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- [Envelope addressed to Miss Linnet Moore, October 7, 1897]
- Envelope addressed to Miss Linnet Moore in Chambersville, Collin County, Texas. It was sent by Birdie McGee and read by Linnet on October 13, 1987. It is postmarked Gallatin, Tenn. October 7, 1897. The right side of the envelope is torn, and the top right corner, where the stamp would have been, had been cut away. There is some writing in pencil on the back and another postmark from McKinney, Texas on October 9, 1897.
- Literature: an illustrated Weekly Magazine, Volume 1, Number 20, July 7, 1888
- Weekly literary magazine that contains articles and excerpts on various topics as well as advertisements; according the to the cover, it includes "Criticism, Biography, News, [and] Selected Readings." Contents for this issue: Maurice Thompson at Home, Selections from A Fortnight of Folly, and Sylvan Secrets in Bird-Songs and Books.
- [Letter to Linnet White, August 7, 1917]
- Letter to Linnet White discussing business and recent news. It is signed "Dubbie." "L. B. Price Merc. Co." is printed at the bottom of the page. There is an envelope addressed to Mrs. Claude D. White in Manitou, Colorado. The return address is P.O. Box 1096, Fort Worth, Texas. It is postmarked Fort Worth, Texas August 8, 1917.
- [Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet Moore White, June 7, 1909]
- Letter from Alta Berry to Claude and Linnet White in which she discusses her health and farming. She says that Claude is in trouble with his crops as he has been "drinking a great deal lately." He was arrested after causing a disturbance at a supper in Melissa, Texas. She also updates Linnet on the activities and health of friends and family.
- [Letter to Mrs. Linnet White, January 7, 1912]
- Letter to Mrs. Linnet White. The author talks about drawing straws to do dishes. She talks about the weather and writing letters. She talks about one of the girls not feeling too well, but is usually healthy. She talks about going to town to get a new dress for an O. E. S. meeting. She talks about the books she is reading and the meaning behind them. She mentions that Ernestine can't go to school until February and that Ruth will also be going to school soon.
- [Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, December 7, 1913]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee McKinley and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, McKinley updates Mary Ann on her family's well-being as well as Alice's family and other kin in the area. She discusses the weather, notes that Christmas is almost here and she is not ready, as well as details that Will has been ill with tonsillitis for several days. She mentions the lot is nice and that Ruth and Frank will have a good time playing together, as Frank has no children other that the Franklin children to play with. She notes that she saw a moving picture with Alice and Frank Griffin and she was also able to see a play with Will. She states that they have killed hogs and she wishes that Moore and the White family could be there to enjoy bones and sausage. She details how excited Frank was for the snow on Sunday and notes how he is preparing decoration for Christmas. She notes the gifts Frank will receive for Christmas, discusses the cost of living , and mentions that the war (WWI) is terrible. She closes by noting that she wishes that she could write more often, but the children keep her so bust all the time. She notes that Moore and the White family must write her soon.
- [Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore, December 7, 1913]
- Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore that is missing pages. She talks about killing hogs, the lack of feed, and whether to sell the work horses. She writes about the children's excitement over Christmas and the family members that are moving.
- [Letter from Birdie McGee, December 7, 1913]
- 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 William J. McKinley to Claude D. White and Family, November 2, 1915]
- Letter to Claude D. White and family from William J. McKinley discussing his recent trips to Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi where he evaluated various farms for future purchase. He then goes on to discuss his family and friends in the area and his plans to visit Claude when he is able.
- [Note, May 7, 1903]
- Note, handwritten, for $42.50 between O. C. Harris and Claude D. White and Mary Moore. The document was dated May 7, 1903 and payment was due on or before August 1, 1903. The word "Paid" is written across the body of the text.
- [Note, May 13, 1907]
- A note for $25.00 for Claude D.White which is due October 15, 1907. The document is stamped "Paid" with the date October 19, 1907.
- [Mortgage, September 7, 1906.]
- Mortgage between J. Andros Frye and Josephine W. Frye and George P. Bemis real Estate Company. The transaction involved a lot in Madison Square, Omaha, Nebraska.
- [Letter from Dinkie McGee to Alice Linnet, Sis, and Mr. Moore, March 7, 1890]
- Dinkie mentions the cold weather they have been having. She had visitors and received news from Fannie. She mentions those who died of spotted fever. She invites Alice and Linnet to Birdie's birthday. She asks that they write soon. Birdie says she is sending drawings and wishes Alice would come home in May. She mentions her birthday and asks that they write soon.
- [Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Mary , Linnet and Charles B. Moore, August 7, 1891]
- Letter from Dinkie wrote about her family's health; the dry, windy weather; she went to a dinner at the Guild Smiths and was not happy with the manners of the people who showed up; she ends her part of the letter by giving an account of what they had for dinner. Birdie wrote her cousin Linnet about the shortage of water; making cider; the flower garden; and the start of school.
- [Letter from E. Hewden to Charles B. Moore, January 7, 1897]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by E. Hewden to Charles B. Moore. In the letter, Hewden thanks Moore for patronage of his newspaper and acknowledges that Moore is a veteran in free thought. He details that he hopes Moore would live to 100 and still be able to read his newspaper. He closes his letter by expressing his wishes for a successful new ear.
- [Letter from Linnet and C. B. Moore to Mary Moore and Birdie McGee, Noveber 7, 1893]
- Letter from Linnet Moore to her mother, Mary Moore, and her cousin Birdie McGee. Linnet writes about the trip she made with her father to by a cape, some shoes, and some flour. She gives the details of the party she threw and a list of the individuals who attended. She expects the house to be done by next week. Mary Kennedy and her mother are moving to Dallas. She said she was invited on a trip with friends, but could not go as it would require an overnight stay. Charles B. Moore wrote to Mary Moore that the house is ready for the shingles. He updates Mary on the crops; the health of family and friends; her flowers
- [Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850]
- Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore discussing his recent trip to Jerseyville, the Fourth of July celebrations there and the progress that community had made, farming, seeing King Lear at the theatre, building engines, and news of family and friends. There is an envelope addressed to Elvira D. Moore, Unionville P O, Bedford County, Tennessee. It is postmarked Nashville, and July 7, 1850 is written in pencil at the top.
- [Letter from Bettie Franklin to Mary Dodd Moore, November 7, 1865]
- Letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore concerning family news and health.
- [Letter from George B. Buckler to Charles B. Moore, November 7, 1873]
- Letter from George Buckler? saying that he had fallen off a wagon and was unable to come into town. He was no longer able to work as a teacher because the government was too unreliable to pay him a salary. He was owed for three months work already and the pay would only be $50.00 in greenbacks which was not enough remuneration.
- [Letter from Mrs. C. Snelling]
- Letter from Mrs. C. Snelling of Olathe, KS to Charles B. Moore in regards to a missed visit, and his correspondence with Ms. Harriet C. Griffin. A note on the enveloper reads: "Mrs. C. Snelling; Recvd Sept 16th; 1874."
- [Envelope from Hubert and Theresia Sauer]
- An envelope which contained a letter to C.B. Moore. A not on the left bottom corner reads: "Hubert + Theresa Sauer; Received Feb 21st; 1875."
- [Letter from Hubert and Theresia Sauer]
- A letter from Hubert and Theresia Sauer of Fillmore County, NB to Charles B. Moore. It details the difficult times Nebraskan farmers were having.
- [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.
- [Letter from William Dodd, October 7, 1877]
- A personal letter from William Dodd to Charles B. Moore, that includes a recipe for ketchup. Envelope has a postal stamp reading "Gallatin, Tenn; Oct 8" and a handwritten note reading "1988."
- [Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, February 7, 1882]
- She was glad to hear they were doing well, but she is sick with a cold. Bettie, Florence and Minnie were there yesterday. Mariah Ruttedge came by also. Mrs. McGee is with Simon, she doesn't think he has long to live. They have had plenty of rain and are enjoying good weather. Birdie hurt herself and fainted, Dinkie was scared she would not wake up and threw water on Birdie's face. She wishes to see Linnet. Nettie Bush had a baby boy and so does Lulu. She visited Lydia Love and Lydia wanted to write to her. She has been to Lou Wallace's and Ben Withers' dances. She is not afraid of starving like her sister. They have been eating hens that don't lay anymore eggs. She had a hen lay 18 eggs since Christmas. Willie is too tired to write, but will write soon. Tobe visited on his way to Allen county and Florence and Minnie went to stay with her Uncle John. Henry hired Ike Jones for a while. Sissie sends a kiss to Linnet and Ash wants to see Linnet. Willie wants to tell Uncle Charlie that he got some new boots and he and Sissie went rabbit hunting last week in the snow. She sends a kiss to Linnet and asks that they write soon.
- [Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, October 7, 1900]
- Letter to Linnet Moore from Lula Dalton. She asks Linnet if she has forgotten about writing to her. She mentions she is in Austin to study and has found all of the boys she met last year, but not the girls. She asks Linnet to write her a long letter.
- [Letter from John Stewart to C. B. Moore, June 7,1901]
- Letter from John Stewart to C. B. Moore. He talks about his health and about getting older. His cough has stayed with him still. He says everyone else is well and mentions what Stewart Williams is doing. He talks about grand children. Cary Nimmo is in Nashville. He talks about the small pox that has broken out there. Dr. Hiran Moore died. He mentions all the kinds of doctors they have. He mentions a few more friends and how they are doing.
- [Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White and Claude D. White, January 10, 1907]
- This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McKinley and is addressed to the White's and Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, McKinley informs Linnet White of the goings-on in Gallatin, TN. the news includes: a discussion about all the bad things that have happened recently, details about how she misses her father, a dialogue about what the family did for Christmas including events attended and menus for dinner, news about her sewing endeavor, a discussion about her new black suit, a dialogue about Mattie McGee and Henry McGee grieving for Will in their own ways, news about family and friends, community updates, and a discussions about exchanging photographs. Birdie closes the letter by stating that the White's and Mary Ann should write to her soon. A clipping of the suit purchased by Birdie is included with the letter as well as the envelope she sent to Linnet White.
- [Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 7, 1900]
- Letter written by Linnet Moore and addressed to the Moore family and Willie. In this letter, Linnet informs the Moore family of the goings-on during her trip to visit Lula Dalton in Austin. She discusses her attendance of the Paderewski concert, details how wonderful it was to see him play, and mentions that they were up at the train station on Sunday morning visiting with friends from Burnet who also saw the concert. She details the day's events on Monday and notes that they have gone to town and plan to go again. She closes the letter by stating that the Moore family must write her soon with all the news. The envelope is included with the letter.
- [Transcript of letter from Bettie Franklin to Mary Dodd Moore, November 7, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore concerning family news and health.
- [Promissory Note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore, February 7, 1879]
- Promissory note from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore on February 7, 1879. C. B. Moore promised to pay the total sum of $85 to Henry S. Moore by January 1, 1880. On the reverse side, Henry S. Moore recorded that C. B. Moore paid $28.40 toward the note on December 8 and $30 toward the note on December 12.
- [Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, March 7, 1908]
- Letter from Emmett Patton of Law Office of Patton & Gibbany, Roswell, New Mexico to Levi Perryman discussing land and other property owned by Bob Perryman and how it should be disposed of. Some of the land needed to have improvements made immediately or it would be taken away, some had been only partially paid for and other plots were jointly owned with others. Letter actually addressed to "Leroy" Perryman, but the letters "roy" are partially erased.
- [Letter from E. W. Powell to Levi Perryman, September 7, 1915]
- Letter from E. W. Powell to Levi Perryman regarding the taxes being paid for 1914. The hotel business is also mentioned, and the debts of Mr. Clark and Reed.
- [Triplicate Warrant, July 7, 1880]
- A triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $5.00, is dated July 7, 1880.
- [Triplicate Warrant, July 7, 1880]
- Triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, for the amount of $775.35, that is dated July 7, 1880.
- [Triplicate Warrant, July 7, 1880]
- A triplicate warrant for Levi Perryman, in the amount of $36.16, that is dated July 7, 1880.
- [Triplicate Warant, September 7, 1880]
- Triplicate warrant, in the amount of $254.30, is for Levi Perryman. The document is dated September 7, 1880.
- [Bill of County Judges Costs, January 7, 1879]
- Bill of County Judges Costs, acknowledging cases for the Sanger brothers vs. Lei Perkins and the Epsthen Bro. and Co. vs. Perkins and Main.
- [State Tax account for Montague County, June 7, 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.
- [Receipt for registered letter, February 7, 1876]
- Receipt for a registered letter from Austin Perryman of Montague County, Texas to Johnny Bergher, Honey Grove, Texas.
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman, Februrary 7,1879]
- Receipt for a registered letter to Stephen, Darden, C?. Signed by M.E. Sloan.
- [Receipt of W. A. Morris, April 7, 1879]
- Received of W. A. Morris the amount of $8.75 for clerk costs in case No. 63.
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman, July 7, 1879]
- Received of W. A. Morris the sum of $1.50 for the costs in the case of The State of Texas vs H. G. Lewberry?.
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman, July 7, 1879]
- Received of Levi Perryman through W. A. Morris, the sum of $15. For fees in case of State of Texas vs H. G. Lewberry.
- [Receipt of Levi Perryman, November 7, 1879]
- Received of Levi Perryman $634.57. Signed by the Comptroller.
- [Receipt from J.C. Stephens to W.A. Morris, January 7, 1879]
- Receipt from J.C. Stephens to W.A. "Bud" Morris for $4.95, the cost of H.C. Masters vs. W.S. Jamison.
- [Receipt from Stephens and Mattlock to W.A. Morris, January 7, 1879]
- Receipt from Stephens & Mattlock, attorneys for M.W. Wayborn & Co. Received of W.A. "Bud" Morris, Deputy Sheriff of Montague County for $175.82 for money collected in order of sale of judgement in case of M.W. Wayborn vs. Perkin & Mains.
- [Receipt from Stephens and Mattlock to W.A. Morris, January 7, 1879]
- Receipt from Stephens & Mattlock, representing Sanger Bros. & Co., to W.A. "Bud" Morris for $45.54 for the case of Sanger Brothers vs. County Court Lee N. Perkins.
- [Receipt from Stephens and Mattlock to W.A. Morris, January 7, 1879]
- Receipt from Stephen and Matlock, attorneys for Eppstine Brothers and Company to W.A. "Bud" Morris for $100.07 from sale in case of Eppstine Bros. vs. Perkins & Mains.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, June 7, 1867]
- A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on June 7, 1867. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway informs Loriette that he may make arrangements to move his family to Washington if he succeeds in his pursuit, but will not do so without first hearing from Loriette. Redway mentions that he failed in passing the board, but asks Loriette to keep this information to herself.