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[Letter from Travis Winham to Charles B. Moore, November 12, 1892]

Description: Letter talks about his job as a typesetter, the death of his brother, Lyke Winham, and his life insurance policy. He discusses the Republican party and its recent nominating convention, including the McKinley Bill. In addition, he discusses religion and the coming of a new Christ that is greatly needed. Also includes the original envelope.
Date: November 12, 1892
Creator: Winham, Travis
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Alice Griffin, Matilda Dodd and Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore, November 18, 1892]

Description: Letter from Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore in which she says that her teacher's mother is ill and that they have called off school until Monday. She also spent time dressing up a pumpkin and making a doll. A class photograph was taken at her school. Matilda Dodd wrote to Linnet that Birdie's teacher was sick; that it had been very rainy; and that they are waiting to sow the wheat. Alice Griffin wrote about her family's new buggy; the cold weather; and about her improving health.
Date: November 18, 1892
Creator: Griffin, Alice; McGee, Birdie & Dodd, Matilda
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore, November 30, 1896]

Description: Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore in which she informs them that Linnet is doing well in school with Lizzie Jernigan. She states that Jack is serving on the grand jury again. She updates them on the weather and family and friends. She also writes about soap making. It looks like one sheet of paper is missing from the letter.
Date: November 30, 1896
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 3 - 4, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to his wife Mary in which he expresses happiness that she is out of danger of contracting "yellow jack" (yellow fever). He hopes that Mary will be able to visit with Sally Thornhill. He says that he went to town with Linnet to buy flour, shoes, and other supplies. He said that he has acquired a new supply of pork. He states that it is hard to make up a party as boarding schools have taken so many of the young people away from the neighborhood. He updates Mary on th… more
Date: November 3, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 5, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to his wife Mary in which he informs her about the signing of a $50.00 note. He tells her that he hopes she is enjoying her outing and not to hurry home.
Date: November 5, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Linnet and C. B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee, Noveber 7, 1893]

Description: Letter from Linnet Moore to her mother, Mary Moore, and her cousin Birdie McGee. Linnet writes about the trip she made with her father to by a cape, some shoes, and some flour. She gives the details of the party she threw and a list of the individuals who attended. She expects the house to be done by next week. Mary Kennedy and her mother are moving to Dallas. She said she was invited on a trip with friends, but could not go as it would require an overnight stay. Charles B. Moore wrote to Mary … more
Date: November 7, 1897
Creator: Moore, Linnet & Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mary Moore to Charles B. and Linnet Moore, November 8, 1897]

Description: Letter from Mary Moore to Charles and Linnet Moore in which she updates them on the health of family and friends; the weather; and the people she has seen or missed seeing. She has plans to visit a grave yard. She writes about the crops and what price farmers are getting for their produce.
Date: November 8, 1897
Creator: Moore, Mary
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee, November 9, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee in which he updates them on the cold weather; harvesting pears with Linnet; and the successes and failures of the garden and the crops. He also talks about the continuing construction on the house. He says that Billy Smith's daughter died.
Date: November 9, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 20, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore that covers his activities, the weather, the crops, and the farm's animals. He wrote that Linnet was invited to a party. He also shares his views on several members of their community. He recounts the work to churn butter. He also writes about building a chimney. He recounts Linnet's work around the house and on the farm.
Date: November 20, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, November 24, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to his wife, Mary Moore, in which he updates her on the new house, the farm work, the health of friends and family. He learned from a letter written by Lizzy Jernigan that Laura Jernigan has been ill.
Date: November 24, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, November 12, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to his wife Mary in which he writes about the weather, the farm animals, his and Linnet's activities, and a new house that is being built by Bob Bright.
Date: November 12, 1897
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mary and Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, November 9, 1898]

Description: Letter from Charles and Mary Moore to their daughter Linnet while she is away at school. They talk about a day trip they went on with Mr. and Mrs. Priest and their children. They went in the buggy and had a picnic near Van Alstyne of chicken, biscuit, pickles, custard, light bread and butter, and sweet potato custard. Charles brought some horses to town to sell, but only sold Bob. They hope she is feeling better and has her machinery back in working order. The Democratic candidate for gove… more
Date: November 15, 1898
Creator: Moore, Charles B. & Moore, Mary
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, November 16, 1898]

Description: Letter From Charles B. Moore to his daughter, Linnet, giving her advice on her education and describing life in their household to give her a picture of home. He tells an amusing story of sleeping on his cot at night and waking up at 4:00 AM. He is able to start the morning fire, "shod, breeched, and coated" himself without ever leaving his chair. He talks about prohibition and how wonderful it will be when it happens in Texas.
Date: November 16, 1898
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet Moore, November 15, 1898]

Description: Letter from Mary Moore to her daughter, Linnet, saying she has a sore throat, Mr. Smith's school opened and already has more than 50 pupils, Ethel and Gertie came down to visit, and other news of friends and family. Includes envelope original letter was sent in.
Date: November 15, 1898
Creator: Moore, Mary
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles Moore, November 17, 1898]

Description: Letter from Matilda Dodd to her daughter and son-in-law discussing the state of her family's health and the weather. She reports there is a team of men from New York prospecting for coal and minerals east of Dobbins Pike. In addition, she writes a short note about her concern with them sending their daughter, Linnet, so far away to school to live with strangers. Includes envelope.
Date: November 17, 1898
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, November 20-22, 1898]

Description: Letter expressing concern that Linnet has not written, gives details of drought, discusses the building of a "tank," the sale of a horse, surgery that Mr.Rutledge had and news of his recovery, the killing of a squirrel, a discussion about drawing water for his animals and leading them to the trough, news about painting the buggy, details about his afternoon routine which included eating lunch and tending to the animals, community news about friends and neighbors, news about finishing the tank,… more
Date: 1898-11-20/1989-11-22
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet Moore, November 21, 1898]

Description: Letter from Mary Moore to her daughter, Linnet Moore, while she is away in school at Burnet. It contains news of family and friends and an account on drive they went on, but it was too blustery and cold. It also tells of a candy breaking party.
Date: November 21, 1898
Creator: Moore, Mary
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Camille Wallace to Charles Moore, November 26, 1898]

Description: Letter from Camille Wallace talking about her trip to Denver and Pueblo. She mentions that they have gone to many parties including a whist party and afternoon teas. They enjoyed reading Charles' letter that had been published in the McKinney Messenger. She reports that her sister Mollie and her family are living on a coffee plantation in Mexico and have suffered from floods. Includes the envelope.
Date: November 26, 1898
Creator: Wallace, Camille
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, November 4, 1899]

Description: Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore in which she expresses how much she misses Linnet. She says that Leta Fowler is to be married. She also writes about the new clothes she has had made or altered for he winter wardrobe. She also writes about Jim Cooke. The Floral Society has plans to put up an exhibit.
Date: November 4, 1899
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Paul Osterhout to his Cousins and Friends, November 23, 1890]

Description: Letter from Pelatiah Osterhout to cousins and friends discussing their family. He was a distant relative and was contacted by John Paterson Osterhout. He told them about his life and the origin of the Osterhout family. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout."
Date: November 23, 1890
Creator: Osterhout, Paul
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Ora Osterhout to her Family, November 22, 1822]

Description: Letter from Ora Osterhout to her family regarding her arrival at Austin. She detailed her trip down there and told her family that she had arrived safely. Ora enrolled in the local university after she settled into the boarding school. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
Date: November 22, 1896
Creator: Osterhout, Ora
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from J. Wheelock to John Patterson Osterhout, November 1, 1897]

Description: Letter from J. Wheelock to his cousin, John Patterson Osterhout, regarding news of his family. Wheelock shared how his family was faring and that their small town was starting to grow. Included is an envelope addressed to "John P. Osterhout."
Date: November 1, 1897
Creator: Wheelock, J.
Partner: Austin College
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