[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, January 17, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, January 17, 1859]

Letter from Maud C.Fentress to her son David discussing the length of time between his letters; a dialogue about David receiving a visit from an "Uncle";Clara Fentress' recovery from illness; news of a birth; the business partnership between Doctor Neely and Coleman; the construction of a "Livary" stable and the improbability of David selling his lot; church news; the departure of Frank for La Grange; town gossip; a dialogue requesting David to write frequently; a discussion about Peters who returned with "his wife's big fortune," his purchase of slaves, and an estimation of his remaining fortune.
Date: January 17, 1859
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.
Date: July 17, 1862
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.
Date: July 17, 1862
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, August 17, 1908] (open access)

[Envelope from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, August 17, 1908]

Envelope from Emmett Patton, a lawyer from Roswell, New Mexico, to Levi Perryman. Levi Perryman was located in Forestburg, Texas.
Date: August 17, 1908
Creator: Patton, Emmett
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Tax receipt October 17, 1910] (open access)

[Tax receipt October 17, 1910]

Tax receipt for $108.90 to Levi Perryman for 1910 taxes he paid: William Linn (57 2/5 acres), A Morris (160 acres), AG. Perryman (540 acres), W.T. Williams (160 acres), L Perryman (90 7/80), Seth Cary (66 2/5), L Perryman (27 and 67 acres), E Henwoods (160 acres), L Perryman (30 acres), ET Railroad Company (20 acres), H Haddon (240 acres).
Date: October 17, 1910
Creator: Walker, H. S.
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
[Check from H.B Caddell to Hoke Medley, August 17, 1921] (open access)

[Check from H.B Caddell to Hoke Medley, August 17, 1921]

Check from H.B Caddell to Hoke Medley for $2.50. The check is from First State Bank, in Forestburg, Texas. The back of the check is endorsed by Hoke Medley and J.M Jones.
Date: August 17, 1921
Creator: Caddell, H. B.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Check from Mrs. H. B. Caddell to J. R. Hoon, August 17, 1921] (open access)

[Check from Mrs. H. B. Caddell to J. R. Hoon, August 17, 1921]

Check from Mrs. H. B. Caddell to J. R. Hoon for $22.25. The check is from First State Bank in Forestburg, Texas. The back of the check is endorsed by J. R. Hoon.
Date: August 17, 1921
Creator: Caddell, Mrs. H. B.
Object Type: Legal Document
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
[Receipt of W. A. Morris, November 17, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt of W. A. Morris, November 17, 1879]

Received of W. A. Morris $30 the amount on a compromise settlement, where Morris is authorized to make a claim in Wheeler and Wilson's behalf against J. G. Cummins for $74.90 and cost $10.95. The same haveing been obtained before H. Brashean the Justice of the Peace in Kreciuch November 1 Harris county Texas. Date September 1, 1879, authorized compromised amount being $40. $30 for the above stated purpose and $10 unaccounted for.
Date: November 17, 1879
Creator: Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, February 17, 1880] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, February 17, 1880]

Received of Levi Perryman $11.00 for a bill.
Date: February 17, 1880
Creator: Darding, Steph H.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Payment for City Taxes, December 17, 1895] (open access)

[Receipt of Payment for City Taxes, December 17, 1895]

Receipt acknowledging payment for city taxes from Levi Perryman.
Date: December 17, 1895
Creator: Office of Collector
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for taxes paid, December 17, 1900] (open access)

[Receipt for taxes paid, December 17, 1900]

Receipt for taxes paid by Levi Perryman to the City of Montague, Montague County, Texas.
Date: December 17, 1900
Creator: Jameson, J. D.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from Thomas Langford to Levi Perryman, January 17, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt from Thomas Langford to Levi Perryman, January 17, 1879]

Receipt from Thomas Langford, agent for plaintiff Howard, to Levi Perryman per W.A. "Bud" Morris for $44.00 in execution in the case of Howard vs. A.F. Mcarty et. al.
Date: January 17, 1879
Creator: Langford, Thomas
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Wedding announcement for Lena Gibson and C. C. York, June 7, 1917] (open access)

[Wedding announcement for Lena Gibson and C. C. York, June 7, 1917]

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.
Date: June 17, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, July 17, 1885] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, July 17, 1885]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda Dodd, Mary Ann Moore's mother. In the letter, Dodd notes that the family has received the letter written by Mary Ann and that they were all glad to hear that they were all well. She mentions that Bettie's health has improved while she was there visiting the Franklin family. She states that there has been so much rain that people are losing there oat and hay crops, but the corn corps are flourishing and the fruit promise to be abundant. Dodd details that some family members are hauling clover hay because the weather is warm. She notes that the Moore family will experience warm weather as they travel up to see the Dodd and their kin in Tennessee. Dodd states that there is no report of Cholera and that there are no illness that she knows of around their community. The discussion moves to the abundance of berry harvests that she and Florence have put up. She also mentions that she has put up a sizable blackberry harvest for Bettie. She notes that Dinkie has gone to visit a family friend who is very sick …
Date: July 17, 1885
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Linnet, Mr. Moore, and Sis, October 17, 1890] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Linnet, Mr. Moore, and Sis, October 17, 1890]

Dinkie mentions that they are all well and Florence, Mary and Minnie spent the night there. Tobe it taking Florence to her mothers. Willie is working in town early in the morning. She mentions the weather and the vegetables in her garden. Birdie talks about school, Minnie Dodd's tooth, and Tobe and Florence possibly going back to Indian territory. Mary is staying with them and doesn't want to go to Indian territory. Dinkie mentions that Sallie and Mattie visited,and Charlie and Fannie are going to rent Mr. Campbell's place. She talks about milking, making butter, and selling eggs. She received some apples and canned some, and made some jelly. She tells Linnet all the fun Bird, Mary and Minnie are having. If Linnet was there then all of the grandchildren would be together.
Date: October 17, 1890
Creator: McGee, Dinkie & McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Will H. McGee to C. B. Moore, May 17, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from Will H. McGee to C. B. Moore, May 17, 1895]

Will is enjoying good health with Alfred May cooking for him. He visited Alice and saw Birdie and Frank. He is building a cabin for Mr. Holder and he lost some lambs this past winter. He is thinking of selling Birdie's sow and piglets. If he can get enough work done over the summer, he wants to go visit in the fall. Moore's subscription went out and Will received the news that the money made it there okay. He talks about the troupe he is in and how they can see the play he is part of. He sends some of the lines of the play he stars in to Linnet.
Date: May 17, 1895
Creator: McGee, Will H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to the Moore family, June 17, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to the Moore family, June 17, 1898]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda Dodd and is addressed to Charles B. and Mary Ann "Sis" Moore. In this letter, Matilda updates the Moore family on the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of the Moore family's most recent letter, health updates, news on the dry weather, details on the crop harvests, a discussion about the well-being of family, a dialogue about family friends visiting, and a list of fruits on hand. Dodd closes the letter by noting the Moore family should write soon.
Date: June 17, 1898
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mattie Franklin to Mary Ann Moore, June 17, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Mattie Franklin to Mary Ann Moore, June 17, 1898]

In this letter, Franklin discusses the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee with the Moore family. The News includes: a discussion about school closing for summer, details about Children's Day and what the family did at the event, news about Abe Franklin participating on the Chancery court jury, updates on the well-being of family, and a dialogue about Bettie's poultry and vegetable garden. She closes the letter by noting that the Moore family should write soon and that Bessie will write to them soon as well. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: June 17, 1898
Creator: Franklin, Mattie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore Family, June 17, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore Family, June 17, 1898]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Elizabeth "Betty" Franklin and is addressed to the Moore family. In this letter, Franklin informs the Moore family on the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of the Moore family's most recent letter, details about the weather agricultural news about the wheat harvest and updates on the corn,vegetable, and fruit harvests, a discussion about the well-being of family members, a dialogue about the children's chores, details on sewing projects and household chores, and news about Mattie's ducks. She closes the letter by stating that it is time to milk the cows and notes that the Moore family must write soon.
Date: June 17, 1898
Creator: Franklin, Elizabeth
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope addressed to Claude D. White] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to Claude D. White]

Envelope addressed to Claude D. White in Melissa, Texas. It was sent by the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, Dallas, Texas in 1902.
Date: December 17, 1902
Creator: Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Minnie Rawlings to C. B. Moore, October 17, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Minnie Rawlings to C. B. Moore, October 17, 1898]

She gives a timetable of where Linnet should be on her way to her house. She is anxious for Linnet to get a full years work and hopes to be moved into the new school in two weeks. She told Linnet to worry about clothes too much because they dress plainly and she will be among friends. She sends best wishes.
Date: October 17, 1898
Creator: Rawlings, Minnie O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Linnet Moore, August 17, 1900] (open access)

[Letter to Linnet Moore, August 17, 1900]

Letter for Linnet Moore. She was so glad to hear from Linnet and is sorry that Linnet is worried. Her cousin Minnie went to the City of Mexico to teach English and Literature. Miss Dove came back from her visit in Lampasas. She mentions Sallie and Mr. Easterling also. She then talks about her health.
Date: August 17, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library