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[Assignment of mortgage, March 28, 1908]
Assignment of $500.00 mortgage for half interest in lots 3 and 4 in Hagerman, New Mexico from Bob Perryman to Levi Perryman. Mortgage payable to W.T. Holliway by April 1, 1908.
[Check from Levi Perryman to A.D Lunn, October 18, 1914]
Check from Levi Perryman to A.D Lunn for $176.50. The check is from First National Bank in Saint Jo, Texas. The back of the check is endorsed by A.D Lunn, and there are 3 stamps on the check. The first is from Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Nocona, Texas; the second is from American Exchange National Bank in Dallas, Texas; and the last one is a stamp that says "Paid" from the Citizens National bank in Saint Jo, Texas.
[Interrogatories Regarding Quality and Damages to Ordnances Stores, March 28, 1864]
Interrogatories from the Ordnance Office in regard to the quality and damages to ordnance stores. This is to judge the value or efficiency of the ordnance, arms, accoutrements, ammunition, and equipments furnished to the Army. Damages will be paid by the soldiers whose care the equipment was in, only if damages were through negligence or abuse.Commanding Officers will make reports stating damages and noting negligence or abuse and naming the officer the said damages were occasioned. Three forms were made by the War Department for such reports. Failing to return these forms will result in a request by the Adjutant General of the Army to stop the pay of all officers so delinquent.
[Invoice of Supplies from D. B. Abrahams]
Invoice of supplies from Lt. D B. Abrahams to Lt. H. K. Redway.
[Invoice of Supplies from D. B. Abrahams, February 28, 1866]
Invoice of supplies from Lt. D B. Abrahams to Lt. H. K. Redway. Supplies include: caps, shirts, trousers, drawers, stockings, boots, blankets, and other items.
[Letter from Alice McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore, June 23, 1890]
Letter from Alice McGee to Mary and Charles Moore in which she updates her aunt and uncle on family health and activities. She discussed the warm weather and heavy rain. She writes to Linnet that she visited Hobdy's Institute to see the exhibition. She also said that she thought Linnet's red stripped dress was pretty. She then asked for updates on family and friends from Linnet. At the end of the letter she says that she sent a "piece [of]Grandma's Mother Hubbard."
[Letter from Bettie Franklin to Matilda Dodd and Mary Moore, January 28, 1877]
A letter from Bettie Franklin to Matilda Dodd and Mary Moore on January 28, 1876. Mary's mother, Matilda, is visiting her in Texas. In the letter, Bettie talks about the warm and clear weather, as well as the state of the farm and animals. She mentions that there have been several weddings, including that of Laura Wallace and Frank Dorris. In closing, Bettie says that many neighbors' dogs have gone mad - she fears that hers will also go mad. Included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was mailed. The envelope, postmarked January 29 from Gallatin, Tennessee, is addressed to Mrs. Mollie Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas, Box No 12.
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, September 28, 1909]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White. In this letter, Birdie discusses having Minnie stay at her house and how wonderful it was to have her around all the time, details about Minnie's new position teaching at a city school in Tullahoma, TN, and notes that her an Minnie went to the fair. McGee reminiscences about going to the Dallas Fair and mentions that they saw many fine domestic animals there and had a wonderful time, but she often though of Linnet and Mary Ann while she was there. She mentions that the weather is getting cooler and her vegetable garden has dried up. She notes that their corn crop was good this year and that they still have chickens, two hogs and a sow. She informs Mary Ann on the most recent news about family. She details that the house they plan to build will be up by December and will send the plans. She asks Claude to write to them and inquires about his kin. She asks Linnet if she has begun her fall sewing yet and notes the projects she plans on sewing. She notes some household chores that she had gotten don the day she wrote the letter. Birdie closes by stating that Linnet, Mary Ann, and Claude should write her soon. She includes the floor plans with the letter.
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore, February 28, 1906]
Letter from Birdie McGee to her Aunt Mollie [Mary] giving family news. Uncle Abe Franklin is very ill He wore himself down riding more than 20 miles in one day to go get a new horse and took sick. Talks of Uncle Tobe's death. From what they can tell, he starved himself to death after he lost all his money. Includes letter dated February 11, 1906 from Gallatin, Tennessee addressed to Aunt Molly, with no author listed. He talks of Uncle Tobe's funeral costs and the sale of a saddle.
[Letter from C. Kingsbury Jr., December 28, 1865]
Special Order No. 123. The Chief Commissary is charged with seeing this order executed, 50lbs of sour krout and 25lbs of onion to every one hundred rations.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to A. S. Priest, August 28, 1900]
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.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 28, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Charles informs Linnet about the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a discussion about the cows breaking into Priest's field, agricultural updates, a dialogue about Charley Rutledge's boys who were badly injured (one was fatally injured), details about the day's agenda, community news, an update on the horse buyer who arrives by train, and a discussion about purchasing train tickets to Colorado. The envelope is included with this letter.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Ann Moore, October 28, 1897]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Charles updates Mary on the goings-on in Collin County since her departure to Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on receiving Mary's correspondence, news on the weather, an update on the house construction, details about Mrs Priest and Linnet's visit to her and to Jordan, community news, a discussion about real estate, a dialogue about daily chores, news about the fair and plans for Linnet to go with friends, update on the night's weather, details about the health of friends, and news about family. He notes to Mary that she should not worry about home and stay visiting her family as long as she wants. He closes the letter by updating Mary on the time and temperature. The envelope is included with this letter.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Mary Moore, December 28, 1899]
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 ask Will if there is a connection between phosphate and the old dye stone Will's father used as a building material.
[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore, December 28, 1900]
Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore in which the first two pages are missing. The letter starts off with Claude asking Linnet if it would be better to write a letter of apology to Mr. Bryant or just let things be. He enjoyed seeing her a Christmas. He also tells her he is unwell, but thinks he is improving. He asks her to set a date for them to meet again.
[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore, December 28, 1900]
Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore in which he said that he covered for the night clerk so that the clerk could go to a show. Claude enjoyed his visit with Linnet. He suggests that she come out to him with Willie. That way she can visit Claude and Willie can visit his girlfriend. He ends by asking if she has received her buggy.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 28, 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing the toll that sickness has taken on the Confederate troops; troop movements; demoralized troops deserting and going home; his personal health; and comments on family news.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore and Matilda Brantley Dodd, January 28, 1877]
A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her mother, Matilda Brantley Dodd, and her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore. She discusses daily life happenings in the area and on her farm.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, February 28, 1879]
Dinkie says they are all well, but Sissie who has a cold. Bettie is also not doing well and has asked about the Moore's. Bettie got some mulberry bushes and it has been so cold that Abe couldn't work. Her father got Bettie bedsteads and she comments that Abe's house will look nice when it is done. She plans to give Bettie hens and Henry made her two brooms. Mr. Tommie Dobbins and Mr. Smith Neal have died. A lot of people have been dealing with pneumonia. Willie now has a drake and two top knotted ducks. Willie tapped the sugar tree and made a pint of molasses. She asks about Jeff and if they have gardened anything yet. She did laundry and felt beat. She asks if they plan on visiting this year, she received a letter from Bettie Wilson and they will be visiting. She asks that they write soon.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sissie and Bettie, June 28, 1878]
She was going to write back sooner but did not have any paper. She is doing well and hasn't visited her mother in a week. She feels bad that Sissie has a sore hand and that Bettie has the chills again. They have had warm weather and it is raining. She has a lot of beans and cucumbers that they have been eating for the last 5 weeks. She also has a lot of apples. She is waiting for tomatoes and rosemary to ripen. They have had blackberry pie that Willie and Sissie picked. Bob Wilson is in Fort Worth. She went to visit her mother and Bettie Moore, Mrs. Donnell and Aunt Nancy were there. Henry has not shed his wheat because he has been plowing and hauling hay. Sissie wants Uncle Charlie to send another name for the calves. She wants to make them jam. Tobe cut his fingers on the blade when grinding. Willie and Sissie are going to Sunday school where they memorize verses. She got a new dress and shirt. She sends love and asks them to write back soon.
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861]
Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away.
[Letter from F. H. Dougherty to Linnet Moore, February 28, 1899]
He mentions that he doesn't have to study and so will write Linnet some lines. He comments on how Minnie and Miss Dalton are doing. He went to Marble Falls when they had a holiday. He also mentions that J. looked sick after she left. He got moved around in school and he hasn't been to see Minnie since Linnet left. He is looking at her debate and is very proud of himself. He asks her about driving, Delaware and her time in Burnet. He was sad when she left and asks if she would return. He also asks that she write him a long letter soon.
[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, July 28, 1872]
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.
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, October 28, 1865]
A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Baltimore, Maryland to his wife, Loriette Redway, on October 28, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business in Maryland and in Washington D.C. Redway's reason for being in Washington is to appear before the board to gain appointment in the army. Redway tells Loriette that permission had been granted for him to appear before the board on October 2, but he had not received notice. He planned to sit before the new board on Monday of the following week. Redway expresses his affection for his wife and family, and explains that he would return to his family did he not feel that his country needed him. Redway asks his wife to keep his business to herself. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
[Letter from J. L. Truscott, July 28, 1893]
Letter from J.L. Truscott, Dealer in General Merchandise Glasgow, Montana stating that he had received a letter from Pless stating that he will be down the 1st and they should wait.
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, May 28, 1909]
Letter from Mr. Berry to Claude White that gives the details of the illnesses his family has recently suffered. He heard that Linnet might visit Texas during the summer and hopes that she does. Mr. Berry discusses mutual friends and the crops.
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, June 28, 1864]
Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore regarding the strange earthquake and other local news, including a quarrel that almost became a fight.
[Letter from Laura Wallace to Linnet, March 28, 1890]
She tells Linnet why she is writing and who else she has already written. She also mentions how she is staying in fashion and how everyone is doing. Her father planted corn and she did not have to help this time. She talks about chickens and ducks. She talks about school and wants them to come visit. She rode Mollie and asks if Melissa made it yet. Mr. Bill Bomer visited. She asks about school.
[Letter from Lewis Sherrilan, December 28, 1864]
General Orders No. 30. Corps. and army commanders can grant leave of absence or furloughs with the following regulations. the regulations specify who and how many men can be absent at one time.There are seven regulations for leave of absence or furloughs.
[Letter from Lieutenant General Longstreet, November 28,1862]
General Order No. 52. When waiting for action on an application for leave, no one can make a personal application to support the application for leave. Also no applications will be accepted unless sent through the proper channels, no personal deliveries of applications.
[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 Mary Moore to Charles B. Moore and Linnet Moore, December 28, 1899]
Letter from Mary Moore to Charles and Linnet Moore in which she updates her her family on her health and her Christmas activities. She asks Linnet about Mr. Ledbetter. She talks about phosphate mining and seeing "mother's old place." The Nimmo family has started the move to Texas.
[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Dinkie McGee to Mr. Moore and Sis, January 28, 1879]
Matilda was happy to hear they were doing well. Abe got the chills twice and then worked Mrs. Edwards' sale in the cold. Jeff Love received the money from Bill Jones and was heading to Texas. Jeff was accused of stealing a pistol and money last summer. She says not to alarm everyone, but keep an eye on him. She is sending some seeds to her. Dinkie mentions that Henry is ready to go and if she had known about Jeff Love she would have made Caddow a dress.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 28, 1865]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estate transaction in Bolivar; a discussion about the state of society in Bolivar; a dialogue about David moving; updates on the lives and health of family and friends; a discussion about endeavoring to be a pious christian; and a dialogue concerning David's debt to Maud.
[Letter from O. C. Harris to Claude D. White, March 28,1916]
Letter to Claude D. White from O. C. Harris responding to Claude's offer to sell Harris some land. Harris writes about the land and cost of things before telling Claude he needs time to consider the offer more.
[Letter from S. G. Strother, Jr, September 28, 1877]
A letter from S. G. Strother, Jr. to Charles B. Moore requesting a place to stay in McKinney while he found a permanent place to stay. The envelope has a postal stamp reading "Cross Plains, Tenn; Sep 29" and a hand written note reading: "Solomon G. Strother; Received Oct 5th; 1877; 1878, 1878"
[Letters from Matilda Dodd and Adelitia McGee to the Moore family and Alice McGee, December 28-30, 1889]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is written by Matilda Dodd and Adelitia "Dinkie" McGee. In Matilda's first letter, dated December 28, 1889, she informs the Moore family and Alice of the happenings in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's letter, well-wishes for Florence's recovery, a dialogue about Christmas plans, community health updates, news about the mild winter weather and its affects on the community, a discussion about the rose slips and cherry sprouts Dodd sent to Mary Ann, details about their new neighbors, and news about family and friends. In Dinkie's letter, dated December 29, 1889, McGee informs the Moore family and Alice about the goings-on in Sumner County. The news includes: a discussion about Mattie, a dialogue about their Christmas and details on what everyone received as gifts when they were at Bettie's place, news about friends in the community, a discussion about a dinner she made and who came over to join the family, inquiries for Linnet,plans for a social, additional updates on friends in the community. She closes the letter by stating that she wants Alice and the Moore family to write soon. In Matilda's second letter, dated December 30, 1889, she updates the Moore family on the cold and rainy weather that has hit Tennessee. She mentions that Will and Abe have helped their new neighbor to build a barn and that Abe will help him build kitchen furniture this day she has written. She closes this brief letter by stating that the Moore family should write soon if they hear from Tobe and that Birdie will write later in the week. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, February 1866]
Monthly return of clothing, and camp and garrison equipage for the month of February, 1866.
[Postcard from Dinkie McGee to William Dodd, December 28, 1885]
She says that they are all well and they went to Bettie and Florence's house for dinner this week. She made dinner Christmas day and wished that they could have shared it.
[Postcard from J. A. Peebles to A. D. Kennard, December 28, 1877]
Letter from J.A. Peebles to A.D. Kennard about a post office order and trade for one hundred and sixty acres at $41.00 per acre.
[Postcard from William Dodd to Charles B. Moore]
Postcard from William Dodd to Charles B. Moore. Mr. Dodd gives updates on the news of family and his corn crop.
[Receipt for clothing, October 28, 1864]
Receipt for "trowsers" supplied to John Harmon while he was treated at U.S. General Hospital in Frederick, Maryland.
[Receipt for dues, November 28, 1903]
Receipt for dues for the Hall of Forestburg Lodge, No. 523. The dues were paid by Levi Perryman on November 28, 1903.
[Receipt for taxes paid , October 28, 1914]
Receipt for taxes paid to Montague County, Texas by Levi Perryman on October 28, 1914.
[Receipt for the Boston Investigator, 1885]
Receipt for the Boston Investigator made out to C. B. Moore of McKinney, Texas on February 28th, 1885. The Boston Investigator was the first newspaper in the United States devoted to the philosophy of free thought.
[Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves, September 28, 1841]
Receipt from Charles B. Moore to David Graves. It has figures written in pencil.
[Receipt from John H. Stephens, January 28, 1879]
Receipt from John H. Stephens for $5.50 for all costs in the case of Thomas Peer vs. Wm. Fish.
[Receipt from M. W. Estes to Levi Perryman, January 28, 1876]
Receipt from M. W. Estes to Levi Perryman for $16.25 on execution of M. W. Estes vs. F. C. Taylor.
[Receipt, January 28, 1879]
Receipt from Avery L. Matlock, attorney for H.M Worden to Levi Perryman per W.A. "Bud" Morris for $9.00 costs belonging to F.M. Worden, curator in the case of Thomas Peer vs. William Fish.
[Receipt of Montague County, February 28, 1879]
Receipt of Montague County on receiving costs from J. C. Downey, from District Court.
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