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 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.

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

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.

Receipt for state and county taxes paid in Collin County by Mrs. Mary Moore on December 24, 1902.

Receipt for state and county taxes which were paid by C. D. White in 1902.

Receipt for taxes paid by Mary Moore in Collin County Texas on December 11, 1903.

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

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.

A wedding announcement for the marriage of Mr. John E. Burrage, Jr., to Miss Mary Wilson. The wedding was to be held on Wednesday, December 23, 1903 in McKinney, Texas. After December 30, the newlywed couple would take up residence in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Letter from the United States Civil Service Commission to Claude D. White regarding Mr. White's scores for the examination he recently took. It is signed by Charles Hendricks, Secretary of the Ninth Civil Service District. He has scores for spelling, arithmetic, letter-writing, penmanship, and copying from plain copy. A large piece of the paper has been torn away. There is an envelope addressed to Claude D. White at 3227 Pratt St. in Omaha, Nebraska. The return address is for the United States Civil Service Commission, Ninth U.S. Civil Service District, Old Custom House, St. Louis, Missouri. It is postmarked St. Louis, December 16, 1908, and there are handwritten notes in pencil on the back.

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

Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Claude White of Chambersville, Texas. Mrs. White was Linnet Moore, Charles B. Moore's daughter. The envelope has a 1903 post mark from McKinney, Texas.

Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore in which he discusses how his letter to her could have arrived late and thanks her for her letter. He looks forward to facing the future with her.

Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore in which he tell her how much he enjoys her letters and wishes to see her. He says that if he had a fortune he would continue to try to earn more with his own effort.

Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore in which he says he wants to write to Washington, D. C. to find out what was slowing down the flow of letters between them. He writes about his job. He then asks her for another letter.

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.

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 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 Claude White to Linnet Moore in which he writes about the Christmas ball. He has Christmas supper with Bettie and Laura. Claude heard that Tommie might visit Linnet and asks her to not let Tommie call on her. He asks Linnet how she likes her new buggy.

Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore in which the first two pages are missing. The letter starts off with Claude asking Linnet if it would be better to write a letter of apology to Mr. Bryant or just let things be. He enjoyed seeing her a Christmas. He also tells her he is unwell, but thinks he is improving. He asks her to set a date for them to meet again.

Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore in which he said that he covered for the night clerk so that the clerk could go to a show. Claude enjoyed his visit with Linnet. He suggests that she come out to him with Willie. That way she can visit Claude and Willie can visit his girlfriend. He ends by asking if she has received her buggy.

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.