A letter from Bettie Franklin and William Dodd to their mother (who is visiting Mary Moore) and sister (Mary Ann Dodd Moore). The envelope has a postal stamp reading "Galatin, Tenn; Dec 11" and a hand written note reading William Dodd; + Betty Franklin; Recvd Dec 15th; 1876."

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."

Personal letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister Mary Ann Dodd Moore. Postal stamp on envelope reads "Gallatin, Tenn; 28." Hand written note on envelope reads "Dinkie; McGee; Received Oct 30; 1876."

A personal letter from W. A. Bratney to Mollie Moore informing her that he had gotten married and started a new line of work in collections.

Letter from Matilda Dodd to her daughter discussing the numerous cases of flux, gathering blackberries, and the weather.

Letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore discussing all the illness from flux, including her daughter, Sissie, who almost died. Discusses numerous other neighbors that had died from the flux. Discusses 4th of July parade and picnic put on by the Grangers (The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry). Discusses the garden and the wheat threshing and the hopes that Mary will be able to visit. She says to "tell Mr. Moore I prefer living here [Tennessee] if the women have children when 50 years old out there [in Texas]."

Deed from D. E. E. Braman to W. A. Morris that was filed in Montague County on July 26, 1876.

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing the name of the court case, charges, date of indictment and capias, state witnesses, and the proceedings of the court. The list is arranged by date.

State Tax account for Montague County for 1874. Tax balance was $2,452.14 after it was adjusted for previous years. Taxes were collected by Levi Perryman, Sheriff, who was paid ten cents per mile for 600 miles and he collected $146.79 in commissions.

Receipt from Stephen H. Darden, State Comptroller, to Levi Perryman totalling $962.95 for various comptroller's drafts and fees in felony cases.

State Tax account for Montague County for 1875 and 1876. Taxes collected by Levi Perryman, Sheriff, were $4,124.80 after adjustments.

A deposit warrant for Levi Perryman is made out for $1,072.60 and dated June 27, 1876.

A deposit warrant that is made out to Levi Perryman for $293.50 is dated, June 27, 1876.

A triplicate warrant made out for Levi Perryman for $644.00 and dated June 27, 1876.

State Tax account for Montague County for 1871 and 1872. Taxes collected by Levi Perryman,Sheriff were $1,336.38 after adjustments were made.

Letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore discussing neighbors and friends, gardening, quilt making, dress making, purchase of new mules, sale of a calf and the possibility of moving to Texas.

A letter to Mary Moore from her sister, Bettie Franklin, and her mother, Matilda Dodd. In the letter, Franklin and Dodd discuss the state of the family and of the farm and animals. Franklin informs Moore that there have been many deaths in town, including Mallie Donnell, Mrs. Holder, and Tom Berry's wife. Franklin and Dodd both ask Moore to visit soon. Franklin closes by sending her regards to Moore's husband, Charles B. Moore. Included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was mailed. The letter, postmarked May 22 from Gallatin, Tennessee, is addressed to Mrs. Mollie Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas, Box No 12.

Receipt from James M. Strong to J. M. Cobb for $12.00 for County Occupation tax which entitles him to pursue the occupation of selling spirituous liquors.

Receipt from J.G. Bump of the St. Jo Lodge I.O.O.F to Levi Perryman for $5.00.

Letter from John Dowell notifying the recipient of the new legislation on pensions for the soldiers or volunteers of the war between Texas and Mexico. Dowell is offering his services if the recipient believes that he qualifies for the pension.

A letter to Mary Moore from her sister, Bettie Franklin, and her mother, Matilda Dodd. In the letter, Franklin tells Moore about the birth of her son. She tells Moore that she has not yet named the child and asks Moore to suggest a name. Dodd and Franklin both discuss the weather and the state of the farm. Franklin closes by sending her regards to Moore's husband, Charles B. Moore. In a separate letter from Moore's father, William Dodd, William talks about the weather and the state of the family and the farm. He tells Moore that he will send her care money soon. Included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was mailed. The envelope, postmarked March 13 from Gallatin, Tennessee, is addressed to Mrs. Mary A. Moore in Mckinney, Collin County, Texas.

A deposit warrant for Levi Perryman, sheriff of Montague County, Texas, is for $369.00 and dated March 11, 1876.

Newspaper clipping on Ulysses S. Grant, written by Marie Le Baron, describing the President's characteristics and how his nature shaped his actions in office.