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- ["Residence of Robert H. Rose esq." etching and engraving print]
- Etching and engraving titled "Residence of Robert H. Rose Esq." depicts the palatial historic home and grounds owned by Robert H. Rose in New York state. Several deer are resting on the lawn and several people are visible as silhouettes near the building.
- [Keepsake and letter]
- Scan of a keepsake next to a letter, the letter reads "I made this little keepsake from a counter---- which was woven by my grandmother from home --- thread and given to my mother on her wedding day May 15, 1834. Mother, December 25, 1915. Two negro women with a child were given her also - wouldn't they make queer bridal presents for this century? Who can say Christianity is not making ----!"
- [Portrait of Byrd Williams Senior]
- Portrait of Byrd Williams Senior with a blank expression on his face. He is wearing a suit with a bowtie and has a walrus style mustache.
- [Portrait of Byrd Sr.]
- Portrait of Byrd Williams Senior with a blank expression on his face. He is wearing a suit with a bowtie and has a walrus style mustache. Byrd is standing with one arm resting on the back of a chair.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, October 27, 1844]
- Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore regarding political meetings Henry attended for the upcoming presidential election and his opinion about presidential candidate Polk's prospects. He wrote about local news involving marriage, illness, and weather and a song he heard at one of the meetings.
- [Letter from Elizabeth Moore to Charles B. Moore and Henry S. Moore, February 5, 1845]
- Letter from Elizabeth Moore to Charles B. Moore and Henry S. Moore. She wrote them to inform them of what was happening locally in regards to health, finances, and correspondence and to find out when Charles and Henry would be returning.
- [Letter from James A. Stewart to Charles B. Moore, February 12, 1845]
- Letter from James A. Stewart to Charles B. Moore regarding the death of Moore's grandfather, Stewart's business plans to start a mill, and the outcome local court case.
- The Farmer's Tale
- Handwritten autobiographical manuscript describing the author's thoughts and memories, starting with notes about the his father who was a farmer in Virginia. There appear to be several sections, including one labeled "To my MOTHER November 1st 1848"; that section is also signed by C. B. Moore. A portion of the pages near the lower-right corner is missing and several pages at the end of the booklet are blank. Some text on the cover is repeated on the first page.
- [Democratic ticket, 1848]
- This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a democratic ticket of candidates from the 1848 election in Tennessee. The ticket includes candidates who ran for seats in the senate and those who ran for seats in the congress.
- [Clipping drawn at West Point Academy, 1847]
- Clipping of a man and woman by a stream. On the back is a handwritten poem and note dated August 15, 1895, stating it was drawn by William A. Nimmo at West Point and sent to C. B. Moore around 1847.
- [Envelope, September 15, 1840]
- Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore, Millright, Sherman (Texas) that has a post mark from McKinney, Texas, September 13. A note in the lower right corner says that it was read on September 25, 1840. Another note is on the lower left corner and it reads, "Care of Hall & Chapman."
- [Paper Fragment with Notes]
- Paper fragment with handwritten notes. There are several dates written on the front ranging from October 11, 1843 to November 19, 1845, along with some dollar amounts next to each date. The writing on the back mentions God and the church and other religious topics.
- [Democratic Electoral Ticket, 1844]
- Democratic electoral ticket for the state at large. The ticket has handwriting on it which dates it to 1844. Candidates are listed for state at large races and congressional districts. The document has split in to two parts.
- [Democratic Electoral Ticket in Tennessee, 1844]
- This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a list of Democratic candidates for the 1844 election in the state of Tennessee. A handwritten note on the side details that this election was Charles B. Moore's first time voting. The candidates listed in this document includes those who ran for senate seats and for congress.
- [Whig Ticket]
- Whig party ticket for the state at large and the 11 congressional districts of Tennessee in 1844.
- [Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves, September 28, 1841]
- Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves. It has figures written in pencil.
- [Receipt from E. L. Durrett to Charles B. Moore, September 16, 1843]
- Receipt from E. L. Durrett for $13.75 plus interest to Charles B. Durrett, most likely in Gallatin, Tennessee. It was to be payable out of the proceeds of A. F. Hall's note when collected.
- [Receipt from Charles B. Moore to Esterby and White Judges, November 27, 1843]
- Receipt from Charles B. Moore to Esterby and White, Judges in trust for $44.53.
- [Receipt to Charles B. Moore, November 18, 1844]
- Receipt for school supplies purchased by Charles B. Moore, including history and arithmetic books, and a slate.
- [Receipt to Charles B. Moore, November 18, 1845]
- Receipt for $3.00 for payment on account.
- [Receipt from Nicholson and Houston, September 4, 1848]
- Receipt from Nicholson and Houston to Charles B. Moore for $25.00 for payment in prosecution of case of man opening letters.
- [Receipt for Boston Investigator, February 1, 1849]
- Receipt to Charles B. Moore for one year subscription to the Boston Investigator.
- [Receipt from Thomas J. Walton, February 20, 1849]
- Receipt from Dr. Thomas J. Walton in Cross Plains, Tennessee to Charles B. Moore for $6.00 for full payment of his account for medical services performed on Moore's mother.
- [Receipt from R. H. Murphey, November 21, 1849]
- Receipt from Sheriff R. H. Murphey for payment by S. H. Stewart in execution of case in favor of Smith Hightell vs. C. B. Moore and J. A. Stewart.
- [Receipt for Boston Investigator, December 5, 1849]
- Receipt to Charles B. Moore for one year subscription to the Boston Investigator.
- [Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849]
- Legal document that states that William E. Kennard has paid $7.50 for a gold watch from the estate of Taylor, now deceased.
- [Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10, 1842]
- Receipt for sale of a slave from Thomas Smith to A.D. Kennard. She is described as a 14 year old girl named Adlin.
- Battles of Mexico : line of operations of the U.S. Army under the command of Major General Winfield Scott on the 19th and 20th of August, 1847
- Hand-drawn map showing U.S. Army battles in Mexico, under Major General Winfield Scott. Several different lines are marked to show different Army divisions.
- [Maps and Notes to Accompany an Expedition Narrative]
- Two maps that accompany a narrative about a U.S. expedition in 1849. The first sketch map is of the area around the Dead Sea (Scale ca. 1:126,720). The second sketch map details the area around the River Jordan (Scale ca. 1:63,360). Each map includes some landmarks of the area and depths including relief shown by hachures. An additional page (front and back) has handwritten notes containing the expense sheet from the expedition.
- Map of the Western & Middle Portions of North America
- An 1845 map of the Pacific coastline starting slightly west of present-day Alaska and extending to Mexico, including Oregon, California,and regions north to the Arctic. It shows cities and some towns, and selected rivers, mountains, and other features. This map is meant to accompany a history of Oregon, California, and other west-coast territories.
- Travels in North America, in the years 1841-2; with geological observations on the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia. By Charles Lyell.
- Geological map of the United States and Canada in 1841 - 42. Colored areas indicate geological eras, mineral and rock formations.
- Travels in Egypt, Arabia Petræa, and the Holy Land.
- Map of Egypt, Arabia Petraea and Palestine showing Dr. Olin's route. Inset of Sinai with points of interest.
- [Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1842 February 26.
- Texas land grant. Signed by Sam Houston.
- [Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1841 April 3.
- Texas Land Grant.
- [Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1845 July 31.
- Texas Land Grant, signed by Anson Jones.
- Parables of our Lord
- An elegant gift volume from the early Victorian era consisting of a selection of parables from the New Testament. The text is done in a calligraphic style, with ornate illuminated borders. Within many of the borders are small illustrations of the text. The text and illuminations were recreated from the originals by chromolithographs. The binding is a "papier-mâché" binding, consisting of front and back covers of deeply-molded black paper-mâché and a leather spine.
- Sewing basket
- No Description Available.
- Accompaniment to Mitchell's New Map of Texas, Oregon, and California, With the Regions Adjoining
- Text with detailed description of the areas shown by the accompanying map, including geographical and cultural information.
- Reconnoissances of Routes from San Antonio de Bexar, El Paso Del Norte
- Map of a portion of the state of Texas, showing routes from San Antonio to El Paso in 1849. Includes rivers and some topographical features.
- A new map of Texas, Oregon, and California : with the regions adjoining / compiled from the most recent authorities.
- Hand drawn map showing the emigration route from Missouri to Oregon in 1845 with geographical features. A table of stops along the routes with mileage included. There are some brief written descriptions of areas of the west.
- A map of the Indian territory, northern Texas and New Mexico : showing the great western prairies / by Josiah Gregg.
- Hand drawn map showing the Indian territory, northern Texas, New Mexico and the great western plains. Geographical features, tribal names, rivers and some place names are noted.
- Part of north eastern Texas shewing the route of the inspectors.
- Map of north eastern Texas showing route of the inspectors circa 1849. Includes counties, towns, rivers and some geographic features.
- Map of Texas.
- Map showing Texas in 1849 with some topographical features. Includes a list of Land Districts containing counties and the towns within each county. Scale [ca. 1:9,000,000]
- Map of Texas
- Hand colored map of Texas circa 1841 showing major rivers, the Old Spanish Road, U.S. Traders Road and some topographical features.
- Map of Texas : compiled from surveys recorded in the land office of Texas and other official surveys
- Hand drawn map of the Republic of Texas showing counties, cities, towns, rivers, creeks, roads, railroads and topographical features. Insets showing the western United States, and Plan of Galveston Bay
- Texas.
- Photocopied hand colored map showing grants circa 1840.
- Indenture [deed for sale of land ] between George M. and Mary Gest and Frederick Stoever, 1844 June 7.
- Deed for sale of land in Republic of Texas.
- Notes of the United States of North America, During a Phrenological Visit in 1898-9-40: Volume 3
- Notes and descriptions of things seen during the author's visit to the United States from 1838-1840. Includes detailed information on visits to various institutions, people met, and the author's views on religion and education.
- Notes of the United States of North America, during a phrenological visit in 1898-39-40: Volume 2
- Notes and descriptions of things seen during the author's visit to the United States from 1838-1840. Includes detailed information on visits to various institutions, people met, and the author's views on religion and education.
- Notes of the United States of North America, During a Phrenological Visit in 1898-9-40: Volume 1
- Notes and descriptions of things seen during the author's visit to the United States from 1838-1840. Includes detailed information on visits to various institutions, people met, and the author's views on religion and education.