Patent for a portable manually operated apparatus that is designed to stretch wire-fence strands at right angles to tighten the full length of the strand without "kinking or twisting the fence-strand or driving staples or analagous fastenings into the fence-post" (lines 16-21) while the fence strand is tight. Includes instructions and illustrations.

Patent for a new and useful improvements in wire tighteners. This design "consists in features of construction and novel combinations of parts in a wire tightening device for repairing wire fences and attaching wires to fence-posts" (line 13-16).

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name with text reading: "Office of R. Phillips, Dealer in Drugs, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, Toilet Articles, Etc."; "Tape Worm Exterminator, Write for Terms to Dealers."

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name with text reading: "Dist. Manager Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. Des Moines, Iowa"; "Net Value of All Policies Deposited with the State of Iowa"; "Texas Pacific Elapsed Route." Letterhead contains the name J. M. Tucker, Agent.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text and decorative designs. Letterhead includes names of County Officers J. E. Thomas, Co Judge; B. L. Russell, Co. Att'y.; M. R. Hailey, Surveyor; T. B. Holland, Treasurer; W. W. Dunson, Co. Clerk; J. W. Jones, Sheriff & T. C.; T. J. Norrell, Tax Ass'r.; W. M. Coffman, Weigher; W. C. Asbury, Inspector.