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[Receipt for G. R. Harper, November 1, 1875]
Receipt of Levi Perryman who is Sheriff of Montague County for the amount of $60. This is for the G. R. Harper vs Wm. Freeman case.
Date:
November 1, 1875
Creator:
Harper, G. R.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Fabric from Dinkie to Bettie and Sissie, June 28, 1878]
Piece of fabric that Dinkie used for her dress, to show Bettie and Sissie.
Date:
1878
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Bond of Indemnity for Execution, August 2, 1879]
Document from the District Court of Tarrant County demanding that payment be collected and given to Levi Perryman as sheriff.
Date:
August 2, 1879
Creator:
Tarrant County (Texas) District Court
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Elvira Moore, 1871]
Envelope for Elvira Moore.
Date:
1871
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie to Her Sister, September 24, 1875]
The author mentions that everyone is doing well. The author is going to take her children to town to see a show and she has a meeting the next Sunday. Bettie and her mother went to town and got two dresses. Old Pros is working with Old Kit's colt for seventeen days. Mollie Loves' baby had a cold and Alice Donnell wants to see the author's sister. The author is going to make a dress and suit for a wedding between Dock D. and Miss Fallen. Bettie is pregnant with Abe's child. Willie has a brief letter to his aunt about jackets and going to the show next week. Mr. Wilson has land in Ellis County. There is also a letter to Mr. Moore from W. H. McGee. Henry's eyes are bad so McGee is writing for him. There has been a bid on his land and he is considering moving to Texas if he could get some cheap land in Mr. Moore's neighborhood. Henry hopes to write himself next time.
Date:
September 24, 1875
Creator:
McGee, W. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice Donnell to Mollie Moore, December 18, 1875]
Alice is happy to hear from her friend and wishes to visit. She inquires about Joe's trunk and if Mr. Moore knows anything about it. She would like Mollie to write back as soon as possible with information on Joe's trunk. She mentions Bettie's mother who is not feeling well.Dinkie wants to throw a party for Joe and Alice wishes Mollie and Mr. Moore could go. Mary Jane and Simeon have not married yet and Simeon talks of going to Texas. Alice now has the Texas fever and really wants to go. John Wallace and Susie Lore are talked about by the neighborhood of getting married. She asks Mollie to write her a long letter and to write back about Joe's trunk.
Date:
December 18, 1875
Creator:
Donnell, Alice
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from George Bratney to Mary, December 17, 1875]
George hasn't written back because he became sick with Typhoid fever in August and now has the strength to write back. He would like to spend the holidays with Mary in her new home. He still lives in York and because of that was able to go to his brother's wedding. He is going to work on his farm for a time and then decide if the married life is for him. He wants to write her every few days but can't afford it. He is thinking of moving to Texas for the better climate and company.
Date:
December 17, 1875
Creator:
Bratney, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[C. B. Moore taxable property, January 1, 1877]
A list of taxable property belonging to C. B. Moore. Current money on hand was $72.30. The estimated value of Moore's property as of March 30 was $2,960.00.
Date:
January 1, 1877
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister and Mother, April 15, 1877]
She ran into Mollie McGee and heard that Abe was up there, and Bettie was there Tuesday. She now has 60 little chickens and When she comes to visit she will make fried chicken. They will also have a lot of peaches, her onions are doing well too. Henry planted his sweet potatoes recently and George Wallace married recently, to Morilla Vaughn. The children talk of going to visit their Aunt Mollie and Uncle Charlie and Grandma. Bettie gave Willie some duck eggs and he had them taken care of by Nat. Dinkie asks that she write soon.
Date:
April 15, 1877
Creator:
McGee, Dinkie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. C. Barr to C. B. Moore, April 22, 1877]
Barr is talking about an advertising sheet that Moore wrote on that he found interesting. He asks about damages and if someone is going to visit. He mentions that everyone is well. Abner's son is not well with a fever. It has been really wet, and they have been unable to work on their corn. He has cut wood and a garden planted. He were able to sell 700 bushels of corn at 39 cents, 400 bushels of wheat at $1.41. He is hoping for no war in the east because of property damage. He hopes they write back soon.
Date:
April 22, 1877
Creator:
Barr, J. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Dodd to Moore, April 30, 1877]
After William sent Moore a letter he received Moore's letter from the 26th. He wrote back because Moore was anxious about Dinky and the children going East.
Date:
April 30, 1877
Creator:
Dodd, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. H. McGee to Dinky, May 26, 1877]
He was glad to hear that Dinky arrived home safely and was worried that Sissy would have gotten sick. He wants to tell Will that the ducks are fine and follow Betty and Moter. Sissy wants to say that Caty wants her back to help pick strawberries. He wants to let Molly know that he can't write to her because he is in a hurry.
Date:
May 26, 1877
Creator:
McGee, W. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Moore, 1875]
Envelop for letter to Mary Moore from Matilda Dodd.
Date:
1875
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from S. E. Leonard to Mary, June 3, 1877]
Leonard feels that he is a stranger to his family. He is staying on George's farm and he and his wife like it there. It has been cold and wet and the excessive rains might have damaged crops but he is hopeful. Will has gone to the Black Hills in search of gold but has only found bad weather. While Will is there is wife went to visit friends. He asks if aunt Matilda arrived at her house and mentions that she must of had a lovely winter, without fear of losing ears, noses, or toes. His daughter Stella is taller than him and enjoys reading and pressing flowers. She had asked for pictures but he is unable to. Although now that the railroad is finished a photographer should come in to take pictures in town. George will answer her a letter soon.
Date:
June 3, 1877
Creator:
Leonard, S. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie Franklin to her Sister and Mr. Moore, June 5, 1877]
She arrived home Friday night and had to sleep for two days to recover, Sissy got sick and took medicine to recover. They canned 6 cans of cherries. It has been dry, it rained early in the season but then dried up. Bettie's garden looks good despite the dry weather. Her beans are blooming and had an abundance of irish potatoes. Several people are about to head out to Texas. Dinky will write to her by the end of the week and She wants her to save some Texas flower seeds for her. Bettie isn't feeling well and was happy to see her sister and mother. She will write more next time and Lilly has been taking strawberries and cherries.
Date:
June 5, 1877
Creator:
Franklin, Bettie & Dodd, M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Dodd to Mr. Moore and his Sister, June 6,1877]
William hired Bill Jones to go work in Texas for Mr. Moore and his sister. He tells them the details of Bill's employment.
Date:
June 6, 1877
Creator:
Dodd, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister, June 9, 1877]
They arrived in Sherman and then stayed at a couple of friends' places. They left Sherman and arrived at Gallatin Friday night. Sissie got sick and so did Willie. Mr. McMurry joined them on their way home and got robbed. It has been raining and they needed it. They have been eating peas, irish potatoes, and beets from her garden. She canned cherries and was able to finish ironing. No one has come to visit yet, but Mollie McGee should come by. She is not going to Aunt Peggy's funeral because her mother is coming home with them. Her father sent Bill Jones to go work at her sister's farm and she is going to send some quilt pieces to her. So that Aunt Til will piece them together and her sister could bring them back. Willie would like her to bring some pecans with her. Sissie likes talking about Uncle Charlie's cows and telling all of their names. She asks to give her love to Mrs. Burge and Aunt Til and Maria. She asks to forgive the bad writing.
Date:
June 9, 1877
Creator:
McGee, Dinkie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of C. B. Moore from G. A. Wilson, June 15, 1878]
Receipt of C. B. Moore of thirty-one dollars.
Date:
June 15, 1878
Creator:
Wilson, G. A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie Franklin and William Dodd to their Sister and Mr. Moore, October 25, 1878]
They are doing well, she had a slight chill and Abe is getting over his cold with medicine given to him from Dr. Woodson. Her and her mother went to see Mr. Donnell and he doesn't look like he has long to live. MRs. Summers looks well. She and Mrs. Montgomery would like to see her. Mollie Love, Mary, and the children visited. They went to edgefield and didn't have to stay the night because the train was behind schedule. They were at her parent's place but her parent's did not realize they were there until they went out to meet them. The children have gotten bigger and are now in school everyday. They are waiting for their boxes to arrive, her father says there is too much fright on the road. Abe is going to town to get more information. She wants to purchase land to start a home but Abe hasn't said anything. She also wants to be together. Her father and mother wrote postal cards and she asks that they write back soon.
Date:
October 25, 1878
Creator:
Franklin, Bettie & Dodd, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope to Charles B. Moore from Matilda Dodd, November 1879]
Envelope for Charles B. Moore from Matilda Dodd.
Date:
November 1879
Creator:
Dodd, Matilda
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of C. B. Moore, November 13, 1879]
Receipt of C. B. Moore for the Boston Investigator, for the amount of $3.00.
Date:
November 13, 1879
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Charles B. Moore, September 1879]
Envelope for Charles B. Moore in Melissa Texas.
Date:
September 1879
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for Charles B. Moore, 1879]
Envelope for Charles B. Moore.
Date:
1879
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Jo Wallace, August 20, 1879]
They are on a trip and Jo is in the wagon in a makeshift bed. Along the trip Jo improved. They stopped at a red house and fed the team and ate dinner. They ate squirrel and chicken with crackers. They arrived at aunt Nancy's by sundown. Uncle Even had just left and got a free ride to Nashville, he is going to pick up his railroad dividends. Jo wrote to John to come, they will be going with her to Texas. When they arrived Charles and Bettie had already arrived from Sherman. Jo is still not doing well, but they are waiting on him and will be able to provide for him. Minlele E. has had several offers to buy his land, but he didn't want to do anything without hearing from Wallace. She will get her last letters today, but maybe more from the office.
Date:
August 20, 1879
Creator:
Moore, Elvira
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library