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[Account Report, July 16, 1879]
The report details Montague County Occupation taxes for 1879 and was created by Levi Perryman. The document is faded, and parts of it are difficult to read.
[Bar Docket, Criminal, County Court, Cooke County, 1889-1893]
Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing criminal county court records. Recorded information includes names of defendants and attorneys, the charges, dates of indictment, and notes on the proceedings of the court.
[Bill of Sale, June 13, 1907]
Bill of Sale from the Roswell Trading Company to Bob Perryman for the sale of two bay horses and one saddle. The price was one hundred and sixty-four dollars. The document was dated July 13, 1907.
[Check from Mrs. H. B. Caddell to R. K. Byrd, July 27, 1921]
Check from Mrs. H.B Caddell to R.K Byrd in the amount of one dollar for work. On the back of the check, it is signed "R.K Byrd" and A.H Moore. The check is made out by First State Bank in Forestburg, Texas.
[Check from Mrs. H.B. Caddell to Willie Orwell, July 25, 1921]
Check from Mrs. H.B Caddell to Willie Orwell in the amount of $1.50 for work. The check is from First State Bank in Forestburg, Texas. The back of the check is also signed by both Willie Orwell and Payor McGee.
[Circular from U. S. Bureau of Pensions, July 30, 1903]
Circular from the U. S. Bureau of Pensions containing a special notice about persons falsely claiming to be officers of the bureau. The circular seeks to protect persons having business with the bureau against swindling, and warns that genuine special examiners of the bureau do not demand or receive any money.
[Criminal Docket J. P. Precinct 1, Cooke County, 1885-1891]
Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing fees, affidavits, and warrants.
[Deed, July 10, 1876]
Deed from D. E. E. Braman to W. A. Morris that was filed in Montague County on July 26, 1876.
[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.
[Deed of Conveyance, July 9, 1868]
Deed of conveyance from W. T. Williams and wife, Elizabeth, for the sale of land to Levi Perryman in 1868.
[Discharge of Hamilton K. Redway, July 17, 1866]
Letter discharging Hamilton K. Redway from the U. S. Service.
[Envelope from Dinkie and Alice McGee to C. B. Moore, July 1890]
Envelope for C. B. Moore from Dinkie and Alice Moore.
[Envelope from Henry Moore addressed to Charles Moore, July 6, 1865]
Envelope from Henry Moore addressed to Charles Moore.
[Envelope from John C. Barr addressed to Charles Moore, July 3, 1865]
An envelope from John C. Barr addressed to Charles Moore. Its contents can be found in CBM_2079-020-004.
[Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, July 9, 1864]
Envelope from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, post marked July 9, 1864, from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The stamp has been removed. It originally contained the letters CBM_2079-017-012 and CBM_2079-017-013.
[Envelope from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, July 19, 1864]
Envelope from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore. The post mark denotes that it was sent from Shelbyville, Tennessee, on July 19, 1864. The envelope originally contained the letter CBM_2079-018-001.
[Envelope of Letter for Lieutenant Redway, July 1865]
Envelope for letter to Lieut. Redway. Retained clothing to be returned mentioned on front of envelope.
[General orders no.226, July 8, 1864]
General orders no.226 detail that the Army ration has been modified. The orders give a list of five regulations that must be observed.
[General orders no. 231, July 18, 1864]
General orders no. 231 details the following Acts and Resolutions of Congress:I.) Appropriations for fortifications; II.) Act to authorize commanders to execute sentence against guerrillas, spies, deserters, murderers, and for other purposes; III.) Act concerning pensions; IV.) Act for better organization of Quartermaster's Department; V.) Resolution to settle Captain Hebard's accounts, the accounts of the United States volunteers, and other officer's accounts; VI.)Resolution in amending act concerning pay of officers and men in Western Department; VII.) Resolution for publication of the Army register; VIII.) Resolution for relief of officers of 4th and 5th Indian regiments; IX.) Resolution in relation to leaves of absence to professors at Military Academy; X.) Resolution explaining act of June 20, 1864, to increase soldier's pay; XI.) Resolution to increase pay of hospital matrons; and XII.) resolution to explain resolution relative to pay of staff of Lieutenant General.
[Invoice of Supplies from J. W. Alexander, July 31, 1864]
Invoice of stores turned over by Lieut John W. Alexander. Items turned over are: hats, trousers, drawers, flannel shirts, boots, stockings, blouses.
[Judges Docket, Criminal, County Court, Cooke County, 1876-1881]
Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing the name of the court case, charges, date of indictment and capias, state witnesses, and the proceedings of the court. The list is arranged by date.
[Land survey by Oscar R. Tanner of Bob Perryman's Land, July 1, 1904]
Survey of Bob Perryman's desert land in Hagerman, New Mexico created by Oscar R. Tanner. This survey includes a legal description and a hand drawn map.
[Legal Document for J. M. Watts, July 6,1880]
Document allowing R.A. Williamson to act on behalf of J.M. Watts at the Democratic Senatorial Convention to be held on July 8, 1880 in Whitney, Texas.
[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.
[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet White, July 10, 1916]
Letter to Linnet White from Alta Berry regarding Linnet's daughter Ruth and the quality of crop this season. Alta ends the letter asking if Linnet and Mary Moore will be able to visit soon.
[Letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore, July 9, 1863]
Letter from Bettie Franklin to her sister Elizabeth Moore, relating family news and farm activities.
[Letter from Birdie McGee to C. B. Moore, July 30, 1990]
Letter to her Uncle Charlie, Aunt Mollie and Cousin Linnet. She says they are all doing well except for her grandmother. They haven't adjusted to not having Mary there anymore. They try to visit her grandmother everyday since she got hurt. She doesn't think she will walk again. Her Aunt Bettie had told them to watch her. They were planning on going to Texas before her grandmother got hurt, but now they won't be able to make it. She would like to respond to Willie's question, but she doesn't know where to mail it to. They are planning to get her grandmother a chair with wheels. They haven't thrashed the wheat yet and are scared it might spoil. She mentions the health of everyone. She also mentions that cousin Lou came to see her grandmother.
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore and Family, July 18, 1915]
Letter to Mollie Moore and family from Birdie McKinley regarding the bad weather they have been having, her children, visitors she has had, and her garden. Birdie writes of her children coming down with bad colds and a recent Kodak picture they had taken of their family that she might send to Mollie.
[Letter from Bratney, W. A., July 26, 1876]
A personal letter from W. A. Bratney to Mollie Moore informing her that he had gotten married and started a new line of work in collections.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850]
Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore discussing his recent trip to Jerseyville, the Fourth of July celebrations there and the progress that community had made, farming, seeing King Lear at the theatre, building engines, and news of family and friends. There is an envelope addressed to Elvira D. Moore, Unionville P O, Bedford County, Tennessee. It is postmarked Nashville, and July 7, 1850 is written in pencil at the top.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, July 4, 1859]
Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore about local news.
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 27, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Moore updates Linnet on the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a discussion about not receiving word from Linnet, details on receiving correspondence from Laura Jernigan and Jack, a weather update, community news, updates on going to the horse market, a discussion about Anderson who is much better after falling into John Chandler's well, additional community updates on friends and acquaintances, a discussion about hunting in the nation, a dialogue about receiving word that Walter Cox is dead, agricultural news, and details about a picnic above the bridges. Moore closes the letter by noting that Linnet should behave herself, have all the fun she can, and send word home often.
[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 Linnet Moore, July 29-30, 1898]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Moore informs Linnet about the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of Linnet's card, an update about Anderson who fell down Chandler's well, a discussion about the Rutledge burial of one of their three sons, news about Jack Kelly's death, community news, agricultural updates, a dialogue about correspondences received, a discussion about harvest delays in Gallatin due to rain, details about purchasing train tickets to destinations in Colorado, and updates on the well-being of family members and their activities at present. In a brief letter, dated July 30, 1898, Moore discusses the family's milk cow "Old Cora," details community news, and notes that Linnet has received catalogs from Oak Cliff and Fort Worth. He tells her that he would like her to go to school this coming session, but he feels that their excursion to Colorado would provide her with more experience than attending a session. He details some places they will visit on their trip. He wishes she would write soon and send word for Betty and the family to write as well. he closes the letter by noting that he hears dishes rattling and will soon be eating breakfast. The envelope is included with the letter.
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore containing local and family news, including mention of a drought. Charles also writes about the tension between Union sympathizers and Confederates in Texas, as well as several rebel deserters he has met.
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]
Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore, July 19, 1901]
Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore in which he asks after her health. He says that he will be the most contented when they are married. He discusses his employment status. Part of the letter is in fragments.
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara, July 8,1864]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding war news and concern for her finances. He asks about the cane crops and talks about buying a horse.
[Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]
Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 18, 1863]
Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he tries to set the record straight on his relationships with other women before their marriage. He was also concerned about the corn crop and the state of the garden. He writes down what he has read about President Lincoln's recently published proclamation that would take freed slaves and allow them to fight in the northern army (possibly the Emancipation Proclamation).
[Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Linnet, Charles, and Mary Dodd, July 2, 1892]
Letter from Dinkie McGee talking about her flowers and garden. She also discusses neighbors, dresses they are making, and a new top buggy. There is also a letter from Birdie McGee to Linnet talking about getting her hat newly trimmed and her mother redoing her embroidered dress. She also mentions a new lounging chair they just purchased for $20.00. Also includes envelope from letter. Stamped on the back is Melissa, Texas July 5, 1893.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister, July 25, 1875]
The author tells her sister that everyone is doing well except Willie and Sassie who have colds. Mr. McGee died, he had a stroke and had cholera. She had tomatoes for a week. The author still owes $10 on her machine, but her mother gave her $5. The author wants her sister to come and visit so she can make wine for her and her husband. Her sister is planning to sell her goat, and she is going to town to buy a new dress.
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, July 16, 1876]
Letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore discussing all the illness from flux, including her daughter, Sissie, who almost died. Discusses numerous other neighbors that had died from the flux. Discusses 4th of July parade and picnic put on by the Grangers (The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry). Discusses the garden and the wheat threshing and the hopes that Mary will be able to visit. She says to "tell Mr. Moore I prefer living here [Tennessee] if the women have children when 50 years old out there [in Texas]."
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 2 ,1882]
Dinkie was glad to hear that they were doing well and mentions that she has been suffering from hot weather. Jane Hadly's funeral was preached by Harchin. She made a dress out of Sissie's muslin. She visited Alice Wright and her son that was born on June 24. She says that Mr. Thornhill wrote to Mr. Moore, but hasn't received a reply. She helped Bettie and mentions that Bettie's baby is lovely. Henry has been hauling wheat for 25 cents a day. People are selling their wheat at 95 cents a bushel. Willie was sick, but has recovered. She has canned 9 cans of blackberries and plans on making jam. She has a lot of vegetables, except tomatoes and has already pickled some cucumbers. Birdie asks if her mother is writing to Linny and loves her Uncle Abe and calls his baby Bessie. Mrs. McGee is taking care of Simon, who still looks bad. She asks her to ask Jeff Love when he hears from Bettie Wilson because they haven't heard from them in a while. She wants them to come visit. Florence and Tobe are increasing their family. She asks to give a kiss to Linnet and Sissie will write next time. She has to go, but asks that they write soon.
[Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, July 1, 1864]
By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corporal Joseph Freeman is reduced to the ranks for absence and disability. Private Lovejoy is promoted to be Corporal via Freeman reduced.
[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 Elvira Moore to Josephus C. Moore, July 10, 1859]
Letter to Josephus C. Moore from Elvira Moore concerning her time at school, the local news, and when she will be making her trip home. At the end of the letter, Elvira mentions her impression of nearby slave owners and fights involving slaves.
[Letter from Enoch D. Rushing to Charles B. Moore, July 15, 1875]
This letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection is written by Enoch D. Rushing and is addressed to C. B. Moore. Rushing details updates in his are and they are: news about the crop failures in his area, news about local deaths of notable community members, news about local marriages, information about the local mill, information on local politics,and news about his daughter's marriage. In Rushing's closing remarks, he inquires about updates on Ziza, Alvira, Sabina, and Henry. He notes that Moore should direct his letters to Aldenbrook Post Office in Independence county, Arkansas because the old Pleasant Plains Post Office is "kept foul by them dirty McCauleys." It is dated July 17, 1875.
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