Inventory of county records, Lamar County Courthouse, Paris, Texas (open access)

Inventory of county records, Lamar County Courthouse, Paris, Texas

Inventory of records of Lamar County housed in the Lamar County Courthouse in Paris, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, and Auditor. Also provides a list of Lamar County records and an index.
Date: 1979
Creator: Riney, James E. & Fortin, Maurice G.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore, November 18, 1857] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore, November 18, 1857]

Transcript of a letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore discussing his work at the mill in Texas, attempts to sell a house and lots and a buggy, a recent trip to Paris, his latest business dealings, and the wildlife around the mill. Page three of the transcript is missing.
Date: November 18, 1857
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, January 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, January 1861]

Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles and Henry Moore discussing the recent Christmas celebration and the visitors who came for the holidays. He also writes about the latest news in regards to the secession of South Carolina, Andrew Johnson's speech on the subject in the Senate, and the probability that Tennessee will also secede. The letter was written over two days, January 2nd and 5th.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Julia L. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, January 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Julia L. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, January 1861]

Transcript of a letter from Julia L. Rucker to Charles B. Moore discussing news of family and friends. The letter is dated January 21 and 24. There is an envelope accompanying the original letter, which is addressed to Mr. Charles Moore in Paris, Lamar County, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Moore to Ziza Moore, March 29, 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Moore to Ziza Moore, March 29, 1861]

Transcript of a letter from Henry S. Moore to Ziza Moore, addressed as "Papa." He discusses the secession of Texas from the Union, slavery, crops, and a recent turkey hunting trip. The letter is torn in several places so that not all of it can be read. All that is visible of the sender's name is S. Moore.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from J. S. Nimmo to Charles B. Moore, March 31, 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from J. S. Nimmo to Charles B. Moore, March 31, 1861]

Transcript of a letter from J. S. Nimmo to Charles B. Moore. Much of the letter is written as a poem discussing recent news, secession, and slavery, and there is a drawing in pencil of a bearded man on the last page. There is a note written in ink on the first page from Henry S. Moore to Charles. He says that he is mailing this letter along with another from J. B. Harris to him. The note is dated June 11, 1861 in Paris.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 20, 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 20, 1861]

Transcript of a letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, Charles's property in Texas, and the military. Henry writes that he joined the Cavalry company from Collin County under Jim Throckmorton and discusses their preparations for war.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore, August 25, 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore, August 25, 1861]

Transcript of a letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore discussing low cotton prices, the blockade preventing shipments from New Orleans, and other financial hardships caused by the war.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Addison Wilson to Charles B. Moore, September 1, 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Addison Wilson to Charles B. Moore, September 1, 1861]

Transcript of a letter from Addison Wilson to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, local elections, farming, and the weather.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. M. Rucker to Mother and All, September 4, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from C. M. Rucker to Mother and All, September 4, 1893]

They received their letter in Paris, but they have been in Blossom for a while. They are at Nettie's Uncle's place and they are enjoying it. Ethel has been feeling better this summer. Lizzie has also been well. He hasn't heard from Solomon in a while. C. M.has been unwell and asks that they write to them in Blossom.
Date: September 4, 1893
Creator: Rucker, C. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from M. C. Vanter to Linnet Moore, May 9, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from M. C. Vanter to Linnet Moore, May 9, 1898]

In this letter, Vanter discusses with Moore he planned visit to Fort Worth. Vanter apologizes for not being able to visit Moore as last summer and urges Moore to write to her to let her know when school is out. During the trip to Fort Worth, Vanter plans on paying Moore and Visit. She details that an illness prevented her from visiting last summer. Vanter ask about Moore family and states that she hopes they are all well. She also asks about friends and Moore's kin and states that she may not know anybody there as it has been a while since she has visited. She inquires about Mr. Drury and closes the letter. She notes that she hopes to hear from Linnet soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: May 9, 1898
Creator: Vanter, M. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore, November 18, 1857] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore, November 18, 1857]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore discussing his work at the mill in Texas, attempts to sell a house and lots and a buggy, a recent trip to Paris, his latest business dealings, and the wildlife around the mill.
Date: November 18, 1857
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 22, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 22, 1860]

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore regarding plans for a construction job, as well as hot weather and foodstuffs.
Date: July 22, 1860
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, January 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, January 1861]

Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles and Henry Moore discussing the recent Christmas celebration and the visitors who came for the holidays. He also writes about the latest news in regards to the secession of South Carolina, Andrew Johnson's speech on the subject in the Senate, and the probability that Tennessee will also secede. The letter was written over two days, January 2nd and 5th. There is an envelope addressed to C. B. Moore in Parris, Lamar County, Texas. According to the note written at the bottom left corner, the letter was received on January 29, 1861.
Date: January 1861
Creator: Moore, Ziza
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Julia L. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, January 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Julia L. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, January 1861]

Letter from Julia L. Rucker to Charles B. Moore discussing news of family and friends. The letter is dated January 21 and 24. There is an envelope addressed to Mr. Charles Moore in Paris, Lamar County, Texas. There is a note written at the top that says it was sent from Rocky Bayou, Arkansas January 25, 1861.
Date: January 1861
Creator: Rucker, Julia L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Ziza Moore, March 29, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Ziza Moore, March 29, 1861]

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Ziza Moore, addressed as "Papa." He discusses the secession of Texas from the Union, slavery, crops, and a recent turkey hunting trip. The letter is torn in several places so that not all of it can be read. All that is visible of the sender's name is S. Moore.
Date: March 29, 1861
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. S. Nimmo to Charles B. Moore, March 31, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. Nimmo to Charles B. Moore, March 31, 1861]

Letter from J. S. Nimmo to Charles B. Moore. Much of the letter is written as a poem discussing recent news, secession, and slavery, and there is a drawing in pencil of a bearded man on the last page. There is a note written in ink on the first page from Henry S. Moore to Charles. He says that he is mailing this letter along with another from J. B. Harris to him. The note is dated June 11, 1861 in Paris.
Date: March 31, 1861
Creator: Nimmo, J. S. & Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from Liza Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 1861] (open access)

[Envelope from Liza Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 1861]

Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Paris, Lamar County, Texas. There is a note written in blue ink that says "A friendly letter written to Henry from Liza Moore at Flatwood, Ark." According to the dates written at the top, the letter was written on March 8, 1861 and March 10, 1861. The note at the bottom left corner says that it was received on March 27, 1861. A portion of the envelope has been torn away, including most of the postmark.
Date: March 1861
Creator: Moore, Liza
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 20, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 20, 1861]

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, Charles's property in Texas, and the military. Henry writes that he joined the Cavalry company from Collin County under Jim Throckmorton and discusses their preparations for war. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Izard County, Arkansas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas, July 27. According to the handwritten note in the top left corner, the letter was received on August 6, 1861. The envelope has been torn in several places.
Date: July 20, 1861
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore, August 25, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore, August 25, 1861]

Letter from W. H. Timmins to Charles B. Moore discussing low cotton prices, the blockade preventing shipments from New Orleans, and other financial hardships caused by the war.
Date: August 25, 1861
Creator: Timmins, W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Addison Wilson to Charles B. Moore, September 1, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Addison Wilson to Charles B. Moore, September 1, 1861]

Letter from Addison Wilson to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, local elections, farming, and the weather. There is an envelope addressed to C. B. Moore in Parris, Lamar County, Texas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas. According to the note written in the bottom left corner, the letter was received on September 12, 1861.
Date: September 1, 1861
Creator: Wilson, Addison
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, August 8, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, August 8, 1881]

He received Charles' letter and Clarence got a job moving Mr. Crowell to Delta County. They were going to go through Melissa and Ladonia, but couldn't. They went through White Rock, Devil's Race Track, Hogeye, and Commerce. After moving Mr. Crowell they visited Paris, Texas. Nelson Dalken and J.W. Broad are dead. He talks of how nice Paris square is. Then he went to Bonham and his acquaintance Maddsey is becoming rich from being a butcher. He mentions Dodd City and they were going to start for home, but Una wasn't feeling well. They returned home and he mentions that his cotton is damaged by the drought. The corn has also been effected by the drought. Sam Doss was killed by the sheriff of Bonham. He talks about camp meetings taking place on their route, the little rain they received. Sylvanns and Solomon killed some skunks and Aunt Ann has gotten better, George is not back from the Nation, and Harriets' folks are not well.
Date: August 8, 1881
Creator: Moore, H. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Distances Between McKinney, Texas and Nashville, Tennesee] (open access)

[Distances Between McKinney, Texas and Nashville, Tennesee]

Handwritten list of distances between McKinney in Collin County, Texas and Nashville, Tennesee. The list details each stopping point with the distance to the city from the previous stop. The total number of miles (710) is given at the end of the list.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Two Letters to Elvira Moore] (open access)

[Transcript of Two Letters to Elvira Moore]

Transcript of the first letter to Elvira Moore is from Mary A. Little regarding Little's current health and time in Paris, Texas. Transcript of the second letter to Elvira Moore is from Charles B. Moore concerning Little's housing and family. Charles also wrote about how his current job was going and future job prospects.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library