136 Matching Results

Search Results

[Letter, July 2, 1872]

This document is from the Charels B. Moore Collection. It is a letter by Charles B. Moore that is badly torn and unintelligible. Keywords deciphered from the visible writing include: Ziza, bushel weight, thrasher weight, number of bushels which was 38, Rowlett Creek, wheat, Baltimore, cotton prospects, emigration, Henry and Clarence, and Mill. In the letter's closing, Moore states that the receipeint should write to him and Ziza.

Date: July 2, 1872

Creator: Moore, Charles B.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, July 28, 1872]

The author says that everyone is doing fine. They had a little bit of horse trouble, some of the horses got scared and loose and ran away. They were able to recover the horses though. The author went hunting in Cooke county, which didn't go well, but he found a bee tree.

Date: July 28, 1872

Creator: Moore, H. S.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Will Boyd, November 3, 1873]

Letter from Charles B. Moore in Collin County to Will Boyd, Phelps, Missouri discussing the poor crops that year, including corn and wheat and the slightly better cotton. He discusses the large volume of emigrants entering the area looking for cheap land who are willing to work. He mentions a visit from Uncle Bill Moore from Atlanta, Aunt Polly Winham from Jerseyville, Illinois, and other family members.

Date: November 3, 1873

Creator: Moore, Charles B.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from George B. Buckler to Charles B. Moore, November 7, 1873]

Letter from George Buckler? saying that he had fallen off a wagon and was unable to come into town. He was no longer able to work as a teacher because the government was too unreliable to pay him a salary. He was owed for three months work already and the pay would only be $50.00 in greenbacks which was not enough remuneration.

Date: November 7, 1873

Creator: Buckler, George B.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Harriet C. Griffin]

A letter from Harriet C. Griffin of Olathe, KS to Charles B. Moore in response to a letter he had written her bringing up a potential marriage between them.

Date: June 2, 1874

Creator: Grffin, Harriet C.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mrs. C. Snelling]

Letter from Mrs. C. Snelling of Olathe, KS to Charles B. Moore in regards to a missed visit, and his correspondence with Ms. Harriet C. Griffin. A note on the enveloper reads: "Mrs. C. Snelling; Recvd Sept 16th; 1874."

Date: September 7, 1874

Creator: Snelling, Mrs. C.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Helen Duncan]

Letter from Helen Duncan to Charles B. Moore declining to consider marriage with him because he is an old bachelor. The letter sends news of the family and includes a "warning" story about another old bachelor who married a widow.

Date: December 8, 1874

Creator: Duncan, Helen

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Travis Winham, December 9, 1874]

A personal letter from Travis Winham of the Union and American Office in Nashville, TN to Charles B. Moore.

Date: December 9, 1874

Creator: Winham, Travis

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from George Wilson]

A letter from George Wilson of Livingston, TN to Charles B. Moore. The sender is a cousin by marriage to Charles Moore. The letter itself remits news of Mr. Moore's family.

Date: December 29, 1874

Creator: Wilson, George

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Hubert and Theresia Sauer]

A letter from Hubert and Theresia Sauer of Fillmore County, NB to Charles B. Moore. It details the difficult times Nebraskan farmers were having.

Date: February 7, 1875

Creator: Sauer, Hubert & Sauer, Theresia

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter, March 1, 1875]

This document is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The letter is dated March 1, 1875 and is not addressed to a specific person. The letter details personal information and it includes: the weather in Moore's location; the type of woman that would suit him in life; his lineage, traits and personal views; his current line of work in agriculture; his feelings about getting to know this person he is writing to in the letter; the health of his family; and news of friends. Moore closes t… more

Date: March 1, 1875

Creator: Moore, Charles B.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter, March 3, 1875]

This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a letter to Moore from a woman named Helen Duncan. She details her love of writing letters to Moore. The conversation then moves to the topic of marriage and she mentions that she fears she will never find someone. She restates her promise to Moore, which was to find Moore a widow to marry, and notes that it would be a difficult task to find a woman to fit Moore's specifications of what he would want in a wife. She asks Moore if an ol… more

Date: March 3, 1875

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Bob Landers to Charles B. Moore, May, 23, 1875]

This letter from the Charles B. Moore collection is written by Bob Landers and is addressed to C.B. Moore. In his letter, Landers details for Moore news about his family and their health, news about his crops and the cold spring weather, and news from his community. In the closing remarks, Landers sends his respect to Moore's family. It is dated May 23, 1875.

Date: May 23, 1875

Creator: Landers, Bob

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Enoch D. Rushing to Charles B. Moore, July 15, 1875]

This letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection is written by Enoch D. Rushing and is addressed to C. B. Moore. Rushing details updates in his are and they are: news about the crop failures in his area, news about local deaths of notable community members, news about local marriages, information about the local mill, information on local politics,and news about his daughter's marriage. In Rushing's closing remarks, he inquires about updates on Ziza, Alvira, Sabina, and Henry. He notes that Moo… more

Date: July 17, 1875

Creator: Rushing, Enoch D.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister, July 25, 1875]

The author tells her sister that everyone is doing well except Willie and Sassie who have colds. Mr. McGee died, he had a stroke and had cholera. She had tomatoes for a week. The author still owes $10 on her machine, but her mother gave her $5. The author wants her sister to come and visit so she can make wine for her and her husband. Her sister is planning to sell her goat, and she is going to town to buy a new dress.

Date: July 25, 1875

Creator: McGee, Dinkie

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Motherell Dodd to his Sister, August 15, 1875]

The author wanted to write, but until now didn't have time to write. The author's family came by and everyone is doing well. Bettie complains in the evening, she walked to his house barefoot and has gotten burnt. The Texas folks arrived. He then proceeds to discuss the wheat crops and corn and then about the cow. Old Kit passed away. The author was worried about getting cholera like Mr. McGee who also passed away. The author wants to know why his sister isn't writing Dinkie, who is upset that s… more

Date: August 15, 1875

Creator: Dodd, Motherelle

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from M. Dodd to his Sister, September 12, 1875]

The author is happy to hear from his sister and says that his family is doing well also. Although they have all been suffering from colds. The weather was really hot during the day and then frosting at night. There is a turnip patch that has produced and an irish potato patch that they had to fight the bugs off of them. They also have apples and are making cider with it. Wilson sold some sheep and now are running the cattle to Louisville. Wilson and Mr. Albright are heading to Texas and might c… more

Date: September 12, 1875

Creator: Dodd, M.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Dinkie to Her Sister, September 24, 1875]

The author mentions that everyone is doing well. The author is going to take her children to town to see a show and she has a meeting the next Sunday. Bettie and her mother went to town and got two dresses. Old Pros is working with Old Kit's colt for seventeen days. Mollie Loves' baby had a cold and Alice Donnell wants to see the author's sister. The author is going to make a dress and suit for a wedding between Dock D. and Miss Fallen. Bettie is pregnant with Abe's child. Willie has a brief l… more

Date: September 24, 1875

Creator: McGee, W. H.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to C. B. and May Moore, October 31, 1875]

The author received her sister's letter a while back but hadn't had time to write back. Dinky and Sirrie have the chills along with a lot of other people. They have had relatively good cool weather until it frosted. Wilson is going to Texas and Henry won't make it. Bettie moved in with her mother until Wilson gets back. Henry is trying to buy the Moody place. They are going to have a good crop of corn. Malissa came and visited. Sallie Elliot was sick with brain fever but has recovered. Tobe has… more

Date: October 31, 1875

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Bettie Franklin, November 7, 1875]

Bettie was unable to write a quick letter before Robbe left and she wanted to send some patterns and a dress that needs work done on it. She mentions it was unbearably hot inside the house. Someone is very sick and wants to see Charles and his wife soon. She sends all of her love to the relatives and hopes that Charles is done with his wheat so they can come visit.

Date: November 7, 1875

Creator: Franklin, Bettie

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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 W… more

Date: December 18, 1875

Creator: Donnell, Alice

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from George Bratney to Mary, December 17, 1875]

George hasn't written back because he became sick with Typhoid fever in August and now has the strength to write back. He would like to spend the holidays with Mary in her new home. He still lives in York and because of that was able to go to his brother's wedding. He is going to work on his farm for a time and then decide if the married life is for him. He wants to write her every few days but can't afford it. He is thinking of moving to Texas for the better climate and company.

Date: December 17, 1875

Creator: Bratney, George

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Fletcher S. Stockdale to Charles B. Moore, January 1, 1876]

A letter from Fletcher S. Stockdale to Charles B. Moore on January 1, 1876. In the letter, Stockdale discusses aspects of the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875 related to separation of church and state. Stockdale notes that all the liberal men of the convention voted for a clause requiring officeholders to acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being, though he himself strongly opposed the clause. Stockdale tells Moore that he is glad to hear from him and is grateful for memories of old f… more

Date: January 1, 1876

Creator: Stockdale, Fletcher S.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Mary Moore, January 2, 1876]

A letter to Mary Moore from her mother, Matilda Dodd, and her sister, Bettie Franklin, on January 2, 1876. In the letter, Dodd and Franklin tell Moore about their Christmas gatherings and discuss the warm weather. Franklin mentions that many of Moore's friends and family are talking of moving to Texas. Dodd and Franklin mention many of Moore's family and friends, including Dinky McGee, the Donnel family, the Sporer family, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Ireland, the Grangers, old Mr. Simon Elliott, … more

Date: January 2, 1876

Creator: Dodd, Matilda & Franklin, Bettie

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

1
2
3
4
5
6
»

Currently Limited To

Clear All Filters

Available Filters

Share