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[Dance Program for Josephine Bahl's Benefit Ball] (open access)

[Dance Program for Josephine Bahl's Benefit Ball]

Dance program for a benefit ball "given by the Waco Engine Company No. 3," and Josephine Bahl's dance program. The program contains the order of dances and the presentation of badges; on the back of the program there are the names of the committee members involved.
Date: November 24, 1898
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Silas O. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, October 24, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from Silas O. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, October 24, 1894]

Letter from Silas O. Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout on stationary for the Centre Bank in Montana. S. O. Osterhout wrote to find out if he and John were related. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout Esq."
Date: October 24, 1894
Creator: Osterhout, Silas O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Susan H. Nixon to Charles B. Moore, December 24, 1892] (open access)

[Letter from Susan H. Nixon to Charles B. Moore, December 24, 1892]

Letter a letter from Susan H. Nixon, an "old admirer" of Charles B. Moore in which she thanks him for keeping "track of me all these years." She informs him that she likes his epitaph. She is pleased to know that he is married and has a daughter named Linnet.
Date: December 24, 1892
Creator: Nixon, Susan H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from from Mr. Graves to Charles B. Moore, August 24, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from from Mr. Graves to Charles B. Moore, August 24, 1893]

Letter from Mr. Graves to Charles B. Moore and family in which the writer gives updates on the health of family and friends, the weather, crops, and the start of school.
Date: August 24, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lila Franklin to Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Linnet, September 24, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from Lila Franklin to Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Linnet, September 24, 1893]

She was glad to hear from them because she was afraid that they had gone home and forgotten about her. She mentions that Mrs. Joyner would like to go back to Texas with them and is an old schoolmate of Mrs. Moore. She wants to get her father to go with her to Texas, but will not be able to go this year. Her mother is going to Arkansas to see her son. She received a copy of the "Democrat" by Mr. Moore of her trip to McKinney.
Date: September 24, 1893
Creator: Franklin, Lila
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Frank and Alice Griffin to the Moore family, September 24-26, 1894] (open access)

[Letters from Frank and Alice Griffin to the Moore family, September 24-26, 1894]

These are letters from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The first two are written by Alice Griffin, who was Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee's daughter and niece and cousin to members of the Moore family. An additional letter is written by Frank M. Griffin, Alice's husband. In Alice's letter, she informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: an update on family members health, news about the weather, a discussion about Matilda Dodd, a dialogue about pickling and preserving, a dialogue about Bailey Love, details about deaths in the community and general community news, a discussion about Bessie, Mattie, Birdie, and Hattie Love, an update on the dress she is making for Matilda, details about Pete who is helping Matilda, and news of Bettie and Matilda's visit. In Alice's second letter, she details Matilda's and Bettie's visit, discusses news about family and friends, mentions her garden and box flowers,and writes about a dress she is having made and a dress she is making for Birdie. She notes that she wishes they could visit her next year. A visit from her does not seem possible she mentions, due to financial reasons. She closes the letter by wishing …
Date: September 24, 1894
Creator: Griffin, Alice McGee & Griffin, Frank M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, November 24, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, November 24, 1897]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to his wife, Mary Moore, in which he updates her on the new house, the farm work, the health of friends and family. He learned from a letter written by Lizzy Jernigan that Laura Jernigan has been ill.
Date: November 24, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from May Booth to Linnet Moore, March 24, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from May Booth to Linnet Moore, March 24, 1898]

Letter from Mrs. E. T. Booth (May Booth) to Linnet Moore regarding her husband's change of employment as a bookkeeper in Nashville to the head bookkeeper for the Pullman Piano Company. Mrs. Booth says that Richmond was founded by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). She says that she likes their new home and invites Linnet to visit.
Date: March 24, 1898
Creator: Booth, Mrs. E. T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, August 24, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, August 24, 1898]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Moore discusses the days agenda and tells Mary they are getting ready for breakfast. He details a conversation he had with the Texan who is bunking next to their room and shares her plans, past and future, for this trip. He notes that they will have a picnic today and that he is collecting items from every where for Mary. He mentions that he met a woman who knew Will Wallace in Grand Junction. He also met an old Tennessean and "got a dollar worth out of him" in conversation. They plan to travel across the mountains on Sunday and do not know yet what route they will take for that expedition. He tells Mary she should go out and make a day out of an excursion somewhere close to home. He states that experiencing nature for one day is worth three days of household chores. He details correspondences received and the picture Linnet after riding up the canyon by mule. He mentions their lunch plans and closes the letter. The envelope is …
Date: August 24, 1898
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore, September 24, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore, September 24, 1899]

Letter from Ben Ledbetter to Linnet Moore in which he says he enjoyed the Sunday he spent at her home. He wished he had received an answer to his previous letter. Then he announces that he will be near her on a business trip and would like to see her again.
Date: September 24, 1899
Creator: Ledbetter, Ben
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from The Bank of New York to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from The Bank of New York to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1894]

Letter from The Bank of New York to I. H. Kempner discussing the death of his father and hope business continues with the bank.
Date: April 24, 1894
Creator: The Bank of New York
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Tha[u]bol[u] to Heber Stone - July 24, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from C. Tha[u]bol[u] to Heber Stone - July 24, 1897]

Letter written to Senator Heber Stone. Asks for the present address of a fresco artist.
Date: July 24, 1897
Creator: Tha[u]bol[u], C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. P. Jones to C. C. Cox, October 24, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from H. P. Jones to C. C. Cox, October 24, 1896]

Letter from H. P. Jones of the Conroe Courier to subscribers requesting $2.00 and including a return envelope. The sending envelope is also included in this item.
Date: October 24, 1896
Creator: Jones, H. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jules Hirsch to C. C. Cox, April 24, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from Jules Hirsch to C. C. Cox, April 24, 1895]

Letter from Jules Hirsch to C. C. Cox discussing the price of timber. Envelope is included.
Date: April 24, 1895
Creator: Hirsch, Jules
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from de Zavala, Jr. to Adina March 24th 1891] (open access)

[Letter from de Zavala, Jr. to Adina March 24th 1891]

Correspondence in Spanish regarding Adina's request for family history.
Date: March 24, 1891
Creator: de Zavala, Lorenzo, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Kerrville is putting in fire hydrants. He also mentions Aunt Augusta going fishing. He is also asking his grandfather when they might be embarking on a trip together. Iago, Nimitz's cousin, will not be going on the trip.
Date: June 24, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Kerrville is putting in fire hydrants. He also mentions Aunt Augusta going fishing. He is also asking his grandfather when they might be embarking on a trip together. Iago, Nimitz's cousin, will not be going on the trip.
Date: June 24, 1899
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History