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[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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, March 7, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, March 7, 1908]

Letter from Emmett Patton of Law Office of Patton & Gibbany, Roswell, New Mexico to Levi Perryman discussing land and other property owned by Bob Perryman and how it should be disposed of. Some of the land needed to have improvements made immediately or it would be taken away, some had been only partially paid for and other plots were jointly owned with others. Letter actually addressed to "Leroy" Perryman, but the letters "roy" are partially erased.
Date: March 7, 1908
Creator: Patton, Emmett
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Pleasant Price to Levi Perryman, July 10, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Pleasant Price to Levi Perryman, July 10, 1908]

Letter from Pleasant Price in Great Falls, Montana to his stepfather, Levi Perryman. Discussing signing papers and lack of water in his area. Says he is gathering his horses the next day to move them 300 miles to area with water and grass. He is concerned about the colts and lack of water on the way.
Date: July 10, 1908
Creator: Price, Pleasant, Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from S.V. Proudgt to Bob Perryman, September 12, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from S.V. Proudgt to Bob Perryman, September 12, 1908]

Letter from S. V. Proudgt, Assistant Commissioner, to Bob Perryman, assignee of John W. Short stating that the claim that Bob Perryman had made to land 140 miles southwest of Boonville, Missouri was rejected because there was no proof that the John W. Short he purchased the land from was the same person who had been awarded the land on August 7, 1866 for military service.
Date: September 12, 1908
Creator: Proudgt, S. V.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harold Hurd to Bob Perryman, September 17, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Harold Hurd to Bob Perryman, September 17, 1908]

Letter from Harold Hurd to Bob Perryman, informing him that his application to file soldier's Declaratory as assignee of John Short was rejected.
Date: September 17, 1908
Creator: Hurt, Harold
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, September 20, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, September 20, 1908]

Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman regarding Bob Perryman's application to file script on 80 acres. Patton says he will try and find out who Bob bought the script from and try and get a new one. He also asks if Perryman knows who Bob bought the first script from.
Date: September 20, 1908
Creator: Patton, Emmett
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, February 4,1909] (open access)

[Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, February 4,1909]

Letter from Patton to Perryman regarding family health. He also mentions the state of the script for Bob. Wetmore is trying to get things settled for Patton, but Patton will see Wetmore again to push for action on it. Then he mentions costs of the land and costs of his services.
Date: February 4, 1909
Creator: Patton, Emmett
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 Johnson to his brother - October 27, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Johnson to his brother - October 27, 1906]

Letter from "Johnson" to his brother, written on University of Texas at Austin letterhead. The writer discusses getting his friend a job, and references their previous correspondence, asking what the friend might want the writer to send. The envelope is addressed to Mr. B. M. Williams in El Paso, but a handwritten note on the back says: "Opened by mistake by B. M. Williams - 720 N. Florence." The postmarks on the envelope are from El Paso, TX and Austin, TX.
Date: October 27, 1906
Creator: Johnson
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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 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 Byrd Moore Williams, Jr. to Mary Alice Williams, April 22, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Byrd Moore Williams, Jr. to Mary Alice Williams, April 22, 1906]

Letter from Byrd Williams, Jr. to his mother, Mary Alice Williams, discussing a ceremony at the University of Texas, a drawing of a Native American, and photos that his brother, Charles (Chas) has sold.
Date: April 22, 1906
Creator: Williams, Byrd Moore, Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from The Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White, April 6, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from The Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White, April 6, 1909]

Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White in which a dividend check was sent. H. S. Wysong wrote the letter. The envelope has drawings on the back.
Date: April 6, 1909
Creator: Wysong, H. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White] (open access)

[Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White]

Letter from the Melissa State Bank to Claude D. White to notify him of the annual share-holders meeting will be held on the second Tuesday in April 1909.
Date: April 1, 1909
Creator: Wyson, H. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet Moore White, May 16, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet Moore White, May 16, 1909]

Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet White in which the hardships of cold weather and drought have cut down on the prospects for good crops. The new baby is discussed. His wife is unwell. He has been fishing and is planning to work for wages.
Date: May 19, 1909
Creator: Hardaway, A. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, May 28, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, May 28, 1909]

Letter from Mr. Berry to Claude White that gives the details of the illnesses his family has recently suffered. He heard that Linnet might visit Texas during the summer and hopes that she does. Mr. Berry discusses mutual friends and the crops.
Date: May 28, 1909
Creator: Berry, J. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alta Berry to  Linnet Moore White, June 7, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet Moore White, June 7, 1909]

Letter from Alta Berry to Claude and Linnet White in which she discusses her health and farming. She says that Claude is in trouble with his crops as he has been "drinking a great deal lately." He was arrested after causing a disturbance at a supper in Melissa, Texas. She also updates Linnet on the activities and health of friends and family.
Date: June 7, 1909
Creator: Berry, Alta
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, February 12, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, February 12, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by a woman names Etha and is addressed to the White's and Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Etha informs the White's and Moore of the goings-on in her community in McKinney, TX. The news includes: a dialogue about Ruth White Moore and about Etha's baby, details about the weather, new about community members who own an "auto" and Etha possibly buying one, an aside mentioning the prevalence of la grippe in her area, a discussion about Morris and Harry's reading ability, news about the Rucker and Kendal families as well as friends in the community, agricultural updates on crops, a dialogue about Opal,and a discussion about poultry. She closes the letter by noting that Mary Ann and Linnet should write her soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 12, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore, March 1, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore, March 1, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is from Sally Thornhill and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Thornhill informs Moore of the goings-on in Goodlettsville, TN. The news includes: a confirmation on receiving her letter as well as Mary J. Thornhill's letter, details about Kate's buggy, news from Alice Wright about her mother's health, a discussion about her health, agricultural updates on crops and poultry, news on the health of family and friends as well as deaths in the community, a discussion bout Eula Thornhill's newborn baby, and a dialogue about the aging and decline in health of their favorite family horse. Sally begins a second letter dated February 2, 1909. In this letter, Thornhill discusses Vera and Nilla, details that she has yet to hear from Tom Jackson, and updates Mary Ann on the on-going bad weather. She closes the letter by noting that she always love to hear from Linnet or Mary and that they should write her soon.
Date: March 1, 1909
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Douglass to Claude D. White, March 1, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Douglass to Claude D. White, March 1, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. W. Douglass and is addressed to Claude D. White. In this letter, Douglass discusses the well-being of his family and himself, details a heinous murder in his area, and notes he has received a correspondence from George Kendal. He apologizes to Claude for not replying to his postal card earlier due to a prolonged illness. He closes the letter by noting that he hopes for a reply soon and sends his love to Mary Ann Moore and to Linnet White. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: March 1, 1909
Creator: Douglass, J. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, June 22, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, June 22, 1909]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She doesn't think they received her last letter. She comments that they have had so much rain and all of the vegetables they have had. Mattie's beau died. She mentions everyone's health and how fast Henry and Lillian are growing. She talks about her chickens. She asks if they plan to come visit in the summer, because she really wants to see them. She comments on the weather and asks if they think about moving to St. Louis. She liked their pictures and asks about Claude's father. She asks for a long letter.
Date: June 22, 1909
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Mrs. White, June 27, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Mrs. White, June 27, 1909]

Letter to Mrs. (Linnet) White. He was glad to hear from her. He talks about the weather and farming. He mentions that he has a hard time using his arms. He talks about a letter from Claude.
Date: June 27, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, August 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, August 2, 1909]

Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore in which she writes about her family's health, the weather, and a visit by Claude White. She updates Mary on the activities of family and friends. Sally recounts a crash with a buggy, which left her and Nelly injured. She also tells Mary that she has eczema on her ankles. She describes how she treats the eczema.
Date: August 2, 1909
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
System: The UNT Digital Library