[Customer's draft, August 19, 1909] (open access)

[Customer's draft, August 19, 1909]

Customer's draft for Claude D. White from Merchant's National Bank in Omaha, Nebraska. The draft is for the transfer of two hundred dollars to the Melissa State Bank in Melissa, Texas. The draft is dated August 19, 1909. The document has two stamps from the Melissa State Bank indicating that the sum of two hundred dollars was paid on August 20, 1909 and August 22, 1909.
Date: August 19, 1909
Creator: White, Claude D.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore, February 19, 1876] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore, February 19, 1876]

An empty envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. The envelope is postmarked February 19 from Gallatin, Tennessee, Box No 12.
Date: February 19, 1876
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Mrs. C. D. Whyte, October 19, 1901] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Mrs. C. D. Whyte, October 19, 1901]

Envelope addressed by Mrs. C. D. White (Linnet Moore) and postmarked October 19, 1901. A note on the back of the envelope says that it was the "last letter from father."
Date: October 19, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Mary Moore, 1903] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Mary Moore, 1903]

Envelope addressed to Mary Ann Moore, Chabersville, Texas. There are math calculations on both sides.
Date: September 19, 1903
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library