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[Persons who do their own thinking]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to the author of a book he had just read in which he says persons who do their own thinking are cranks. He discusses his thoughts on marriage and family. At the time of his marriage he found a woman who would fit his bill and proposed marriage to her as a partnership. Love was never mentioned. He expresses regret that his family name will die out with him. He admires the good wife who can tolerate the "crankyness" of an erratic man. Chambersville, Texas is written … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, September 9-10, 1883]

Description: Letter from Matilda Dodd talking about family news, the weather, deaths in the neighborhood and the peaches and apples they have picked over the ridge. Also includes a brief note that William Dodd saying they are all well and that Matilda will go to Texas to visit when the weather gets cool. Includes envelope letter was mailed in.
Date: September 10, 1883
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & Dodd, William
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[Letter from William & Matilda Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Charles B. Moore and Mary Ann Dodd Moore, January 25 and 26, 1880]

Description: The first page is written from William Dodd to his son-in-law Charles Moore and daughter Mary Ann Dodd Moore on January 25, 1880. The second page is from Matilda Brantley Dodd to her daughter Mary Ann Dodd Moore on Monday morning, January 26, 1880. It discusses some seedlings and saps she would like to Texas, an accident that a small child they know had, and a suicide. The last two pages are from Bettie Franklin to her sister Mary and brother-in-law Charles. It discusses weather and the health … more
Date: January 25, 1880
Creator: Dodd, William; Dodd, Matilda Brantley & Franklin, Bettie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore, March 15, 1880]

Description: An envelope address to Mrs. Mary Moore, Melissa, Collin County, Texas. A postal stamp on the front reads: "Waco, TX; Mar 15, 7PM." A stamp on the back reads: "Melissa, COllin CO., Texas; Mar 18, 1880." Another stamp on the front is from a libery stable in Waco, TX.
Date: March 15, 1880
Creator: Dego, Mary Morgan & Marchale, Reia
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to Charles B. Moore and Mary Ann Dodd Moore,March 21 and 22, 1880]

Description: The first page and a half of the letter is from Matilda Brantley Dodd to her daughter, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and son-in-law, Charles B. Moore. It talks about the weather, Betty Franklin's health, and Matilda's grandchildren. There is also news about the birth of Dinky's daughter. The last half page of the letter is written by William Dodd on March 22.
Date: March 21, 1880
Creator: Dodd, Matilda Brantley & Dodd, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore April 11, 1880]

Description: A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister Mary Ann Dodd Moore. It discusses the birth of Dinkie's new baby girl, who is as yet unnamed. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore in Melissa, Collen County TX. There is a 3 cent postage stamp, and a postal stamp reading: "Gallatin, Tenn; April 15, 1880." A handwritten note on the envelope reads: "Dinky McGee; Received April 22; 1880."
Date: April 11, 1880
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
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[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to Charles B. Moore and Mary Ann Dodd Moore, April 15, 1880]

Description: A personal letter from Matilda Brantley Dodd to her daughter, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and son-in-law, Charles B. Moore. The letter discusses Matilda's grandchildren, weather and it's affects on the crops, and the departure of Ted Roberts to go to Texas. A six line note on the top front of the page is from William Dodd. The envelope is address to Charles B. Moore, with a hand written note reading: "W + M Dodd; Received April; 1880." There is a postal stamp on the front reading "Gallatin, TENN; APR … more
Date: April 15, 1880
Creator: Dodd, Matilda Brantley & Dodd, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from William and Matilda Dodd to Charles B. Moore and Mary Ann Dodd Moore, October 10, 1880]

Description: The first three pages of the letter are from Matilda to her daughter and son in law. They discuss the Dodd's visit to Indiana. The last page is written by William Dodd. The envelope is addressed to C. B. Moore, Melissa, Callon County, Texas. One handwritten note reads: "Mrs + Mr Dodd; Received October 16th; 1880" and the other reads: "Farmers Station; Ind-10-11-1880." A postal stamp on the back reads: "Melissa, Collin Co., Texas; Oct 14 1880."
Date: October 10, 1880
Creator: Dodd, Matilda Brantley & Dodd, William
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[Letter from Charles B. Moore to A. S. Priest, August 28, 1900]

Description: Letter from Charles B. Moore to A. S. Priest discussing Charles Moore's declining health and his last wishes should he die in the near future. He mentions a house that he is having built and some things which he wants Mr. Priest to have in the even of his death, and he asks that Mr. Priest not discuss the contents of this letter with Mary or Linnet. Moore also shares something he wrote in his diary the previous night.
Date: August 28, 1900
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, January 11, 1914]

Description: Letter written to Mary Moore and family discussing family, livestock, and farm work. The letter is opens with "Dear Aunt and Cousins," so the author is related to Mary Moore. It includes an envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore in Kansas City, Missouri. Some of the text is missing as the pages are torn.
Date: January 11, 1914
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[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, June 25, 1914]

Description: Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Dodd Moore discussing events since receiving Mary's letter in May, the hot, dry weather in June, troubles with farming, family news, and health issues. Sally includes a note to Linnet Moore instructing her to tell Ruth something for her. It includes an envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary Moore in Fort Worth, Texas.
Date: June 25, 1914
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[Letter from Bettie Franklin and William Dodd, December 10, 1876]

Description: A letter from Bettie Franklin and William Dodd to their mother (who is visiting Mary Moore) and sister (Mary Ann Dodd Moore). The envelope has a postal stamp reading "Galatin, Tenn; Dec 11" and a hand written note reading William Dodd; + Betty Franklin; Recvd Dec 15th; 1876."
Date: December 10, 1876
Creator: Franklin, Bettie & Dodd, William
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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