This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seella, her two children, and Polly, a dialogue about their helper who was discharged over a year ago and how they are getting along without him, an update on the bountiful crops and how good rain has made it possible for people to get out of debt, a discussion about "Aunt" Sally Smith and Uncle Abner's family, a dialogue about Sottie Knaff's daughter, details about the Goodrich family, an aside about the town of Jerseyville, a dialogue about Mrs. O. P. Powell's children, a discussion about Wilson Cross and Ida Barr Cross, details about Fannie and her love for entertaining, updates on family, a dialogue about Barr's California trip and the places they stopped at along the …

A thank you letter from Charles H. Burmeister to Carl B. Compton regarding his order.

A letter from Rufus E. Clement to James D. Parks in regards to Atlanta University's art exhibitions.

A reply letter from Carl B. Compton to Russell Green about sharing travelling exhibitions.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter , Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about sewing, a dialogue about attending church with friends and details about the attending couples, and updates about club meetings. She closes the letter and sends her love to Linnet. In Lula's next letter, written on Tuesday night April 25, 1899, she details that she hope Linnet is doing well. She notes she finished working on her wrapper and read Linnet's most recent letter. She closes the Tuesday's letter and continue to write on the same page, beginning a letter on Wednesday April 26, 1899. She informs Linnet of the happening since she last wrote and notes she has written a letter to Mr. Taylor. She mentions the situation about Jim's letter and assures Linnet she had not part in the letter. She states that she wishes she could see Linnet and talk about the situation. She continues the letter by noting community deaths and news.

A letter from Russell Green to Carl B. Compton regarding upcoming exhibits.

Letter from W. A. Hays to Charles Moore, discussing a local drought. Hays is setting up a homestead outside of Howell County, Missouri. Milling has suffered due to low water levels from the drought. He finishes by speaking of wars in Europe and of the city of St. Louis, Missouri.

Transcript of a letter from W. A. Hays to Charles Moore, discussing a local drought. Hays is setting up a homestead outside of Howell County, Missouri. Milling has suffered due to low water levels from the drought. He finishes by speaking of wars in Europe and of the city of St. Louis, Missouri.

Letter from Harold Hurd to Bob Perryman, informing him that his application to file soldier's Declaratory as assignee of John Short was rejected.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee McKinley and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore and the White Family. In this letter, Birdie informs her kin of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: details about how they have survived the drought with their well and spring for the stock animals, a discussion about Minnie's visit and their preparation for Minnie's return to Georgia, a dialogue about Birdie's baby who likes to be in her buggy, updates on community news and the well-being of family and friends, a discussion about a boat trip Will took with the boosters, details about some dentistry work Birdie is going to get done, news about their chickens and milk cow surviving the drought, a discussion about the baby and how she wears short dresses now, details about having some Kodak pictures made of the baby, a dialogue about correspondences received including Linnet's postcard, an update about Will's position at Ewing's,and news about Will's aunt passing away. She closes the letter by noting that she hopes to hear from Mary Ann and the white family soon. The envelope is included with the letter.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee McKinley and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, McKinley updates Mary Ann on her family's well-being as well as Alice's family and other kin in the area. She discusses the weather, notes that Christmas is almost here and she is not ready, as well as details that Will has been ill with tonsillitis for several days. She mentions the lot is nice and that Ruth and Frank will have a good time playing together, as Frank has no children other that the Franklin children to play with. She notes that she saw a moving picture with Alice and Frank Griffin and she was also able to see a play with Will. She states that they have killed hogs and she wishes that Moore and the White family could be there to enjoy bones and sausage. She details how excited Frank was for the snow on Sunday and notes how he is preparing decoration for Christmas. She notes the gifts Frank will receive for Christmas, discusses the cost of living , and mentions that the war (WWI) is terrible. She closes by …

A letter from Merritt to Carl B. Compton detailing pricing on a booklet that he inquired about.

Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore discussing his recent trip to Jerseyville, the Fourth of July celebrations there and the progress that community had made, farming, seeing King Lear at the theatre, building engines, and news of family and friends. There is an envelope addressed to Elvira D. Moore, Unionville P O, Bedford County, Tennessee. It is postmarked Nashville, and July 7, 1850 is written in pencil at the top.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Moore to Patty Brown. In the letter, Charles discusses the Annie Laura story and gives Brown a brief, yet detailed family history. Highlighting major life events, he notes how he was born in Gallatin, moved to Texas, and moved away from Texas during the war. He also details his work with mills,how he changed career paths, and when he was married. This letter is dated March 1891.

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and Elvira Moore that contains a transcribed letter from John Dixon. Dixon's letter contains news of refugees and of Henry Moore. Charles' letter contains local news and news of widespread friends and family members.

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and Elvira Moore that contains a transcribed letter from John Dixon. Dixon's letter contains news of refugees and of Henry Moore. Charles' letter contains local news and news of widespread friends and family members.

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing his initiation into the Confederate Army under the command of Captain Throckmorton, his company's plans to go to Missouri, and other war-related news.

A letter from James D. Parks to Carl B. Compton about his travels in Mexico.

A letter from James D. Parks to Carl B. Compton regarding racial prejudice in Mexico in comparison to the United States.

Letter from Sylvanus and Vertie Peterson to Mr. Claude White and family in Fort Worth discussing the White family's recent move from Kansas City to Texas. It also includes a poem. The letter is written on stationary with a photograph at the top captioned "The Old Homestead." There is a man standing with horse in front of a house in the photograph.

Letter from S. V. Proudgt, Assistant Commissioner, to Bob Perryman, assignee of John W. Short stating that the claim that Bob Perryman had made to land 140 miles southwest of Boonville, Missouri was rejected because there was no proof that the John W. Short he purchased the land from was the same person who had been awarded the land on August 7, 1866 for military service.

Letter to Mrs. Linnet White. She mentions how busy she is. She hopes Mrs. Chambers will be of help with Irene. She still needs to sew dresses for the girls for their vacation. She found out that Marguerite had surgery. She hopes Linnet is doing well. She wants a picture of her mother with the baby. She mentions how everyone is doing. She plans to go to Florida for the winter. She talks about her fruit. She want to see them and ask that they write soon.

A letter from Arthur Siewiersky to Ward Lockwood regarding the Texas State Art Teachers convention.

Letter to Linnet White from Mrs. Edgar Smith discussing her house guests, work, new home, and daughter. She writes in detail about her new, spacious home and mentions how her daughter will be starting school soon.