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- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her David Fentress, December 25, 1860]
- Letter from M.(Maud)C. Fentress to her son David regarding the separation of the southern states from the union; the sale of slaves (Barb and her two children); breeding and care of a female slave named Eliza; hiring out of a slave; the capture and hanging of an abolitionist; and the health of those around her.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, December 25, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from M.(Maud)C. Fentress to her son David regarding the separation of the southern states from the union; the sale of slaves (Barb and her two children); breeding and care of a female slave named Eliza; hiring out of a slave; the capture and hanging of an abolitionist; and the health of those around her.
- [Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, December 23, 1860]
- Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles and Henry Moore discussing whether or not he will move to Texas, the probability that South Carolina and several other southern states will soon secede from the Union, farming, and news of family and friends.
- [Minutes of Public Meeting, December 11,1860]
- Public Meeting at Buchanan. Four resolutions made at this meeting. First resolution to form companies, the second and third resolutions on who to lead companies and last for who will be on the Munitions Committee and get munitions.
- [Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard, November 9, 1860]
- Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard regarding a patent, office fees, and the costs for surveys. Ragling says he will send the other surveys as soon as issued, asks who is representing Mr. Kennard and gives an update on the local elections.
- [Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus and Elvira Moore, October 28, 1860]
- Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus, or "Seph," and Elvira Moore discussing family and friends, the recent weather, and M. J.'s upcoming wedding. Wallace's name is stamped at the end of the letter.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 25, 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress regarding a lawsuit; her health and that of her family; the weather; seeds; and a move to Texas.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 25, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress regarding a lawsuit; her health and that of her family; the weather; seeds; and a move to Texas.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 24, 1860]
- Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to thank him for the newspapers she has received from him; learning about a new method of growing corn; hear health; the weather; and she ends by sending her love to Davids wife, Clara.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 24, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to thank him for the newspapers she has received from him; learning about a new method of growing corn; hear health; the weather; and she ends by sending her love to Davids wife, Clara.
- [Letter from W. Nason & Co., September 20, 1860]
- Letter from W. Nason & Co's Office regarding a prize in exchange for influence on farms of Lattenies.
- [Envelope from J. J. Crawford to Charles B. Moore, September 5, 1860]
- Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Paris, Texas. According to the note written in the bottom left corner, it was sent by J. J. Crawford and received September 28, 1860. September 5, 1860 is also written on both the front and the back. Part of the envelope has been torn away, including most of the postmark.
- [Letter from J. J. Crompon to Biggs, September 5, 1860]
- Letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs the local news, romantic prospects, and the author's broken thumb.
- [Transcript of letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs, September 5, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs the local news, romantic prospects, and the author's broken thumb.
- [Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore, August 5, 1860]
- Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore about local news, family affairs, and the hot weather in the area.
- [Transcript of Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore, August 5, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore about local news, family affairs, and the hot weather in the area.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 22, 1860]
- Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore regarding plans for a construction job, as well as hot weather and foodstuffs.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860]
- 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.
- [Transcript of Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860]
- Transcript of a 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 was started on July 12th, and Henry continued to write through at least July 15th.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - July 11, 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the trunk of gifts she has sent him. The weather in Bolivar, Tennessee has been 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. She is concerned about his prospects in Texas and sends him Bright's yellow corn. She sends information on friends and family. The work on the well continues.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 11, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the trunk of gifts she has sent him. The weather in Bolivar, Tennessee has been 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. She is concerned about his prospects in Texas and sends him Bright's yellow corn. She sends information on friends and family. The work on the well continues.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
- [Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]
- Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
- [Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
- [Letter from J. S. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, June 18, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from J. S. Rucker discussing local politics and news from the area. Two of the local elections he wrote about were for the positions of constable and squire.
- [Transcript of a Letter from J. S. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, June 18, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter to Charles B. Moore from J. S. Rucker discussing local politics and news from the area. Two of the local elections he wrote about were for the positions of constable and squire.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - June 6, 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding his crop failure in Texas. She gives updates on the activities of friends and family. She also discusses schooling and teaching the children skills. Maud wishes David success with his raising stock. She also questions whether she should move to Texas or stay where she is.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress, June 6, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding his crop failure in Texas. She gives updates on the activities of friends and family. She also discusses schooling and teaching the children skills. Maud wishes David success with his raising stock. She also questions whether she should move to Texas or stay where she is.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W.Fentress - June 1860]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she commiserates with him on the heavy rains he has received in Texas. She plans to send David jelly and canned fruit. She states that other members of the family wish to move to Texas. She tells David that Frank wishes to make up with him and possibly move to Texas. She updates David on news about friends and family.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W.Fentress, June 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she commiserates with him on the heavy rains he has received in Texas. She plans to send David jelly and canned fruit. She states that other members of the family wish to move to Texas. She tells David that Frank wishes to make up with him and possibly move to Texas. She updates David on news about friends and family.
- [Two Letters to Charles B. Moore]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Ziza Moore is on the first three pages and continued on the last page. The last page also contains one letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore. Ziza's letter regards events in the area and family and mentions briefly the political climate. Henry's letter regards a liquor law passed in Tennessee.
- [Letter to Convill, May 23, 1860]
- Letter to Convill regarding daily events. On one of the pages is an illustration of a man in green pencil with a caption.
- [Entry from a Journal, May 1, 1860]
- No Description Available.
- [Envelope from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, May 1, 1860]
- Envelope from Henry Moore to Charles Moore. The stamp has been removed.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, April 29, 1860]
- Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to her son describing the health of family members; the courtship of William and the widow Polk; her social life and the activities of her church; home repair and her need for a new well; Buster Belcher's denial in the sending an "impudent Valentine" and how rudely Kate has treated him. She requests information on his prospect for a good crop and "for making an easy living out there."
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, April 29, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to her son describing the health of family members; the courtship of William and the widow Polk; her social life and the activities of her church; home repair and her need for a new well; Buster Belcher's denial in the sending an "impudent Valentine" and how rudely Kate has treated him. She requests information on his prospect for a good crop and "for making an easy living out there."
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, April 5, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore regarding the state of machinery in a mill.
- [Letter from Mollie Dodd to Elvira Moore, April 1, 1860]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Mollie Dodds regarding daily events in Dodds' life.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 18, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore regarding the productivity of a mill and the state of the machinery.
- [Envelope from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 5, 1860]
- Envelope from Henry S. Moore addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. It is dated March 5, 1860, and according to the note written in the bottom left corner, it was received March 11, 1860. Part of the envelope has been torn away, including most of the postmark.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 5, 1860]
- Letter to Charles B. Moore from Henry S. Moore regarding plans to build a cotton gin and how the work on the building would be done. On the first page is a drawing of the building and the second page contains an estimate of costs for construction.
- [Letter from Michael M. Kennard to A.D Kennard, February 25, 1860]
- Letter from Michael M. Kennard to his brother, A.D Kennard, updating him on how the community is doing. He describes his mother's sale of a house, and dividing the Negros among the children. He also includes the price of corn, and other details including how stock throughout the county have died because of the rough winter.
- [Letter from Mollie Snooks to Elvira Moore, February 6, 1860]
- Letter to Elvira Moore from Mollie Snooks about daily life.
- [Envelope addressed to Charles Moore, February 1, 1860]
- Envelope addressed to Charles Moore that is badly damaged. It contained letter CBM_2079-011-002.
- [Letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, January 29, 1860]
- Letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore regarding family business and local news, including money troubles and Bettie attending school.
- [Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, January 29, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore regarding family business and local news, including money troubles and Bettie attending school.
- [Two Letters to Charles B. Moore]
- First letter to Charles B. Moore discusses local news, including a recent death, land, and a mill project. Second letter to Charles B. Moore from Elvira Moore about her spending and work as a teacher.
- [Receipt from Pickell and Bros. for A.D. Kennard, 1860]
- Receipt for A.D. Kennard's purchases, including ox bells, plug tobacco, a vest, a blanket, a pencil, and a pair of shoes.