Transcript of a letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore discussing his work at the mill in Texas, attempts to sell a house and lots and a buggy, a recent trip to Paris, his latest business dealings, and the wildlife around the mill. Page three of the transcript is missing.

This document includes journal entries from April 4 to April 11 in an unidentified year. In the entries, Moore writes about a camping trip that is cut short by a "norther." The cold and snowy weather damaged the wheat and corn crops. He details his trip into McKinney in the snow and the snowball a group of boys were rolling in town. The next morning, on the 12, the winter weather had cleared up and by noon the snow was nearly all gone.

Letter from Charles B. Moore to Henry S. Moore discussing his work at the mill in Texas, attempts to sell a house and lots and a buggy, a recent trip to Paris, his latest business dealings, and the wildlife around the mill.

Transcript of a letter to J. and Ziza Moore. Henry has written to Solomon and Sabina, but has not heard from Charles. He talks about the weather and the dances he has been attending. He mentions that his Aunt is going to visit Mary Ann and George Wilson is happy with his land. People are trying to start up businesses of hauling logs. He has to cancel his trip to visit because of the hard economic time he is having. He then goes into detail about the engine he has. Henry then writes to Ziza Moore an anecdote about a man trying to please everyone.

Copy of multiple documents for the sale of John and Sara Emberson's land. First document contains the Embersons' statement and the land sold to Charles B. Moore. Second document contains an affidavit for the Embersons' sale of land.

Deed in which Richard Sparks sells property to Henry Maxwell for one hundred dollars. The borders of the property are described.

Deed in which Hannah Maxwell equally distributes of 447 and 193 acres of land left by her late husband to his descendants.

Deed in which Hannah Maxwell transfers ten and one-half acres of land to Henry Maxwell for ten dollars. The borders are described in the text.

Bond in which Joel Patterson sells 320 acres of land to Henry Maxwell for five hundred dollars. The borders of the property are described.

Land grant conferring four hundred and forty seven acres of land from Peters' Colony in Collin County, Texas, to the heirs of James Maxwell. The grant includes a description of the area's borders. It is signed by Governor Elisha M. Pease.

Deed in which William Patterson sells property to Henry Maxwell for ten dollars. The borders of the property are described.

Land division document in which the wife and descendants of James Maxwell are given parts of his property.

Deed in which Richard Sparks sells forty acres to Henry Maxwell for ten dollars. The borders of the property are described.

Bond wherein Hannah Maxwell states that she owes Henry Maxwell twenty five dollars. She also writes that she has sold ten and a half acres of headright land to Henry for six dollars and fifty-eight sense. The paper has been stamped with a five-pointed star and notarized by George Pegues.

A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from R.L. Waddill regarding murder indictments for several men not in custody—he suggests that a reward should be offered for the men—and accompanying indictments.

Journal of Robert Strain Maxwell containing daily activities and accounts.

Deed from George Pegues on behalf of Joel Patterson to Henry Maxwell. The deed issues 320 acres of land in Collin County to Maxwell for the price of $320.

Deed distributing 193 acres of land in Collin County, Texas, to the heirs of J. W. Maxwell.

Letter from A. Walker to Henry Maxwell responding to an earlier letter regarding a 640 acre parcel of land.

Journal of Henry Maxwell containing daily activities and accounts.

Document transferring land from James and Mary Maxwell to Henry Maxwell.

Map of Collin County, Texas, including the Prairies and Lakes region. Peter's Colony line and the north line of Mercer's Colony are marked on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).

Cadastral map of Collin County, Texas in the Prairies and Lakes region. Several features are marked including the Mercer Colony line. A legal statement is written in the lower-right corner attesting to the accuracy of the map.

Land Grant for 320 acres in Collin County.