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[Letters from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, November 30 - December 2, 1897]
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 goings-on in Collin County since Mary's departure to Tennessee. He details community news and the health of friends, daily chores, weather updates, and a discussion about leading the calves to water. At the end of this letter, he notes that bright has paid him five dollars in interest and tell Mary the most current temperature reading. In the letter dated December 1-2, 1897, Moore informs Mary Ann of the goings-on in Collin County. He details Linnet's and his daily chores and discusses community news with Mary. He notes that he is sending the Paris, Texas paper to Will McGee. He writes a brief letter to Will which discusses the paper and the reason he is sending it to him. After the message to Will, he notes that they have stripped the walnut trees and it looks like rain out. He closes the letter by noting the time and temperature. Moore begins a letter at the bottom of this page which is dated December 2, 1897. He updates Mary on the …
Date:
{1897-11-30,1897-12-01..1897-12-02}
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. Chilton to Heber Stone - December 31, 1897]
Letter written by H. Chilton to Hon. Heber Stone. Chilton expresses his thanks and describes what he liked about the address Stone gave at Southwestern University.
Date:
December 31, 1897
Creator:
Chilton, Horace
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles, December 22, 1897]
Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles discussing Sayles' request that was sent to Brown's agency.
Date:
December 22, 1897
Creator:
Brown, T. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles, December 17, 1897]
Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles offering support to Sayles for his position.
Date:
December 17, 1897
Creator:
Muse, E. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles, December 11, 1897]
Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles discussing a landowner who holds land that does not belong to him and that he needs to be filed against immediately.
Date:
December 11, 1897
Creator:
Green, A. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 20, 1897]
Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore that covers his activities, the weather, the crops, and the farm's animals. He wrote that Linnet was invited to a party. He also shares his views on several members of their community. He recounts the work to churn butter. He also writes about building a chimney. He recounts Linnet's work around the house and on the farm.
Date:
November 20, 1897
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from envelope addressed to C. B. Moore, November 10, 1897]
Envelope address to Charles B. Moore in Chambersville, Texas from Mary Moore in Gallatin, Tennessee. The postal mark is dated November 10.1897.
Date:
November 10, 1897
Creator:
Moore, Mary
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee, November 9, 1897]
Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee in which he updates them on the cold weather; harvesting pears with Linnet; and the successes and failures of the garden and the crops. He also talks about the continuing construction on the house. He says that Billy Smith's daughter died.
Date:
November 9, 1897
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles, November 5, 1897]
Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles offering support for Sayles' decision in a case. The letter also discusses possible withdrawal and other sources of disposition.
Date:
November 5, 1897
Creator:
Muse, E. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Wheelock to John Patterson Osterhout, November 1, 1897]
Letter from J. Wheelock to his cousin, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding news of his family. Wheelock shared how his family was faring and that their small town was starting to grow. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout."
Date:
November 1, 1897
Creator:
Wheelock, J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, October 29 - November 1, 1897]
Letter from Charles Moore to his wife Mary in which he writes about a trip Linnet is making to a fair. He also writes about picking cotton; what he has to eat; the pear crop; and requests information on family and friends. He writes about the building project he in involved in. Linnet reports on the fair she attended. She had fun, but the fair was "a poor thing." He said Linnet's trip cost $2.30. He lists who was at the fair and what they did. He discusses the rain and its effect on different crops. He states that there were four new cases of yellow fever at Memphis. He lists the activities and chores performed by Linnet. He updates Mary on the people he has seen and heard from.
Date:
October 29, 1897
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 28, 1897]
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, Charles updates Mary on the goings-on in Collin County since her departure to Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on receiving Mary's correspondence, news on the weather, an update on the house construction, details about Mrs Priest and Linnet's visit to her and to Jordan, community news, a discussion about real estate, a dialogue about daily chores, news about the fair and plans for Linnet to go with friends, update on the night's weather, details about the health of friends, and news about family. He notes to Mary that she should not worry about home and stay visiting her family as long as she wants. He closes the letter by updating Mary on the time and temperature. The envelope is included with this letter.
Date:
October 28, 1897
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 26-27, 1897]
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 informs Mary of the goings- on since she has departed for Gallatin, Tennessee. He discusses the number of correspondences he has sent to Mary Ann, weather, the daily chores, community news about friends, updates about the milk cows going to pasture, and the amount of milk the cows are producing since going to pasture. Moore details the daily happenings for Mary Ann and notes that the new carpet was installed by Linnet and Jo in the front room. He discusses the loads of lumber collected for the day details the rainy weather, and notes that Abigail and her calves are well. Moore continues to mention the day's events for Mary Ann. In the latter part of the letter dated October 26, 1897, Moore states that they have yet to receive word from Mary Ann and will travel to Melissa to send a telegram if no correspondence is received by tomorrow morning. He discusses the rain and its affect on the crops in the community including their wheat crop. He ends this letter by …
Date:
October 26, 1897
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 22, 1897]
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, Charles informs Mary that he has sent her trunk key to Gallatin and there is no need to break it open. He notes that he has sent a telegram to Will letting Mary know about the key. He discusses the daily chores with her, the weather, and updates her on the goings-on at home since her departure. In his second letter, written in the early morning of October 22, Moore details the happenings since Mary has left for Tennessee. He notes the weather conditions, mentions the chores that He and Linnet have performed, and states that the first night without Mary was lonesome. He details that both he an Linnet miss her very much. He discusses going to Melissa to send the key with the letter and to send a telegram to Will McGee. On this second letter, black threads remain where the key was attached to the paper.
Date:
October 22, 1897
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles, October 22, 1897]
Letter from E. B, Muse to Henry Sayles expressing support for Sayles' decision and stating that they will comply with whatever he decides.
Date:
October 22, 1897
Creator:
Muse, E. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Searcy to Mary E. Sayles, October 14, 1897]
Letter from J. G. Searcy to Mary E. Sayles stating he and his descendants will not make any claims against the land which was owned by Sayles' husband.
Date:
October 14, 1897
Creator:
Searcy, J. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Click to the U.S. Patent Office - October 11, 1897]
Letter from John Click requesting a recording from the U.S. Patent Office, and providing the required fee.
Date:
October 11, 1897
Creator:
Click, John Jones
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles, October 8, 1897]
Letter from W. W. Searcy to Mary E. Sayles stating the need to vacate the land, and potentially making a "good deal" for the land with the heirs.
Date:
October 8, 1897
Creator:
Searcy, W. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1897]
Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles discussing the details of liability for the land that is to be acquired.
Date:
October 1, 1897
Creator:
Green, A. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles, September 30, 1897]
Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles discussing the best method to buy and sell land.
Date:
September 30, 1897
Creator:
Brown, T. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles, September 28, 1897]
Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles discussing paying land taxes.
Date:
September 28, 1897
Creator:
Searcy, W. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles, September 26, 1897]
Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles discussing payment of dues and taxes.
Date:
September 26, 1897
Creator:
Brown, T. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History