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[Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, March 18, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, March 18, 1917]

Letter to Linnet White from Cora Robertson. She wrote of an upcoming operation Linnet will be having in Omaha and of local news. She includes details about her children, someone who has moved into town and started up a new business, and the weather.
Date: March 18, 1917
Creator: Robertson, Cora
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from O. C. Harris to Claude D. White, December 18, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from O. C. Harris to Claude D. White, December 18, 1916]

Letter to Claude D. White from O. C. Harris regarding a payment for land that Harris is renting from Claude. He mentions a Mr. Wilson who is looking to get more land notes in case Claude is interested in a business deal with him.
Date: December 18, 1916
Creator: Harris, O. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore and Linnet White, October 18, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore and Linnet White, October 18, 1916]

Letter to Mollie Moore and Linnet White from Birdie McKinley regarding locals events of friends and family. She writes of how many children are in the schools in her area, including Harvard College, her sewing projects with her friends, winter clothes, her new home with access to the city's water, but no electricity, and other topics. On the back of the last page is Linnet's name and address.
Date: October 18, 1916
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore and Family, July 18, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore and Family, July 18, 1915]

Letter to Mollie Moore and family from Birdie McKinley regarding the bad weather they have been having, her children, visitors she has had, and her garden. Birdie writes of her children coming down with bad colds and a recent Kodak picture they had taken of their family that she might send to Mollie.
Date: July 18, 1915
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White, April 18, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White, April 18, 1911]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White. She is sorry for always waiting for their letter to respond. She hopes that her mother is doing well and asks for information about her condition to be sent as soon as possible. She would like to go be with them, but she is scared about Frank getting sick. She talks about Aunt Mollie being like grandma, when she broke her hip, she will recover. She is glad Ruth is doing well. She wishes they would come up there and let them help her and her mother. She mentions that it is too wet to garden. She mentions that they are getting older and her husband Will still works from real early until late. She mentions her health problems. Again she wishes they were closer so she could help and asks that they write more often. She hopes that Aunt Mollie will recover.
Date: April 18, 1911
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White, December 18, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White, December 18, 1909]

Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White. Gibson is trying to buy Claude's shares of the Melissa State Bank. He would like to purchase it before January 1st.
Date: December 18, 1909
Creator: Gibson, J. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. H. McGee to Mary Ann Moore, September 18, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. McGee to Mary Ann Moore, September 18, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by W. H. McGee and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, McGee informs Moore of the goings-on in Sumner County. The news includes: an update on the dry and windy weather which has caused much mess in the home with dust flying everywhere, agricultural news on what has been planted and what is successful at present, a discussion about a dinner McGee and his family had with Alice and Frank Griffin, a dialogue about McGee's son who is growing quickly and is now crawling, details about Aunt Bettie's health, an aside about the rural route which will bring mail to his home, and a discussion about Cousin Lou. McGee closes the letter by stating that he will write soon and more often to Mary Ann Moore.
Date: September 18, 1909
Creator: McGee, W. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary, Charles, and Linnet Moore, December 18, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary, Charles, and Linnet Moore, December 18, 1900]

Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family in which she gives the news of the health of their extended family. She expresses her belief that going to college has gone to Mary Dodd's head. Mary is also being courted by three men. She thanks Charles for the newspapers. She says her plans for Christmas are not working out.
Date: December 18, 1900
Creator: McGee, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to the Moore family, December 18, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to the Moore family, December 18, 1900]

Letter from Matilda Dodd to the Moore family to inform them that Mary and Mattie Dodd have had whooping cough. Tobe has gone to Mississippi to supply the beef market. She says he is in the neighborhood that he stayed in during the war.
Date: December 18, 1900
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, September 18, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, September 18, 1900]

Letter to Linnet Moore from Lula Dalton. She wants to talk to Linnet and the writing is so one-sided it does not comfort her. She wishes that the letter would be like seeing the writer in person. She comments on where Adam and Ruby Johnson are staying and where Sallie and Sam went. She talks about her Jim and the picture he promised her. She asks Linnet to not share the information she is sending her. She received the book, knife and picture that was sent.
Date: September 18, 1900
Creator: Dalton, Lula
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, July 18,1899] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, July 18,1899]

Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore in which she said that she has had her eyes examined in Austin and needed new glasses. Lula updates Linnet on the costume party she attended, as well as the friends and family who have taken trips. Her glasses have helped so much that she wants to start on her embroidery.
Date: July 18, 1899
Creator: Dalton, Lula
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, June 18, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, June 18, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in Chambersville, TX. The news includes: a confirmation of receiving a note from Linnet written by Mary Ann, a discussion about her trips to Georgetown and Austin, details about her visit to Austin, an update on her eyes and the treatment she received from an oculist, news from her community when she got home from Austin, and a discussion about the camping trip she and her friends will go on to the river. She closes the letter by noting that she hopes Linnet will write as soon as she can and sends her best regards to the Moore family. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: June 18, 1899
Creator: Dalton, Lula
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice Griffin, Matilda Dodd and Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore, November 18, 1892] (open access)

[Letter from Alice Griffin, Matilda Dodd and Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore, November 18, 1892]

Letter from Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore in which she says that her teacher's mother is ill and that they have called off school until Monday. She also spent time dressing up a pumpkin and making a doll. A class photograph was taken at her school. Matilda Dodd wrote to Linnet that Birdie's teacher was sick; that it had been very rainy; and that they are waiting to sow the wheat. Alice Griffin wrote about her family's new buggy; the cold weather; and about her improving health.
Date: November 18, 1892
Creator: Griffin, Alice; McGee, Birdie & Dodd, Matilda
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Brantley Dodd to Charles B. Moore and Mary Ann Dodd Moore, January 18th, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Brantley Dodd to Charles B. Moore and Mary Ann Dodd Moore, January 18th, 1880]

A letter from Matilda Brantley Dodd to her daughter, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and son-in-law, Charles B. Moore. It discusses local weather and people about town.
Date: January 18, 1880
Creator: Dodd, Matilda Brantley
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Matilda Brantley Dodd, February 18, 1877] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Matilda Brantley Dodd, February 18, 1877]

A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and mother, Matilda Brantley Dodd, in Texas. The letter discusses daily life and events.
Date: February 18, 1877
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, July 18, 1876] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, July 18, 1876]

Letter from Matilda Dodd to her daughter discussing the numerous cases of flux, gathering blackberries, and the weather.
Date: July 18, 1876
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice Donnell to Mollie Moore, December 18, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from Alice Donnell to Mollie Moore, December 18, 1875]

Alice is happy to hear from her friend and wishes to visit. She inquires about Joe's trunk and if Mr. Moore knows anything about it. She would like Mollie to write back as soon as possible with information on Joe's trunk. She mentions Bettie's mother who is not feeling well.Dinkie wants to throw a party for Joe and Alice wishes Mollie and Mr. Moore could go. Mary Jane and Simeon have not married yet and Simeon talks of going to Texas. Alice now has the Texas fever and really wants to go. John Wallace and Susie Lore are talked about by the neighborhood of getting married. She asks Mollie to write her a long letter and to write back about Joe's trunk.
Date: December 18, 1875
Creator: Donnell, Alice
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Samuel B. Foster, December 18, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Samuel B. Foster, December 18, 1865]

Letter from Samuel B. Foster to the addressee, "To whom it may concern." Foster has written this letter to inform Sergeant Lafayette's commanding officer that Lafayette has influenza and will not be able to return to duty for 10 days. Sergeant Lafayette was part of the company lead by Capt. Redway, the 1st regiment, N. Y. Veteran's Cavalry.
Date: December 18, 1865
Creator: Foster, Samuel B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 18, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 18, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the finances at home and clothing. He mentions the worth of Confederate money is low, his transfer out of the field, and asked Clara to write more often.
Date: 1864-12-18~
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Hamilton K. Redway, October 18, 1864] (open access)

[Letter to Hamilton K. Redway, October 18, 1864]

Edwards of Co. F has been requited to ? battery since September 11, 1864 and ? would like Redway to send the soldiers personal effects and clothing.
Date: October 18, 1864
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, July 18, 1864] (open access)

[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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, July 18, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, July 18, 1864]

Transcript of 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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Power of Attorney Letter from John E. Ronk to Hamilton K. Redway on April 18, 1864] (open access)

[Power of Attorney Letter from John E. Ronk to Hamilton K. Redway on April 18, 1864]

Power of Attorney letter from John E. Ronk to Hamilton K. Redway on April 18, 1864. In this letter, Ronk constitutes power to Redway to ask, demand, and receive pay due to him from the United States.
Date: April 18, 1864
Creator: Ronk, John E.
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] (open access)

[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
System: The UNT Digital Library