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[Letter from Earl Yates to his "Papa," May 12, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Yates to his "Papa," May 12, 1902]

Letter from Earl Yates to his "Papa" discussing sales at the shoe store; there is a list on the back of the letter stating customers' names along with the total amount the each spent.
Date: May 12, 1902
Creator: Yates, Earl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, February 12, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, February 12, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by a woman names Etha and is addressed to the White's and Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Etha informs the White's and Moore of the goings-on in her community in McKinney, TX. The news includes: a dialogue about Ruth White Moore and about Etha's baby, details about the weather, new about community members who own an "auto" and Etha possibly buying one, an aside mentioning the prevalence of la grippe in her area, a discussion about Morris and Harry's reading ability, news about the Rucker and Kendal families as well as friends in the community, agricultural updates on crops, a dialogue about Opal,and a discussion about poultry. She closes the letter by noting that Mary Ann and Linnet should write her soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 12, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore, October 12, 1890] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore, October 12, 1890]

Jack and Lee have had some problems with getting the wheat. They had to hire help. She mentions they have been having bad weather. Jack's father died and so he will have to go back because of the will. She wonders where his mother will go and also Mrs. Lucas. She mentions she now has eye glasses. She would like to have them visit her, and even tried to go visit them for the fall, but it fell through. She talks about the schooling of her children and how she might have to send them to boarding school. She would like the Moores to write back a long letter.
Date: October 12, 1890
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Pansy Jernigan to Linnet Moore, March 12, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Pansy Jernigan to Linnet Moore, March 12, 1898]

Letter from Pansy Jernigan to Linnet Moore in which Pansy writes about her recent purchase of a lamp. She also writes about ceasing to go to school.
Date: March 12, 1898
Creator: Jernigan, Pansy
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Belle Jernigan to Linnet Moore, March 12, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Belle Jernigan to Linnet Moore, March 12, 1898]

Letter from Belle Jernigan to Linnet Moore in which she updates her cousin on the building of the mill house and her visits with friends. A note on the top of the first page requests, "don't let any body see this letter."
Date: March 12, 1898
Creator: Jernigan, Belle
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, March 12-20, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, March 12-20, 1899]

She is happy that they write each other everyday. She talks about what happened after dinner. Minnie had an old friend from school visit. She talked about her to her family and they are all happy to hear about Linnet's welfare. She always think of her. She saw Jim who acted like he hadn't heard from Linnet. Lorena saw Jett who also hadn't heard from Linnet. She talks about teaching and hearing a sermon. She received a letter from Melvin and Carter. She plans to see her in June. She talks about what she did Monday and the reason why she was unable to write Monday night. She had a weird dream Sunday night. She talks about the weather and hopes it will rain. She washed some clothes and did some reading. She went with Minnie to look at Mr. Darbis' flowers. Minnie received a letter from Linnet's father. She received a letter from Mr. Taylor who sent only Linnet love. She calls Linnet her adopted daughter and asks about the boys Linnet met. She heard about a letter from Linnet to Jim Cook. She sent a letter to Carter that she would not be going to Austin and that …
Date: March 12, 1899
Creator: Dalton, Lula
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 12, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 12, 1900]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Linnet Moore and is addressed to Charles B. Moore, Mary Ann Moore, and Willie. In the letter, Linnet updates the Moore family on the goings-on in Austin during her visit. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of their letter, a discussion about her, Lula, and Carter's day at the lake, details about how fun it was to row up the lake about four miles and notes on what they saw, a dialogue about the difference in temperature between home and Austin, an update about things she has done and how you can see the whole town from the University, and details on how her and Lula will go and visit the Lunatic asylum. She closes the letter as it is time for the postman to com and deliver or pick up mail. She notes that the Moore's must write her soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: March 12, 1900
Creator: Moore, Linnet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, May 12, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, May 12, 1907]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore. In this letter, Jernigan informs Moore of the goings-on in Van Alystne, TX. The news includes: a discussion about how the recent storms have affected her community and the communities around her, a dialogue about Claud marrying and how she hasn't visited since January, details about how she feels about the situation with Claud, a discussion about commencement and the possibility of Mary visiting, an aside about Belle coming down with the chills and how hard it is to get her to take medicine, details about the commencement program, and updates about family members and their plans for commencement. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: May 12, 1907
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Reeves to Edna Matlock] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Reeves to Edna Matlock]

Letter from Mrs. F. M. Reeves to Edna Matlock discussing her recent health concerns and expressing a hope to see Edna soon. There are two small buttons and a stamp included with the letter.
Date: June 12, 1933
Creator: Reeves, Mrs. F. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner, September 12, 1956] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner, September 12, 1956]

Inter-office letter from Robert Lee Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the invitation for dinner on October 4th and lunch invitation on October 5th. He mentions that his idea as of now is that him, Harris, and Ruth will accept the invitation for the dinner as Mrs. Adoue might not be able to make it to dinner time. And for next day lunch, he mentions that just he could go if Kempner wants him to, or Kempner could attend if he thinks that they'd be able to talk business.
Date: September 12, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
System: The Portal to Texas History