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- [Clipping: 1854--Extraordinary Season.]
- Newspaper clipping containing a chart of the range of temperatures in the shade from June 24, 1854 to September 14, 1854. It notes that Flowers, a person located on Union Street, kept record of these temperatures for the newspaper. There are miscellaneous advertisements on the reverse side.
- [Clipping: 1854 Temperatures]
- Newspaper clipping containing a chart of the range of temperatures in the shade from June 24, 1854 to September 14, 1854. It notes that Flowers, a person located on Union Street, kept record of these temperatures for the newspaper. There is part of an article on the reverse side.
- [Clipping, January 1855]
- A newspaper clipping from the Charles B. Moore Collection. the clipping details a meteorological table for the month of January in the year of 1855. The table records these variables for January: the morning, afternoon, and evening temperatures; the mean temperature of the month; the barometer reading; the monthly rainfall; and the direction of the wind. The table also includes the total rain fall for the month and the calculated mean temperature.
- [August Election]
- Clipping from St. Louis, Missouri showing the candidates from the August 1851 election for three Supreme Court Judges, Judge of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Judge of the Criminal Court, Law Commissioner, Jailor, and Assessor.
- [Receipt, March 15, 1850]
- Receipt that payment of $135 was paid.
- [Receipt for Boston Investigator, February 19, 1853]
- Receipt to Charles B. Moore for one year subscription to the Boston Investigator.
- [Receipt from A. J. Duncan, February 15, 1854]
- Receipt from Duncan Morgan Merchants for items, including 2 gross agate buttons.
- [Promissory note from Bank of Tennessee, July 1, 1854]
- Promissory note from Bank of Tennessee for $100.00.
- [Receipt from Tri-Weekly Union and American, September 14, 1854]
- Receipt from Tri-Weekly Union and American Charles B. Moore for a three month subscription.
- [Receipt for Boston Investigator, April 2, 1855]
- Receipt to Charles B. Moore for one year subscription to the Boston Investigator.
- [Receipt from T. W. and W. H. Evans to Charles Moore, September 8, 1852]
- Receipt from T. W. and W. H. Evans Dealers in dry goods, hardware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, etc. for $27.00 worth of cloth.
- [Receipt from the Boston Investigator to C. B. Moore, March 27, 1856]
- Received of C. B. Moore $5 for the Boston Investigator.
- [Raising a Boy]
- The author congratulates raising a boy. He hopes that the boy will become a farmer.
- [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.
- [Transcript of Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, January 6, 1859]
- Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore regarding the local Choctaw, observations about the Christian missionaries among them, and the Skullyville Constitution.
- [Transcript of letter from Charles Moore, August 4, 1859]
- Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to a friend. Much of the text is missing due to the lack of the lower half of the original document.
- [Triplicate Warrant and Receipt, 1857]
- Triplicate warrant and receipt from Kindred Watkins, Anderson County Texas, paid to cover taxes for 1857. The document was filed March 17, 1859.
- [Journal entries, April 1857]
- This document includes journal entries from April 4 to April 11 in an unidentified year. In the entries, Moore writes about a camping trip that is cut short by a "norther." The cold and snowy weather damaged the wheat and corn crops. He details his trip into McKinney in the snow and the snowball a group of boys were rolling in town. The next morning, on the 12, the winter weather had cleared up and by noon the snow was nearly all gone.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850]
- 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 Fragment, August 5, 1853]
- Envelope fragment postmarked Saco, ME. August 5, 1853. The right side of the front of the envelope, where the address would have appeared, had been torn away. The envelope was received on August 16, 1853 according to the written note at the bottom left corner. Part of a red seal is still on the back.
- [Envelope addressed to Elvira Moore, 1856]
- Envelope addressed to Elvira Moore, Unionville P O, Bedford County, Tennessee. Much of the top portion of the envelope, including most of the postmark have been torn away. The date 1856 is written on the left side.
- [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.
- [Envelope addressed to Henry S. Moore, March 6, 1858]
- Envelope addressed to Henry S. Moore in [Trammel] P O, Sumner County, Tennessee. The sender is unknown, but "Gainesville, TX Mar 6/58" us written at the top. Portions of the envelope have been torn away.
- [Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, January 6, 1859]
- Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore regarding business with local Native tribes and observations about the Christian missionaries among them.
- [Letter from Charles Moore, August 4, 1859]
- Letter from Charles Moore to a friend regarding local news. The lower horizontal half of the document is missing.
- [Transcript of Letter to Adison Wilson, December 18, 1859]
- Transcript of a letter to Adison Wilson from Ziza Moore, Josephus C. Moore, and Will Wallace discussing the possibility of Ziza selling his property and moving and other recent news of family and friends. Will Wallace has written a note to his Uncle Gus discussing his recent trip to his grandfather's house, school, and other news. He says that Elivra is teaching school. Some of the letter is addressed to Charles in particular. The letter was written over several days between December 18, 1859 and December 21, 1859.
- [Transcript of Draft of a Wind Mill Design by Charles B. Moore]
- Transcript of a draft and details of a wind mill design created by Charles B. Moore.
- [Letter from James B. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 6, 1853]
- Letter from James B. Moore to Charles B. Moore concerning the Maine Liquor Law and James' opinion of its effects.
- [Letter to Moore, July 16, 1853]
- Letter written to a Mr. Moore about the history liquor laws enacted in Portland, the politics behind the passage of the 1851 version of the law, and observations made after it was passed. Author is unnamed, but states he was a member of the senate when the law was passed.
- [Letter from Thomas Dyerz to Moore, August 3, 1853]
- Letter to Moore from Thomas Dryez regarding the effects of a liquor law passed in Portland and the politicians involved with the law.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Isaac Greenwald, August 18, 1856]
- Letter to Isaac Greenwald from Charles B. Moore regarding a payment owed to Greenwald for the sale of machinery.
- [Letter from Charles B, Moore to Elvira Moore, September 29, 1856]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore containing an update about local happenings and health.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, October 13, 1856]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore about his time in Nashville and a nearby camp. Charles mentioned local politics for an election.
- [Letter from John Emberson to Eldridge and Elizabeth Emberson, February 15, 1857]
- Letter to Eldritch and Elizabeth Emberson from John Emberson regarding a sale of land John made and the granting of the power of attorney to Eldritch over the sale. John also wrote about his family and his desire to see Eldritch and Elizabeth.
- [Copy of Land Sale Documents]
- Copy of multiple documents for the sale of John and Sara Emberson's land. First document contains the Embersons' statement and the land sold to Charles B. Moore. Second document contains an affidavit for the Embersons' sale of land.
- [Draft of a Wind Mill Design by Charles B. Moore]
- Draft and details of a wind mill design created by Charles B. Moore.
- [Letter from D. M. Biddle to Albert, June 4, 1858]
- Letter to Albert from D. M. Biddle regarding the condition of Biddle's mill and business.
- [Two Letters to Elvira Moore]
- First letter to Elvira Moore is from Mary A. Little regarding Little's current health and time in Paris, Texas. 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.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elizabeth Moore, Matilda Dodd, and Josephus Moore, August 1858]
- Letter to Elizabeth Moore (Leiz), Matilda Dodd, and Josephus Moore from Charles B. Moore regarding Moore's activities in Paris, Texas. He wrote about an incident with a local minister and what has happened at the mill.
- [Letter from J. A. Nimmo to Henry and Charles Moore, October 23, 1858]
- Letter to Henry S. and Charles B. Moore from J. A. Nimmo discussing local news. Nimmo goes in depth on the state of trading in the area and the business of a mill. The last page of the letter has a drawing of three figures.
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, July 4, 1859]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore about local news.
- [Letter from Elvira Moore to Josephus C. Moore, July 10, 1859]
- Letter to Josephus C. Moore from Elvira Moore concerning her time at school, the local news, and when she will be making her trip home. At the end of the letter, Elvira mentions her impression of nearby slave owners and fights involving slaves.
- [Letter to Elvira Moore, August 10, 1859]
- Letter to Elvira Moore discussing Elvira's schooling, local marriages, money owed to the author, and work.
- [Letter from Julia L. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, October 22 - November 14, 1859]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Julia L. Rucker regarding daily events. In the second half of her letter, she mentions an expedition into Indian Territory and the Sons of Temperance.
- [Letter from Littoon to Charles B. Moore, November 6, 1859]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Littoon regarding local news around Chapel Hill, including health, prices of crops and land, and Elvira Moore's schooling.
- [Letter to Adison Wilson, December 18, 1959]
- Letter to Adison Wilson from Ziza Moore, Josephus C. Moore, and Will Wallace discussing the possibility of Ziza selling his property and moving and other recent news of family and friends. Will Wallace has written a note to his Uncle Gus discussing his recent trip to his grandfather's house, school, and other news. He says that Elivra is teaching school. Some of the letter is addressed to Charles in particular. The letter was written over several days between December 18, 1859 and December 21, 1859. It has an envelope addressed to Adison Wilson in McKiney, Collin County, Texas. The envelope is torn at the top right corner, and there is a partial postmark from Tennessee.
- A Lecture on Sectarian Influence in Schools, and on the Sabbath and Sunday Mail Question.
- Text of a speech given by J. A. Stewart regarding sectarian influence in schools, mail delivery on Sunday. Contents: The Author's Habit of Thought and his Religion; Reason and Sophistry--A Contrast; Sectarian Influence in Schools; Sabbath Desecration, or Sunday Mails and Monday Elections; The Records of Heaven, or the Vision of Boards, a Poetic Dream.
- [Letter from H. S. Moore to J. and Ziza Moore, February 8, 1850]
- Transcript of a letter to J. and Ziza Moore. Henry has written to Solomon and Sabina, but has not heard from Charles. He talks about the weather and the dances he has been attending. He mentions that his Aunt is going to visit Mary Ann and George Wilson is happy with his land. People are trying to start up businesses of hauling logs. He has to cancel his trip to visit because of the hard economic time he is having. He then goes into detail about the engine he has. Henry then writes to Ziza Moore an anecdote about a man trying to please everyone.