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- [Two Letters to Charles B. Moore]
- First letter to Charles B. Moore discusses local news, including a recent death, land, and a mill project. Second letter to Charles B. Moore from Elvira Moore about her spending and work as a teacher.
- [Letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, January 29, 1860]
- Letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore regarding family business and local news, including money troubles and Bettie attending school.
- [Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, January 29, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore regarding family business and local news, including money troubles and Bettie attending school.
- [Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore, February 6, 1860]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Mollie Snooks about daily life.
- [Letter from Michael M. Kennard to A.D Kennard, February 25, 1860]
- Letter from Michael M. Kennard to his brother, A.D Kennard, updating him on how the community is doing. He describes his mother's sale of a house, and dividing the Negros among the children. He also includes the price of corn, and other details including how stock throughout the county have died because of the rough winter.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 5, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore regarding plans to build a cotton gin and how the work on the building would be done. On the first page is a drawing of the building and the second page contains an estimate of costs for construction.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 18, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore regarding the productivity of a mill and the state of the machinery.
- [Letter from Mollie Dodd to Elvira Moore, April 1, 1860]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Mollie Dodds regarding daily events in Dodds' life.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, April 5, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore regarding the state of machinery in a mill.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, April 29, 1860]
- Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to her son describing the health of family members; the courtship of William and the widow Polk; her social life and the activities of her church; home repair and her need for a new well; Buster Belcher's denial in the sending an "impudent Valentine" and how rudely Kate has treated him. She requests information on his prospect for a good crop and "for making an easy living out there."
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, April 29, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to her son describing the health of family members; the courtship of William and the widow Polk; her social life and the activities of her church; home repair and her need for a new well; Buster Belcher's denial in the sending an "impudent Valentine" and how rudely Kate has treated him. She requests information on his prospect for a good crop and "for making an easy living out there."
- [Letter to Convill, May 23, 1860]
- Letter to Convill regarding daily events. On one of the pages is an illustration of a man in green pencil with a caption.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W.Fentress - June 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she commiserates with him on the heavy rains he has received in Texas. She plans to send David jelly and canned fruit. She states that other members of the family wish to move to Texas. She tells David that Frank wishes to make up with him and possibly move to Texas. She updates David on news about friends and family.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W.Fentress, June 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she commiserates with him on the heavy rains he has received in Texas. She plans to send David jelly and canned fruit. She states that other members of the family wish to move to Texas. She tells David that Frank wishes to make up with him and possibly move to Texas. She updates David on news about friends and family.
- [Two Letters to Charles B. Moore]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Ziza Moore is on the first three pages and continued on the last page. The last page also contains one letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore. Ziza's letter regards events in the area and family and mentions briefly the political climate. Henry's letter regards a liquor law passed in Tennessee.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - June 6, 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding his crop failure in Texas. She gives updates on the activities of friends and family. She also discusses schooling and teaching the children skills. Maud wishes David success with his raising stock. She also questions whether she should move to Texas or stay where she is.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress, June 6, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding his crop failure in Texas. She gives updates on the activities of friends and family. She also discusses schooling and teaching the children skills. Maud wishes David success with his raising stock. She also questions whether she should move to Texas or stay where she is.
- [Letter from J. S. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, June 18, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from J. S. Rucker discussing local politics and news from the area. Two of the local elections he wrote about were for the positions of constable and squire.
- [Transcript of a Letter from J. S. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, June 18, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter to Charles B. Moore from J. S. Rucker discussing local politics and news from the area. Two of the local elections he wrote about were for the positions of constable and squire.
- [Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]
- Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
- [Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - July 11, 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the trunk of gifts she has sent him. The weather in Bolivar, Tennessee has been 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. She is concerned about his prospects in Texas and sends him Bright's yellow corn. She sends information on friends and family. The work on the well continues.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 11, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the trunk of gifts she has sent him. The weather in Bolivar, Tennessee has been 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. She is concerned about his prospects in Texas and sends him Bright's yellow corn. She sends information on friends and family. The work on the well continues.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860]
- Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing a recent trip Henry took, work at a lumber mill, and the hot weather. The letter is written on blue paper which is torn at the bottom right corner. It has an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. The letter was started on July 12th, and Henry continued to write through at least July 15th.
- [Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing a recent trip Henry took, work at a lumber mill, and the hot weather. The letter was started on July 12th, and Henry continued to write through at least July 15th.
- [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.
- [Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore, August 5, 1860]
- Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore about local news, family affairs, and the hot weather in the area.
- [Transcript of Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore, August 5, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore about local news, family affairs, and the hot weather in the area.
- [Letter from J. J. Crompon to Biggs, September 5, 1860]
- Letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs the local news, romantic prospects, and the author's broken thumb.
- [Transcript of letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs, September 5, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs the local news, romantic prospects, and the author's broken thumb.
- [Letter from W. Nason & Co., September 20, 1860]
- Letter from W. Nason & Co's Office regarding a prize in exchange for influence on farms of Lattenies.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 24, 1860]
- Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to thank him for the newspapers she has received from him; learning about a new method of growing corn; hear health; the weather; and she ends by sending her love to Davids wife, Clara.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 24, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to thank him for the newspapers she has received from him; learning about a new method of growing corn; hear health; the weather; and she ends by sending her love to Davids wife, Clara.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 25, 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress regarding a lawsuit; her health and that of her family; the weather; seeds; and a move to Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 25, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress regarding a lawsuit; her health and that of her family; the weather; seeds; and a move to Texas.
- [Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus and Elvira Moore, October 28, 1860]
- Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus, or "Seph," and Elvira Moore discussing family and friends, the recent weather, and M. J.'s upcoming wedding. Wallace's name is stamped at the end of the letter.
- [Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard, November 9, 1860]
- Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard regarding a patent, office fees, and the costs for surveys. Ragling says he will send the other surveys as soon as issued, asks who is representing Mr. Kennard and gives an update on the local elections.
- Letter to Appleton & Co., 9 November 1860
- Letter from Mary Jones, widow of the last president of the Republic of Texas. The original letter is housed in the University of North Texas Archives.
- [Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, December 23, 1860]
- Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles and Henry Moore discussing whether or not he will move to Texas, the probability that South Carolina and several other southern states will soon secede from the Union, farming, and news of family and friends.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her David Fentress, December 25, 1860]
- Letter from M.(Maud)C. Fentress to her son David regarding the separation of the southern states from the union; the sale of slaves (Barb and her two children); breeding and care of a female slave named Eliza; hiring out of a slave; the capture and hanging of an abolitionist; and the health of those around her.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, December 25, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from M.(Maud)C. Fentress to her son David regarding the separation of the southern states from the union; the sale of slaves (Barb and her two children); breeding and care of a female slave named Eliza; hiring out of a slave; the capture and hanging of an abolitionist; and the health of those around her.
- [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.
- [Letter from George A. Wilson to Charles B. Moore, 1861]
- Letter from George A. Wilson to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news and farming, as well as the war and the hardships it has caused. There is an envelope addressed to C. B. Moore at Rocky Bayou, Izard County, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away. According to the note written in the bottom left corner, it was received on December 9, 1861.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Transcript of letter from Bettie Wallace to Elvira Moore, 1861]
- Transcript of 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.
- [Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother, January 4, 1861]
- Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother discussing his mother staying with Mr. Fanthorp. He mentions that his wife and children have been visiting in Houston. The crop failures are causing him financial difficulty and his legal work goes well, but people can't pay because of the crop failure. He shows his support for secession, he expresses wishes for the return of the "Lone Star Republic," and he discusses his unhappiness with a "Black Republican President."
- [Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore, January 4, 1861]
- Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing health and recent news of the Harrell and Thornhill families and other family and friends.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 1, 1861]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the making of clothes for the family; a report that a man was killed by Indians; the military build up in the south; and her opinion of Abraham Lincoln.