hopes also that they are doing well. She has been very busy all week. Abe is having to plant is corn at Mrs. Donnells, but it is not looking good because it has been so dry. She is going house buying again with Abe and she wishes that they could visit more. Dinky and her kids visited, Willie wanted …
Date: April 27, 1879
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore April 11, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore April 11, 1880]

A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister Mary Ann Dodd Moore. It discusses the birth of Dinkie's new baby girl, who is as yet unnamed. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore in Melissa, Collen County TX. There is a 3 cent postage stamp, and a postal stamp reading: "Gallatin, Tenn; April 15, 1880." A handwritten note on the envelope reads: "Dinky McGee; Received April 22; 1880."
Date: April 11, 1880
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to Charles B. Moore and Mary Ann Dodd Moore, April 15, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to Charles B. Moore and Mary Ann Dodd Moore, April 15, 1880]

A personal letter from Matilda Brantley Dodd to her daughter, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and son-in-law, Charles B. Moore. The letter discusses Matilda's grandchildren, weather and it's affects on the crops, and the departure of Ted Roberts to go to Texas. A six line note on the top front of the page is from William Dodd. The envelope is address to Charles B. Moore, with a hand written note reading: "W + M Dodd; Received April; 1880." There is a postal stamp on the front reading "Gallatin, TENN; APR 16", and on the back reading "Melissa, Collin Co., Texas; Apr 19, 1880".
Date: April 15, 1880
Creator: Dodd, Matilda Brantley & Dodd, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John Mcarthy to Charles B. Moore, April 30, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from John Mcarthy to Charles B. Moore, April 30, 1880]

A personal letter from John McCarthy to his old friend Charles B. Moore. It congratulates Charles on the birth of his new daughter, and also notes an impending visit. A postal stamp on the front of the envelope reads: "Georgetown, TEX; 4 May" and one on the back reads "McKinney TEX.; May 4." The envelope is addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney Texas, and bears a handwritten note reading: "Dr. John McCarty; Received May; 1880."
Date: April 30, 1880
Creator: McCarthy, [John]
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from George Stewart to John Stewart, April 30, 1899]

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by George Stewart and is addressed to John Stewart. In this postcard, Stewart discusses the goings-on in Johnson County in Texas. The news includes: updates on his and the family's well-being, a discussion about the planting of cottonseed, details about the grasshoppers eating all the wheat and mostly all of the corn, a message to Bill Evans about renting land, and updates about correspondences received. He closes the letter by noting that should John write soon with all the news.
Date: April 30, 1899
Creator: Stewart, George
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 23-26, 1899] (open access)

[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 23-26, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in Burnet. She details her plans for the day which included going riding with Fannie Bentley, Sun Bowdoin, and Ed Sherrard. In her next letter, she briefly notes the days events and mentions that she has cleaned her room. She states that she will take this letter to the post office soon and cannot wait to see Linnet in September when she travels to Linnet's home for an extended visit. She closes the letter by expressing her hopes for a long letter from Linnet. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: April 23, 1899
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 24-26, 1899] (open access)

[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 24-26, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter , Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about sewing, a dialogue about attending church with friends and details about the attending couples, and updates about club meetings. She closes the letter and sends her love to Linnet. In Lula's next letter, written on Tuesday night April 25, 1899, she details that she hope Linnet is doing well. She notes she finished working on her wrapper and read Linnet's most recent letter. She closes the Tuesday's letter and continue to write on the same page, beginning a letter on Wednesday April 26, 1899. She informs Linnet of the happening since she last wrote and notes she has written a letter to Mr. Taylor. She mentions the situation about Jim's letter and assures Linnet she had not part in the letter. She states that she wishes she could see Linnet and talk about the situation. She continues the letter by noting community deaths and news.
Date: 1899-04-24/1899-04-26
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Anna Boyd to Charles B. Moore, April 27, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Anna Boyd to Charles B. Moore, April 27, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Anna Boyd and is addressed to Charles B. Moore. She informs Moore about the reasons for the family's delay in continuing correspondence with the Moore family since their visit to Colorado. In this letter, Boyd discusses the weather's affect on their crops for this spring. She details the failures they had last season due to grasshoppers and hopes that this season would be better than the last. She notes that they did not have much success with fruit, though the gooseberry harvest looks promising. She mentions to Moore what the family plans to sow this season and tells him that they are all well at present. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: April 27, 1899
Creator: Boyd, Anna
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. G. Cook, Jr. to Linnet Moore, April 29, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from J. G. Cook, Jr. to Linnet Moore, April 29, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. G. Cook and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Cook informs Linnet of the happenings in Burnet, TX. The news includes: a discussion about correspondences lost on the mail, details about a girls-only event held in town, a dialogue about how he and G. fixed the fortunes told by the fortune teller at the girls-only event, an update on when and where he has seen Lula Dalton and the rest of the girls in the club, news about the Jones family moving to Oklahoma, and a discussion about traveling out of Burnet. He closes the letter by noting that he is the same Jim Cook as Linnet has known,the same person she hoped he would be, and signs the letter a true friend.
Date: April 29, 1899
Creator: Cook, J. G., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Linnet Moore, April 4, 1900] (open access)

[Letter to Linnet Moore, April 4, 1900]

Letter to "My dear little girl" in which the author says that arrangements have been made to pick up the woman's trunk. The author (Claude White?) writes that he has had a headache and misses her. He says that his grandfather approves of their love.
Date: April 4, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Carter Dalton Linnet Moore,  April 8, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Carter Dalton Linnet Moore, April 8, 1900]

Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore in which he confesses that he forgot to "check your trunk and have cussed myself over and over for so doing." He tells her about a dam that washed away killing nine men in Austin, Texas. He asks Linnet's advice on answering a letter from a woman. He wants to keep her as a friend, but not encourage her to think he wants more from the relationship. He say that he is thinking about going "to the Territory" next summer.
Date: April 8, 1900
Creator: Dalton, Carter
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore, April 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore, April 1900]

Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore in which he congratulates her on her choice for a husband. He asks her to return the ring that he gave her. He has promised to marry a girl in Van Alstyn.
Date: April 1900
Creator: Ledbetter, Ben
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Linnet Moore, April 15, 1901] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Linnet Moore, April 15, 1901]

Envelope addressed to Linnet Moore, Chambersville, Texas. The post mark is dated April 15, 1901
Date: April 15, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. B. Fritz to Linnet Moore, April 19, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from E. B. Fritz to Linnet Moore, April 19, 1900]

Letter from E. B. Fritz to Linnet Moore saying that he and Elsie will "drop in" to see her on Saturday.
Date: April 19, 1900
Creator: Fritz, E. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library