[Envelope from Matilda Boder and Bettie Franklin] (open access)

[Envelope from Matilda Boder and Bettie Franklin]

An envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore, Esq. A note on the bottom left corner reads: "Matilda Boder +; Betty Franklin; Received January 8th; 1875." A postal stamp reads: "Gallatin Tenn; Jan 3."
Date: January 3, 1875
Creator: Boder, Matilda & Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from George Bratney to Mary, December 17, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from George Bratney to Mary, December 17, 1875]

George hasn't written back because he became sick with Typhoid fever in August and now has the strength to write back. He would like to spend the holidays with Mary in her new home. He still lives in York and because of that was able to go to his brother's wedding. He is going to work on his farm for a time and then decide if the married life is for him. He wants to write her every few days but can't afford it. He is thinking of moving to Texas for the better climate and company.
Date: December 17, 1875
Creator: Bratney, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of J. A. Carrell, ? 18, 1875 ] (open access)

[Receipt of J. A. Carrell, ? 18, 1875 ]

Receipt for the amount of $16 for the case of The State of Texas vs W. M. Williams. Signed by J. A. Carrell.
Date: 1875
Creator: Carrell, J. A.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Comptroller of Public Accounts Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman, August 14, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from Comptroller of Public Accounts Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman, August 14, 1875]

Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman asking him to send in vouchers so he can be reimbursed for conveyance of convicts. Note added to bottom says not to lose the letter. The signature is illegible.
Date: August 4, 1875
Creator: Darden, Stephen Heard
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Comptroller of Public Accounts Stephen H. Darden to Montague County Presiding Justice, April 9, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from Comptroller of Public Accounts Stephen H. Darden to Montague County Presiding Justice, April 9, 1875]

Letter from Stephen Heard Darden, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas to Presiding Justice of Montague County about debts drawn on Levi Perryman, Sheriff, for assessing taxes. The justices will have to decide amongst themselves how the funds will be divided.
Date: April 9, 1875
Creator: Darden, Stephen Heard
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman, August 14, 1875] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman, August 14, 1875]

Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman asking him to send in vouchers so he can be reimbursed for conveyance of convicts. Note added to bottom says not to lose the letter. The signature is illegible.
Date: August 4, 1875
Creator: Darden, Stephen Heard
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Montague County, April 9, 1875] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Montague County, April 9, 1875]

Transcript of a letter Stephen Heard Darden, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas to Presiding Justice of Montague County about debts drawn on Levi Perryman, Sheriff, for assessing taxes. The justices will have to decide amongst themselves how the funds will be divided.
Date: April 9, 1875
Creator: Darden, Stephen Heard
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Triplicate Warrant, April 22, 1875] (open access)

[Triplicate Warrant, April 22, 1875]

A deposit Warrant for Levi Perryman, Sheriff of Montague County, is dated April 22, 1875.
Date: April 22, 1875
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Triplicate Warrant, July 23, 1875] (open access)

[Triplicate Warrant, July 23, 1875]

The third copy of a deposit warrant for Levi Perryman is for the amount of $58.90 and is dated July 23, 1875.
Date: July 23, 1875
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Triplicate Warrant, June 10, 1875] (open access)

[Triplicate Warrant, June 10, 1875]

A deposit warrant for Levi Peryman that is for $291.66 and is dated June 10, 1875.
Date: June 10, 1875
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from M. Dodd to his Sister, September 12, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from M. Dodd to his Sister, September 12, 1875]

The author is happy to hear from his sister and says that his family is doing well also. Although they have all been suffering from colds. The weather was really hot during the day and then frosting at night. There is a turnip patch that has produced and an irish potato patch that they had to fight the bugs off of them. They also have apples and are making cider with it. Wilson sold some sheep and now are running the cattle to Louisville. Wilson and Mr. Albright are heading to Texas and might call on her and Dinkie. The author also gives information on the flowers and on the horses. Mrs. Summers would like to go visit Texas also. He talks of the chickens, and then asks his sister to write more often.
Date: September 12, 1875
Creator: Dodd, M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Motherell Dodd to his Sister, August 15, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from Motherell Dodd to his Sister, August 15, 1875]

The author wanted to write, but until now didn't have time to write. The author's family came by and everyone is doing well. Bettie complains in the evening, she walked to his house barefoot and has gotten burnt. The Texas folks arrived. He then proceeds to discuss the wheat crops and corn and then about the cow. Old Kit passed away. The author was worried about getting cholera like Mr. McGee who also passed away. The author wants to know why his sister isn't writing Dinkie, who is upset that she doesn't write her. The author tells his sister to tell George and Willie to write him.
Date: August 15, 1875
Creator: Dodd, Motherelle
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice Donnell to Mollie Moore, December 18, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from Alice Donnell to Mollie Moore, December 18, 1875]

Alice is happy to hear from her friend and wishes to visit. She inquires about Joe's trunk and if Mr. Moore knows anything about it. She would like Mollie to write back as soon as possible with information on Joe's trunk. She mentions Bettie's mother who is not feeling well.Dinkie wants to throw a party for Joe and Alice wishes Mollie and Mr. Moore could go. Mary Jane and Simeon have not married yet and Simeon talks of going to Texas. Alice now has the Texas fever and really wants to go. John Wallace and Susie Lore are talked about by the neighborhood of getting married. She asks Mollie to write her a long letter and to write back about Joe's trunk.
Date: December 18, 1875
Creator: Donnell, Alice
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie Franklin, November 7, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from Bettie Franklin, November 7, 1875]

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.
Date: November 7, 1875
Creator: Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for G. R. Harper, November 1, 1875] (open access)

[Receipt for G. R. Harper, November 1, 1875]

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.
Date: November 1, 1875
Creator: Harper, G. R.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from John A. Hart to Levi Perryman, May 3, 1875] (open access)

[Receipt from John A. Hart to Levi Perryman, May 3, 1875]

Receipt for Levi Perryman from John A. Hart. For the sum of $3 to V.L. Burton.
Date: May 3, 1875
Creator: Hart, John A.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Mortgage agreement, November 5, 1875] (open access)

[Mortgage agreement, November 5, 1875]

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.
Date: November 5, 1875
Creator: Hodge, Edward A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Warranty deed, October 5, 1875] (open access)

[Warranty deed, October 5, 1875]

Warranty deed which details the real estate agreement between James Q. Brigham and H. K. Redway.
Date: October 5, 1875
Creator: Hodge, Edward A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from Job Holmes, April 10, 1875] (open access)

[Receipt from Job Holmes, April 10, 1875]

Receipt of Levi Perryman oue (1) note - dated February 21, 1874 for $50 payable to Mess. Crump and Hoosman by Richard Griffin and Oue (1) note dated January 14, 1874 payable to Bogges and Howell of St.Joe by Bessy Garm for $97. From Job Holmes, constable Precinct No. 3, Montague County.
Date: April 10, 1875
Creator: Holmes , Job
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Record of Account, July 24,1875] (open access)

[Record of Account, July 24,1875]

Record of account for Levi Perryman from April 6, 1875 to July 24,1875 with Briggs and Howell.
Date: July 24, 1875
Creator: J. H. Briggs and Howell
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from F. H. Kollock to H. K. Redway, October 5, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. Kollock to H. K. Redway, October 5, 1875]

Letter from F. H. Kollock to H. K. Redway detailing a real estate agreement made between J. Q. Brigham and H. K. Redway. Kollock is requesting signatures on the promissory notes for the mortgage. Kollock also states that Brigham has signed the deed and has given the document to him, awaiting the signed notes and a draft from Redway. He relays to Redway that once he receives the "properly signed" notes and a $600.00 draft, he will send the deed to him.
Date: October 5, 1875
Creator: Kollock, F. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bob Landers to Charles B. Moore, May, 23, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Landers to Charles B. Moore, May, 23, 1875]

This letter from the Charles B. Moore collection is written by Bob Landers and is addressed to C.B. Moore. In his letter, Landers details for Moore news about his family and their health, news about his crops and the cold spring weather, and news from his community. In the closing remarks, Landers sends his respect to Moore's family. It is dated May 23, 1875.
Date: May 23, 1875
Creator: Landers, Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister, July 25, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister, July 25, 1875]

The author tells her sister that everyone is doing well except Willie and Sassie who have colds. Mr. McGee died, he had a stroke and had cholera. She had tomatoes for a week. The author still owes $10 on her machine, but her mother gave her $5. The author wants her sister to come and visit so she can make wine for her and her husband. Her sister is planning to sell her goat, and she is going to town to buy a new dress.
Date: July 25, 1875
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie to Her Sister, September 24, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie to Her Sister, September 24, 1875]

The author mentions that everyone is doing well. The author is going to take her children to town to see a show and she has a meeting the next Sunday. Bettie and her mother went to town and got two dresses. Old Pros is working with Old Kit's colt for seventeen days. Mollie Loves' baby had a cold and Alice Donnell wants to see the author's sister. The author is going to make a dress and suit for a wedding between Dock D. and Miss Fallen. Bettie is pregnant with Abe's child. Willie has a brief letter to his aunt about jackets and going to the show next week. Mr. Wilson has land in Ellis County. There is also a letter to Mr. Moore from W. H. McGee. Henry's eyes are bad so McGee is writing for him. There has been a bid on his land and he is considering moving to Texas if he could get some cheap land in Mr. Moore's neighborhood. Henry hopes to write himself next time.
Date: September 24, 1875
Creator: McGee, W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library