Richard C. Daly's account to Harry Warren, Deputy Collector of Customs, on January 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas. Daly arrived in Presidio, Texas, in 1866, after a long stint in the U.S. Army (fought in the Civil War). Daly gives a description of the men, and their wives and children, living in the town during that time.

Richard C. Daly's account to Harry Warren, Deputy Collector of Customs, on January 15, 1907, at Presidio, Texas. Daly arrived in Presidio, Texas, in 1866, after a long stint in the U.S. Army (fought in the Civil War). Daly gives a description of the men, and their wives and children, living in the town during that time.

Memorial card remembering Mrs. Caroline J. Chismore (1856-1907), wife of C. B. Chismore, of Austin, Texas. The card also has a lengthy poem printed on the bottom of the card.

Printed gift card. The black text is printed on a thick piece of cardstock. The text of the gift card reads: "TO HON. SAM RAYBURN, THE COAST GUARD BILL WAS THE 'BREAK 'O DAY' FOR THE PATROLMENT OF THE U.S. LIFE SAVING SERVICE WITH THEIR GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF YOUR EFFORTS ON THEIR BEHALF"

Bank Note for Bob Perryman, E.M. Stallworth, E.W.Perryman, for the amount of $530. Due on February 29, 1908 to the First National Bank of Bowie, Texas. On back it mentions on March 3, 1908 Bob Perryman paid $182 to the Bank. It is also signed by J.C. Phillip Prash.

Union of American Hebrew Congregations certificate of membership for Beth-El Congregation of Fort Worth. The certificate is orange in color and has a star-burst design radiating out from a scroll in the center. There is Hebrew text at the top beneath which is the quotation: "Come, let us take counsel together. --Nch. 6:7." The text on the scroll states: The Union of American Hebrew Congregations Established 1873 Hereby certifies that Beth-El Congregation Fort Worth, Texas on March 22, 1907 (Nisan 7, 5667) became a duly affiliated member, entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership and to full participation in its plans and activities for the PERPETUATION AND PROGRESS OF JUDAISM IN AMERICA. Samuel S Hollender Chairman, Executive Board Maurice N. Eisendrath President Presented on November 5, 1955.

Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company.

Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the Pullman Company.

Salutatory speech for a graduation ceremony at Texas Baptist University, providing inspiration to the students in attendance for the journey that is to come in the real world: "We stand upon the boundary line. We now must bid adieu to the school room, and turn our faces to the world,to shape our own destinies."

A photocopy of two pages from a baptismal record book from Abilene, TX and surrounding areas from 1907-1908. Included cities are Hamlin, Sweetwater, Anson, Roscoe, and Clyde.

List of firemen employed in the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company South Texas Division as of July 1907. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

List of firemen employed in the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company South Texas Division as of April 1907. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.

Note regarding W. Lon Steffans lease.

Receipt for taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.

Notes on Perry Sayles' real estate holdings.

Document mentioning the position of trustee and the acceptance of collateral in a matter which isn't specified in this note. Both Joseph Galaske and J. A. Kemp are mentioned and involved in the matter.

Note on Perry Sayles' real estate holdings.

Notes on Irby B. Hughes' real estate.

Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.

Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1906.

Receipt for property taxes paid to Montgomery County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in Montgomery County and an inventory of taxes paid.

Notes on Irby B. Hughes' real estate.

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Buena Vista Blassingame, daughter of Mrs. John D. Blassingame, to Dr. Samuel G. Bryan. The wedding was to be held on Wednesday, November 20, 1907, at 5 o'clock in Elmont, Texas. The newlywed couple would later take up residence in Van Alstyne, Texas.

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Lena Gibson to Dr. C. C. York. The wedding was to be held on Thursday, June 7, 1917, at 7:30pm, at the home of J. E. Gibson in Melissa, Texas.