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- [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 David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862]
- Letter from David S. Kennard from Eagle Grove, Galveston County, to his sister discussing a fire in Houston and his regiment's plans to march to Arkansas. He is not sure if he will get to go home on the way. He received a letter from John Hawthorp saying their relations were well. Also mentioned in the letter is that three or four of the boys have measles.
- [Letter from Phillip Sanders to A. D. Kennard, March 24, 1862]
- Letter from Phillip Sanders to A.D. Kennard from Camp Young, Austin County, saying the boys are well except a few who have mumps. He is concerned that his company will disband and is discussing the other possibilities, maybe joining J. Wats. He has heard nothing from David S. Kennard since arriving.
- [Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard, Jr., August 24, 1862]
- Letter from David S. Kennard to his father, A.D. Kennard, Jr. detailing news from Arkansas and it includes: details about receiving letters from A.D., from Jennie, and from "Ma"; a discussion about John Westbrook who was going on to Parson's regiment; a dialogue about not being "posted in prices of anything" except tobacco; and an update on his health. He ends his letter stating that he will answer Ma's and Jennie's letters another time and for his father, A.D., to excuse his short letter.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, November 24, 1864]
- Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway which discusses the letters he has sent to her and also discusses the possibility of Loriette visiting him for a couple of months. Redway sends his love to his children, family, and friends in the letter's closing. The letter is dated November 24, 1864.
- [Letter from William Haylon, January 24,1865]
- Letter from Wm. Haylon that Wm. R.? received transportation from Baltimore to Harpers Ferry at the cost of $3.00.
- [Envelope from W. G. Bralley to Levi Perryman, October 24, 1904]
- Envelope from W.G. Bralley, who was the Montague County Tax Collector, to Levi Perryman. Levi Perryman was located in Forestburg, Texas. Tax receipts is written in pencil on the front.
- [Envelope for Levi Perryman, June 24, 1910]
- The envelope contained a tax receipt for Levi Perryman.
- [Letter from W. H. Smith to Levi Perryman, June 24,1910]
- Letter from W. H. Smith to Levi Perryman regarding taxes on a property and the receipt. Then Smith mentions the possibility of selling the property for $100 per acre.
- [Letter from E. W. Powell to Levi Perrryman, January 24, 1913]
- Letter from E. W. Powell to Levi Perryman regarding weather, money, and tax receipts.
- [Record of Account, July 24,1875]
- Record of account for Levi Perryman from April 6, 1875 to July 24,1875 with Briggs and Howell.
- [Report of Horses Received by Captain J. L. Hilt - June 24, 1864]
- A letter indicating the receipt of horses. Captain J. L. Hilt received from Nicholas Baker one black horse captured near Staunton, Virginia in June 1864.
- [Triplicate Warrant, May 24, 1880]
- Triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $69.50, is dated May 24, 1880.
- [Triplicate Warant, June 24, 1880]
- Triplicate Warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $21.50, that is dated June 24, 1880.
- [Letter Acknowledging Payment of Costs, July 24, 1875]
- Letter from Thomas Selman of the county of Montague acknowledging the payment of costs in the court of Montague county.
- [Deed, July 24, 1880]
- Deed for the sale of land from John H. Stephens to Levi Perryman on July 24, 1880 is recorded on this document.
- [Clipping, March 24, 1903]
- Clipping, published by A. H. Belo and Company, that gives home remedies for livestock on one side. The other side has information on the publisher, the date, and an article on the choice of Panama for the building of a canal.
- [Check from Levi Perryman to T.A Wiley, November 21, 1914]
- Check from Levi Perryman to T.A Wiley for $1.95. The check is from The First National Bank in Saint Jo, Texas. There is a stamp on the front of the check from November 30,1914.
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman and W. A. Morris, September 24, 1879]
- Three receipts, one of W. A. Morris and two of Levi Perryman. W. A. Morris received %5.40 for clerk costs in case No. 512. Levi Perryman received through W. A. Morris $2.60 for clerk costs in case No. 521 and $4.80 for clerk costs in case No. 523. All receipts are signed by the District Clerk R. E. Brown.
- [Triplicate Warrant, December 24, 1878]
- A triplicate warrant is made out for Levi Perryman for $111.60 and dated December 24, 1878
- [Triplicate Warrant, April 24, 1879]
- A triplicate warrant made out for Levi Perryman for 85 cents is dated April 24, 1879.
- [Triplicate Warrant, May 24, 1879]
- A triplicate warrant is made out for Levi Perryman for $2,588.00 and dated May 24, 1879.
- [Triplicate Warrant, May 24, 1879]
- A triplicate warrant is made out for Levi Perryman for $476.00 and dated May 24, 1879.
- [Triplicate Warrant, May 24, 1879]
- A triplicate warrant is made up for Levi Perryman for $500.00 and dated May 24, 1879.
- [Elizabeth Simpson Cooper Memoir]
- Photocopy of Elizabeth Simpson Cooper's memoir about her childhood in Virginia and later her time in Kansas after moving westward with her family. In the text of her memoir, she describes her school days in Virginia, church, Cooper family history, "Bleeding Kansas" (the period of conflict over deciding if Kansas would be a free or a slave state), and the Civil War in Kansas as well as her personal encounters with Native Americans in Kansas.
- [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.
- [Letter from Julia Vernon to Linnet White and Family, June 24, 1917]
- Letter from Julia [Vernon] to Linnet White and family discussing Linnet's upcoming visit and her and Ruth's recent illness. She also mentions that she attended Neal Marks' funeral. There is an envelope addressed to Mrs. C. D. White in Fort Worth, Texas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas June 25, 1917.
- [Letter from Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet White, August 24, 1917]
- Letter to Linnet White from Mattie L. Arthur. She writes to inform Linnet that she is welcome in Mattie's home and that Mattie hopes to see her soon.
- [Letter from H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White, November 24, 1909]
- Letter from H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White. He asks that a check be sent for interest. He will then send the money over a twelve month period. He sends his regards to Mrs. White.
- [Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, Linnet White, and Family, December 24, 1915]
- Letter to Mary Moore, Linnet White, and family from Sally Thornhill regarding her health, Christmas, and news about friends and family. She mentions William McKinley selling his place and him and Birdie moving into town because of it.
- [Postcard from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, January 24, 1916]
- Postcard to Linnet White from Cora Robertson The front depicts a picture of the garden of Tampa Bay. On the back Cora writes about how she is enjoying her time in Florida and will write Linnet a real letter soon.
- [Letter from Charles L. and Lula Watkins to Claude, Linnet, and Ruth White, January 24, 1917]
- Letter to Claude, Linnet, and Ruth White from Charles and Lula Watkins. Charles writes of his sympathies for the passing of Linnet's mother and reflects on the help he received from Linnet's parents when he came to Texas in 1880. Lula writes of how she wants the Whites to visit them when they come to the area.
- [Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore comparing the Civil War to the American Revolution, considering the future of the nation, and relaying local news.
- [Transcript of letter from Henry Moore to Ziza Moore, Charles Moore, and Elvira Moore, September 24, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Henry Moore to Ziza, Charles, and Elvira Moore and Aunt Till containing local news, including Henry's molasses production and the difficulties of returning to normalcy after the war.
- [Receipt for taxes paid, December 24, 1902]
- Receipt for state and county taxes paid in Collin County by Mrs. Mary Moore on December 24, 1902.
- [Receipt for state and county taxes, December 24, 1902]
- Receipt for state and county taxes which were paid by C. D. White in 1902.
- [Check, March 24, 1911]
- Check made out to the U. S. National Bank by Claude D. White for $500.00 on March 24, 1911. The check has been perforated to form the word "paid." A note at the bottom of the check states, "5 shares of stock."
- [Note, December 24, 1912]
- Note for $540.00 for Claude and Linnet Moore White with the Melissa National Bank. The note is dated December 24, 1912.
- [Patent Letter for Improvement in the Application of Water to Flutter Wheels, October 24, 1828]
- A patent letter granting patent to James Stewart for his development in the improved application of water to flutter wheels. The purpose of the invention is to better drive saw-mills, grist mills, cotton gins, etc. Attached is a duplicate of the patent letter.
- [Receipt for Charles B. Moore from the Boston Investigator, December 24, 1873]
- Receipt from J. P. Mendum of the Boston Investigator to Charles B. Moore of McKinney, Texas for $5.00.
- [Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, August 24-27, 1885]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a three part letter written by Henry S. Moore. In the first letter, Henry notes that he has received Charles' letter and that all is well. He details a terrible nose bleed he experienced and mentions that Sabina went on a trip with George and Serena to Hunt Co. Henry discusses the success of a camp meeting, the prohibition boom, and details on the politics of the prohibition party. He furthers this discussion by noting the politics of the democratic and saloonist party, and how these parties affect the chances of victory for the prohibition party. The conversation moves on from politics to a brief note on the weather and then moves to a letter which was sent from E. E. Barnard regarding a comet. Barnard details in his letter the approximate location the comet could be found in the night sky but fears that once the moon moves out of the way, it will be difficult, almost impossible, to view it. He updates Charles on news on family, friends,the community,and agricultural endeavors such as the purchase of land, the condition of cattle and crops as well as the price of wheat. In the second letter, dated August 25, 1885, Henry updates Charles on the weather and informs him that he has planted turnip seeds, but does not have any hopes for a abundant harvest. He states the the prohibition party intends to publish a newspaper. Henry mentions the papers that are published and publication's political affiliation. The topic of the discussion continues with politics and Henry tells Charles that the prohibition party may have some affect with the democratic majority currently in Texas. He details that a family friends has returned from a trip to Eureka Springs, …
- [Letter from Dinkie McGee and William Dodd to C. B. Moore, February 24, 1888]
- William hopes that Linnet has recovered from whooping cough. None of the kids have come down with whooping cough yet and he has to worry about measles going around. He received a letter from Tobe and Florence. He mentions the weather and the crops being planted. He also mentions the people who have died. Em's daughter who got married moved away. Dinky says they are all well except for Willie who has a bad cold. She went to town for some errands. She gives some advice for Linnet and wishes they were with her. She mentions that Mr.Campbell is moving to Nashville.
- [Letter from Adelitia McGee and Matilda Dodd to the Moore family and Alice McGee, November 24, 1889]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It was written by Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee and Matilda Dodd. In this letter, Dinkie and Matilda update the Moore family and Alice on the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: community news, a dialogue about the weather, a discussion on the health of family and friends, and details on Dinkie's butter and egg venture. She closes her letter by mentioning Bettie's dress as well as her own dress and details that she is sending a swatch. She also states that Birdie is upset with Alice for not writing her and only writing the boys. In Matilda's letter, she informs the Moore family of the happenings in Sumner County and the news includes: updates on the weather, news about the hogs, a dialogue about the health of family and friends, a discussion about Matilda's new bed springs, and details about Alice, Linnet, and Birdie. She closes this brief letter by noting that the Moore family and Alice should write soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
- [Letter from Susan H. Nixon to Charles B. Moore, December 24, 1892]
- Letter a letter from Susan H. Nixon, an "old admirer" of Charles B. Moore in which she thanks him for keeping "track of me all these years." She informs him that she likes his epitaph. She is pleased to know that he is married and has a daughter named Linnet.
- [Letter from from Mr. Graves to Charles B. Moore, August 24, 1893]
- Letter from Mr. Graves to Charles B. Moore and family in which the writer gives updates on the health of family and friends, the weather, crops, and the start of school.
- [Letter from Lila Franklin to Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Linnet, September 24, 1893]
- She was glad to hear from them because she was afraid that they had gone home and forgotten about her. She mentions that Mrs. Joyner would like to go back to Texas with them and is an old schoolmate of Mrs. Moore. She wants to get her father to go with her to Texas, but will not be able to go this year. Her mother is going to Arkansas to see her son. She received a copy of the "Democrat" by Mr. Moore of her trip to McKinney.
- [Letters from Frank and Alice Griffin to the Moore family, September 24-26, 1894]
- These are letters from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The first two are written by Alice Griffin, who was Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee's daughter and niece and cousin to members of the Moore family. An additional letter is written by Frank M. Griffin, Alice's husband. In Alice's letter, she informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: an update on family members health, news about the weather, a discussion about Matilda Dodd, a dialogue about pickling and preserving, a dialogue about Bailey Love, details about deaths in the community and general community news, a discussion about Bessie, Mattie, Birdie, and Hattie Love, an update on the dress she is making for Matilda, details about Pete who is helping Matilda, and news of Bettie and Matilda's visit. In Alice's second letter, she details Matilda's and Bettie's visit, discusses news about family and friends, mentions her garden and box flowers,and writes about a dress she is having made and a dress she is making for Birdie. She notes that she wishes they could visit her next year. A visit from her does not seem possible she mentions, due to financial reasons. She closes the letter by wishing the Moore family would write soon and she promises to write more often. In Frank's letter, he updates the Moore family on the goings-on in Gallatin from his perspective. The news in his letter includes: news about his livestock, an update on the weather, a discussion about the sewing machine ordered for Alice, a dialogue about the crops, details about weaning a colt and purchasing a mule, news about the demand for jersey cows, a discussion about Alice losing her poultry and turkeys to limber neck or break neck, a dialogue about making money from butter and the jersey cow …
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, November 24, 1897]
- 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.
- [Letter from May Booth to Linnet Moore, March 24, 1898]
- Letter from Mrs. E. T. Booth (May Booth) to Linnet Moore regarding her husband's change of employment as a bookkeeper in Nashville to the head bookkeeper for the Pullman Piano Company. Mrs. Booth says that Richmond was founded by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). She says that she likes their new home and invites Linnet to visit.
- [Letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865]
- Letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore comparing the Civil War to the American Revolution, considering the future of the nation, and relaying local news.