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[Letter from J. Ann to Charles Moore, April 8, 1883]
He was surprised, but glad to hear from Charles. He is sorry that Charles' brother John was suffering fro rheumatism. He believes everyone is doing well, and he mentions that they are suffering from dry weather. He hopes for good crops this year. There is a liquor prohibiting law and the Marshall takes drunk men to jail every few nights. He tells Charles that his son Will is still sheriff and the ages of aunts and uncles. He doesn't know if Willis is going to leave or not. He asks that they write soon. In the P.S. he asks some questions. He aks if Charles and Henry are the only ones to keep the Moore name. He mentions that the Boyd name rests on the second generation with one boy.
Date:
April 8, 1883
Creator:
Ann, J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from B.A.C. to Milton Parks, June 29 1883]
Letter from B.A.C. to Milton Parks. The letter is dated June 29, 1883.
Date:
June 29, 1883
Creator:
B.A.C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Barr to C. B. Moore, March 24, 1882]
He says that they haven't heard from them in a while and were happy to hear that they were doing well. Mary was expecting $100 from her uncle Same Wallace's estate. He is sorry that the estate is going to the courts to be settled. He has had a cold for the past three weeks and hopes he is almost over it. He mentions that all of the relatives are well and there have been five deaths in the city. He mentions that the roads aren't good and they have started plowing oats. J. Knox Smith has consumption. He says the wheat looks well considering the problems they had in the fall. They have had hay, corn, oats, and bran delivered to the county for home demands. He has irish potatoes from Ireland and Scotland on sale. He asks that they write soon and sends his regards.
Date:
March 24, 1882
Creator:
Barr, J. C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Julia A. Barr to the Moore family, December 3, 1888]
This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seella, her two children, and Polly, a dialogue about their helper who was discharged over a year ago and how they are getting along without him, an update on the bountiful crops and how good rain has made it possible for people to get out of debt, a discussion about "Aunt" Sally Smith and Uncle Abner's family, a dialogue about Sottie Knaff's daughter, details about the Goodrich family, an aside about the town of Jerseyville, a dialogue about Mrs. O. P. Powell's children, a discussion about Wilson Cross and Ida Barr Cross, details about Fannie and her love for entertaining, updates on family, a dialogue about Barr's California trip and the places they stopped at along the …
Date:
December 3, 1888
Creator:
Barr, Julia A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary A. Barr to Charles B. Moore, November 13, 1887]
Letter from Mary A. Barr talking about improvements made to her property and her livestock. Talks about her daughter Julia and her travels. Tells about a trip she took with the Odd Fellows to Denver Colorado, including stops in Kansas City, Topeka, and Hutchinson Kansas. She rode the train which included an entire car filled with California fruit that they could have. She also talks about family she visited in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes original envelope.
Date:
November 13, 1887
Creator:
Barr, Mary A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John C. Beasley - May 17, 1886]
Letter written by John C. Beasley to "S. and J.," requesting a response to questions and issues discussed therein.
Date:
May 17, 1886
Creator:
Beasley, John C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Black to Kenner K. Rector, February 5, 1884]
Letter from J. T. Black, to his cousin, Kenner K. Rector discussing the state of his farm and his life. He says that the farming business is going well despite the conditions, however he is concerned about the cattle business and people around him getting extremely sick.
Date:
February 5, 1884
Creator:
Black, J. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hannibel Bonney to Col. Robert Crockett, September 25 1883]
Letter from Hannibel Bonney to Col. Robert Crockett. The letter is dated January 4, 1884.
Date:
January 4, 1884
Creator:
Bonney, Hannibel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Bovelly to J. B. LaCoste, March 2, 1881]
Letter from J. B. Bovelly to J. B. LaCoste regarding lands owned by Albert Huth. [Ferdinand] Louis Huth was paying taxes on the land but letters to him have gone unanswered. The family would like to know whose name the properties are listed under, whether taxes have been paid, whether the land can be sold and what might its value be. Signed J. B. Bovelly on March 2, 1881 in Galveston.
Date:
March 2, 1881
Creator:
Bovelly, J. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from L. D. Bradley and his son to Minnie Bradley - January 25 and 28, 1885]
Letter from L. D. Bradley and his son to Minnie Bradley, dated January 25 and 28, 1885, in which their son writes about family business and to remind her to bring him clothes and L. D. Bradley writes to tell her that their children are well.
Date:
January 1885
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - December 8, 1884]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated December 8, 1884, in which she writes about visiting their daughter, Annie, and her baby.
Date:
December 8, 1884
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - December 12, 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated December 12, 1885 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about his impatience and about her desire for him to come home for Christmas.
Date:
December 12, 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - December 13 and 14, 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated December 13 and 14, 1885 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about her desire for him to come home for Christmas.
Date:
December 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - December 31, 1884]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated December 31, 1884, in which she writes about the weather and the food which she received.
Date:
December 31, 1884
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - February 3, 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated February 3, 1885, in which she writes about their daughter Callie's baby and asks him to take care of her garden.
Date:
February 3, 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - January 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated January 1885, in which she writes about their daughter and about her health.
Date:
January 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - July 7, 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated July 7, 1885 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about the health of their daughter, Annie.
Date:
July 7, 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - June 20, 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated June 20, 1885 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about their son receiving eye surgery and their daughters being away for the day.
Date:
June 20, 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - June 29, 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated June 29, 1885 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about their grandchildren being sick.
Date:
June 29, 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - June 30, 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated June 30, 1885 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about some financial matters and the health of their daughter, Annie.
Date:
June 30, 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - March 4, 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated March 4, 1885, in which she writes about the health of their children.
Date:
March 4, 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - March 6, 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated March 6, 1885, and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about her and their children's health, her garden, and some family business.
Date:
March 6, 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - March 9, 1885]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated March 9, 1885, and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about their children's health, a vote in favor of prohibition, and several family members traveling to Mexia.
Date:
March 9, 1885
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - May 7, 1886]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated May 7, 1886 and sent from Fairfield, in which she writes about her health and whether she will be able to visit him in Corsicana.
Date:
May 7, 1886
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History