Biography of Texas statesman José Antonio Navarro.

An envelope addressed to Mrs. Mollie Moore; McKinney; Collin cty; Texas; Box 12. A postal stamp on the front reads "Gallatin Tenn; May 1." A hand written note on the front reads "Dinkie McGee ???; Received May 4th 1876."

List of Wallace family members and associated dates. Paper is in poor condition and difficult to read. Of eleven children in the family, only 5 are surviving at time paper was written.

Premium card given by W.P. James to J. D. and D. C. Giddings and others reading "Premium Mill and Largest in and of the West or South." Silk, melton, cashmere materials.

A letter from Fletcher S. Stockdale to Charles B. Moore on January 1, 1876. In the letter, Stockdale discusses aspects of the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875 related to separation of church and state. Stockdale notes that all the liberal men of the convention voted for a clause requiring officeholders to acknowledge the existence of a Supreme Being, though he himself strongly opposed the clause. Stockdale tells Moore that he is glad to hear from him and is grateful for memories of old friends. In closing, Stockdale sends his greetings to Moore's family, and says he would like to hear from Moore again. Included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was mailed. The envelope is addressed to Mr. C. B. Moore in McKinney, Texas.

Compilation of special laws passed by the Fifteenth Legislature of Texas, including "An Act to incorporate the city of Dallas and to grant a new charter," passed August 9, 1876

Annual report of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts documenting financial records including disbursements and transactions made by the office during fiscal year 1876.

Includes Texas Supreme Court case reports from 1849 along with a list of the justices of the Texas Supreme Court, a list of cases, and an index.

Includes Texas Supreme Court case reports from 1853 and 1854 along with a list of Texas Supreme Court Justices, a table of the names of cases included in the volume, and an index.

A letter to Mary Moore from her mother, Matilda Dodd, and her sister, Bettie Franklin, on January 2, 1876. In the letter, Dodd and Franklin tell Moore about their Christmas gatherings and discuss the warm weather. Franklin mentions that many of Moore's friends and family are talking of moving to Texas. Dodd and Franklin mention many of Moore's family and friends, including Dinky McGee, the Donnel family, the Sporer family, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Ireland, the Grangers, old Mr. Simon Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Summers, Mrs. Mollie Love, old Aunt Polly, Mrs. Withers, Alva, Willis Holder, Dr. Bush, Greenberry Dobbins, Tobe Dodd, and Abe Franklin. Franklin closes by sending regards to Mary's husband, Charles B. Moore.

Letter regarding the prisoners at Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Florida. Letter includes messages from Minimic, Heap of Birds, Bear Shields, and Romeo to their family and friends. The letter mentions the activities of the prisoners and mentions the possibility of making a police force within the agency from the people living there.

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

Letter from F. H. Kollock to H. K. Redway which states that Kollock has enclosed the warranty deed from J. Q. Brigham. Kollock details that he has also included the certificate of register of deeds from the county, showing that the mortgage has been "satisfied of record."

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

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

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

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

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

A letter to Mary Moore from her mother, Matilda Dodd, and her sister, Bettie Franklin, on January 27, 1876. In the letter, Dodd and Franklin tell Moore about the well-being of the family and of the farm. They mention that they are not sure if they will be moving to Texas. Dodd mentions that she would like Moore to visit, and would like to return to Texas with Moore. Franklin closes by sending regards to Mary's husband, Charles B. Moore. Included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was mailed. The envelope, postmarked January 29, is addressed to Charles B. Moore Esq., in McKinney, Texas.

Receipt from M. W. Estes to Levi Perryman for $16.25 on execution of M. W. Estes vs. F. C. Taylor.

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

Letter from F. A. Mood to Hon. J. D. Giddings. Mood explains that his letter encloses original and duplicate copies of contracts made by the Trustees of Southwestern University regarding Southwestern Life Insurance Company. He asks Giddings to sign and forward the contract at his earliest convenience. Mood then describes how Southwestern has experienced an encouraging influx of students at Christmas and expects more by 21 February, the beginning of the spring term. The university enjoys a high level of scholarship, and Mood hopes for continued blessings for the school.

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

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