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[Transcript of letter  from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore, June 5, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore, June 5, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore regarding family health, a successful crop, and the postwar fate of some people known to his family.
Date: June 5, 1865
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter, August 5, 1917] (open access)

[Letter, August 5, 1917]

Letter dated August 5, 1917 discussing the recipient's vacation in Denver and the writer's plan to join them there, as well as the recent news from home. The letter is addressed to "My dear Dubbies," and signed "Lovingly, Dubbie."
Date: August 5, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Claude D. White, May 5, 1911] (open access)

[Letter to Claude D. White, May 5, 1911]

Letter to Claude D. White. The letter concerns the sales and business Claude is in charge of. IT mentions the different branches that are doing well. He hopes that Claude is doing well and also his family.
Date: May 5, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Mary Moore, June 5, 1911] (open access)

[Envelope for Mary Moore, June 5, 1911]

Envelope for Mary Moore.
Date: June 5, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Linnet Moore White, June 5, 1913] (open access)

[Envelope for Linnet Moore White, June 5, 1913]

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an envelope addressed to Mrs. C. D. White (Linnet Moore White) and the sender's name is unintelligible. Linnet Moore White is living in Kansas City, MO when the envelope was addressed.
Date: June 5, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice to Linnet, Claude, and Ruth White, February 5, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Alice to Linnet, Claude, and Ruth White, February 5, 1917]

Letter to Linnet, Claude, and Ruth White from Alice. The letter includes local news of friends and family including Christmas, the weather, and recent deaths of friends. She writes of people who have visited them recently and Birdie's daughter Mary Louise.
Date: February 5, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, February 5, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, February 5, 1917]

Letter to Linnet White from Lula Watkins. She writes of news of friends and family including her plans to go out and her daughter's recent birthday.
Date: February 5, 1917
Creator: Watkins, Lula
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to H. Moore, March 5, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to H. Moore, March 5, 1888]

She mentions that it is still raining and they can't do much work because of it. She is writing, but has nothing to say other than mentioning the weather. George Turner left and got as far as Cannon. George's wife was concerned he hadn't come home all day. The Colonel has sore eyes, but everyone else is doing fine. She has plenty of eggs and beef, but is running out of flour. One of her milk cows gave birth and the calf is doing well. She will be short on milk because of the calf. Phippen received the problems and is working on on them. She wants to play a trick on C.B. Moore about her twin calves. The Colonel was helping Phippen on the problems. Colonel asks a way to get the answers for the problems. Ben Shirley has been sick, thus neglecting his cattle. She tells him what has been happening to Old Man Smith. She talks about getting Jim new clothes. They might not have a school teacher for the spring. She has not heard about her relatives in Tennessee and can't wait to hear from him again.
Date: March 5, 1888
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, July 5, 1889] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, July 5, 1889]

Matilda is expecting that the Moore's will start to be on their way to see her. She received news from Tobe and Florence. They keep on moving. She talks about the weather and the state of the crops. Dinkie writes about picking blackberries and catching geese with Birdie, Bessie, and Mattie. Bettie got a new dress. She wishes she could see Mary, but she moved too far away. Birdie would write, but is busy playing. She asks that they come quickly, she wants to see them.
Date: July 5, 1889
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mattie Blackman to C. B. Moore, January 5, 1890] (open access)

[Letter from Mattie Blackman to C. B. Moore, January 5, 1890]

Mattie is apologetic that they can't answer Moore's questions on a weed. He tries to discuss the possibilities of the germination, but mentions that he is not that knowledgeable on the subject.
Date: January 5, 1890
Creator: Blackman, Mattie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maria Rucker to Uncle Charles, Aunt Mary, and Linnet, September 5, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from Maria Rucker to Uncle Charles, Aunt Mary, and Linnet, September 5, 1893]

She found some time to write them, but can't find their last letter. She mentions that some people are headed out. Mr. Franklin had a hard time getting home. Mr. Lowry has been unwell he thinks with a fever. Her Uncle H got a fever and was unwell, but has recovered. She mentions Solomon's family and their health. Solomon will be going back to help pick cotton. She received a letter from Clarence and Solomon received one from George. Buck is wearing a necklace with a heart on it. Neal came back that morning. Solomon ended up leaving to go find work. She read their letter to Uncle H. She mentions that they need rain. She talks about the state of their peach orchard. Uncle H and Neal are going to Melissa. Neal helped Lila with her milking and feeding. She mentions again the need for rain and she was happy that the Moores were having a good time.
Date: September 5, 1893
Creator: Rucker, Maria
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, October 5, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, October 5, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee. In this letter, McGee informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: updates on the weather and the condition of the wells, details about the school house burning down, news about family and events, and a dialogue about Mary Dodd's letter. McGee closes the letter by mentioning that Linnet should write to her as well as Charles, Mary Ann, and Aunt Mollie. She encloses Mary Dodd's letter with her own and details that it may be of interest to Linnet.
Date: October 5, 1897
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 5, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 5, 1897]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to his wife Mary in which he informs her about the signing of a $50.00 note. He tells her that he hopes she is enjoying her outing and not to hurry home.
Date: November 5, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope Fragment, August 5, 1853] (open access)

[Envelope Fragment, August 5, 1853]

Envelope fragment postmarked Saco, ME. August 5, 1853. The right side of the front of the envelope, where the address would have appeared, had been torn away. The envelope was received on August 16, 1853 according to the written note at the bottom left corner. Part of a red seal is still on the back.
Date: August 5, 1853
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore, August 5, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore, August 5, 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore about local news, family affairs, and the hot weather in the area.
Date: August 5, 1860
Creator: Snooks, Mollie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs, September 5, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs, September 5, 1860]

Transcript of a letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs the local news, romantic prospects, and the author's broken thumb.
Date: September 5, 1860
Creator: [Crompon], [J.] J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 5, 1860] (open access)

[Envelope from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 5, 1860]

Envelope from Henry S. Moore addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. It is dated March 5, 1860, and according to the note written in the bottom left corner, it was received March 11, 1860. Part of the envelope has been torn away, including most of the postmark.
Date: March 5, 1860
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore, June 5, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore, June 5, 1865]

Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore regarding family health, a successful crop, and the postwar fate of some people known to his family.
Date: June 5, 1865
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from T. V. Munson to Charles B. Moore, December 5, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from T. V. Munson to Charles B. Moore, December 5, 1898]

Letter from T. V. Munson of T. V. Munson & Son's Denison Nurseries to Charles Moore stating that any time of clear weather from time of letter until March 15th is good for planting. He states the studies of polmology (apple cultivation) and theology are in the decline. Theology is destined to decay as men and women are allowed to do their own reading and thinking. Includes envelope which was used as scratch paper and has the names Lena Thompson and Gertie Woods on the back.
Date: December 5, 1898
Creator: Munson, T. V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, March 5, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, March 5, 1900]

Letter from Charles Moore to Linnet Moore in which he tells her about the activities of the neighbors, putting in a garden, and the weather. He writes about fences, burning fields, and crops. He asks Linnet to let him know how Paddy performed in his opera role.
Date: March 5, 1900
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Linnet and Claude White, April 5, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore and Linnet and Claude White, April 5, 1906]

Letter from Birdie McGee saying that she hasn't gotten her garden in yet, so won't have vegetables for at least three months. Alice is getting glasses, Will gave notice at his job and is going to farming, Uncle Abe is getting better and other family news. She says Sallie Love has gone crazy again and now has become a Christian Scientist and is curing Bailey of consumption. He is nothing but a skeleton and hasn't been able to leave the house all winter.
Date: April 5, 1906
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White, April, 5, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White, April, 5, 1906]

Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White discussing his love of farming and how things are growing. He wishes Claude could come to the horse sale. He has the finest shepherd dog there ever was and will send Claude a pup if he wants. He is planning on visiting Claude and Linnet when the chickens are ready. He says, "I am no Methodist minister, but I have that capacity." There is an added note by Birdie McGee at the end saying Alice and Mr. Griffin got back and Mrs. Peyton died.
Date: April 5, 1906
Creator: McKinley, William J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Ann Moore, February 5, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Ann Moore, February 5, 1907]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Laura Jernigan to Mary Ann Moore. In the letter, Jernigan informs Moore of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: health updates on her and her family, news about Parry coming home, a discussion about the crops and general agricultural news, community gossip, a dialogue about killing and hanging meat to cure, details about how many community members and kin in Tennessee are losing their meat due to the warm winter, and news about Walter Barron shooting Watts last week. She closes the letter by noting that one of her children will be down to visit with Mary soon and she hopes that Mary could visit her soon as well. She send her love to all. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 5, 1907
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, February 5, 1871] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, February 5, 1871]

Transcript of a letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore discussing health, family, and of others thinking about moving to Texas.
Date: February 5, 1871
Creator: Wallace, Jo S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library