[Land Grant Indenture Document] (open access)

[Land Grant Indenture Document]

Legal document for an indenture between James Winchester and Israel Moore of Sumner County, Tennessee which grants Moore land when he can pay $100 to the current owner, written October 17th, 1796. There are addenda acknowledging the land transfer, finalized in December, 1797.
Date: December 13, 1797
Creator: Tennessee
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope, September 15, 1840] (open access)

[Envelope, September 15, 1840]

Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore, Millright, Sherman (Texas) that has a post mark from McKinney, Texas, September 13. A note in the lower right corner says that it was read on September 25, 1840. Another note is on the lower left corner and it reads, "Care of Hall & Chapman."
Date: September 13, 1840
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, October 13, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, October 13, 1856]

Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore about his time in Nashville and a nearby camp. Charles mentioned local politics for an election.
Date: October 13, 1856
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, March 13, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, March 13, 1862]

Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, discussing Henry Moore's experience as a cavalryman in a Confederate regiment during the Battle of Pea Ridge. He describes terrible weather, engaging the Union soldiers, and eventually retreating.
Date: March 13, 1862
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, March 13, 1862] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, March 13, 1862]

Transcript of a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, discussing Henry Moore's experience as a cavalryman in a Confederate regiment during the Battle of Pea Ridge. He describes terrible weather, engaging the Union soldiers, and eventually retreating.
Date: March 13, 1862
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, May 13, 1865] (open access)

[Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, May 13, 1865]

Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore. The post mark indicates that it was sent through Shelbyville, Tennessee. The stamp has been removed.
Date: May 13, 1865
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Julia Rucker and Henry Moore to Charles Moore, November 13, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Julia Rucker and Henry Moore to Charles Moore, November 13, 1865]

Letter from Julia Rucker Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding local politics, lawbreakers, educating children, and business.
Date: November 13, 1865
Creator: Rucker, Julia T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Julia Rucker and Henry Moore to Charles Moore, November 13, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Julia Rucker and Henry Moore to Charles Moore, November 13, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Julia Rucker Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding local politics, lawbreakers, educating children, and business.
Date: November 13, 1865
Creator: Rucker, Julia T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, August 13, 1871] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, August 13, 1871]

Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, discussing a traveling party in Oklahoma, camping, and hunting.
Date: August 13, 1871
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, August 13, 1871] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, August 13, 1871]

Transcript of letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, discussing a traveling party in Oklahoma, camping, and hunting.
Date: August 13, 1871
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Aunt Till and Papa, November 13, 1870] (open access)

[Letter from Elvira Moore to Aunt Till and Papa, November 13, 1870]

Letter from Elvira Moore to her father and Aunt Till regarding friends and family, farming, local news, and day to day activities.
Date: November 13, 1871
Creator: Moore, Elvira
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Elvira Moore to Aunt Till and Papa, November 13, 1870] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Elvira Moore to Aunt Till and Papa, November 13, 1870]

Transcript of a letter from Elvira Moore to her father and Aunt Till regarding friends and family, farming, local news, and day to day activities.
Date: November 13, 1871
Creator: Moore, Elvira
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to Sissie and Bettie, January 13, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to Sissie and Bettie, January 13, 1878]

They haven't seen anyone in two weeks, Dinky has been very busy. There have been many parties and dinners. It started raining Monday, they are now enjoying some good weather. Their New Year's Day was beautiful then it got really cold and then it snowed 4 inches the third day. Someone promised to grind the hog meat they had killed, but did not show up because he was sick. Mr. Roddy died before Christmas and Miss Ev is not expected to live much longer. He tells her to write her mother.
Date: January 13, 1878
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & Dodd, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of C. B. Moore, November 13, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt of C. B. Moore, November 13, 1879]

Receipt of C. B. Moore for the Boston Investigator, for the amount of $3.00.
Date: November 13, 1879
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Willie McGee and Dinky McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Charles B. Moore, September 12, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Willie McGee and Dinky McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Charles B. Moore, September 12, 1880]

The first two pages are from Willie McGee to his aunt Mary Ann Dodd Moore. He primarily discusses his life at school. The last two pages are from Dinkie to her sister and brother-in-law Charles. She talks about her recent poor health. The envelope has a 3 cent postal stamp and is addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore, Melissa, Collin Co., Texas. A handwritten note on the front reads: " Willy + Dinky McGee; Received September 18th; 1880." A postal stamp on the front reads: "Gallatin, Tenn; Sept 14" and one on the back reads: "Melissa, Collin Co., Texas; Sep 18, 1880."
Date: September 13, 1880
Creator: McGee, Dinkie & McGee, Willie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd, February 13, 1885] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd, February 13, 1885]

Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore. She starts off the letter by giving an update on the weather. Recent illnesses among friend and family and an outbreak of typhoid are discussed. She mentions work on a rail road and Tobe's electioneering for the Post Office. Willie McGee wrote a page of the letter in which he writes about school and gives news of his friends and family activities.
Date: February 13, 1885
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary A. Barr to Charles B. Moore, November 13, 1887] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Henry S. Moore, November 13, 1889] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Henry S. Moore, November 13, 1889]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. J. Crawford and addressed to Henry S. Moore. In this letter, Crawford details the bow he has received from Henry and how it makes him reminiscence of their past times. He mentions that he will practice his archery skills when he has more time and will read through Henry's instructions more thoroughly when he begins to practice. Crawford notes that he is pleased to learn that C. B and his family have arrived home in good order and details that their visit was welcomed and such a pleasure. He closes his letter by stating that C.B. could relay the goings-on during his visit with Crawford and to remind C. B. and Molissa Wallace to write soon.Crawford sends his highest regards to all his old Tennessee friends and to Henry at the letter's end. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: November 13, 1889
Creator: Crawford, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope, May 13, 1890] (open access)

[Envelope, May 13, 1890]

This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an envelop sent for an unknown writer. The envelope is Addressed to Charles B. Moore who was located in Melissa, Texas. The postal stamp is from Nashville, Tennessee and it is dated May 13, 1890. The back of the envelop has a post marked stamp from Melissa, Texas with no date.
Date: May 13, 1890
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Lord Tennyson Dead] (open access)

[Clipping: Lord Tennyson Dead]

Newspaper clipping about the death of Lord Alfred Tennyson including biographical information and an account of his death on October 6, 1892 in London. The reverse contains a partial "Farm and Garden" section with reprints from agricultural publications on how to build a sliding farm gate and mud sled, as well as information about feeding horses, pruning trees, docking horses' tails, and the start of a segment on growing mushrooms in caves.
Date: October 13, 1892
Creator: St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for taxes, December 13, 1892] (open access)

[Receipt for taxes, December 13, 1892]

Receipt for state, school, and county taxes collected from C. B. Moore in McKinney Texas.
Date: December 13, 1892
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mollie Taylor to Mary and Charles Moore, March 13, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from Mollie Taylor to Mary and Charles Moore, March 13, 1893]

Letter from Molly Taylor to Mary and Charles Moore in which she updates them on the marriages of her children; the health of family members; and Minnie's learning to play the organ.
Date: March 13, 1893
Creator: Taylor, Mollie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library