Indemnity Bond in the case of B. s. Harper vs. Lewis Farrow, in Grayson County, Texas, for the sum of $50.05. The document directs Levi Perryman, sheriff of Montague county to seize property to sureties to guarantee payment by Mr. Farrow to Mr. Harper.

This is a document from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a letter written by W. Dodd and Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann Moore and Charles B. Moore. Matilda Dodd's letter is on the first, second, and fourth page of the document. W. Dodd's letter is on the third page. Matilda Dodd informs them that she has read their letter to Dinkie which was dated the 25th of October. She notes that the family and children are all well and that the weather has been rainy for the past three days, but last night it has cleared up and turned cool. She includes news about a barbeque that was to be held at the fair ground. The dinner was rained out, but two politicians, Hawkins and Wright, gave their addresses to those who attended despite the weather. Matilda Dodd details that some of their family were to attend that dinner, but did not because of the weather. She discusses news about family and friends and about a trip he recently took to visit family. William Dodd's letter begins and he details the weather and its affect on the crops. The subject turns to politics and he mentions that the …

Transcript of a letter from W.O. Davis, Lindsay, Davis & Garnett Attorney's at Law to Misters Stephens and Matlock concerning case being handled in Cooke County rather than Montague County. The letter tells the sheriff the author will "see him out" if there is any trouble over it.

Letter from W.O. Davis, Lindsay, Davis & Garnett Attorney's at Law to Misters Stephens and Matlock concerning case being handled in Cooke County rather than Montague County. The letter tells the sheriff the author will "see him out" if there is any trouble over it.

Letter to W.A. "Bud" Morris directing him to deliver to J.F. Dickinson the goods personally by levy in the case of Eubank & Company.

A sworn statement saying that two men held in custody and identified as Jim and D. Baily were known to the person taking the oath and making this document as G. B. and I. J. Baily.

Affidavit from Lewis Beasley in which he asks to be set free after serving his sentence for aggravated assault that he was charged with and plead guilty to on September 6, 1880. (Note: on a previous document the named was spelled Lewis Brasley.)

Document created by Sheriff Levi Perryman with the Comptroller which notes debits and credits in Montague County.

Receipt for a court payment made by Levi Perryman in the case No.4061, Driskill, et al vs. W. a Morris, et al.

Sworn statement made by Frank P. Rudolph that he knows Jim Baily and D. Baily, who are charged with murder in Comanche County, Texas, and that the men held in custody in Montague County, Texas are not the men he knows.

Indemnity Bond in which Levi Perryman is directed by the court to seize property to compel payment of a court judgement.

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.

Sworn statement made by R. F. Bailey that he is not able to pay the fine and costs from the case The State of Texas vs. R. F. Bailey. The fine and court costs will be paid off with his imprisonment in the county jail.

Document from the Comptroller's office that shows the amount collected ($78.14) by Levi Perryman, Sheriff, Montague County, Texas.

Indemnity Bond in the case of Hunter Evans &Co. vs. John A. O'Neal et al. in which Levi Perryman is directed to sieze property to ensure the payment of the judgement.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by William and Matilda Moore and Bettie Franklin. The letter is damaged and is unintelligible in many places. Bettie Franklin writes to "Sis" and Charles on the first page of the document,left side.She updates "Sis" and Charles on Abe and her family and details that the weather has been cold and snowy. She mentions that Alica has had her picture taken, but it was cloudy the day it was taken so the image is dark. Bettie notes that Dinkie also plans on taking the baby to get her picture taken. She informs the Moore's of current news about the community and about friends of the family.Matilda's letter begins on the first page as well, but on the right side. She updates the Moore's on current news on family, friends, and on the community. She closes her letter by saying that she will send her one of Alice's pictures. William's note is on the bottom of the fourth page. He details news about the weather and about family friends. The letter is dated December 19, 1880.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda and William Dodd, Mary Ann Moore's parents. Matilda begins the letter and writes for three pages. William writes a short letter on the fourth and final page of the document. Matilda begins her letter by informing Mary Ann "Sis" and Charles that she has received their letter and was pleased to read that they were all well. She details that the family is all well,that Charlie, Alice and the baby visited them on Saturday and Sunday, and that Birdie is beginning to walk. Alice plans on taking her to get he picture taken. Matilda mentions that the weather has been very cold and the ground has frozen, making it hard for those who have not finished sowing wheat. The discussion then moves to a new neighbor who has purchased Mrs. Ireland's place and is planning to ask family friends to live with him. Dodd details to "Sis" that they went to see "the old place" and notes that there are three families living there. She furthers the discussion by writing about Jim's plans to build a "fine" home in the coming year and then notes …

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 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.

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."

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."

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

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

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