[Promissory Note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore, February 12, 1880] (open access)

[Promissory Note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore, February 12, 1880]

Promissory note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore on February 12, 1880. C. B. Moore promised to pay the total sum of $20 by August 6, 1880.
Date: February 12, 1880
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Promissory Note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore, 1884] (open access)

[Promissory Note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore, 1884]

Promissory note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore in 1884. C. B. Moore promised to pay $55 by July 20, 1884. The amount was paid off on October 6, 1884. On the reverse side of the note are some handwritten notes by C. B. Moore regarding the state of his finances.
Date: October 6, 1884
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Promissory Note from C. B. Moore to Watkins, July 19, 1884] (open access)

[Promissory Note from C. B. Moore to Watkins, July 19, 1884]

Promissory note from C. B. Moore to Watkins on July 19, 1884. Moore promised o pay the total sum of $50. Moore paid $2.10 toward the note on November 14, 1844 and $47.90 toward the note on November 15, 1844.
Date: July 19, 1884
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Wheat Taken Since Thrashing, June 1886] (open access)

[Wheat Taken Since Thrashing, June 1886]

A record of wheat taken out of the bin since thrashing in June 1886.
Date: June 1886
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Agreement between C. B. Moore and Charles Gnope, 1889] (open access)

[Agreement between C. B. Moore and Charles Gnope, 1889]

An agreement between C. B. Moore and Charles Gnope regarding costs for 1889. Moore agreed to pay Gnope 75 cents a day for all work not done by Moore on the farm.
Date: 1889
Creator: Moore, Charles B. & Gnope, Charles
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
C. B. Moores tax list for 1890 (open access)

C. B. Moores tax list for 1890

Charles B. Moore list of taxable property for 1890. Watermark on paper: "Erasable; Plover Bond; 25% Cotton Fiber; USA"
Date: January 1, 1889
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Letterbook 1888-1892 (open access)

Letterbook 1888-1892

A book of letters written by and received from Charles B. Moore from January 1, 1888 to February 13, 1892. Book is made of leather. Note on front cover: "Reynods, McKinney Tex; Arkansas Travels; 182 Monroe Street; Chicago Ill; 10 cts". Back cover has a pocket and a pen holder. Each page has a header of "Letters Written." Columns which cover two pages are: Month, Who To, Mailed At, Directed To. Includes a general goods flier with a listing of rainfall by month in 1892.
Date: January 1, 1888
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore from Dinkie McGee, January 3, 1886] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore from Dinkie McGee, January 3, 1886]

Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Melissa,Texas. A faded note in the corner appears to have the name McGee. The postmark in from Gallatin, Tennessee, 1886. The envelope is damaged and torn. The remnants of a letter are still inside. The letter appears to discuss a party, visits between relatives, and farm information.
Date: January 3, 1886
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope to Charles B. Moore, 1885] (open access)

[Envelope to Charles B. Moore, 1885]

Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Gallatin, Tennessee. A note on the envelope says that it was sent from Henry Moore. The postal stamp is for McKinney, Texas.
Date: 1885~
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Text
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
[Money receipt, October 23, 1889] (open access)

[Money receipt, October 23, 1889]

Money receipt for three hundred and five dollars and eighty cents received from C. B. Moore and addressed to J. K. Dodd in Pauls Valley. The back of the document gives information on the services available from Wells, Fargo, and Company's Express.
Date: October 23, 1889
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Will of Charles B. Moore, December 6, 1883] (open access)

[Will of Charles B. Moore, December 6, 1883]

Will of Charles B. Moore, dated December 6, 1883, in which he leaves his estate to his wife, Mary Moore. He also describes Linnet as being a baby at the time he created this document. There are two copies, the second shows that it was updated on January 17, 1892. Mr. Moore also created a list of his taxable property on January 1st 1883.
Date: December 6, 1883
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Editorial, October 18, 1888] (open access)

[Editorial, October 18, 1888]

This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an editorial written by Jason W. Thomas to the voters of the 5th Congressional District in McKinney, Texas. In this article, Thomas discusses his political platform. He details the issues that he favors and the necessary steps that must be taken to ensure that these issues are addressed properly. This editorial is dated October 18, 1888. Handwritten notes by Charles B. Moore on the reverse of this document details measurements of property in chains. A chain is a unit of measurement which equals 22 yards, 66 feet, or 100 links.
Date: October 18, 1888
Creator: Thomas, Jason W.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Dodd and Charles B. Moore, August 19, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Dodd and Charles B. Moore, August 19, 1882]

Letter from Matilada Dodd to her daughter Mary Ann and son-in-law Charles B. Moore discussing the hot weather and how much she misses seeing them. Discusses a dress she made for her and some drawers that may be too big. She discusses other family members, including Birdie who is so high tempered that she nearly dies, but they are afraid to whip her too much as she faints because she is so nervous. Also mentions news of other family and friends. Also includes envelope letter was sent in. Addresed to Charles B. Moore, Melissa, Texas and note says received Dinkey and Mrs. Dodd, August 30, 1883.
Date: August 19, 1882
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, October 22, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, October 22, 1882]

Letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister, Mary Ann Moore and brother-in-law, Charles B. Moore discussing family news. She discusses the difficulty of the sudden death of her husband, Henry McGee, and her difficulty with weaning her daughter, Birdie. Includes envelope that address was originally sent in.
Date: October 22, 1882
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Dodd and Charles B. Moore, October 31, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Dodd and Charles B. Moore, October 31, 1882]

Letter from Matilda Dodd to her daughter, discussing family news and discusses unhappiness that she has to move out of her house so her son and daughter-in-law can move in and they don't seem to appreciate it. Many people have colds and she recommends a cure for the chills of hop bitters. Also mentions dry weather, along with flies and grasshoppers is damaging the wheat crop.
Date: October 31, 1882
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from William Dodd to Mary Ann Moore and Charles B. Moore, November 1, 1882]

Postcard from William Dodd discussing family news.
Date: November 1, 1882
Creator: Dodd, William
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Willie, Alice, and Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, December 31, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from Willie, Alice, and Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, December 31, 1882]

Letter written by Willie, Alice, and Dinkie McGee to "Aunt Mollie and Uncle Charlie." They all discuss Christmas and the turkey, corn, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, custard and dew berries they had to eat. They all say thank you for the gifts they received. Willie talks about his kite, Alice talks about the candy, raisins, and oranges they got for Christmas, and Dinkie talks about Birdie's adventures with "old Chris." Includes envelope from original letter addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore. Note says it was received on November 4, 1883.
Date: December 31, 1882
Creator: McGee, Dinkie; Mcgee, Alice & McGee, Willie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie and Alice McGee and William Dodd to Mollie and Charles Moore, February 4, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie and Alice McGee and William Dodd to Mollie and Charles Moore, February 4, 1883]

Dinkie is glad to hear from them and says that they all have colds. Mr. Huff's men have typhoid fever. Abe, Tobe and Jule Elliot started working on shingling. She says all she does is cook and clean. Her mother is visiting Bettie and Mrs. McGee is in Kentucky for a while. Mollie McGee is said to be mean because she won't let her mother-in-law live with them. Ike Jones will have to lose an arm. Florence had a dinner. Willie and Birdie love eating apples. Mary Dodd is a beautiful baby and Tobe loves her. Bessie has taken to Alice and Birdie has good manners. She is able to sell four to five dozen eggs. Alice is helpful with making butter, doing dishes, makes the beds and watches Birdie. Mrs. McGee knitted stockings and mittens for the children. Willie want them to respond to his letter. Alice writes that Birdie has a wheel barrow and Birdie has found three dozen eggs in two days. Alice lists the chores that she does. She also mentions to Linnet that they have nice blocks and play house. Alice asks her aunt Mollie to write soon. William writes that the wheat looks bad. …
Date: February 4, 1883
Creator: Dodd, William; McGee, Alice & McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore, March 8, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore, March 8, 1883]

She was glad to hear from them and will try to write back. Jackson planted irish potatoes and he/she planted mustard, radishes, beets, lettuce and risked planting pear. She writes what they had for dinner. She says they are doing well except for colds. There are cases of mumps and measles in the county and Jimmie and Auntie too. She received news that Add Nimmo died from Mr. Wallace. Jinnie also wrote them and said everyone was doing well, except Mat Winham who she doesn't expect to live long. Mr. Austin lost employment, but now works in retail. Hooper visited Jinnie and from what they could see he has been sober for a while. She went with Jackson and his sister Nan to Pilot Grove. She would like to hear from Betty and the old neighborhood. Austin fell in a fire and died, he willed everything to his wife. She made soap. Jim is all over Lizzie. She mentions that the wheat and peaches are looking good. She asks that they write soon of when they are coming and how they are doing.
Date: March 8, 1883
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie, Willie and Alice McGee to Charles and Mollie Moore, Marach 25, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie, Willie and Alice McGee to Charles and Mollie Moore, Marach 25, 1883]

Dinkie says that they are all doing well, except Sissie who is unwell. She had tried gardening, but it has been really cold. John Rutledge is sick, Lizzie Wallace's son is well, Mrs. Allison will not live long, Mrs. Harper is sick and Laura Dorris has consumption. Bessie and Bettie are doing well. The wheat does not look good this year anywhere. She is going to sell butter and eggs. She has a lot of sewing to do and needs to make soap. Birdie says that she is writing to Linnet and Uncle Charlie. Dinkie asks that they write soon. Willie writes that he made a cradle and wagon for his Aunt Florence. His sister Alice has been unwell. He is going to trim the orchard for his grandfather. He is also milking cows. He mentions that telephone wires are being put up. He wishes he could see Linnet. Alice writes that she has been sick, but has been helping out as well. She was milking cows and making butter to sell. Birdie and Alice wish they could play with Linnet and Willie made himself a tool chest.
Date: March 25, 1883
Creator: McGee, Dinkie; McGee, Willie & McGee, Alice
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, April 5, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, April 5, 1883]

She received their letter and hopes that Mr. Moore will get well from his rheumatics. They have had a lot of cold weather and the peach trees have not bloomed yet. People are planting irish potatoes. Abe and Bettie are building a new kitchen and Tobe's baby has teeth already. She says there has been a lot of sickness and death the past winter and spring. Mrs. Allison and Mr. Harris died. Laura Dorris and her baby are sick. She asks if Linnet goes egg hunting like Birdie. She is at Dinkie's house. She received another letter from them. She mentions the telephone wires that went up. Mrs. Summers has had hemorrhages. Sam Thornhill had some the other night, he was robbed. She asks that they write soon.
Date: April 5, 1883
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. Ann to Charles Moore, April 8, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from J. Ann to Charles Moore, April 8, 1883]

He was surprised, but glad to hear from Charles. He is sorry that Charles' brother John was suffering fro rheumatism. He believes everyone is doing well, and he mentions that they are suffering from dry weather. He hopes for good crops this year. There is a liquor prohibiting law and the Marshall takes drunk men to jail every few nights. He tells Charles that his son Will is still sheriff and the ages of aunts and uncles. He doesn't know if Willis is going to leave or not. He asks that they write soon. In the P.S. he asks some questions. He aks if Charles and Henry are the only ones to keep the Moore name. He mentions that the Boyd name rests on the second generation with one boy.
Date: April 8, 1883
Creator: Ann, J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd, Florence Dodd, and Bettie Franklin to Mary Moore, May 26, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd, Florence Dodd, and Bettie Franklin to Mary Moore, May 26, 1883]

Letter from Matilda and Florence Dodd and Bettie Franklin. They all discuss family news and news of their children. There was cold weather and it damaged a lot of the crops. Florence is concerned that they will only have cornbread, and no biscuit. A smaller piece of paper is addressed to little cousin Linnet from Mary Winston Dodd who was less than a year old. In addition, it includes the envelope from the original letter addressed to Mr. C. B. Moore that had also been used to as scrap paper.
Date: May 26, 1883
Creator: Dodd, Matilda; Dodd, Florence & Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library