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[Transcript of Two Letters Concerning David Strickland, June 8, 1798] (open access)

[Transcript of Two Letters Concerning David Strickland, June 8, 1798]

Copy of transcript for a letter to Zenon Trudeau, on June 8, 1798, discussing the life of David Strickland, who works as a farmer for someone else but wants to farm for himself on the Bois Brule River in order to establish his family. A second letter, from David Strickland, asking that he be granted the land on the river to farm.
Date: June 8, 1798
Creator: Strickland, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, September 14, 1800] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, September 14, 1800]

Copy of transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin discussing financial matters and money owed to him by Kenner.
Date: September 14, 1800
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, February 23, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, February 23, 1801]

Copy of transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin discussing business matters of the lead mines in Virginia.
Date: February 23, 1801
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from John Francis Merieult to James Miller, June 13, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from John Francis Merieult to James Miller, June 13, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Francis Merieult to James Miller Esq. concerning the remittance of $1,200 in muscovado sugars for the account of Dr. George Fisher.
Date: June 13, 1801
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, July 25, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen Austin to his brother Moses Austin, July 25, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen Austin to Moses Austin concerning debts occurred at the lead mines.
Date: July 25, 1801
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Pierre Menard, August 27, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Pierre Menard, August 27, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Pierre Menard, on August 27, 1801, asking for several barrels of sugar and coffee to be sent to them in Illinois.
Date: August 27, 1801
Creator: Menard, Pierre
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Moses Austin concerning the lead mines in Virginia and the settlement of debts.
Date: November 15, 1801
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 22, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 22, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Moses Austin discussing business of the lead mines in Virginia. Enclosed with this letter are copies of accounts and an excerpt of a letter from Moses Austin's brother, Stephen Austin.
Date: November 22, 1801
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin, May 30, 1808] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin, May 30, 1808]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin discussing a situation between Dr. Dunlap and Maj. Hunt.
Date: May 30, 1808
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Expenses for a Land Claim, 1809-1810] (open access)

[Transcript of Expenses for a Land Claim, 1809-1810]

Copy of transcript of a list of expenses for Dr. Renaut's land claim to Moses Austin and Co., in 1809 and 1810.
Date: [1809..1810]
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan, March 12, 1811] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan, March 12, 1811]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to James Bryan concerning the distribution and sale of lead shot.
Date: March 12, 1811
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Anson Dunn to Rev. Mr. McClain, January 12, 1839] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Anson Dunn to Rev. Mr. McClain, January 12, 1839]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Anson Dunn to Rev. Mr. McClain introducing M. Austin Bryan.
Date: January 12, 1839
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850]

Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore discussing his recent trip to Jerseyville, the Fourth of July celebrations there and the progress that community had made, farming, seeing King Lear at the theatre, building engines, and news of family and friends. There is an envelope addressed to Elvira D. Moore, Unionville P O, Bedford County, Tennessee. It is postmarked Nashville, and July 7, 1850 is written in pencil at the top.
Date: July 7, 1850
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Oliver J. Glessner to Miss Lou Moore] (open access)

[Letter from Oliver J. Glessner to Miss Lou Moore]

Handwritten letter from Oliver J. Glessner to Miss Lou Moore, inquiring about her well-being and whether she had a safe and pleasant trip to Illinois, as well as a desire to meet her again in Indiana. The two would marry later that year. The lined paper is embossed in the far left top corner with a small crown and shield.
Date: June 8, 1860
Creator: Glessner, Oliver J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, February 29, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, February 29, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore discussing both family news and news of the Civil War. Questions over who is a Confederate or Union sympathizer are raised. Sam Houston's death is mentioned. In addition, there is news of a small colony of Union sympathizers has formed around Pilot Grove that asks to be left alone.
Date: February 29, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, February 29, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, February 29, 1864]

Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore discussing both family news and news of the Civil War. Questions over who is a Confederate or Union sympathizer are raised. Sam Houston's death is mentioned. In addition, there is news of a small colony of Union sympathizers has formed around Pilot Grove that asks to be left alone.
Date: February 29, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore, March 1, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore, March 1, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to an unidentified person discussing family matters and news. He also writes about the exemptions a person could have to get out of compulsory military service in the south: owning 600 cattle, owning 20 slaves, or being in the ministry. He mentions a Unionist friend who escaped service via the latter. He states that 42 men have been hanged for their Union sympathies.
Date: March 1, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to an unknown person, March 1, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to an unknown person, March 1, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to an unknown person. Charles discusses family matters and news. He also writes about the exemptions a person could have to get out of compulsory military service in the south: owning 600 cattle, owning 20 slaves, or being in the ministry. He mentions a Unionist friend who escaped service via the latter. He states that 42 men have been hanged for their Union sympathies.
Date: March 1, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and family, March 6, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and family, March 6, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and family, discussing local and family news. There has been a rash of horse thieving in the area. A Union deserter, Captain Mortimer Scott, is among the twelve men captured.
Date: March 6, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B., 1822-1901
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and family, March 6, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and family, March 6, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and family, discussing local and family news. There has been a rash of horse thieving in the area. A Union deserter, Captain Mortimer Scott, is among the twelve men captured.
Date: March 6, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 13, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 13, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, in which Charles has copied and forwarded a message from Captain C. C. Allen regarding the pervasive thievery in Izard County, Arkansas, and that Moore would do well not to return. He also discusses some local news, including further arrests of a gang of horse thieves.
Date: March 13, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 13, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 13, 1864]

Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, in which Charles has copied and forwarded a message from Captain C. C. Allen regarding the pervasive thievery in Izard County, Arkansas, and that Moore would do well not to return. He also discusses some local news, including further arrests of a gang of horse thieves.
Date: March 13, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, May 25, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, May 25, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, relating local and family news, as well as news about the continuing war. Charles gives a brief account of his conscription into the Confederate army and expresses a desire to never be caught by Confederates again. He gives some news on the various troop movements and battles.
Date: May 25, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, May 25, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, May 25, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, relating local and family news, as well as news about the continuing war. Charles gives a brief account of his conscription into the Confederate army and expresses a desire to never be caught by Confederates again. He gives some news on the various troop movements and battles.
Date: May 25, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library