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[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, August 10, 1893]

Description: Letter from Henry Moore to his brother Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore. Henry uses shorthand in the first five pages the letter. He informs the his brother's family about his activities, his friends, and what he duties at work. He also talks about his farm, the produce it produces, and the sales of produce and farm animals. He says his 'Examiner" subscription continued. He also made a comment on "free silver."
Date: August 10, 1893
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, August 19, 1893]

Description: Letter from Henry Moore to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore in which he jokes about starvation and then lists the food he has available to eat. He was writing the Moore family while they were visiting family in Gallatin, Tennessee. Henry writesthat he has heard that there are more buggies than hogs in Texas. He discusses the financial crisis of 1893. He also talks about farming, harvesting cotton, and canning peaches. He is interested and would like to see a six inch telescope that the "College … more
Date: August 19, 1893
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Henry Moore to C. B. Moore and Company, August 27, 1893]

Description: 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.
Date: August 27, 1893
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, October 29 - November 1, 1897]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to his wife Mary in which he writes about a trip Linnet is making to a fair. He also writes about picking cotton; what he has to eat; the pear crop; and requests information on family and friends. He writes about the building project he in involved in. Linnet reports on the fair she attended. She had fun, but the fair was "a poor thing." He said Linnet's trip cost $2.30. He lists who was at the fair and what they did. He discusses the rain and its effect on different… more
Date: October 29, 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 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 Laura Jernigan to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore, March 11, 1898]

Description: Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore in which she talks about the friends and family members who gather at her home. The men are building a mill house. She says she has plenty of water in her well and has plans to grow roses.
Date: March 11, 1898
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, January 10, 1899]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to his daughter Linnet in which he give advice on returning a watch that is not working. He then advises Linnet on money and lets her know that she is welcome to request more if she needs it. Mr. Moore then writes about the rainy weather and states that all his water tanks are "beautifully supplied." He also updates her on the health of friends and neighbors and notes those that have died. He gives his opinion on educating African Americans. Otto Wettstein's ("The Libe… more
Date: January 10, 1899
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, January 23, 1899]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Linnet Moore in which he says that he has left it up to the jeweler to pick out the best $25.00 watch for her. He updates her on the activities of family and friends. He also tells a story about a baby who was killed at the time of a train wreck.
Date: January 23, 1899
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, December 22, 1899]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore in which he tells her about the weather; Linnet's cooking; and how wood was brought up to his house. He relates his and Linnet's activities and some news of friends and family.
Date: December 22, 1899
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, December 28, 1899]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore about his activities since Christmas. He says that Bill Bounds made a trip to Texas, but was not met at the stations by friends. He states that Lila Franklin telephoned Bill Bounds to invite him to have Christmas with her family. Mr. Moore relates the details of the murder of one of the Combs brothers. His brother is in jail as he is believe to be the murderer. Tommie Horn came to stay with Mr. Moore while Linnet went out to a party. He wants Mary to… more
Date: December 28, 1899
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, March 5, 1900]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Linnet Moore in which he tells her about the activities of the neighbors, putting in a garden, and the weather. He writes about fences, burning fields, and crops. He asks Linnet to let him know how Paddy performed in his opera role.
Date: March 5, 1900
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, March 19, 1900]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to his daughter Linnet in which he referred to her trip to Galveston, Texas. He tells her about the activities on the farm. He also says that he drove by a young woman who addressed him as "Uncle Charlie," but he did not recognize her. He also says that one of the legs on his milking stool broke off while he was using it. He was not injured. He also reports that he has been looking after the graveyard.
Date: March 19, 1900
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mr. and Mrs. C. D. White, October 17, 1901]

Description: This letter is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Linnet and Claude D. White. In this letter, McGee informs the White's of the goings-on in Chambersville, Texas. The news includes: an update on Charles' health, a discussion about Linnet's trunk, details about their telephone call, a dialogue about missing Linnet, a note to Claude about the couple's happiness, a discussion about their next visit, news about Moore receiving a box of jewelry in… more
Date: October 17, 1901
Creator: McGee, Birdie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet and Claude White, October 30, 1901]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to Claude and Linnet Moore White in which he tells them about the activities at the house and on the farm. He gives them the news on the sale of his crops. He also discusses the activities of neighbors, friends, and family.
Date: October 30, 1901
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet and Claude White, November 16, 1901]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Linnet and Claude White in which he describes his activities on the farm; the theft of buggies; and the activities of family and friends. He informs them that uncle John Stewart has died.
Date: November 16, 1901
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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