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[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, August 22, 1989]
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 details his trip to Colorado for Mary Ann Moore and Laura Jernigan. He notes the town they are staying in at present, Manitou, and mentions their living quarters. He details the activities they have been experiencing such as hiking, searching for caves, and riding electric trolley's up to Pike's peak. He discusses that once on top of the peak, Linnet decided it would be great to stay in one of the little cottages that line the valley. During their stay in one of these cottages, Linnet, Charles, and their fellow travelers meet an interesting Texan. Charles states to Mary that his only regret is that she and the rest of the family are not able to experience the wonders he is seeing in Colorado. He mentions their plans for that day and describes the landscape for Mary. He discusses the railroad tunnels and the people he sees traveling up and down Pike's Peak on mules. He closes the letter stating he is sending a card that their traveling companion has collected and …
Date:
August 22, 1898
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to T. A. Bledsoe, December 2, 1898]
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to T. A. Bledsoe discussing the various types of men he had in his regiment and how he only cares about the character of men and not where they come from. The letter is written on paper with a Rough Riders Association header, which lists T. A. Bledsoe as the president.
Date:
December 2, 1898
Creator:
Roosevelt, Theodore
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. A. Bledsoe to Theodore Roosevelt, November 19, 1898]
Letter from T. A. Bledsoe to Theodore Roosevelt congratulating Roosevelt on his election to Governor of New York and expressing gratitude for his contributions as a member of the Rough Riders Association. The letter is co-signed by secretary Bruce E. Oliver.
Date:
November 19, 1898
Creator:
Bledsoe, T. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Jones to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 1,1898]
Letter from John C. Jones to Dr. Joseph Pound requesting he send his "rank and Confederate Record and P. O. address at once."
Date:
August 1, 1898
Creator:
Jones, John C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 17, 1898]
Letter from Mrs. D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound telling him that she has received word from Dr. Powell saying that Powell would like to meet Dr. Pound. The rest of the letter she goes on to talk about meeting up with the Pound family at the Fredericksburg fair but that her family would not be staying the entire time.
Date:
August 17, 1898
Creator:
Riley, Mrs. D. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lieutenant Colonel William Smith to Dr. Joseph Pound, June 20, 1898]
Letter from Lieutenant Colonel William Smith to Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Pound discussing the upcoming reunion for veteran soldiers. At the end of the letter Smith tells the doctor to "bring along that stovepipe hat and the Little Brown Jug of Wine for Our Annual Banquet."
Date:
June 20, 1898
Creator:
Smith, Lt. Col. William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Powell to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 25, 1898]
Letter from J. H. Powell to Dr. Joseph Pound saying his "Rispic all prepaired ready for transmistion," which was thought to be a cure for cancer. Powell also informs the doctor that T. D. Vaughn, of whom he plans to send the money to, is not at that location.
Date:
August 25, 1898
Creator:
Powell, J. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Eliza Sinsheimer, February 6, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his mother Eliza Seinsheimer discussing all the letters he received upon arriving in Italy, and the news she included in her letter, as well as details of his trip so far.
Date:
February 6, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, September, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his stay in Berlin.
Date:
September 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, November 29, 1898]
Tax notice from the H. M. Trueheart & Company sent to Col. William K. McAlpine and the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine informing him of property taxes still owed. A note is handwritten in the bottom left that reads, "Above amt. received 12/5/98".
Date:
November 29, 1898
Creator:
H. M. Trueheart & Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Laura Jernigan to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, March 11, 1898]
Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore in which she talks about the friends and family members who gather at her home. The men are building a mill house. She says she has plenty of water in her well and has plans to grow roses.
Date:
March 11, 1898
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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]
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 Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore, April 22, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, McGee informs Moore of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of Linnet's photograph, updates on family and friends, news about her past plans and future plans, agricultural and weather updates,details on community events and the attire that her and some of the family are going to wear to one of the events, a discussion about her hat, and a dialogue about the construction of the school house and the instructor. She closes this letter by noting that Linnet should write soon. In the letter to Charles B. Moore and Aunt Mollie, McGee details the number of baby chickens that have hatched, the number of turkey eggs Tobe has brought to them , and an update on Tobe's campaign in an unspecified election. She notes that Will has sold his jersey cow whose bag has spoiled and plans to buy another with the money. She informs Charles and Aunt Mollie on the goings-on in Gallatin and updates them on family news. She closes the letter by stating that the …
Date:
April 22, 1898
Creator:
McGee, Birdie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from M. C. Vanter to Linnet Moore, May 9, 1898]
In this letter, Vanter discusses with Moore he planned visit to Fort Worth. Vanter apologizes for not being able to visit Moore as last summer and urges Moore to write to her to let her know when school is out. During the trip to Fort Worth, Vanter plans on paying Moore and Visit. She details that an illness prevented her from visiting last summer. Vanter ask about Moore family and states that she hopes they are all well. She also asks about friends and Moore's kin and states that she may not know anybody there as it has been a while since she has visited. She inquires about Mr. Drury and closes the letter. She notes that she hopes to hear from Linnet soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
May 9, 1898
Creator:
Vanter, M. C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to the Moore family, June 17, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda Dodd and is addressed to Charles B. and Mary Ann "Sis" Moore. In this letter, Matilda updates the Moore family on the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of the Moore family's most recent letter, health updates, news on the dry weather, details on the crop harvests, a discussion about the well-being of family, a dialogue about family friends visiting, and a list of fruits on hand. Dodd closes the letter by noting the Moore family should write soon.
Date:
June 17, 1898
Creator:
Dodd, Matilda
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mattie Franklin to Mary Ann Moore, June 17, 1898]
In this letter, Franklin discusses the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee with the Moore family. The News includes: a discussion about school closing for summer, details about Children's Day and what the family did at the event, news about Abe Franklin participating on the Chancery court jury, updates on the well-being of family, and a dialogue about Bettie's poultry and vegetable garden. She closes the letter by noting that the Moore family should write soon and that Bessie will write to them soon as well. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
June 17, 1898
Creator:
Franklin, Mattie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore Family, June 17, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Elizabeth "Betty" Franklin and is addressed to the Moore family. In this letter, Franklin informs the Moore family on the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of the Moore family's most recent letter, details about the weather agricultural news about the wheat harvest and updates on the corn,vegetable, and fruit harvests, a discussion about the well-being of family members, a dialogue about the children's chores, details on sewing projects and household chores, and news about Mattie's ducks. She closes the letter by stating that it is time to milk the cows and notes that the Moore family must write soon.
Date:
June 17, 1898
Creator:
Franklin, Elizabeth
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 27, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Moore updates Linnet on the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a discussion about not receiving word from Linnet, details on receiving correspondence from Laura Jernigan and Jack, a weather update, community news, updates on going to the horse market, a discussion about Anderson who is much better after falling into John Chandler's well, additional community updates on friends and acquaintances, a discussion about hunting in the nation, a dialogue about receiving word that Walter Cox is dead, agricultural news, and details about a picnic above the bridges. Moore closes the letter by noting that Linnet should behave herself, have all the fun she can, and send word home often.
Date:
July 27, 1898
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 28, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Charles informs Linnet about the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a discussion about the cows breaking into Priest's field, agricultural updates, a dialogue about Charley Rutledge's boys who were badly injured (one was fatally injured), details about the day's agenda, community news, an update on the horse buyer who arrives by train, and a discussion about purchasing train tickets to Colorado. The envelope is included with this letter.
Date:
July 28, 1898
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 29-30, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Moore informs Linnet about the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of Linnet's card, an update about Anderson who fell down Chandler's well, a discussion about the Rutledge burial of one of their three sons, news about Jack Kelly's death, community news, agricultural updates, a dialogue about correspondences received, a discussion about harvest delays in Gallatin due to rain, details about purchasing train tickets to destinations in Colorado, and updates on the well-being of family members and their activities at present. In a brief letter, dated July 30, 1898, Moore discusses the family's milk cow "Old Cora," details community news, and notes that Linnet has received catalogs from Oak Cliff and Fort Worth. He tells her that he would like her to go to school this coming session, but he feels that their excursion to Colorado would provide her with more experience than attending a session. He details some places they will visit on their trip. He wishes she would write soon and send word for Betty and …
Date:
July 29, 1898
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, August 11, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Moore informs Linnet on the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: updates on family and friends who are visiting town, community health news, a discussion about family friends going to the nation for grapes and to find a place to rent, a dialogue about Mr. Buckly's trip west, details about community gossip, news about their cow "Old Cora," and a discussion about last evening's plans. He closes the letter by stating that he is still tempted to buy the tickets to Colorado and for Linnet to let them know when to meet her at Melissa.
Date:
August 11, 1898
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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