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

Description: 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.
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[Letter from H. S. Moore, July 22, 1877]

Description: A letter from H. S. Moore to C. B. Moore describing events that had happened in the area and on the farm during C.B. Moore's absence. Envelope has note reading: "H. S. Moore; Received July 26; 1877" and a postal stamp from McKinnet, Texas; July, 23.
Date: July 22, 1877
Creator: Moore, H. S.
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[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, July 28, 1872]

Description: 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.
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[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, July 11, 1867]

Description: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on July 11, 1867. In the letter, Hamilton Redway informs Loriette of his plan to make arrangements to bring his family to live in Washington. Redway responds to a supposed request by his wife in a previous letter by mentioning that he does not think it is a good idea for Chittenden to come to Washington to spend the winter, and that he does not want to sell their property in New York.
Date: July 11, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
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[Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 1861]

Description: Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker. Most of the letter is from Henry, who discusses his recent arrival in Trammel from the a military camp, his visit with Aunt Nancy and Elvira, military regiments, and the fact that Kentucky has not seceded from the Union yet. There is a short note from Elvira written on July 29, stating that Palmer's regiment may have left that morning.
Date: July 1861
Creator: Moore, Henry S. & Moore, Elvira
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[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860]

Description: Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing a recent trip Henry took, work at a lumber mill, and the hot weather. The letter is written on blue paper which is torn at the bottom right corner. It has an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. The letter was started on July 12th, and Henry continued to write through at least July 15th.
Date: July 12, 1860
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
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[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 20, 1861]

Description: Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, Charles's property in Texas, and the military. Henry writes that he joined the Cavalry company from Collin County under Jim Throckmorton and discusses their preparations for war. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Izard County, Arkansas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas, July 27. According to the handwritten note in the top left corner, the letter was received on August 6… more
Date: July 20, 1861
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
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[Letter from J. A. Nimmo to H. S. Moore, July 22, 1875]

Description: Letter from J. A. Nimmo to Henry Moore discussing farm crops and the weather as well as details about the "steam works" that Moore has requested. He also talks about a device that he is thinking of patenting and local news including ways to bring more immigrants to the area and the health of his family and others in the area.
Date: July 22, 1875
Creator: Nimmo, J. A.
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[Letter from Joe H. Gunstrong to Linnet Moore, July 22, 1900]

Description: Letter to Linnet Moore. He was sorry that he did not make it Friday evening. His horse was sick and is almost well now. Grace informed him that they were friends. Bowers has returned and sends his love to Linnet. He has mixed feelings on Linnet going to Europe. He would like to discuss the topic Tuesday.
Date: July 22, 1900
Creator: Gunstrong, Joe H.
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[Letter from John C. Barr to Charles Moore, July 3, 1865]

Description: Letter from John C. Barr in which he copies a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore. Henry relays news crops, jayhawkers, and of his impending surrender to the federal forces. In a second part of the letter, Barr mentions that he has received two letters addressed to Charles and then goes into local news.
Date: July 3, 1865
Creator: Barr, John C.
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[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, July 2, 1907]

Description: Letter to Mary Moore from Laura Jernigan. She talks about the weather, and talks about farming. Lilian had a baby. Sometimes she feels as though she doesn't have children. She asks about Linnet's chickens. She talks about her garden and her roses. She asks that they write soon, she really enjoys their letters.
Date: July 2, 1907
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
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[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, July 13, 1900]

Description: Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore in which Lula describes her illness and lists all the social gatherings that she has missed. She updates Linnet about her friends and family's activities. Lula plans to visit Linnet "next summer." She remarks on Linnet's plans to tell Tom she can't love him. Lula is reading "Prisoners of Hope."
Date: July 13, 1900
Creator: Dalton, Lula
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[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, July 18,1899]

Description: Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore in which she said that she has had her eyes examined in Austin and needed new glasses. Lula updates Linnet on the costume party she attended, as well as the friends and family who have taken trips. Her glasses have helped so much that she wants to start on her embroidery.
Date: July 18, 1899
Creator: Dalton, Lula
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[Letter from M. Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 16, 1877]

Description: She mentions that everyone is doing well and was happy to hear that the Moore's were doing well also. She mentions that although it has been raining the crops are still drying up.They finished what thrashing and have about 900 bushels. She then says that Sissie with have good company with Dinkie and the children. On the other side is a letter from William Dodd. He mentions that they have had very dry weather and is hurting the crops. Althought the thrashing of the wheat went well and they will … more
Date: July 16, 1877
Creator: Dodd, M. & Dodd, William
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[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, July 5, 1889]

Description: Matilda is expecting that the Moore's will start to be on their way to see her. She received news from Tobe and Florence. They keep on moving. She talks about the weather and the state of the crops. Dinkie writes about picking blackberries and catching geese with Birdie, Bessie, and Mattie. Bettie got a new dress. She wishes she could see Mary, but she moved too far away. Birdie would write, but is busy playing. She asks that they come quickly, she wants to see them.
Date: July 5, 1889
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & McGee, Dinkie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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