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[Letter from Johnathan Theodore Biffle to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., August 14, 1923] (open access)

[Letter from Johnathan Theodore Biffle to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., August 14, 1923]

Letter from Johnathan Biffle to his son-in-law, Byrd Williams, Jr., regarding the relationship between Byrd Williams, Jr. and Irene Biffle Williams.
Date: August 14, 1923
Creator: Biffle, Johnathan Theodore
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, March 28, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, March 28, 1863]

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her how to send him his clothes.
Date: March 28, 1863
Creator: Carroll, Joseph A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from W.O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880]

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.
Date: February 3, 1880
Creator: Davis, W. O.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from W. O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from W. O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880]

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.
Date: February 3, 1880
Creator: Davis, W. O.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 30, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Sis and Mr. Moore, July 30, 1882]

They received the Moore's letter and are all doing well, except Florence. She was overheated while cooking three meals for 25 hands. The hands were used to thrash the wheat and they got 700 bushels cut. They has never before in Tennessee been able to get 25 bushels per acre. She thinks the corn looks promising. Carrol Wilson visited from Texas and took Miss Prudy Petete with him. He lives in Cook County. She says that the peaches and apples look good and that they have plenty of vegetables. Bettie says that if Abe leaves for work, Matilda has to stay with her. Bettie and Abe had a picnic and everyone enjoyed it. Melissa Seago's daughters are in town from New Orleans to visit family.
Date: July 30, 1882
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Kelley M. Fogg to Mr. I. H. Kempner, November 15, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Kelley M. Fogg to Mr. I. H. Kempner, November 15, 1955]

Letter from Kelley M. Fogg to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the schedule of Kempner's trip from Dallas to Houston and the reservation of a Pullman car on the Southern Pacific train.
Date: November 15, 1955
Creator: Fogg, Kelley M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Discussing Location of Library] (open access)

[Letter Discussing Location of Library]

Letter to city council from the Gainesville Business and Professional women discussing the best location for the new library.
Date: unknown
Creator: Gainesville Business and Professional Women
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club, June 12, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club, June 12, 1957]

Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club discussing the proposed invitation of membership to Mr. Eiban Wilshusen in the organization.
Date: June 12, 1957
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Miss Lillian Gunter] (open access)

[Letter to Miss Lillian Gunter]

Letter to Miss Lillian Gunter from John S. Hardy. The letter discusses Miss Lillian Gunter being the first woman to purchase a poll tax in Cooke County, and women's suffrage.
Date: unknown
Creator: Hardy, John S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to O. M. Scott, October 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to O. M. Scott, October 13, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to O. M. Scott informing that he has the literature on lawn care and ask what winter grasses do they recommend.
Date: October 13, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Kelley M. Fogg, November 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Kelley M. Fogg, November 17, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Kelley M. Fogg discussing his plans to join the special train at Gainsville and go to a directors' meeting, luncheon, and dinner in Houston on his upcoming trips.
Date: November 17, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. or Mrs. W. W. Overton, Jr., December 2, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. or Mrs. W. W. Overton, Jr., December 2, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. or Mrs. W. W. Overton, Jr., discussing his trip to Gainesville at the Texas Chief. He further discusses the check-in times and the brief itinerary for Saturday and Sunday.
Date: December 2, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, July 28, 1872] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles, July 28, 1872]

The author says that everyone is doing fine. They had a little bit of horse trouble, some of the horses got scared and loose and ran away. They were able to recover the horses though. The author went hunting in Cooke county, which didn't go well, but he found a bee tree.
Date: July 28, 1872
Creator: Moore, H. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from R. G. Schurig to Rosa Walston Latimer - February 24, 1992] (open access)

[Letter from R. G. Schurig to Rosa Walston Latimer - February 24, 1992]

Letter from R. G. Schurig of Mesa, Arizona to Rosa Walston Latimer of Lubbock, Texas with information about his father, who was a chef and baker in the Harvey House at Gainesville, Texas.
Date: February 24, 1992
Creator: Schurig, R. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter regarding a loan for William Murrell, January 12, 1861] (open access)

[Letter regarding a loan for William Murrell, January 12, 1861]

Letter to a "cousin" from J. Thompson and Giles Thompson, introducing William Murrell and discussing acceptable terms for a loan to Murrell with slaves as collateral.
Date: January 12, 1861
Creator: Thompson, Giles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. Young from Thomas Ward, November 28, 1859] (open access)

[Letter to Mr. Young from Thomas Ward, November 28, 1859]

Letter to Mr. Young from Thomas Ward, regarding acceptable terms of sale for land in Cooke County Texas. Discusses abolition and the potential dissolution of the Union.
Date: November 28, 1859
Creator: Ward, Thomas
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Alice Williams to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., December 2, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Alice Williams to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., December 2, 1907]

Letter from Mary Alice Williams to her son, Byrd Williams, Jr., discussing his upcoming Christmas present, his bible reading study, and his brother, Charles.
Date: December 2, 1907
Creator: Williams, Byrd
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Irene Biffle Williams to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., April 3, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Irene Biffle Williams to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., April 3, 1912]

Letter from Irene Williams to Byrd Williams, Jr. discussing their feet hurting and Irene going to a party with another boy.
Date: April 3, 1912
Creator: Williams, Irene Biffle
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Irene Biffle Williams to Byrd Williams, Jr., August 23, 1923] (open access)

[Letter from Irene Biffle Williams to Byrd Williams, Jr., August 23, 1923]

Letter from Irene Biffle Williams to her husband Byrd Williams, Jr., discussing the need for money to pay for their sons, B. M. (Byrd, III) and John to have their tonsils taken out, as well as for John's circumcision. The letter also delves into their marital troubles as Byrd spends too much time away while working and gambling.
Date: August 23, 1923
Creator: Williams, Irene Biffle
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary Alice Williams to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., November 21, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Alice Williams to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., November 21, 1906]

Letter to Byrd Williams, Jr. from his mother discussing the incoming winter weather, holiday plans, and others visiting from out of town.
Date: November 21, 1906
Creator: Williams, Mary Alice
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mrs. B. M. Williams to B. M. Williams, Jr. - February 24, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. B. M. Williams to B. M. Williams, Jr. - February 24, 1907]

Letter from Mrs. B.M. Williams of Gainesville to her son, describing events that have happened at home, including health of family members, the farming business, the weather, and a torrential hail storm. It includes the original envelope, addressed to Mr. B. M. Williams, Jr. in El Paso, Texas.
Date: February 24, 1907
Creator: Williams, Mrs. B. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mrs. B. M. Willliams to B. M. Williams, Jr. - November 5, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. B. M. Willliams to B. M. Williams, Jr. - November 5, 1907]

Letter from Mrs. B. M. Williams of Gainesville, Texas to her son B. M. Williams, Jr., discussing previous letters, normal household goings on, church gossip, and domestic chores such as gardening. It includes an envelope addressed to Byrd M. Williams, Jr. in Ogden, Utah.
Date: November 5, 1907
Creator: Williams, Mrs. B. M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Thomas Willis, J. P. to Levi Perryman, September 26, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Willis, J. P. to Levi Perryman, September 26, 1879]

Letter from Thomas Willis, Justice of the Peace for Cooke County, precinct 4 asking for the money collected for execution from Honorable P. Williams, D. H. Edwards to W.T. Roberts, attorney at law.
Date: September 26, 1879
Creator: Willis, Thomas
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Willis, to Levi Perryman, September 26, 1879] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Willis, to Levi Perryman, September 26, 1879]

Transcript of a letter from Thomas Willis, Justice of the Peace for Cooke County, precinct 4 asking for the money collected for execution from Honorable P. Williams, D. H. Edwards to W.T. Roberts, attorney at law.
Date: September 26, 1879
Creator: Willis, Thomas
System: The UNT Digital Library