Biographical view of Texas and its history including narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history and information about important point in history including: the pioneer days of Texas, Texas' transition from a Mexican state to being part of the United States, and the wars in which Texas citizens took part.

Weekly newspaper from Bonham, Texas that includes news and information on Christian topics along with advertising.

This is a copy of the second volume of "Dictionary of Music and Musicians," edited by Sir George Grove. This volume, published in 1880, is an encyclopedic work that contains the biographies of well-known composers as well as articles contributed by various authors on music topics, concepts and definitions starting alphabetically from: "I" (improperia) to "P" (plain song). The names of contributing authors appear in a list on pp.[v]-vii, signed "Bedford Street, Covent Garden, October 1, 1880." The titles of volumes I and II, indicate that the dictionary was issued in three volumes. However, the titles of the third and fourth volumes changed that statement to indicate that the publication of the dictionary was in four volumes.

The Federal Reporter contains the text of decisions and commentary regarding cases tried in circuit and district courts throughout the United States. The opinions printed in the volumes include both written statements and oral comments transcribed for publication. Index of cases starts on page iii.

Indemnity Bond in the case of Thomas H. Allen vs. Floyd Brazelton, in favor of Mr. Allan. The document lists possessions that have been attached by Levi Perryman, sheriff of Montague County, in order to obtain the amount of $400.00.

A history of pioneers in Texas and their confrontations with local American Indians.

Tintype photograph of Dr. James Walter Allen and a friend as young boys. Dr. Allen is seated on the right. Both boys wear dark jackets and plaid ties. They lean their heads together. The top and bottom left corners of the photograph have been cut off at a diagonal angle. Inscriptions written in black ink above their heads read "friend" and "J W Allen."

Photograph of one of the early, rustic homes built in Longview, Texas. There is an unidentified man and woman standing in the front yard.

Tintype photograph of Sue Lottie Emery seated at a piano. She sits facing sideways with one hand on the keys. She wears a long black dress with long sleeves and white lace at the cuffs. She wears a white lace collar that covers her chest, shoulders and back. A piece of white paper with blue handwritten inscription is taped to the back of the photograph. The inscription reads, "(Sue) Lottie Emery / Daughter of / James Wallace Emery."

American Newspaper Annual contains lists of newspaper publications (arranged by county) as well as additional information including how to obtain an estimate, table of abbreviations, class publications, and appendixes (changes, census reports, etc.). Alphabetical Index (to states and Canadian provinces) starts on page 6; Index to Advertisements begins on page 611.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of army correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Armies discussing their operations. The first series contains formal reports which, according to the preface in Volume 1, will be arranged "according to the campaigns and several theaters of operations (in the chronological order of the events), and the Union reports of any event will, as a rule, be immediately followed by the Confederate accounts" (p. iii). Index starts on page 693.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of army correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Armies discussing their operations. The first series contains formal reports which, according to the preface in Volume 1, will be arranged "according to the campaigns and several theaters of operations (in the chronological order of the events), and the Union reports of any event will, as a rule, be immediately followed by the Confederate accounts" (p. iii). Index starts on page 1013.

Records of the War of the Rebellion include copies of army correspondence (reports, letters, telegrams, and general orders) from both the Union and Confederate Armies discussing their operations. The first series contains formal reports which, according to the preface in Volume 1, will be arranged "according to the campaigns and several theaters of operations (in the chronological order of the events), and the Union reports of any event will, as a rule, be immediately followed by the Confederate accounts" (p. iii). Index starts on page 1153.

Tintype photograph of a teenaged young man (possibly Dr. James Walter Allen) wearing a light suit, vest and tie, and a dark fedora style hat. The man looks into the camera. The surface of the photograph is damaged, so the image is not very clear.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

A triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $64.15, is dated January 13, 1880.

Weekly newspaper from Tahlequah, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory that includes local, territorial, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Denison, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Denison, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Received of Levi Perryman through W. A. Morris the sum of $20 for the cost of execution issued by the Court of Appeals in case No. 618.

Weekly newspaper from Austin, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

A letter from Matilda Brantley Dodd to her daughter, Mary Ann Dodd Moore, and son-in-law, Charles B. Moore. It discusses local weather and people about town.

Received of Levi Perryman $2,483.10, for various costs like School Certificate, fees and executing Death Warrant. The return of these fees some are for court minutes and others showed to be a kind of theft.