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[Letter from H. S. Moore to J. and Ziza Moore, February 8, 1850]
Transcript of a letter to J. and Ziza Moore. Henry has written to Solomon and Sabina, but has not heard from Charles. He talks about the weather and the dances he has been attending. He mentions that his Aunt is going to visit Mary Ann and George Wilson is happy with his land. People are trying to start up businesses of hauling logs. He has to cancel his trip to visit because of the hard economic time he is having. He then goes into detail about the engine he has. Henry then writes to Ziza Moore an anecdote about a man trying to please everyone.
Date:
February 8, 1850
Creator:
Moore, Henry S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, February 29, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore discussing both family news and news of the Civil War. Questions over who is a Confederate or Union sympathizer are raised. Sam Houston's death is mentioned. In addition, there is news of a small colony of Union sympathizers has formed around Pilot Grove that asks to be left alone.
Date:
February 29, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, February 29, 1864]
Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore discussing both family news and news of the Civil War. Questions over who is a Confederate or Union sympathizer are raised. Sam Houston's death is mentioned. In addition, there is news of a small colony of Union sympathizers has formed around Pilot Grove that asks to be left alone.
Date:
February 29, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Promissory Note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore, February 7, 1879]
Promissory note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore on February 7, 1879. C. B. Moore promised to pay the total sum of $85 to Henry S. Moore by January 1, 1880. On the reverse side, Henry S. Moore recorded that C. B. Moore paid $28.40 toward the note on December 8 and $30 toward the note on December 12.
Date:
February 7, 1879
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Postcard from John Wallace, February 25, 1887]
Bettie Stewart died. He mentions that everyone is doing well.
Date:
February 25, 1887
Creator:
Wallace, John
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles Moore, February 2, 1888]
Laura made breakfast and had help cleaning. She mentions that Jack went to Pilot Grove. and Seven Paints College. Col Jenningan sold some pork in town. Jack wants to sell one of her cows because they have more butter than they can use. Lizzie has been to school only a few times because of the weather. She had to make new clothes for Jimmie. She offers her cow to Charles. She hasn't been cooking a lot because it has been raining so much. She hopes that their health is good and mentions that there was a lot of sickness within a mile of her home. She is concerned for the health of Mary Moore. She mentions that Jack said their wheat was doing well. The Col prompts her to write the funny names of the men in Sherman to McKinney. She can't wait for his next letter.
Date:
February 2, 1888
Creator:
Jernigan, Laura
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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 Matilda Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, February 1, 1889]
Matilda received news from Florence and Tobe about housekeeping and building a new room to the house. She comments on the mild winter they are having. She visited Bettie and Abe. The school children are putting on a concert. Mr. Shepard wants to get married. She now has a flue. She received news from Em and her son Calvin is in California. She asks for a picture of Linnet.
Date:
February 1, 1889
Creator:
Dodd, Matilda
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore, February 9, 1889]
He tells Moore that he has passed on his request to the new governor. He suggest that Moore get a petition to help his case.
Date:
February 9, 1889
Creator:
Moore, C. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John McCormick to H. S. Moore, February 10, 1889]
John's year hasn't started off well. His sister died on New Years. He mentions the winter weather they have had. He hasn't been working much this winter because the mill hasn't been open. He then mentions some people he knows and how they are doing. He would love to go hunting with Moore, but will be unable to.
Date:
February 10, 1889
Creator:
McCormick, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie and Dinkie McGee to Alice, Linnet, Aunt Mollie and Uncle Charles, February 9, 1890]
Birdie mentions all the people that came over to visit and what Will got her. She mentions the weather they have had and was sorry to hear they were sick. She asks if Alice still pulls hair and that they would write her and Bessie and Mattie. In the letter to her Aunt and Uncle she mentions the weather and what her other Aunts and Uncles have been doing. In Dinkie's letter to Alice she says how happy she is to hear they are doing well. She mentions that their health is also doing well. She had many visitors. She went to town the other day and got some fabric, a dress other things. She mentions the weather and says she hasn't seen Mat R. Miss Nicie is getting married. She asks Linnet to take care of Alice. She is also going to send Alice some money.
Date:
February 9, 1890
Creator:
McGee, Birdie & McGee, Dinkie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[My Epitaph by Charles B. Moore, February 4, 1892]
Epitaph written by Charles B. Moore with the perspective of oblivion.
Date:
February 4, 1892
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for Subscription to The M'Kinney Democrat, February 22, 1895]
A receipt for a one year subscription to The M'Kinney Democrat. C. B. Moore paid $1.00 for the subscription, which lasts from February 22, 1895 through February 22, 1896.
Date:
February 22, 1895
Creator:
Thompson, F. C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to the Moore family, February 8, 1897]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Dodd informs the Moore family of the happenings in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's and Linnet's letters, community health news as well as family health news, a discussion about Tobe and his daughters, a dialogue about the weather in Sumner county, details about Mary and Minnie's trip home, suggestions to remedy for Mary Ann's foot pain and Charles' rheumatism, news about family attending school, and a message for Linnet. The envelope is included with this letter.
Date:
February 8, 1897
Creator:
Dodd, Matilda
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Minnie Rawlings to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, February 8, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore and is from Minny Rawlings, an friend in the same town as Linnet's school. She discusses Linnet's homesickness and a sick spell she went through during Christmas. Minny details that the combination of the two have made Linnet even more homesick and she has headaches almost every week. She tells the Moore's that she would have sent Linnet home, but the assignments Linnet turn in shows that she has intellectual promise and would be better served by staying in school. She details that Linnet has decided to stay in school, despite a bad headache which caused her to question if she should stay or go back home. In a brief letter , dated February 16, 1898, Rawlings details that Linnet has had another bad headache and a pain in her side. She advised Linnet not to give up school and blames the bitter winter weather for everyone's gray mental well-being. She states that everyone at the school wishes for the vitality and renewal of Spring days to come as quickly as possible. She notes that, ultimately, it is up to …
Date:
February 8, 1898
Creator:
Rawlings, Minny
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 20-23, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore. The letter begins on Monday night February 20, 1899 and continue until Lula's last letter which was written on Thursday night February 23, 1899. She also has written a brief letter on Friday before she has mailed the letter. In this letter, Lula details for Linnet the goings-on in Burnet, Texas. Lula expresses her sincere longing for Linnet who has left home to go on a trip to Colorado with her father, Charles B. Moore. She updates Linnet on the latest news which includes daily events, friends who are planning trips,details about her own trip to Llano, a dialogue about a green waist she is making, and a discussion about possibly accompanying Aunt Mattie to Colorado to meet Linnet. She notes that she understands why Linnet was so ill with headaches and pains because she has slept on Linnet's side of the bed when the latest "norther" passed through Burnet and the draft made it impossible to sleep comfortably. She mentioned that she had to build the first fire since Linnet's departure. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
1899-02-20/1899-02-23
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from F. H. Dougherty to Linnet Moore, February 28, 1899]
He mentions that he doesn't have to study and so will write Linnet some lines. He comments on how Minnie and Miss Dalton are doing. He went to Marble Falls when they had a holiday. He also mentions that J. looked sick after she left. He got moved around in school and he hasn't been to see Minnie since Linnet left. He is looking at her debate and is very proud of himself. He asks her about driving, Delaware and her time in Burnet. He was sad when she left and asks if she would return. He also asks that she write him a long letter soon.
Date:
February 28, 1899
Creator:
Dougherty, F. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family, February 4, 1900]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Charles B. Moore, Linnet Moore, and Aunt Mollie. In this letter, McGee informs the Moore family and Aunt Mollie of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The News includes: a confirmation about receiving the most current letter written by the Moore's, a weather update, details about the smallpox outbreak and how everyone is getting their vaccinations, a discussion about going to town to get a vaccination and details that Alice is sock from hers, news about community deaths, a dialogue about social events some family members attended and what happened at the events, health updates on Matilda Dodd and on the family members who have been vaccinated, and a discussion about clothing. She closes the letter by noting that the family should write to her soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
February 4, 1900
Creator:
McGee, Birdie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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 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
[Telegrams from William McGee to Charles B. Moore, February 2 and February 5, 1901]
These are two telegrams from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is sent from William McGee to Charles B. Moore. the telegrams inform the Moore family about Matilda Dodd's illness and her worsening condition. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
February 2, 1901
Creator:
McGee, William
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, February 3, 1901]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In the letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in Austin, TX. The news includes: a health update on her well-being at present, a discussion about Weasie Thomas' visit, a dialogue about Linnet's decision to marry, details about expecting a visit from Linnet, a discussion about sewing projects, and notes past events and future plans. The letter is incomplete.
Date:
February 3, 1901
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library