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[Letter from S. T. Appling to Sally Thornhill, May 8, 1899]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by S. T. Appling to Sally Thornhill. In this letter, Appling discusses the current news in her community. She details the goings-on and well-being of family members. She notes to Sally that she has rheumatism in her hands, making it difficult to write. Appling states that the garden is all planted and details which crops are successful or failing at present. She mentions that Henry is currently shearing sheep, updates Sally on… more
Date: May 8, 1899
Creator: Appling, S. T.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Postcard from John C. Barr]

Description: Postcard sent from John C. Barr in Jerseyville, IL to Charles B. Moore giving a brief overview of recent events. Mr. Barr notes a visit from a friend and the ripening of fruit plants. Two notes on the front of the card read: "Received May 8 1874" and "4th. 1 inch rain last night."
Date: May 3, 1874
Creator: Barr, John C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, May 23, 1901]

Description: Letter to Linnet Moore from Lula Dalton. She wishes Linnet could be with her and mentions that she has been sick for the past four days. Carter was very sick for a while, but he has recovered. She talks about what a good man Claude White is and the book he sent was good also. She asks if Linnet will ever get better and come see her, she wants to show her the letter Claude sent her about Linnet. She talks about her own sweetheart and the letters he sent her. She has fallen in love with him, alth… more
Date: May 23, 1901
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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