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[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, May 12,1857] (open access)

[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, May 12,1857]

Bill of Sale for A.D. Kennard from David M.Smith regarding a slave named Harris. On the back is a witness account of sale.
Date: May 12, 1857
Creator: Smith, David M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress,  May 6, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting various things, including food, linens and a horse. He also discusses the lumber market and mentions being ill.
Date: May 6, 1865
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 7, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 7, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding her wool, his cold, and the losses of their peach trees and grapes. He requests that she send bucket butter at the first opportunity.
Date: May 7, 1865
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 19, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 19, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara giving her a description of a tree that came down in a storm. He states that he has purchased books for the children. He also gives an update on his family's correspondence and that the bonds had not yet arrived.
Date: May 19, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 29, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 29, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. He states that he is copying all his notes. He also received a present of a pound of butter. Most of the letter is faded and is difficult to read
Date: May 29, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 30, 1865 ] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 30, 1865 ]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which lists the items he has sent her. He also sends and toothbrush as well as instructions on keeping her teeth polished. He states he has sold 3 cords of wood for $5.00 a cord. He has not purchased olive oil because it is so expensive.
Date: May 30, 1865
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from M. C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from M. C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses financial arrangements to buy land and what her son will raise on his land. She also fills him in on family activities and health.
Date: May 31, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862]

Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.
Date: May 9, 1862
Creator: Graham, Jos. & Westbrook, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard, May 16, 1883]

Letter from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard about receiving the balance and he also mentions that he will pay Kennard back with interest.
Date: May 16, 1883
Creator: Doby, B. A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from L. K. McGaffey to Bob Perryman, May 22, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from L. K. McGaffey to Bob Perryman, May 22, 1906]

Letter from L. K. McCaffey, real estate, to Bob Perryman stating that an abstract of his lot in Fruitland is enclosed.
Date: May 22, 1906
Creator: McGaffey, L. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Redemption Deed, May 2, 1882] (open access)

[Redemption Deed, May 2, 1882]

Redemption Deed from Robert Bean to Levi Perryman on May 2, 1882, for land that was sold in a tax sale to satisfy delinquent taxes owed. The property is described in the document.
Date: May 2, 1882
Creator: Bellows, W. R.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Land Grant, May 17, 1883] (open access)

[Land Grant, May 17, 1883]

This is a land grant from the State of Texas to Levi Perryman. It has been signed by governor John Ireland, and W.C Walsh, commissioner of the general land office. The land is 90 2/5 acres, and is about 10 miles from the city of Montague.
Date: May 17, 1883
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from John A. Hart to Levi Perryman, May 3, 1875] (open access)

[Receipt from John A. Hart to Levi Perryman, May 3, 1875]

Receipt for Levi Perryman from John A. Hart. For the sum of $3 to V.L. Burton.
Date: May 3, 1875
Creator: Hart, John A.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from J.G. Bump to Levi Perryman, May 13, 1876] (open access)

[Receipt from J.G. Bump to Levi Perryman, May 13, 1876]

Receipt from J.G. Bump of the St. Jo Lodge I.O.O.F to Levi Perryman for $5.00.
Date: May 13, 1876
Creator: Bump, J. G.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from James M. Strong to J.M. Cobb, May 15, 1876] (open access)

[Receipt from James M. Strong to J.M. Cobb, May 15, 1876]

Receipt from James M. Strong to J. M. Cobb for $12.00 for County Occupation tax which entitles him to pursue the occupation of selling spirituous liquors.
Date: May 15, 1876
Creator: Stron, James M.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, May 13, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, May 13, 1879]

Received of Levi Perryman $3 for judge's fees in Eubank & Co. v R. F. Lampsen. Signed by County Judge R. D. Rugley.
Date: May 13, 1879
Creator: Rugley, R. D.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, May 13, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, May 13, 1879]

Recieved from Levi Perryman $282, collected for the execution No. 530 - M Scheuder & Bros. vs D. R. Long. From the County Court in Grayson County Texas.
Date: May 13, 1879
Creator: M Schuder & Bros.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, May 17, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, May 17, 1879]

Received of Levi Perryman through W. A. Morris $13.80 for costs for Grayson County in case No. 530. Then lists out the costs: Clerk costs, Sheriffs cost, County Judge cost. Signed by the County Clerk, with thanks in left bottom corner.
Date: May 17, 1879
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Docket J. P.  Precinct 1, Cooke County, 1895-1904] (open access)

[Criminal Docket J. P. Precinct 1, Cooke County, 1895-1904]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing cases, fees, records of affidavits and warrants, and brief descriptions of the cases.
Date: 1895-05~
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Criminal Docket, Judges State Docket, District Court, Cooke County, 1857-1871] (open access)

[Criminal Docket, Judges State Docket, District Court, Cooke County, 1857-1871]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing criminal dockets, including such information as attorneys' names, the names of the involved parties, date of indictment, pleas, and the action taken by the court.
Date: 1857-05~
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[J. P. Civil and Criminal Docket, No Precinct , Cooke County, 1866-1867] (open access)

[J. P. Civil and Criminal Docket, No Precinct , Cooke County, 1866-1867]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing records of civil and criminal dockets, minutes, and fees.
Date: May 11, 1866
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: 1864-05-26/1864-05-30
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting various things, including food, linens and a horse. He also discusses the lumber market and mentions being ill.
Date: May 6, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 7, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 7, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding her wool, his cold, and the losses of their peach trees and grapes. He requests that she send bucket butter at the first opportunity.
Date: May 7, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library