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[Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White,  November 19, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, November 19, 1917]

Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White regarding the degrading health of Cora's mother and the health statuses of other friends and family.
Date: November 19, 1917
Creator: Robertson, Cora
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, December 19, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, December 19, 1916]

Letter to Linnet White from Cora Robertson. She wrote to send her condolences for the passing of Linnet's mother, the loss of her own child, and her plans for Christmas.
Date: December 19, 1916
Creator: Robertson, Cora
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore, January 19, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore, January 19, 1915]

Letter to Mollie Moore from Birdie McKinley discussing her Christmas activities. She writes of the horrible weather they have been experiencing, her son playing with his new wagon, and a cold that has been going around because of the changes to the weather.
Date: January 19, 1915
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. and Birdie McKinley to Mrs. Moore, Claude and Linnet White, and Wilie, March 19, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. and Birdie McKinley to Mrs. Moore, Claude and Linnet White, and Wilie, March 19, 1914]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mrs. Moore, Claude and Linnet White, and Wilie. talks about the weather and how everyone is doing. He wants to send Birdie to visit them since they aren't coming to Tennessee. He says that a lot has happened recently, the National Bank got robbed. He hopes they like Fort Worth. He talks about the baby Mary Louise. He bought something by the head rather than by the pound, and hopes to make some money off of it. He asks about Ruth and Frank asks about her too. He took pictures of Lillian and he will send some pictures and one of the cabin they were going to stay in. Birdie hopes they are settled into their new house in Fort Worth. She says they are all doing well. She talks about her baby and how Frank adores her. She also mentions the bank being robbed. If the fire hadn't been put out they would not have known the bank was robbed. She says she is slower at sewing, but the children do take up a lot of her time. Especially Harry who has been sick all winter. She gives news on everyone and hopes they …
Date: March 19, 1914
Creator: McKinley, W. J. & McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dr. Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet Moore White, December 19, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet Moore White, December 19, 1913]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Dr. Mattie L. Arthur thanks Linnet Moore White for her kindness during her visit with White. She notes that she has intended to write, but has been very busy. She wishes that all are well and also that Linnet and family have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, Happy New Year.
Date: December 19, 1913
Creator: Arthur, Mattie L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet Moore White, May 16, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet Moore White, May 16, 1909]

Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet White in which the hardships of cold weather and drought have cut down on the prospects for good crops. The new baby is discussed. His wife is unwell. He has been fishing and is planning to work for wages.
Date: May 19, 1909
Creator: Hardaway, A. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore, July 19, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore, July 19, 1901]

Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore in which he asks after her health. He says that he will be the most contented when they are married. He discusses his employment status. Part of the letter is in fragments.
Date: July 19, 1901
Creator: White, Claude D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore White, May 19, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore White, May 19, 1901]

Letter from Claude White to his wife, Linnet Moore White, in which he writes about his concern for her health. He also expresses concern about Charles Moore's recent illness. Claude says his father is delighted in his new home and wants Claude and Linnet to visit. He also share his opinion of mutual friends.
Date: May 19, 1901
Creator: White, Claude D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 19, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 19, 1900]

Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore in which he says that Lula Dalton and Mrs. White went to the university to hear William Jennings Bryan. He has "a whole train load of people" from Burnet staying with him, so that they could be in town to hear Mr. Bryan. Small post has broken out at the University. He updates Linnet on his activities, the girl he is courting, and the news of their friends.
Date: April 19, 1900
Creator: Dalton, Carter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. B. Fritz to Linnet Moore, April 19, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from E. B. Fritz to Linnet Moore, April 19, 1900]

Letter from E. B. Fritz to Linnet Moore saying that he and Elsie will "drop in" to see her on Saturday.
Date: April 19, 1900
Creator: Fritz, E. B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, March 19, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, March 19, 1900]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to his daughter Linnet in which he referred to her trip to Galveston, Texas. He tells her about the activities on the farm. He also says that he drove by a young woman who addressed him as "Uncle Charlie," but he did not recognize her. He also says that one of the legs on his milking stool broke off while he was using it. He was not injured. He also reports that he has been looking after the graveyard.
Date: March 19, 1900
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Linnet Moore to Charles and Mary Moore, March 19, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Linnet Moore to Charles and Mary Moore, March 19, 1900]

Letter from Linnet Moore to her parents in which she relates the details of an accident she had where she fell and hit her head. She was in bed for two days. She also attended an organ recital, took a tour of Austin, Texas in a rig with rubber tires, and attended the Episcopal Church. She asks her mother about the flower garden.
Date: March 19, 1900
Creator: Moore, Linnet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 19, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 19, 1900]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about how ill she is at present, a confirmation on the receipt of Linnet's most recent letter, details about receiving a letter from Mollie Fields, a discussion about her sewing project, news about friends who have married, a dialogue about how Dalton spent Washington's birthday, and details about when Dalton will meet Linnet at the train station.
Date: February 19, 1900
Creator: Dalton, Lula
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Camilla Wallace to Charles Moore, October 19, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from Camilla Wallace to Charles Moore, October 19, 1896]

Letter from Camilla Wallace to Charles B. Moore in which she relates the health of her family; a trip up a mountain and its impact on the health of Tom; Will has a new camera; and her plans to join the camera club. Will is the secretary of the irrigation company. She is helping with the office work, which she enjoys. She plans to vote for William Jennings Bryan in the hopes of changing policies.
Date: October 19, 1896
Creator: Wallace, Camilla
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. M. Bryan and S. H. Coale, December 19, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Bryan and S. H. Coale, December 19, 1895]

The men estimate the estate of H. S. Moore at $27.00 an acre for farm land and pasture. They also estimate the rest at $18.00 an acre.
Date: December 19, 1895
Creator: Bryan, J. M. & Coale, S. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, August 19, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, August 19, 1893]

Letter from Henry Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore in which he jokes about starvation and then lists the food he has available to eat. He was writing the Moore family while they were visiting family in Gallatin, Tennessee. Henry writesthat he has heard that there are more buggies than hogs in Texas. He discusses the financial crisis of 1893. He also talks about farming, harvesting cotton, and canning peaches. He is interested and would like to see a six inch telescope that the "College at Whitewright" (Grayson College) is said to have. He gives details on a picnic, trips he took, the weather, and his views on politics.
Date: August 19, 1893
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from O. A. Carr, December 19, 1892 ] (open access)

[Letter from O. A. Carr, December 19, 1892 ]

Copy of a letter from o. A. Carr in which he gives his views on religion, literature, and Horace Greeley.
Date: December 19, 1892
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Draft of letter, April 19, 1891] (open access)

[Draft of letter, April 19, 1891]

This is a draft from the personal papers of the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Moore on April 19, 1891. In this letter, Moore writes about an article written in the Dallas Weekly News on April 16 by D. B. Kiefer. The article details a "norther" that struck Texas in April of 1857. He states in this document that he writes to corroborate stories with the journalist, provide his experience through the "norther," and make a correction on the date given in Kiefer's article. The third and fourth page of this document includes genealogical accounts of Moore's descendants. He details the Wallace family and the history of some of the Wallace men who were part of an expedition sent on a charge to the Creek nation.
Date: April 19, 1891
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Dodd and Charles B. Moore, August 19, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Dodd and Charles B. Moore, August 19, 1882]

Letter from Matilada Dodd to her daughter Mary Ann and son-in-law Charles B. Moore discussing the hot weather and how much she misses seeing them. Discusses a dress she made for her and some drawers that may be too big. She discusses other family members, including Birdie who is so high tempered that she nearly dies, but they are afraid to whip her too much as she faints because she is so nervous. Also mentions news of other family and friends. Also includes envelope letter was sent in. Addresed to Charles B. Moore, Melissa, Texas and note says received Dinkey and Mrs. Dodd, August 30, 1883.
Date: August 19, 1882
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Henry and Salina, August 19, 1881] (open access)

[Letter to Henry and Salina, August 19, 1881]

They saw Sam Thornhill and Add Nimmo and spent Saturday night at Sam's. He dropped Mary off at home Sunday and went back to meet Mrs. Susan Thornhill. Jim got married and John lives in Knoxville with his wife and six kids and owns a furniture store. He speculates that Tom and Alice Thornhill will get married. Mary and Dinky visited Abe Franklin. Abe is farming and carpentering. They went to visit their Uncle John, who is doing well. John is running a mill for $75 a month. They visited Sally who wants to see Henry and visit Texas. John and Sally's daughter played some music. They spent an hour with Billy's widow, Kate Moore. Uncle Sam Wallace is not doing well and in his will he already promised a few things to some people, but the rest would go amongst his relations. He is sorry to hear of all the drought damage for the cotton farmers. He prays for rain for Henry's crops.
Date: August 19, 1881
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Moore family members to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, December 19, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Moore family members to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, December 19, 1880]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by William and Matilda Moore and Bettie Franklin. The letter is damaged and is unintelligible in many places. Bettie Franklin writes to "Sis" and Charles on the first page of the document,left side.She updates "Sis" and Charles on Abe and her family and details that the weather has been cold and snowy. She mentions that Alica has had her picture taken, but it was cloudy the day it was taken so the image is dark. Bettie notes that Dinkie also plans on taking the baby to get her picture taken. She informs the Moore's of current news about the community and about friends of the family.Matilda's letter begins on the first page as well, but on the right side. She updates the Moore's on current news on family, friends, and on the community. She closes her letter by saying that she will send her one of Alice's pictures. William's note is on the bottom of the fourth page. He details news about the weather and about family friends. The letter is dated December 19, 1880.
Date: December 19, 1880
Creator: Dodd, William; Moore, Matilda & Franklin, Bettie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to their Sister and Mr. Moore, November 19, 1878] (open access)

[Letter to their Sister and Mr. Moore, November 19, 1878]

She were happy to receive the Moore's letter and were sad to hear that Mr. Moore had rose eyes. She offer some solutions to heal Mr. Moore's eyes. Mr. Dick Dobbins died. She did not go to the funeral, but felt really bad about it. She went to Dinky's house and Dinky was making a dress for her and her mother. She mentions that everyone is doing well. They had thought that Mr. Donnell had died, but he was very much alive. Mr. Joe Wallace and Mary are also doing well. Ellar is getting married to a man from Atlanta and she will be moving there. Mrs. Summers helped the Seago's make a cake. Her mother's flowers are doing well and they plan to take them to town.
Date: November 19, 1878
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda and William Dodd, November 19, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda and William Dodd, November 19, 1877]

A personal letter written in two parts - one from Matilda Dodd and one from William Dodd. A postal stamp on the envelope reads "Gallatin, TN; Nov 21" and a hand written note on reads "Matilda William Dodd; Received November 27; 1877"
Date: 1877-11-19/1877-11-21
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & Dodd, William
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, November 19, 1876] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, November 19, 1876]

A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister Mary Ann Dodd Moore. A note on the envelope reads "Dinky McGee; Recd 24th Nov; 1876."
Date: November 19, 1876
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
System: The UNT Digital Library