Receipt for taxes paid to the city of Montague, Montague County, Texas on December 1, 1902 by Levi Perryman.

Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Weekly newspaper from Eagle Pass, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Frances Franklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Thornton Brooke, to Mr. John Bailey Hill. The wedding was to be held on Wednesday, December 18, 1901, at 8:30pm, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in McKinney, Texas.

Letter from Matilda Dodd to the Moore family to inform them that Mary and Mattie Dodd have had whooping cough. Tobe has gone to Mississippi to supply the beef market. She says he is in the neighborhood that he stayed in during the war.

Letter from Bessie Franklin to Mary and Charles Moore in which she gives family news, including their health and activities. She also talks about visits by friends and the weather. Bessie gives an update on Grandma's health and activities. There is also an accounting of the crops and farm animals. She also talks about developing plans for Christmas.

Quit-Claim Deed from Willie F. Davis and wife to James Forstad in Chaves County, Territory in New Mexico on December 30, 1902.

Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White. Gibson is trying to buy Claude's shares of the Melissa State Bank. He would like to purchase it before January 1st.

Letter from Lillian Griffin to Mary Moore in which she tells her aunt about "hog killing," taking sausage over to Aunt Bettie on her "boy saddle" and the farm animals she helps care for. She also lists the presents she has received from relatives. Alice writes Lillian being at home until school starts in the spring; clothing; and that Mayme married Jo St. John. She updates Mary on the activities of family and friends.

Letter from Earl P. Hopkins to Claude D. White discussing Claude's interest in preparing for the Federal Civil Service Examination by taking a correspondence course with the Washington Civil Service School, of which Mr. Hopkins is the president. The letter is typed on the school's letterhead. Included with it is a short booklet explaining the pricing of the course, and it includes an application. There is a return envelope addressed to Earl P. Hopkins, Pres., 507 E. Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. The envelope that the letter was sent in is addressed to Mr. C. D. White, McKinney, Texas, and it is postmarked Washington, D. C., December 14, 1907. The return address is typed in the upper left corner. There is a postmark for McKinney on December 16, on the back. The following address has been written on the front of the envelope in pencil: A. S. Kent, 205 E. Burnett, Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Letter from Earl P. Hopkins, President of the Washington Civil Service School, to Claude D. White regarding the possibility of Claude taking a course to prepare for the Federal Civil Service Examination. The letter is typed on the school's letterhead. Also included is a pamphlet of testimonials from other people who have taken correspondence courses through the school. There is an envelope addressed to Mr. C. D. White, McKinney, Texas, and it is postmarked Washington, D. C., December 26, 1907. The return address for the school is Marden Building, 507 E. Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. There is another postmark for McKinney on December 28 on the back.

Receipt for taxes paid by Levi Perryman to the City of Montague, Montague County, Texas.

Satisfaction of Mortgage concerning the purchase of property by Eva Bryan from E. W. Powell and Bob Perryman. The original sale was made August 16, 1907. This document is dated December 3, 1907.

Letter fragment written by Birdie McGee in which she reports that Henry was thrown from his pony; the health of family members; and the weather.

Letter from Birdie McGee to the Moore family in which she gives the news of the health of their extended family. She expresses her belief that going to college has gone to Mary Dodd's head. Mary is also being courted by three men. She thanks Charles for the newspapers. She says her plans for Christmas are not working out.

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She says that she is not going to write as often, not because she doesn't think of them. She asks about the weather. She talks about killing hogs and making lard. She is trying to move into her new house, but the contractors haven't finished yet. She wishes they could spend Christmas with them. She gives news on everyone. Mr. Thornhill died of a locked jaw. She receives news from Minnie and Sallie. She has a picture she wants to send them. She talks about her future neighbors. She mentions the next time she writes will be in her new home. She asks that they write to her and tell her how they are doing.

Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. He comments that Birdie will be living in her grandfather's house that is being redone. He would like to have them come visit him. He plans to stay where he is because otherwise he couldn't bring Birdie with him. He talks about farm land selling and the nice profit people are making. He thinks there are good opportunities in Washington and Oregon. He would like them to come visit for Christmas.

Receipt for life insurance for Claude D. White with the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. The document is dated December 14, 1907.

Envelope addressed to Claude D. White in Melissa, Texas. It was sent by the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, Dallas, Texas in 1902.

Receipt for the payment of a premium due to the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company. The receipt was issued on December 1, 1902 on the life of Claude D. White.

Tax receipt which details that Mrs. L. C. Redway paid $3.38 in full for property taxes in 1906.

Tax receipt which details that Mrs. L. C. Redway paid $9.88 in full for property taxes in 1907.