[Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves, September 28, 1841] (open access)

[Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves, September 28, 1841]

Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves. It has figures written in pencil.
Date: September 28, 1841
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, May 28, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, May 28, 1909]

Letter from Mr. Berry to Claude White that gives the details of the illnesses his family has recently suffered. He heard that Linnet might visit Texas during the summer and hopes that she does. Mr. Berry discusses mutual friends and the crops.
Date: May 28, 1909
Creator: Berry, J. W.
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 O. C. Harris to Claude D. White, March 28,1916] (open access)

[Letter from O. C. Harris to Claude D. White, March 28,1916]

Letter to Claude D. White from O. C. Harris responding to Claude's offer to sell Harris some land. Harris writes about the land and cost of things before telling Claude he needs time to consider the offer more.
Date: March 28, 1916
Creator: Harris, O. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for the Boston Investigator, 1885] (open access)

[Receipt for the Boston Investigator, 1885]

Receipt for the Boston Investigator made out to C. B. Moore of McKinney, Texas on February 28th, 1885. The Boston Investigator was the first newspaper in the United States devoted to the philosophy of free thought.
Date: February 28, 1885
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from Dinkie McGee to William Dodd, December 28, 1885]

She says that they are all well and they went to Bettie and Florence's house for dinner this week. She made dinner Christmas day and wished that they could have shared it.
Date: December 28, 1885
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from William Dodd to Charles B. Moore]

Postcard from William Dodd to Charles B. Moore. Mr. Dodd gives updates on the news of family and his corn crop.
Date: November 28, 1885
Creator: Dodd, William
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letters from Matilda Dodd and Adelitia McGee to the Moore family and Alice McGee, December 28-30, 1889] (open access)

[Letters from Matilda Dodd and Adelitia McGee to the Moore family and Alice McGee, December 28-30, 1889]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is written by Matilda Dodd and Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee. In Matilda's first letter, dated December 28, 1889, she informs the Moore family and Alice of the happenings in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's letter, well-wishes for Florence's recovery, a dialogue about Christmas plans, community health updates, news about the mild winter weather and its affects on the community, a discussion about the rose slips and cherry sprouts Dodd sent to Mary Ann, details about their new neighbors, and news about family and friends. In Dinkie's letter, dated December 29, 1889, McGee informs the Moore family and Alice about the goings-on in Sumner County. The news includes: a discussion about Mattie, a dialogue about their Christmas and details on what everyone received as gifts when they were at Bettie's place, news about friends in the community, a discussion about a dinner she made and who came over to join the family, inquiries for Linnet,plans for a social, additional updates on friends in the community. She closes the letter by stating that she wants Alice and the Moore family to write soon. In Matilda's …
Date: 1889-12-28/1889-12-30
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & McGee, Adelitia
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Wallace to Linnet, March 28, 1890] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Wallace to Linnet, March 28, 1890]

She tells Linnet why she is writing and who else she has already written. She also mentions how she is staying in fashion and how everyone is doing. Her father planted corn and she did not have to help this time. She talks about chickens and ducks. She talks about school and wants them to come visit. She rode Mollie and asks if Melissa made it yet. Mr. Bill Bomer visited. She asks about school.
Date: March 28, 1890
Creator: Wallace, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore, June 23, 1890] (open access)

[Letter from Alice McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore, June 23, 1890]

Letter from Alice McGee to Mary and Charles Moore in which she updates her aunt and uncle on family health and activities. She discussed the warm weather and heavy rain. She writes to Linnet that she visited Hobdy's Institute to see the exhibition. She also said that she thought Linnet's red stripped dress was pretty. She then asked for updates on family and friends from Linnet. At the end of the letter she says that she sent a "piece [of]Grandma's Mother Hubbard."
Date: June 28, 1890
Creator: McGee, Alice
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 28, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 28, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Charles updates Mary on the goings-on in Collin County since her departure to Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on receiving Mary's correspondence, news on the weather, an update on the house construction, details about Mrs Priest and Linnet's visit to her and to Jordan, community news, a discussion about real estate, a dialogue about daily chores, news about the fair and plans for Linnet to go with friends, update on the night's weather, details about the health of friends, and news about family. He notes to Mary that she should not worry about home and stay visiting her family as long as she wants. He closes the letter by updating Mary on the time and temperature. The envelope is included with this letter.
Date: October 28, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 28, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 28, 1898]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Charles informs Linnet about the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a discussion about the cows breaking into Priest's field, agricultural updates, a dialogue about Charley Rutledge's boys who were badly injured (one was fatally injured), details about the day's agenda, community news, an update on the horse buyer who arrives by train, and a discussion about purchasing train tickets to Colorado. The envelope is included with this letter.
Date: July 28, 1898
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus and Elvira Moore, October 28, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus and Elvira Moore, October 28, 1860]

Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus, or "Seph," and Elvira Moore discussing family and friends, the recent weather, and M. J.'s upcoming wedding. Wallace's name is stamped at the end of the letter.
Date: October 28, 1860
Creator: Wallace, M. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861]

Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away.
Date: July 28, 1861
Creator: Moore, Elvira
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, July 28, 1872] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, July 28, 1872]

The author says that everyone is doing fine. They had a little bit of horse trouble, some of the horses got scared and loose and ran away. They were able to recover the horses though. The author went hunting in Cooke county, which didn't go well, but he found a bee tree.
Date: July 28, 1872
Creator: Moore, H. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie Franklin to Matilda Dodd and Mary Moore, January 28, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from Bettie Franklin to Matilda Dodd and Mary Moore, January 28, 1877]

A letter from Bettie Franklin to Matilda Dodd and Mary Moore on January 28, 1876. Mary's mother, Matilda, is visiting her in Texas. In the letter, Bettie talks about the warm and clear weather, as well as the state of the farm and animals. She mentions that there have been several weddings, including that of Laura Wallace and Frank Dorris. In closing, Bettie says that many neighbors' dogs have gone mad - she fears that hers will also go mad. Included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was mailed. The envelope, postmarked January 29 from Gallatin, Tennessee, is addressed to Mrs. Mollie Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas, Box No 12.
Date: January 28, 1877
Creator: Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Matilda Brantley Dodd, January 28, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Matilda Brantley Dodd, January 28, 1877]

A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her mother, Matilda Brantley Dodd, and her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore. She discusses daily life happenings in the area and on her farm.
Date: January 28, 1877
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from S. G. Strother, Jr, September 28, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from S. G. Strother, Jr, September 28, 1877]

A letter from S. G. Strother, Jr. to Charles B. Moore requesting a place to stay in McKinney while he found a permanent place to stay. The envelope has a postal stamp reading "Cross Plains, Tenn; Sep 29" and a hand written note reading: "Solomon G. Strother; Received Oct 5th; 1877; 1878, 1878"
Date: September 28, 1877
Creator: Strother, Solomon G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sissie and Bettie, June 28, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sissie and Bettie, June 28, 1878]

She was going to write back sooner but did not have any paper. She is doing well and hasn't visited her mother in a week. She feels bad that Sissie has a sore hand and that Bettie has the chills again. They have had warm weather and it is raining. She has a lot of beans and cucumbers that they have been eating for the last 5 weeks. She also has a lot of apples. She is waiting for tomatoes and rosemary to ripen. They have had blackberry pie that Willie and Sissie picked. Bob Wilson is in Fort Worth. She went to visit her mother and Bettie Moore, Mrs. Donnell and Aunt Nancy were there. Henry has not shed his wheat because he has been plowing and hauling hay. Sissie wants Uncle Charlie to send another name for the calves. She wants to make them jam. Tobe cut his fingers on the blade when grinding. Willie and Sissie are going to Sunday school where they memorize verses. She got a new dress and shirt. She sends love and asks them to write back soon.
Date: June 28, 1878
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, February 28, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, February 28, 1879]

Dinkie says they are all well, but Sissie who has a cold. Bettie is also not doing well and has asked about the Moore's. Bettie got some mulberry bushes and it has been so cold that Abe couldn't work. Her father got Bettie bedsteads and she comments that Abe's house will look nice when it is done. She plans to give Bettie hens and Henry made her two brooms. Mr. Tommie Dobbins and Mr. Smith Neal have died. A lot of people have been dealing with pneumonia. Willie now has a drake and two top knotted ducks. Willie tapped the sugar tree and made a pint of molasses. She asks about Jeff and if they have gardened anything yet. She did laundry and felt beat. She asks if they plan on visiting this year, she received a letter from Bettie Wilson and they will be visiting. She asks that they write soon.
Date: February 28, 1879
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, January 28, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, January 28, 1879]

Matilda was happy to hear they were doing well. Abe got the chills twice and then worked Mrs. Edwards' sale in the cold. Jeff Love received the money from Bill Jones and was heading to Texas. Jeff was accused of stealing a pistol and money last summer. She says not to alarm everyone, but keep an eye on him. She is sending some seeds to her. Dinkie mentions that Henry is ready to go and if she had known about Jeff Love she would have made Caddow a dress.
Date: January 28, 1879
Creator: McGee, Dinkie & Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from F. H. Dougherty to Linnet Moore, February 28, 1899] (open access)

[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 Mary Moore to Charles B. Moore and Linnet Moore, December 28, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Moore to Charles B. Moore and Linnet Moore, December 28, 1899]

Letter from Mary Moore to Charles and Linnet Moore in which she updates her her family on her health and her Christmas activities. She asks Linnet about Mr. Ledbetter. She talks about phosphate mining and seeing "mother's old place." The Nimmo family has started the move to Texas.
Date: December 28, 1899
Creator: Moore, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, December 28, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, December 28, 1899]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore about his activities since Christmas. He says that Bill Bounds made a trip to Texas, but was not met at the stations by friends. He states that Lila Franklin telephoned Bill Bounds to invite him to have Christmas with her family. Mr. Moore relates the details of the murder of one of the Combs brothers. His brother is in jail as he is believe to be the murderer. Tommie Horn came to stay with Mr. Moore while Linnet went out to a party. He wants Mary to ask Will if there is a connection between phosphate and the old dye stone Will's father used as a building material.
Date: December 28, 1899
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library