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[Affidavit, April 27, 1908]
Affidavit stating that Bob Perryman, who made Desert Entry No. 1354 at Roswell New Mexico Land Office on January 2, 1904 is dead. He was unmarried, his mother was dead at the time of his death and his only heirs are his father, Levi Perryman, his brother Elbert W. Perryman, his half brother P.M. Price, and his sisters Kate Caddel and Linnie Stalworth. It was notarized by S.H. Hoskins. An additional small sheet was notarized by J.M. Bowers.
[Assignment of mortgage, April 13, 1908]
Assignment of $750.00 mortgage for 157.08 acres of land in Chaves County, New Mexico Territory from Bob Perryman to Levi Perryman of Forestburg, Texas.
[Bank Note for Bob Perryman, April 9, 1908]
Bank Note for Bob Perryman and E.W. Perryman for the amount of $830 to the First National Bank of Bowie, Texas. To be paid on December 1, 1908. Stamped paid on December 1, 1908.
[Criminal Docket J. P. Precinct 1, Cooke County, 1891-1895]
Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing fees, affidavits, and warrants.
[Draft of letter, April 19, 1891]
This is a draft from the personal papers of the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Moore on April 19, 1891. In this letter, Moore writes about an article written in the Dallas Weekly News on April 16 by D. B. Kiefer. The article details a "norther" that struck Texas in April of 1857. He states in this document that he writes to corroborate stories with the journalist, provide his experience through the "norther," and make a correction on the date given in Kiefer's article. The third and fourth page of this document includes genealogical accounts of Moore's descendants. He details the Wallace family and the history of some of the Wallace men who were part of an expedition sent on a charge to the Creek nation.
[Envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore, April 20, 1895]
Envelope addressed to Mr. Charles B. Moore in Melissa, Collin County, Texas. It was sent by Will McGee and received on April 24, 1895, according to the hand-written note in the bottom left corner. It is postmarked Gallatin, Tenn. APR 20, 1895. The top right corner, where the stamp would have been, has been cut away.
[Envelope addressed to Linnet Moore, April 15, 1901]
Envelope addressed to Linnet Moore, Chambersville, Texas. The post mark is dated April 15, 1901
[Envelope for letter from The First National Bank to Levi Perryman, April 4, 1911]
Letter from the First National Bank to Levi Perryman. The envelope contained a tax receipt.
[Journal entries, April 1857]
This document includes journal entries from April 4 to April 11 in an unidentified year. In the entries, Moore writes about a camping trip that is cut short by a "norther." The cold and snowy weather damaged the wheat and corn crops. He details his trip into McKinney in the snow and the snowball a group of boys were rolling in town. The next morning, on the 12, the winter weather had cleared up and by noon the snow was nearly all gone.
[Legal Document from S. Spencer to Levi Perryman, April 29, 1882]
Legal document is a Quit-Claim Deed from S. Spencer to Levi Perryman. The document describes the parcel of land that is legally transferred and sold to Perryman. This land is located on the Denton Creek southeast from the town of Montague. Coordinates for the parcel of land are included in this quit-claim deed.
[Letter from Alice Griffin and Birdie McGee to Linnet White, April 12. 1911]
Letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In Alice Griffin's letter, she notes that she has an experienced x-ray Doctor who has successfully treated a woman with breast cancer. She states that she will talk to her Doctor, but he will want to know specifics about Mary Ann's condition. She mentions that she and Birdie will do all they can for Mary Ann if they decide to go through the Doctor Alice has suggested. She closes by stating that Linnet needs to think this over and write her soon. In the letter written by Birdie, she discusses Mary Ann Moore's grave illness, mentions that Alice has also written about this surprising news, expresses her wishes to see her, and notes that she wants Linnet to write with additional news very soon.
[Letter from Anna Boyd to Charles B. Moore, April 27, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Anna Boyd and is addressed to Charles B. Moore. She informs Moore about the reasons for the family's delay in continuing correspondence with the Moore family since their visit to Colorado. In this letter, Boyd discusses the weather's affect on their crops for this spring. She details the failures they had last season due to grasshoppers and hopes that this season would be better than the last. She notes that they did not have much success with fruit, though the gooseberry harvest looks promising. She mentions to Moore what the family plans to sow this season and tells him that they are all well at present. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Linnet Moore, April 22, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, McGee informs Moore of the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of Linnet's photograph, updates on family and friends, news about her past plans and future plans, agricultural and weather updates,details on community events and the attire that her and some of the family are going to wear to one of the events, a discussion about her hat, and a dialogue about the construction of the school house and the instructor. She closes this letter by noting that Linnet should write soon. In the letter to Charles B. Moore and Aunt Mollie, McGee details the number of baby chickens that have hatched, the number of turkey eggs Tobe has brought to them , and an update on Tobe's campaign in an unspecified election. She notes that Will has sold his jersey cow whose bag has spoiled and plans to buy another with the money. She informs Charles and Aunt Mollie on the goings-on in Gallatin and updates them on family news. She closes the letter by stating that the Moore family must write soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Carter Dalton Linnet Moore, April 8, 1900]
Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore in which he confesses that he forgot to "check your trunk and have cussed myself over and over for so doing." He tells her about a dam that washed away killing nine men in Austin, Texas. He asks Linnet's advice on answering a letter from a woman. He wants to keep her as a friend, but not encourage her to think he wants more from the relationship. He say that he is thinking about going "to the Territory" next summer.
[Letter from Comptroller of Public Accounts Stephen H. Darden to Montague County Presiding Justice, April 9, 1875]
Letter from Stephen Heard Darden, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas to Presiding Justice of Montague County about debts drawn on Levi Perryman, Sheriff, for assessing taxes. The justices will have to decide amongst themselves how the funds will be divided.
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, describing various aspects of his life, including gifts he has purchased for her, as well as his current living conditions. He also includes details about plants that he has seen.
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 25, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing a recent purchase he made for gifts for her and the family. He also discusses his personal finances and requests that she assist him in tailoring a uniform. He also includes his shopping list, which describes each item and it's cost.
[Letter from David Smith to Daughter, April 21, 1852]
Letter from David Smith to his daughter and someone else. He writes about the prices of cattle, horses, and the price of Beef. He also mentions wheat crops, corn, and coming home at end of May.
[Letter from H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White, April 5, 1911]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Wysong informs Moore that he has enclosed a dividend check for $150.00. He notes that the minimal amount of capital stock has passed into the permanent surplus fund and details that the dividend check is an amount that is higher than previous years and is much more than they should expect to earn in the future. Wysong mentions that with White's continued cooperation, reasonable returns will be a realization and with those returns as a foundation, a conservative bank will be built. The envelope is included with the letter.
[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 J. G. Cook, Jr. to Linnet Moore, April 29, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. G. Cook and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Cook informs Linnet of the happenings in Burnet, TX. The news includes: a discussion about correspondences lost on the mail, details about a girls-only event held in town, a dialogue about how he and G. fixed the fortunes told by the fortune teller at the girls-only event, an update on when and where he has seen Lula Dalton and the rest of the girls in the club, news about the Jones family moving to Oklahoma, and a discussion about traveling out of Burnet. He closes the letter by noting that he is the same Jim Cook as Linnet has known,the same person she hoped he would be, and signs the letter a true friend.
[Letter from J. M. Bryan to C. B. Moore, April 1, 1896]CBM_2083-006-002
Letter from J. M. Bryan to C. B. Moore that says the registered letter had returned and that no such office is in the state.
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, April 25, 1911]
Letter J. W. Berry to Claude D. White. He wanted to write, but has been sick. He heard from Mr. Drury that Mrs. Moore is going to have an operation and hopes she will be fine. He talks about the weather and farming. He is expecting to see Claude this summer. He talks about Pitt. He mentions he only writes when he has something to write for. He hopes they are doing well. She is sorry for not writing but John was sick and she has been busy. She talks about Mrs. Moore and answers the questions she had about the well. She mentions the rain and how it didn't fill the well but was good for the crops. She talks about her bad luck with chickens. She talks about gardening. Mr. Gibson died. Wylie Horn died the day before he was to get married. She mentions the other couples that were to be married.
[Letter from Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White, April 1, 1910]
Letter from Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White. This is a letter to inform Claude of the meeting for stockholders to elect a new board of directors for a term of one year.
[Letter from O. C. Harris to Claude D. White, April 3, 1916]
Letter to Claude D. Moore from O. C. Harris regarding a deal they had been considering. Harris accepts the terms to purchase some of Claude's land and mentions some ideas he has for it.
[Letter from Opal Drury to Mary Ann Moore and Linnet White, April 3, 1911]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Opal Drury to Linnet White and Mary Ann Moore. In the letter, Opal discusses that the family does not have any time to write due to the baby, notes that Clifford Chandler and the Harris children have the measles, and and mentions that they have a new carriage. Opal informs Moore and White of the successful crops in Greenville, and states that her mom has a successful endeavor raising chickens, hens, and partridges. She states that the baby is beginning to crawl and has one tooth. She also notes that she has "fell off so much," about 15 pounds or so and that they would no recognize her at all. She closes the letter by expressing her wish to see them this summer and hopes that they write soon. A name card for Dr. Benjamin Thomas White is included in the letter as well as an envelope addressed to Mr. Claude D. White.
[Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White]
Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White to notify him of the annual share-holders meeting will be held on the second Tuesday in April 1909.
[Letter from The Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White, April 6, 1909]
Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White in which a dividend check was sent. H. S. Wysong wrote the letter. The envelope has drawings on the back.
[Letter to Claude D. White, April 12, 1914]
Letter to Claude D. White in Dallas, Texas from an unknown person discussing a successful operation that Linnet White had and her recovery process. The pages are stained and torn in several places, and the name of the person who wrote the letter is missing.
[Letter to Linnet Moore, April 4, 1900]
Letter to "My dear little girl" in which the author says that arrangements have been made to pick up the woman's trunk. The author (Claude White?) writes that he has had a headache and misses her. He says that his grandfather approves of their love.
[Letter to Linnet White, April 3, 1911]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter addressed to Cousin Linnet, a child write that she would love for Linnet to send a picture to her of Ruth. The child notes that she loves little Ruth, but that the baby has took her place. She details her mother's poultry endeavor and mentions that Chester says hello to Linnet.
[Letters from Alta Berry and J. H. Berry to Claude D. White, April 11, 1909]
A pair of letters from J.H. and Alta Berry to Claude White describing their experiences on the family farm, including the hassle of keeping turkeys, health issues, keeping servants, and an early frost that may have ruined a cotton crop.
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 23-26, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in Burnet. She details her plans for the day which included going riding with Fannie Bentley, Sun Bowdoin, and Ed Sherrard. In her next letter, she briefly notes the days events and mentions that she has cleaned her room. She states that she will take this letter to the post office soon and cannot wait to see Linnet in September when she travels to Linnet's home for an extended visit. She closes the letter by expressing her hopes for a long letter from Linnet. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letters from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 24-26, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter , Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about sewing, a dialogue about attending church with friends and details about the attending couples, and updates about club meetings. She closes the letter and sends her love to Linnet. In Lula's next letter, written on Tuesday night April 25, 1899, she details that she hope Linnet is doing well. She notes she finished working on her wrapper and read Linnet's most recent letter. She closes the Tuesday's letter and continue to write on the same page, beginning a letter on Wednesday April 26, 1899. She informs Linnet of the happening since she last wrote and notes she has written a letter to Mr. Taylor. She mentions the situation about Jim's letter and assures Linnet she had not part in the letter. She states that she wishes she could see Linnet and talk about the situation. She continues the letter by noting community deaths and news.
[Postcard from George Stewart to John Stewart, April 30, 1899]
This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by George Stewart and is addressed to John Stewart. In this postcard, Stewart discusses the goings-on in Johnson County in Texas. The news includes: updates on his and the family's well-being, a discussion about the planting of cottonseed, details about the grasshoppers eating all the wheat and mostly all of the corn, a message to Bill Evans about renting land, and updates about correspondences received. He closes the letter by noting that should John write soon with all the news.
[Receipt from Job Holmes, April 10, 1875]
Receipt of Levi Perryman oue (1) note - dated February 21, 1874 for $50 payable to Mess. Crump and Hoosman by Richard Griffin and Oue (1) note dated January 14, 1874 payable to Bogges and Howell of St.Joe by Bessy Garm for $97. From Job Holmes, constable Precinct No. 3, Montague County.
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, April 6, 1880]
Received of Levi Perryman the sum of $100, collected for the execution sale in a case.
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, April, 8, 1879]
Received of Levi Perryman the sum of $3 in cause of a case pending in County Court.
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, April, 8, 1879]
Received of Levi Perryman $3 the fee in a case, but is pending in County Court.
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, April 14,1879]
Received of Levi Perryman the amount of $328.
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, April 25, 1880]
Received of Levi Perryman $55.55, collected by W. W. Taylor upon the execution issed in case No. 145. A statement shows the different costs. Signed by Justice of the Peace J. M. Wilson.
[Receipt of W. A. Morris, April 6, 1880]
Received of W. A. Morris the sum of $19.90 for clerk costs in case No. 506.
[Receipt of W. A. Morris, April 7, 1879]
Received of W. A. Morris the amount of $8.75 for clerk costs in case No. 63.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, describing various aspects of his life, including gifts he has purchased for her, as well as his current living conditions. He also includes details about plants that he has seen.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 25, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing a recent purchase he made for gifts for her and the family. He also discusses his personal finances and requests that she assist him in tailoring a uniform. He also includes his shopping list, which describes each item and it's cost.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Montague County, April 9, 1875]
Transcript of a letter Stephen Heard Darden, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas to Presiding Justice of Montague County about debts drawn on Levi Perryman, Sheriff, for assessing taxes. The justices will have to decide amongst themselves how the funds will be divided.
[Warranty Deed, April 30, 1877]
This is a warranty deed from W. A Morris to Levi Perryman. The warranty deed is from Montague county and documents a payment of eighty dollars from Levi Perryman to W. A. Morris for eighty acres of land.
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