T. D. Morton, Corner of Cedar and Cherry Streets, Nashville, Tennesee: Importer of French and English Fancy & Staple Goods. (open access)

T. D. Morton, Corner of Cedar and Cherry Streets, Nashville, Tennesee: Importer of French and English Fancy & Staple Goods.

A pamphlet for the the T. D. Morton import company in Nashville, Tennessee. The cover displays the title of the company and an eagle perched on a shield and holding an arrow in its claw. The other pages each have a heading for different types of goods which are then listed below.
Date: unknown
Creator: T. D. Morton
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Distances Between McKinney, Texas and Nashville, Tennesee] (open access)

[Distances Between McKinney, Texas and Nashville, Tennesee]

Handwritten list of distances between McKinney in Collin County, Texas and Nashville, Tennesee. The list details each stopping point with the distance to the city from the previous stop. The total number of miles (710) is given at the end of the list.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. White] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. White]

Envelope addressed the Mr. and Mrs. Claude D. White. Mrs. White is Linnet Moore, the daughter of C. B. and Mary Moore. The post mark is from Nashville, Tennessee.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
[Jewlers' Business Card] (open access)

[Jewlers' Business Card]

A fragment of a business card from the C. B. Moore Collection. Text says "[...]arbox & Bro., [Je]welers, [...]49 Union Street, Nashville."
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Land sale handbill, undated] (open access)

[Land sale handbill, undated]

Land sale handbill for real estate located in Hickman, Lewis and Perry Counties, Tennessee.
Date: unknown
Creator: Crawford, J. J.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Adelitia McGee and Matilda Dodd to the Moore family and Alice McGee, May 11, 1890] (open access)

[Letter from Adelitia McGee and Matilda Dodd to the Moore family and Alice McGee, May 11, 1890]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee and Matilda Dodd. In Dinkie's letter, she updates the Moore family and Alice on the goings-on in Sumner county. The news includes: updates on William Dodd's health and Willie McGee's trip to Nashville, a discussion about Lizzie's baby, details about a visit from dressmaker Mat Blackmore, community news of health and happenings, a discussion about the hat fashion for the summer, additional community updates, news about the strawberry crop, an details concerning a visit from family. She closes the letter by stating that the Moore family and Alice should write soon. In Matilda's letter, she informs the Moore family of the happenings in Gallatin, Tennessee, and the news includes: details about the health of family members, an update on the cool and rainy weather, news on the condition of crops and the planting season, a discussion about Birdie's duck and goose business, a dialogue about chores, details about Matilda's rheumatism, and additional community news. She closes the letter by sending her love to all.
Date: May 11, 1894
Creator: McGee, Adelitia & Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore and the White family, September 22, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore and the White family, September 22, 1913]

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.
Date: September 22, 1913
Creator: McKinley, Birdie McGee
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore and Claude and Linnet White, September 22, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore and Claude and Linnet White, September 22, 1908]

Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore (who she address as Aunt Mollie) and Claude and Linnet White discussing recent news, family and friends, the weather, sewing clothes, and how she wishes they could come for a visit. There is an envelope addressed to Mrs. Claude D. White, McKinney, Texas, and it is postmarked Nashville, Tennessee on September 24, 1908.
Date: September 22, 1908
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, September 28, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, September 28, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White. In this letter, Birdie discusses having Minnie stay at her house and how wonderful it was to have her around all the time, details about Minnie's new position teaching at a city school in Tullahoma, TN, and notes that her an Minnie went to the fair. McGee reminiscences about going to the Dallas Fair and mentions that they saw many fine domestic animals there and had a wonderful time, but she often though of Linnet and Mary Ann while she was there. She mentions that the weather is getting cooler and her vegetable garden has dried up. She notes that their corn crop was good this year and that they still have chickens, two hogs and a sow. She informs Mary Ann on the most recent news about family. She details that the house they plan to build will be up by December and will send the plans. She asks Claude to write to them and inquires about his kin. She asks Linnet if she has begun her fall sewing yet …
Date: September 28, 1909
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bounds, J. William to Charles B. Moore, October 8, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Bounds, J. William to Charles B. Moore, October 8, 1899]

Letter from J. William Bounds to Charles B. Moore in which he says that he has visited a mutual friend, Mr. Crawford. Mr. Crawford is very interested in the phosphate mining industry. Mr. Bounds says that Nashville is a very pleasant place to live. He is a student at Vanderbilt University and plans to graduate soon.
Date: October 8, 1899
Creator: Bounds, J. William
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850]

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.
Date: July 7, 1850
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to William Dodd, September 10,1889] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to William Dodd, September 10,1889]

This postcard is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles to William Dodd in Gallatin, Tennessee. Moore is writing from a hotel in Nashville. He details what the family has been doing in Nashville and who they have seen during their stay. He mentions that he has not been able to sleep and decided to write the family cards to give them an update on the Moore family's goings-on.
Date: September 10, 1889
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date: August 16, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee and William Dodd to C. B. Moore, February 24, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee and William Dodd to C. B. Moore, February 24, 1888]

William hopes that Linnet has recovered from whooping cough. None of the kids have come down with whooping cough yet and he has to worry about measles going around. He received a letter from Tobe and Florence. He mentions the weather and the crops being planted. He also mentions the people who have died. Em's daughter who got married moved away. Dinky says they are all well except for Willie who has a bad cold. She went to town for some errands. She gives some advice for Linnet and wishes they were with her. She mentions that Mr.Campbell is moving to Nashville.
Date: February 24, 1888
Creator: McGee, Dinkie & Dodd, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore family, January 10, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore family, January 10, 1901]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Elizabeth "Bettie" Franklin and is addressed to the Moore family. In the letter, Franklin informs the Moore family that Matilda Dodd has passed way from pneumonia. She discusses the time period right before Dodd passed and describes how the family worked very hard to keep her well with visits from the Doctor and with medicine. The family realized she would not get well and all they could do was keep her comfortable tile she passed. Franklin details how the family and how friends have all helped out during this trying time. This is a fragment of the letter.
Date: January 10, 1901
Creator: Franklin, Elizabeth
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Charles B. Moore and Rev. Jim Biggs, February 16, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Charles B. Moore and Rev. Jim Biggs, February 16, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is written by J. J. Crawford and is addressed to Charles B. Moore and Rev. Jim Biggs. In this letter, Crawford informs Moore and Biggs about the goings-on in Nashville, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt on Moore's letters, a discussion concerning the reasons why he hasn't written Moore in some time, details on the bitter winter weather and how important it is to have a fire in this weather, a dialogue about Moore's trip to Colorado and how Crawford learned much from the letters Moore sent to him,a brief message to Biggs about Tennessee and how he has not been outside of Nashville to see their "old time folks," news about Crawford's family and the winter activities of the children, a message from Anna to the Moore family, and a few messages sent by Crawford to people he knows who reside in Texas. He closes the letter by noting that he hopes Moore, Biggs, and their families are not home bound due to the bad winter weather, detailing that soon the blue birds will sing. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 16, 1899
Creator: Crawford, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Charles B. Moore, May 12, 1890] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Charles B. Moore, May 12, 1890]

Letter from J. J. Crawford writes to Charles B. Moore to update him of the health and activities of friends and family members. He says that he would like to hear from Henry and be invited to Henry's wedding.
Date: May 12, 1890
Creator: Crawford, J. J.
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
[Letter from J. J. Crompon to Biggs, September 5, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Crompon to Biggs, September 5, 1860]

Letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs the local news, romantic prospects, and the author's broken thumb.
Date: September 5, 1860
Creator: Crompon, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Bounds to Charles B. Moore, February 22, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Bounds to Charles B. Moore, February 22, 1900]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written to Charles B. Moore from J. W. Bounds. In this letter, Bounds informs Moore of the goings-on in Nashville, TN. The news includes: a discussion about Washington's birthday, details about his Christmas vacations and Lila Franklin, a dialogue about the smallpox outbreak in his area, details not to tell his parents about his close encounter with smallpox, a discussion about graduating, and a weather update. He closes the letter by sending his regard to all of the Moore family. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 22, 1900
Creator: Bounds, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Charles B. and Mary Ann Moore, March 30, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Charles B. and Mary Ann Moore, March 30, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda Dodd. In this letter, Dodd informs the Moore family about the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's last letter, an update on the health of family members, details about Minnie's visit, weather news, a discussion about planting crops and gardens, a dialogue about the bad weather Collin County has been having, details on the late wheat crop, an update on the seeds sent by Alice to the Moore family, news about Lillian, and a discussion concerning family and friends. She closes the letter by noting that Mary Ann and Charles should write the family soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: March 30, 1897
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 27, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 27, 1862]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress, describing her fear after several confederate losses. She comments on the recent battles, tells him of her concerns, and pleads with him to not join the Army.
Date: February 27, 1862
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858]

Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
Date: September 1, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library