Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore regarding the local Choctaw, observations about the Christian missionaries among them, and the Skullyville Constitution.

Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore regarding family business and local news, including money troubles and Bettie attending school.

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and Elvira Moore that contains a transcribed letter from John Dixon. Dixon's letter contains news of refugees and of Henry Moore. Charles' letter contains local news and news of widespread friends and family members.

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.

Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore concerning local news, including raids by Confederate horse thieves.

Letter to Mrs. Linnet White. The author talks about drawing straws to do dishes. She talks about the weather and writing letters. She talks about one of the girls not feeling too well, but is usually healthy. She talks about going to town to get a new dress for an O. E. S. meeting. She talks about the books she is reading and the meaning behind them. She mentions that Ernestine can't go to school until February and that Ruth will also be going to school soon.

Letter to Linnet White from Cora Robertson discussing news of family and briefly about Christmas. She writes about the health conditions of her mother and how they are handling it.

Letter to Ruth White from Dorothy and Banky Bay. The two write about what they received for Christmas and refer to themselves as cousins of Ruth's family.

Letter to Claude D. White from J. D. [Caldent] discussing business and Claude's move to Fort Worth. The author states that Texas has pulled in the most money for Price Company and then goes on to talk about how well his own business has been doing and mentions some about a mutual friend and his family.

Letter to Linnet White and family from Birdie McKinley. Birdie writes about Christmas festivities and thanks the Whites for the gifts they sent the children. She included details about how the children were doing and local news of neighbors.

Letter to Claude White and family from John Berry. John wrote a brief letter to send his tax receipt and a check to Claude. He sends his regards for the New Year and wants to hear from them soon.

Letter to Claude, Linnet, and Ruth White from Charles and Lula Watkins. Charles writes of his sympathies for the passing of Linnet's mother and reflects on the help he received from Linnet's parents when he came to Texas in 1880. Lula writes of how she wants the Whites to visit them when they come to the area.

Letter from Claude White to his father-in-law, C. B. Moore, in which he gives his views on the loss of friends or their injury in war. He says that he has not changed his view of Miss Minny, "the old maid school teacher." He also states that Linnet married "not wealth but brains education industry and morals...."

This document is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Linnet Moore to her mother, Mary Ann Moore, and to her cousin Birdie McGee. In the letter, Linnet details the happenings in her life since her last letter to her mother and they include: receiving her mother's most recent letter and photographs; detailing the rainy weather in Denison; and noting that she and Mrs. P went to church on Sunday morning, then for a walk on Sunday afternoon in the country. She describes the city people and how all they want to do is put on their best and gallivant up and down Main street on Sunday. Linnet details her visit to cousin Walter, mentions a real estate prospect that may have her and Claude moving in the future, and remarks on how windy it is which has made her embroidery and table pieces dirty rom hanging to dry on the line. She notes that she and Claude are planning a visit to Mr. White's home and will be there visiting for two weeks, if all goes well. She remarks on how lovely it is for her mother to have gotten a new dress and …

This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a letter written by G. W. Duncan and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. Duncan details that he has deposited twenty-five dollars in the Collin County Bank for Moore and he is enclosing the receipt for the money. In the letter's closing, Duncan mentions that his family is well and he hopes that the letter finds Moore well too. He closes by stating that they may visit Moore in the summer. The letter is dated January 6, 1903 and was written in Princeton, TX.

Letter from Dinkie McGee to her family in which she said that her family is well. She discussed the cold weather and snow that caused plants and animals to freeze. Willie caught some rabbits. She ended the letter by wishing that her family could be together. A note was added on January 12 saying that Jim had refused to haul manure, demanded "his money" and left for town to put a "levy" on the sheep when he was not paid. The envelope was addressed to C. B. Moore, Melissa, Texas.

Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore starts off with a complaint over the long period between letters from the Moore family. She then gives the news on the health of various family members. She gives details of how Christmas was celebrated. Birdie Franklin and William Dodd added notes at the end of the letter. Mr. Dodd wrote about the sale of land.

Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, January 26, 1885, in which she gives the details of the health of family and friends. The weather has been extremely cold and icy. Other topics in the letter are: Willie was kept home due to the weather; they slaughtered their last hog; and having trouble keeping busy after using up all the yarn and completing the last sewing project. William Dodd adds a note of his own to the letter. The envelope has a postal mark from Gallatin, Tennessee.

Dinkie received their letter on Christmas eve and her mother was proud of her gift. They went to Bettie's for Christmas and saw a lot of people. Then they went to Tobe Franklin's house for a dance. There was a concert at the new school house a week before Christmas. Mr. Moore had mentioned a lot of people were visiting Tennessee and she wants them to visit. Mrs. Jones has rheumatism. Mrs. Rodimore is on the verge of death. Miss Betsy Elliot and Mr. Enlow died. Her cold is no better and Pap is going to town and Willie is doing chores. Dinkie asks that they come visit. Alice mentions the concert that happened last Friday and how funny it was. Her character was Mrs. Buttermilk. She also asks that they come visit.

Mattie is apologetic that they can't answer Moore's questions on a weed. He tries to discuss the possibilities of the germination, but mentions that he is not that knowledgeable on the subject.

Letter from Birdie McGee to her cousin, Linnet Moore, talking about the sleet and snow that broke the trees. Her mother did laundry and hung then on the line and they are frozen there still. Her brother Will was going to singing school being taught by Mr. Moncreaf at the school. She got a new blue hat for Christmas. Grandpa has 8 little lambs. She writes to Hattie Love all the time. She went and stayed with Clemmie Albright for several days and went with Alice and Mr. Frank and had a nice time. On the back she wrote her alphabet with a little something about each letter.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by E. Hewden to Charles B. Moore. In the letter, Hewden thanks Moore for patronage of his newspaper and acknowledges that Moore is a veteran in free thought. He details that he hopes Moore would live to 100 and still be able to read his newspaper. He closes his letter by expressing his wishes for a successful new ear.

Letter from Birdie McGee to her cousin Linnet Moore in which she updated Linnet on the activities of her cousins. She also described what she and their extended family did for Christmas. She also writes about visiting neighbors, sewing a dress, and making a trip to town. A clipping showing the styles of blouses and a piece of fabric from her dress were included with the letter.

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore regarding business with local Native tribes and observations about the Christian missionaries among them.