A name card from the C. B. Moore Collection. This card has the name John J. Ligstein printed on it in script. It also has the city Chicago printed on it on the lower right hand corner of the card.

A business card for Stephen T. Rives from the C. B. Moore Collection. This business card details the Rives' line of work which was a livestock commission merchant. The card notes that Rives' office was located in the National Stock Yards in East St. Louis, Illinois.

A newspaper clipping listing the names and regiments of all prisoners of war who were transferred to Alton for exchange.

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.

Transcript of a letter sent to Charles B. Moore from J. C. Barr discussing oil drilling in Jersey County, the health of acquaintances, railroad construction, farming, weather, as well as other family and local news. The third page of the letter is a segment added by Mary A. Barr discussing family life including visiting and gardening.

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 Charles Moore to Josephus Moore relaying news from Henry and Sabina Moore about Confederate banditry, followed by other local news regarding the Civil War winding down.

Transcript of a letter from Jane Atkisson to Charles Moore with some local news and a request that Charles write to Tennessee on her behalf.

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore comparing the Civil War to the American Revolution, considering the future of the nation, and relaying local news.

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore regarding family health, a successful crop, and the postwar fate of some people known to his family.

Transcript of a letter from J. C. Barr in which he copies a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore. Henry relays news crops, jayhawkers, and of his impending surrender to the federal forces. In a second part of the letter, Barr mentions that he has received two letters addressed to Charles and then goes into local news.

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Ida Barr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wilson Cross, to Mr. Edgar Morrisson Davis. The wedding was to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 1898 in Jerseyville, Illinois.

Letter from Mrs. C. D. Hamm to Charles B. Moore. The bulk of the letter lists the Hamm family genealogy, giving names and death dates. The younger generation is listed according to marital status and number of children. The envelope is with the letter. The letter is written on the Mount Vernon National Bank stationary.

Letter from Mary A. Barr talking about improvements made to her property and her livestock. Talks about her daughter Julia and her travels. Tells about a trip she took with the Odd Fellows to Denver Colorado, including stops in Kansas City, Topeka, and Hutchinson Kansas. She rode the train which included an entire car filled with California fruit that they could have. She also talks about family she visited in Atlanta, Georgia. Includes original envelope.

This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seella, her two children, and Polly, a dialogue about their helper who was discharged over a year ago and how they are getting along without him, an update on the bountiful crops and how good rain has made it possible for people to get out of debt, a discussion about "Aunt" Sally Smith and Uncle Abner's family, a dialogue about Sottie Knaff's daughter, details about the Goodrich family, an aside about the town of Jerseyville, a dialogue about Mrs. O. P. Powell's children, a discussion about Wilson Cross and Ida Barr Cross, details about Fannie and her love for entertaining, updates on family, a dialogue about Barr's California trip and the places they stopped at along the …

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.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Moore to Patty Brown. In the letter, Charles discusses the Annie Laura story and gives Brown a brief, yet detailed family history. Highlighting major life events, he notes how he was born in Gallatin, moved to Texas, and moved away from Texas during the war. He also details his work with mills,how he changed career paths, and when he was married. This letter is dated March 1891.

This document is an undated account of the Wallace family history from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The Wallace family were kin to Charles Moore through his grandmother Elizabeth Wallace Moore. He details the lives of Mary and Joseph Wallace including their spouses names, where they settled, if they had any children, and when they died. It is damaged along the edges of the letter and some words are missing due to the damage.

Flyer advertising the sale of cheaper diamonds from Otto Wettstein in Rochelle, Illinois, a business founded in 1857.

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.

Envelope from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore. The post mark denotes that it was sent from Shelbyville, Tennessee, on July 19, 1864. The envelope originally contained the letter CBM_2079-018-001.

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.

Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore. The post mark indicates that it was sent through Shelbyville, Tennessee. The stamp has been removed.