Letter from Elvira Moore to her father and Aunt Till regarding friends and family, farming, local news, and day to day activities.

Transcript of a letter from Elvira Moore to her father and Aunt Till regarding friends and family, farming, local news, and day to day activities.

Letter from Jesse Morris to Charles Moore, sent in response to earlier correspondence. Morris talks about visiting Texas and his poor health.

Transcript of a letter from Jesse Morris to Charles Moore, sent in response to earlier correspondence. Morris talks about visiting Texas and his poor health.

Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore and Jo (perhaps Wallace). The letter mentions births, deaths, health of friends, family, and neighbors, as well as farming concerns. Murders and attempted murders are also discussed.

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore and Jo (perhaps Wallace). The letter mentions births, deaths, health of friends, family, and neighbors, as well as farming concerns. Murders and attempted murders are also discussed.

Tax Receipt for Levi Perryman for the amount of $27.04. For 640 acres of H.G. Perryman, 160 acres Austin Morris, and 160 acres W.T. Williams. Signed by W.T.Waybourn Sheriff of Montague county and W.F. Grimes Deputy.

Letter from Charles B. Moore in Collin County to Will Boyd, Phelps, Missouri discussing the poor crops that year, including corn and wheat and the slightly better cotton. He discusses the large volume of emigrants entering the area looking for cheap land who are willing to work. He mentions a visit from Uncle Bill Moore from Atlanta, Aunt Polly Winham from Jerseyville, Illinois, and other family members.

Letter from George Buckler? saying that he had fallen off a wagon and was unable to come into town. He was no longer able to work as a teacher because the government was too unreliable to pay him a salary. He was owed for three months work already and the pay would only be $50.00 in greenbacks which was not enough remuneration.

Two School Tax Reciepts for the amounts of $37.10 and $8.84. These taxes are to maintain the Public School system in Texas.

Receipt of Levi Perryman who is Sheriff of Montague County for the amount of $60. This is for the G. R. Harper vs Wm. Freeman case.

Receipt of Levi Perryman given to Dr. J.M Ewor. Signed by Quigley Thoumater?

Mortgage agreement between H. K. Redway and James Q. Brigham. In the agreement, it states that Redway would make three payments of $200.00 on October 1, 1876-78 to Brigham for land in Marion county in the state of Kansas. The land is described in the agreement. The payments would draw interest of ten percent per year, payable annually.

Bettie was unable to write a quick letter before Robbe left and she wanted to send some patterns and a dress that needs work done on it. She mentions it was unbearably hot inside the house. Someone is very sick and wants to see Charles and his wife soon. She sends all of her love to the relatives and hopes that Charles is done with his wheat so they can come visit.

Receipts of Levi Perryman paying clerk costs in cases of The State of Texas vs Seman Hudson and case of Wm. Doffs vs Wm. Freeman.

A personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister Mary Ann Dodd Moore. A note on the envelope reads "Dinky McGee; Recd 24th Nov; 1876."

A personal letter from George Bratney to his cousin Mary Ann Dodd Moore, informing her of his wishes to marry. The envelop has a postal stamp "York, Neb; Nov 23" and a hand written note reading "George Bratney; Recd Nov 28; 1876."

A personal letter from John C. Barr to Charles B. Moore. Postal stamp on envelope reads "Jerseyville, Ill; Nov 2" and a handwritten note on the envelope reads "Received Nov. 5; 1877."

A personal letter written in two parts - one from Matilda Dodd and one from William Dodd. A postal stamp on the envelope reads "Gallatin, TN; Nov 21" and a hand written note on reads "Matilda William Dodd; Received November 27; 1877"

She hopes everyone is doing well and Abe and Bettie are almost over their chills. Bettie wrote to them last week. The weather is not very good for the wheat or rye, with no rain in several weeks. Deck Dobbins is not expected to live long with paralysis. Melissa Sego arrived at Dick Wilson's a few days ago, Dick says to marry one of her daughters. Dinky's children are still in school and Willie can read and Sissy a little. They made cider the last for the year and she asks that she write back soon. Mr. Donnell is still not doing well. The weather has been dry and cold, hurting the wheat and rye. He talks about sowing and hogs.

She were happy to receive the Moore's letter and were sad to hear that Mr. Moore had rose eyes. She offer some solutions to heal Mr. Moore's eyes. Mr. Dick Dobbins died. She did not go to the funeral, but felt really bad about it. She went to Dinky's house and Dinky was making a dress for her and her mother. She mentions that everyone is doing well. They had thought that Mr. Donnell had died, but he was very much alive. Mr. Joe Wallace and Mary are also doing well. Ellar is getting married to a man from Atlanta and she will be moving there. Mrs. Summers helped the Seago's make a cake. Her mother's flowers are doing well and they plan to take them to town.

Envelope for Charles B. Moore from Matilda Dodd.

Received of Levi Perryman through W. A. Morris the sum of $5 for the County Judge fee.

She is sorry for not writing sooner, but everyone is doing well. They are having cool weather with two frosts within the last two weeks. Henry hasn't sowed his wheat yet because he was waiting for his corn. They made 15 bushels of irish potatoes and 12 bushes of sweet potatoes. They are going to have turnips as big as plates and will eat it with beef club. Willie and Sissie's teacher Mr. Holder is giving out a prize for the student who has the most head marks. There has been great growth in the campbellites. Simon McGee joined, as did Bettie Elllis and Anne Jones. Mrs. McGee went to stay with Mr. Albeight in Kentucky. They raised a lot of chickens this year. Miss Sucky is weaving her a carpet, it is mixed colored and she won't be able to put it down this winter. She asks about Billy getting married. She also mentions there might be two parties, but she won't dance because of her foot. She ask that they write back soon.