Serial/Series Title
Charles B. Moore Family papers, 1832-1917
1,686
Hamilton K. Redway Family papers, 1825-1916
557
The Levi Perryman Collection, 1873-1921
418
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
211
A. D. Kennard Family Papers, 1842-1884
49
[Cooke county records, 1857-1950]
37
Day at UNT
4
A.C. Lenert Memorandum Book, 1862-1865
3
Literature: an illustrated Weekly Magazine
3
The Elizabeth Simpson Cooper Memoirs, 1931-1932
1
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[Letter from E. D. Tarpley to Charles Moore, June 18, 1863]
Letter from E. D. Tarpley to Charles Moore, discussing the nearly total failure of fruit crops in the hilly part of Bedford and that there has been steady rain after a dry season that is threatening the other crops. There has been no groundwater due to the local creek overflowing, so they've had to make do with buttermilk. He also mentions that illness has been unusually common lately. Other local news is discussed.
Date:
June 18, 1863
Creator:
Tarpley, E. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore, July 14, 1863]
Letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore discussing local news, deaths, weddings, and her lamentation of the war.
Date:
July 14, 1863
Creator:
Cluderson, Susan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore, July 9, 1863]
Letter from Bettie Franklin to her sister Elizabeth Moore, relating family news and farm activities.
Date:
July 9, 1863
Creator:
Franklin, Bettie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant to Charles Moore, September 11, 1863]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant, describing divisions of Union and Confederate loyalty amongst friends and neighbors and their own story of being refugees. In addition, their crops are doing well but there aren't enough laborers to work the fields.
Date:
September 11, 1863
Creator:
Constant, Mrs. D. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Typed copy of letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant to Charles Moore, September 11, 1863]
Typed copy of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant, describing divisions of Union and Confederate loyalty amongst friends and neighbors and their own story of being refugees. In addition, their crops are doing well but there aren't enough laborers to work the fields. It is typed on yellow paper, and some words or phrases are missing.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863]
Letter from Jo S. Moore to Charles Moore, discussing a carpentry job, living in California, thoughts from several people about moving around the country, and news.
Date:
December 20, 1863
Creator:
Wallace, Jo S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Josephus C. Moore, February 7, 1864, forwarded by Charles Moore with addendum to Ziza Moore via Josephus, March 15, 1864]
Letter from Jo S. Wallace to J. C. Moore regarding Wallace's difficulty finding an engineering job in California and other news. Charles Moore has written an addendum to the letter and sent it and another letter onward to Ziza Moore and Josephus.
Date:
February 18, 1864
Creator:
Wallace, Jo S. & Moore, Charles B., 1822-1901
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, February 29, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore discussing both family news and news of the Civil War. Questions over who is a Confederate or Union sympathizer are raised. Sam Houston's death is mentioned. In addition, there is news of a small colony of Union sympathizers has formed around Pilot Grove that asks to be left alone.
Date:
February 29, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore, March 1, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to an unidentified person discussing family matters and news. He also writes about the exemptions a person could have to get out of compulsory military service in the south: owning 600 cattle, owning 20 slaves, or being in the ministry. He mentions a Unionist friend who escaped service via the latter. He states that 42 men have been hanged for their Union sympathies.
Date:
March 1, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and family, March 6, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and family, discussing local and family news. There has been a rash of horse thieving in the area. A Union deserter, Captain Mortimer Scott, is among the twelve men captured.
Date:
March 6, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B., 1822-1901
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 13, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, in which Charles has copied and forwarded a message from Captain C. C. Allen regarding the pervasive thievery in Izard County, Arkansas, and that Moore would do well not to return. He also discusses some local news, including further arrests of a gang of horse thieves.
Date:
March 13, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, in which Charles copies and forwards a letter by E. D. Rushing. Rushing wrote about the whereabouts of Charles' brother and sister, Henry and Sabina, and of the violence in Izard County, Arkansas. Rushing reports that his two eldest daughters and their husbands are dead. He then describes how Union sympathizers are seeking a new constitution in Arkansas. Rushing concludes with his ideas about the Civil War being a race war and that non-white races must be forced out of the country. Charles Moore then adds a conclusion, lamenting the state of things. A small portion of the top of each page is missing.
Date:
March 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, March 27, 1864]
Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, relating news and the status of family members. He also mentions several Confederate soldiers that are imprisoned in Rock Island Prison
Date:
March 27, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, May 25, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, relating local and family news, as well as news about the continuing war. Charles gives a brief account of his conscription into the Confederate army and expresses a desire to never be caught by Confederates again. He gives some news on the various troop movements and battles.
Date:
May 25, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, May 30, 1684]
Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, relating local news and family health. He expresses a desire for the Civil War to come to an unconditional end.
Date:
May 30, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, June 15, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, wherein Charles copies and forwards a letter from Jim Wilson to be sent to Wilson's family. Jim Wilson is writing from Rock Island Prison in Illinois, thanking Charles for his offer of money and offering some news.
Date:
June 15, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, June 26, 1864]
Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore in which Josephus shares his harsh views about the South, some war news, local news. In addition, he notes that he has a large crop to harvest.
Date:
June 26, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, June 28, 1864]
Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore regarding the strange earthquake and other local news, including a quarrel that almost became a fight.
Date:
June 28, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore containing local and family news, including mention of a drought. Charles also writes about the tension between Union sympathizers and Confederates in Texas, as well as several rebel deserters he has met.
Date:
July 10, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, July 18, 1864]
Letter from Ziza and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore regarding local and family news, running off horse thieves, and Josephus' thoughts that a country wherein African Americans can own real estate is better than one constantly at war.
Date:
July 18, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Josephus C. & Moore, Ziza
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
Date:
July 24, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B., 1822-1901
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, September 11, 1864]
Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore quickly describing a rebel raid into Josephus' area. He reports no great damage, but the rebels did pillage the area.
Date:
September 11, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, wherein Charles talks about troubles coming from the war and hoping for peace to come soon. He copies a letter from his Uncle W. C. "Bill" Moore regarding the sacking of Atlanta.
Date:
September 19, 1864
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie Wallace to Elvira Moore, 1861]
Letter from Bettie Wallace to Elvira Moore and a male relative. Included is local and family news, including marriages, deaths, and Uncle Add buying a slave for $1,000.
Date:
1861
Creator:
Wallace, Bettie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library