The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives - 68 Matching Results
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- [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.
- [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.
- [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 from the Boston Investigator to C. B. Moore, March 27, 1856]
- Received of C. B. Moore $5 for the Boston Investigator.
- [Letter from H. W. Raglin to A. D. Kennard Jr., July 27, 1858]
- Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard Jr regarding the period of Kennard's service and the certificate waiting at the Claims Office for approval.
- [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 Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 27, 1862]
- Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress, describing her fear after several confederate losses. She comments on the recent battles, tells him of her concerns, and pleads with him to not join the Army.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress - February 27, 1862]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress, describing her fear after several confederate losses. She comments on the recent battles, tells him of her concerns, and pleads with him to not join the Army.
- [Letter to David Fentress, July 27, 1863]
- Letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war.
- [Transcript of Letter from Unknown Author to David Fentress, July 27, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 27, 1864]
- Letter written by David Fentress to his wife stating that his brigade has been furloughed and requesting that she come to collect him in Bastrop. He has been sick since the party at Colonel Groce's and she needs to bring a wagon or ambulance to move him.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara, February 27, 1864]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara states that he handed Major Morgan money and candy for his family. Dr. Fentress gives her instructions on how to retrieve it and what debts to pay. He give an update on his health. He also has received an invitation from Colonel Groce for a "gathering."
- [Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, March 27, 1864]
- Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, relating news and the status of family members. He also mentions several Confederate soldiers that are imprisoned in Rock Island Prison
- [Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, March 27, 1864]
- Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, relating news and the status of family members. He also mentions several Confederate soldiers that are imprisoned in Rock Island Prison
- [Receipt for issues, August 27, 1864]
- Receipt of issues for Lt. H. K. redway from Major E. D. Comstock. The issued carbine "stars" were received by Redway at Point of Rockland on August 27, 1864. The invoice is signed by Major E. D. Comstock.
- [Letter from Berry, Purton to the Commanding Officer, February 27, 1865]
- Letter to the Commanding Officer from Berry Purton that transportation was furnished to Frederick, MA for Mensc. Selden Averell at the cost of $2.70.
- [Letter from Berry, Purton to the Commanding Officer, February 27, 1865]
- Letter to the Commanding Officer from Berry Purton that transportation was furnished to Frederick, MA for Mensc. Selden Averell at the cost of $2.70.
- [Letter from J. J. Safford to the Commanding Officer, March 4, 1865]
- Letter from J. J. Safford to the Commanding Officer that transportation was furnished for Orlando Wright at the cost of $14.14.
- [Letter from S. P. Sundam to the Commanding Officer, March 27, 1865]
- Letter to the Commanding Officer Co. F 1st Regt. NY Vet Cavalry that transportation was rerouted from Elmira, NY to Baltimore, MD but now to New York City. Because Road had destruction because of high water.
- [Letter from S. P. Sundam to the Commanding Officer, March 27, 1865]
- Letter from S. P. Sundam to the Commanding Officer that transportation was furnished from Elmira to New York.
- [List of Quartermaster's Stores - March 27, 1865]
- A list of the Quartermaster's stores transferred by Quartermaster John W. Alexander to Captain Hamilton K. Redway at Camp Piatt, West Virginia, on March 27, 1865. Twelve cavalry horses in good condition at a cost of $155.00 each, and twelve rope halters in good condition at an unknown price, were transferred from Alexander to Redway.
- [Ordnance voucher, March 27, 1865]
- Ordnance voucher for Company "F" 1st New York Veteran's Cavalry including number of arms, equipment, and ammunition.
- [Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores, April 27, 1865]
- Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores issued to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway's company. The stores that were listed and inspected were: twenty ponchos, fifteen shelter tents, fifteen canteens, and fifteen haversacks. With the listed items, this report also includes the amount of time these items were in use, by whom they where received, as well as the item's condition and disposition. The report is signed by both Capt. Hamilton K. Redway and Capt, J. C. Freman while they were stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia. It is dated April 27, 1865.
- [Address label for C. B. Moore, December 27, 1865]
- An address label from the C. B. Moore Collection. It includes Moore's name, the city he lived in at the time, the county and state, as well as the date. The label is stuck on a fragment of an envelope.
- [Letter from James C. Post, February 27, 1866]
- Ordnance and ordnance stores received from Lt. Redway: slings, belts, packing boxes and other items.
- [Postcard from Ozment's Bank to Diana Watkins]
- A postcard written by J.W. Ozment to Diana Watkins notifying the recipient that her payment on a sewing machine was past due. The card was sent from Palestine, TX.
- [Letter from Matilda Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Mary Moore, January 27, 1876]
- A letter to Mary Moore from her mother, Matilda Dodd, and her sister, Bettie Franklin, on January 27, 1876. In the letter, Dodd and Franklin tell Moore about the well-being of the family and of the farm. They mention that they are not sure if they will be moving to Texas. Dodd mentions that she would like Moore to visit, and would like to return to Texas with Moore. Franklin closes by sending regards to Mary's husband, Charles B. Moore. Included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was mailed. The envelope, postmarked January 29, is addressed to Charles B. Moore Esq., in McKinney, Texas.
- [Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, May 27, 1876]
- Letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore discussing neighbors and friends, gardening, quilt making, dress making, purchase of new mules, sale of a calf and the possibility of moving to Texas.
- [Receipt from Stepen H. Darden to Levi Perryman, June 27, 1876]
- Receipt from Stephen H. Darden, State Comptroller, to Levi Perryman totalling $962.95 for various comptroller's drafts and fees in felony cases.
- [State Tax Account for Montague County, June 27, 1876]
- State Tax account for Montague County for 1875 and 1876. Taxes collected by Levi Perryman, Sheriff, were $4,124.80 after adjustments.
- [Triplicate Warrant, June 27, 1876]
- A deposit warrant for Levi Perryman is made out for $1,072.60 and dated June 27, 1876.
- [Triplicate Warrant, June 27, 1876]
- A deposit warrant that is made out to Levi Perryman for $293.50 is dated, June 27, 1876.
- [Triplicate Warrant, June 27, 1876]
- A triplicate warrant made out for Levi Perryman for $644.00 and dated June 27, 1876.
- [Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, October 27, 1876]
- Personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister Mary Ann Dodd Moore. Postal stamp on envelope reads "Gallatin, Tenn; 28." Hand written note on envelope reads "Dinkie; McGee; Received Oct 30; 1876."
- [Receipt from Stephens and Matlock to W.A. Morris, January 27, 1879]
- Receipt from Stephens and Matlock to W.A. "Bud" Morris for $5.30 for executing court order no. 107 for Burns and Degan vs. Edison and Long.
- [Letter from Matilda Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Mr. Moore and Sis, April 27, 1879]
- Matilda is hoping that they are all doing well, Bettie answered the last letter because they haven't received a letter. The weather is getting warmer, but all the fruit is dead except for the apples which are in abundance. Vegetables in the garden are doing well. She has had lettuce and cabbage and she expects the strawberries will be good. She has heard about the drought in Texas and mentions how good it is to have a well. She is going to send some seeds with this letter. Tobe has planted clover all over the place. She is going to make soap for Dinky and Abe and Bettie are moving home. Ricky Barr and Lucy Marshall got married. She has chickens, a gosling and turkeys but no ducks. She is concerned of Sis getting sick and asks to write soon. Bettie hopes also that they are doing well. She has been very busy all week. Abe is having to plant is corn at Mrs. Donnells, but it is not looking good because it has been so dry. She is going house buying again with Abe and she wishes that they could visit more. Dinky and her kids visited, Willie wanted to stay. Dinky is going to allow Willie to help Bettie when they move. Her father is going to town and she hasn't had time to write. She ask that they write soon.
- [Bond of Indemnity, May 27, 1879]
- Bond of Indemnity by W. A. Harwood, clerk of the district court of Dallas County for the case of George R. Flame vs. John Thomas and V. Werner.
- [Receipt of W. A. Morris, June 27, 1879]
- Received of W. A. Morris through C. H. Moose the sum of $3 for official duties, signed by an unidentified person [C. Shest.(?)].
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman, December 27, 1879]
- Received of Levi Perryman through W. A. Morris $46.90 for Court costs in case No. 294.Collected upon execution issued by county clerk. On reverse is the statement for the court costs. Signed by County Clerk J. P. Woods.
- [Triplicate Warrant, May 27, 1880]
- Triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $500.00, is dated May 27, 1880.
- [Triplicate Warrant, May 27, 1880]
- Triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of 1,398.00, is dated May 27, 1880.
- [Triplicate Warrant, May 27, 1880]
- Triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $500.00, is dated May 27, 1880.
- [Triplicate Warrant, October 27, 1880]
- Triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman that is for the amount $600.00. The document is dated October 27, 1880.
- [Letter from Sam E. Wanford to Charles B. Moore, August 27, 1883]
- Letter discussing how he broke his jaw in two places while he was unloading grain with rolling nets. Mentions medical treatment. Also includes original envelope with note saying from Sam E. Wanford Modesto,California received September 6, 1839.
- [Land grant, December 27, 1882]
- Land grant from the state of Texas to Levi Perryman for 53 1/6 acres of land in Montague County approximately 9 miles from the town of Montague.
- [Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry Moore, March 27. 1887
- Letter from Laura Jernigan discusses how well her garden is doing and talks about her children going to the new schoolhouse in Cannon. The family is boarding the teacher and they are getting along well. There is a new jail in town. The town has a new paper, the Educational Journal, and the debate and literary society recently debated the subject of how prohibition would benefit the state of Texas. Includes original envelope.
- [Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 27, 1890]
- Matilda received news of Tobe and Minnie. Abe and Bettie had left to see them. Florence's health has improved and so has her baby's. Tobe is going to work on the railroad. She then mentions the weather and its effect on the crops. She mentions the start of school for Linnet and Birdie. She is expecting people to be coming to visit. Dinkie had some people over and made dinner for them. She talks about thrashing wheat, and Willie killing Birdie's gosling. She wants to go see Florence and Minnie. She wishes they were coming to visit in the summer.
- [Letter from Henry Moore to C. B. Moore and Company, August 27, 1893]
- Letter from Henry Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore which he recounts the trip to town he made. He also says that there was a case of domestic disturbance in which the constable was involved. It resulted with the wife taking her life. He writes about the financial crisis and his support for silver. He is an artesian having a well drilled. One of Linnet's lambs died due to a snake bite. Henry sent this letter to Gallatin, Tennessee where the Charles Moore family were visiting relatives.
- [Letter from Linnet Moore to C. B. Moore, May 27, 1895]
- Linnet is with her cousin Nettie, she visited her cousin Serena. She was with her cousin Lila last week. She asks her cousin Maria about Elisha. She went on a trip to Kingston the other night. She asks how she is to get home.
- [Letter to Charles and Mary Moore, May 27, 1895]
- She writes that she went with Maggie and Mr. Rucker to see Mrs. Lewis. Maggie went to see Linnet and brought Linnet home with her. She tells them the places Linnet has stayed in. They are enjoying having Linnet visit. She mentions that her health has improved. She was sorry to hear about Henry's illness. She was hoping they could come visit too.