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[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard,Jr, June 21, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his father, A.D. Kennard, Jr., detailing news about his time in the camps by the White River in Arkansas and the news includes: the present location of David's regiment who has set up camps on the White River near De Valls, Arkansas; a dialogue about his company who attempted to travel to "Charles town" (Charleston, AR) by boat,fifty miles away, on the night of June the 16th only to discover the "feds" had captured the town that day; a discussion about marching to meet the company who was traveling to "Charles town"; an account of how his company prepared for battle on June the 18th; a detailed dialogue on the reason why they took a "stand"; a discussion about the fight at Charleston, AR; an account of the post-battle preparations of the regiment located near De Valls Bluff, AR; updates on his health and the health of his fellow soldiers; and a dialogue about selling his pony in Little Rock AR.
Date:
June 21, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, David S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard, September 10, 1862]
Letter written by David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard discussing his reception of two of her letters. He details that he has had a "long spell of sickness" which has delayed his response to her correspondence. He discusses updates of acquaintances and mentions to his mother that he has had a photograph taken of himself. He lets her know he will mail it to Jennie on the day he wrote this letter.He closes the letter detailing to his mother that he has nothing more to write and that he would remain affectionately hers.
Date:
September 10, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, David S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard from Eagle Grove, Galveston County, to his sister discussing a fire in Houston and his regiment's plans to march to Arkansas. He is not sure if he will get to go home on the way. He received a letter from John Hawthorp saying their relations were well. Also mentioned in the letter is that three or four of the boys have measles.
Date:
March 24, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, David S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Sarah Kennard, October 12, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother from Camp Hope, Arkansas, saying he was getting well and had stayed with the sick in camp while the rest of the men marched to the White River. Two men from other regiments died on the prairie and the men from his company had marched in a cold rain, marching in water and mud from the top of their shoes, up to knee height. Uncle George was riding a horse back home, Uncle John is in good health, Bill Harris is getting well, Bill Hadley is well, and Captain Shannon went to the White River where he got sick and remains for now. Colonel A. Nelson was promoted to brigadier general and took sick and died.
Date:
October 12, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, David S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Sarah Kennard, June 11, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother, Sarah Kennard from Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas discussing his marching from Dangerfield and their continued marching into Little Rock to meet up with his regiment. Mentions meeting soldiers who were discharged because of their age. He met several soldiers in Washington who were in his company and left behind because of sickness and Mart White, who had died. He also discusses the high prices of corn and paper.
Date:
June 11, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, David S. & Kennard, Sarah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bob Landers to Charles B. Moore, May, 23, 1875]
This letter from the Charles B. Moore collection is written by Bob Landers and is addressed to C.B. Moore. In his letter, Landers details for Moore news about his family and their health, news about his crops and the cold spring weather, and news from his community. In the closing remarks, Landers sends his respect to Moore's family. It is dated May 23, 1875.
Date:
May 23, 1875
Creator:
Landers, Bob
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Patty Brown, March 1891]
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.
Date:
March 1891
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira, Josephus, Matilda, and Ziza Moore, January 21, 1865]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus, Elvira, Matilda, and Ziza Moore in which a transcribed letter from John Dixon recounts lawless times in Izard County, Arkansas. Charles goes on to write about his opinions on law and order, and then relays local news about friends and family.
Date:
January 21, 1865
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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 Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore relaying news from Henry and Sabina Moore about Confederate banditry, followed by other local news regarding the Civil War winding down.
Date:
April 15, 1865
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, in which Charles copies and forwards a letter by E. D. Rushing. Rushing wrote about the whereabouts of Charles' brother and sister, Henry and Sabina, and of the violence in Izard County, Arkansas. Rushing reports that his two eldest daughters and their husbands are dead. He then describes how Union sympathizers are seeking a new constitution in Arkansas. Rushing concludes with his ideas about the Civil War being a race war and that non-white races must be forced out of the country. Charles Moore then adds a conclusion, lamenting the state of things. A small portion of the top of each page is missing.
Date:
March 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore relaying news from Henry and Sabina Moore about Confederate banditry, followed by other local news regarding the Civil War winding down.
Date:
April 15, 1865
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 1864]
Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, in which Charles copies and forwards a letter by E. D. Rushing. Rushing wrote about the whereabouts of Charles' brother and sister, Henry and Sabina, and of the violence in Izard County, Arkansas. Rushing reports that his two eldest daughters and their husbands are dead. He then describes how Union sympathizers are seeking a new constitution in Arkansas. Rushing concludes with his ideas about the Civil War being a race war and that non-white races must be forced out of the country. Charles Moore then adds a conclusion, lamenting the state of things.
Date:
March 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from from Charles Moore to Elvira, Josephus, Matilda, and Ziza Moore, January 21, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus, Elvira, Matilda, and Ziza Moore in which a transcribed letter from John Dixon recounts lawless times in Izard County, Arkansas. Charles goes on to write about his opinions on law and order, and then relays local news about friends and family.
Date:
January 21, 1865
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861]
Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away.
Date:
July 28, 1861
Creator:
Moore, Elvira
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from Elvira D. Moore and Lucinda Wallace to Mr. Jo or Charles B. Moore, March 9,1862]
Envelope from Elvira D. Moore and Lucinda Wallace addressed to Mr. Jo [?] or Charles B. Moore at Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. It is postmarked Shelbyville, Tennessee, March 11th, and the date Mar. 9, 1862 is written in blue ink. According to the note written in the bottom left corner, the letter was received on March 25, 1862. There are some numbers written in pencil on the back.
Date:
March 9, 1862
Creator:
Moore, Elvira D. & Wallace, Lucinda
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 6, 1865]
Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles Moore discussing family news, farming conditions and crops, news related to the Civil War, and news related to local events and people in Mill Creek, Arkansas.
Date:
July 1865
Creator:
Moore, Henry S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, August 16, 1865]
Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding the death of Josephus Moore, an outbreak of disease in the area, successful crop in the face of a depressed economy, and the difficulties of returning to normalcy following the war.
Date:
August 16, 1865
Creator:
Moore, Henry S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, February 1862]
Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing the latest military news, the possibility of being able to stop by Charles's house and swap horses, money, enlistment extensions, and other news from his camp. The letter was started on February 16th and finished on the 17th. The address appears on the left side of the front. It is addressed to Charles B. Moore, Rocky Bayou, Izard Co., Arkansas. There is a handwritten note to the left of the address that says "from H. S. Moore of Capt Throckmorton's Co. Stone's Reg. Texas Cavalry McCulloch's Brigade, received February 28, 1862."
Date:
February 1862
Creator:
Moore, Henry S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 20, 1861]
Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, Charles's property in Texas, and the military. Henry writes that he joined the Cavalry company from Collin County under Jim Throckmorton and discusses their preparations for war. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Izard County, Arkansas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas, July 27. According to the handwritten note in the top left corner, the letter was received on August 6, 1861. The envelope has been torn in several places.
Date:
July 20, 1861
Creator:
Moore, Henry S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library