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[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
[List of expenses for trip, June 27-29, 1865] (open access)

[List of expenses for trip, June 27-29, 1865]

A list of expenses for a trip from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It includes tickets and fees, as well as daily traveling expenses. The dates of the listed expenses are from June 27 to June 29.
Date: unknown
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from T. W. and W. H. Evans to Charles Moore, September 8, 1852] (open access)

[Receipt from T. W. and W. H. Evans to Charles Moore, September 8, 1852]

Receipt from T. W. and W. H. Evans Dealers in dry goods, hardware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, etc. for $27.00 worth of cloth.
Date: September 3, 1852
Creator: T. W. and W. H. Evans
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Personal notes, undated] (open access)

[Personal notes, undated]

The following document includes personal notes from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The notes detail a visit to family and friends in Tennessee. The document goes on to discuss the President of Oak Cliff school, a representative from the Houston Post, and agriculture. It mentions that it rained much of the time during a trip to Memphis from Nashville. The document is undated.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Personal notes, July 17] (open access)

[Personal notes, July 17]

The following document includes personal notes from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The notes detail agriculture and travel to Tennessee. Moore lists travel expenses on the back of the page. The document is dated July 17 in an unspecified year.
Date: unknown
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, July 7, 1850] (open access)

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

Transcript of a letter 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.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
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 Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore and Linnet Moore White, June 27, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore and Linnet Moore White, June 27, 1913]

In this letter, Sally details that she has been ill for three weeks, notes that their vegetable garden is late, and that farmer's all around them are busy with their crops. She mentions the family who have visited her as of late and that Tom Jackson has married, but has not come home with his wife because she is ill. She gives an update on Cy and Viola Wallace, Birdie McKinley, and Mary Gillespie and her sons. She moves on to news on their Texas kin and notes that there was a homecoming in Chattanooga, TN for all that could attend. She details the news from all the kin who have visited, notes that John Thornhill stayed with them for 15 days, and they visited all their kin in the area. John said that everyone fed him so well that he gained about 10 lbs during his visit. Thornhill states that the had pictures made during John's visit and will send one to Linnet and Mary Ann as soon as she gets more prints. She closes the letter by noting that it may be time for her and Mary Ann to ready themselves for another world. She details that though …
Date: June 27, 1913
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
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
[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
[Wedding announcement for Mary Clara Compton and Harvey Edwin Crawford, June 10, 1909] (open access)

[Wedding announcement for Mary Clara Compton and Harvey Edwin Crawford, June 10, 1909]

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Mary Clara Compton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Compton, to Mr. Harvey Edwin Crawford. The wedding was to take place on Thursday, June 10, 1909 in Nashville, Tennessee. There are two copies of this item included.
Date: June 10, 1909
Creator: Compton, James & Compton, Mrs. James
Object Type: Text
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 Travis Winham to C. B. Moore, July 22, 1889] (open access)

[Letter from Travis Winham to C. B. Moore, July 22, 1889]

His health and the health of his wife and Lyke are well. Lyke and him went to go visit Lou Wallace. He also visited with Wallace's mother, Bet Wallace, Jimmy Wallace and one of Bet's sons. He met both of Dr. Bill Love's sons. He did not learn a lot about his relatives while there and so won't try to remember what he did. He was glad to hear that Moore and the rest of his family was doing so well. He then talks about his religious beliefs. He will try to visit with them when they come visit.
Date: July 22, 1889
Creator: Winham, Travis
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
[Letters from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 14-18, 1889] (open access)

[Letters from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 14-18, 1889]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Henry S. Moore and addressed to Charles, who was in Gallatin at the time. In this letter, Henry updates the Moore family on the goings-on in Collin County and the news includes: weather updates and how the rains have raised the water levels around the county, news about the Choctaw bridge, a dialogue about Gross mowing the yard and the sprouting of the cotton seed, a discussion concerning the Roland P.O. Box, details on a community funeral,news from Melissa, a dialogue concerning the debate that was had between Parson Conly and Moore, news on the cattle, and a discussion about family friends and their visits to Moore's place. Moore begins a second letter on September 15th on page five. In this letter, Henry continues to inform the Moore Family on the happenings in Collin County and the news includes: an update on the Rucker's and the Kendal's going-on, a dialogue about Pidy, news about the rabbit hunt, a weather update, a dialogue about astronomy, a discussion about Neal Moore's fine archery skills, community news concerning land, an update on the property's condition and crop news from …
Date: {1889-09-14..1889-09-15,1889-09-17..1889-09-18}
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
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. 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 Travis Winham to Charles B. Moore, November 12, 1892] (open access)

[Letter from Travis Winham to Charles B. Moore, November 12, 1892]

Letter talks about his job as a typesetter, the death of his brother, Lyke Winham, and his life insurance policy. He discusses the Republican party and its recent nominating convention, including the McKinley Bill. In addition, he discusses religion and the coming of a new Christ that is greatly needed. Also includes the original envelope.
Date: November 12, 1892
Creator: Winham, Travis
Object Type: Letter
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 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
[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
[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
[Transcript of letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs, September 5, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs, September 5, 1860]

Transcript of a 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