The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives - 23 Matching Results

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[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Bettie Franklin to Mr. Moore and Sis, April 27, 1879]

Description: Matilda is hoping that they are all doing well, Bettie answered the last letter because they haven't received a letter. The weather is getting warmer, but all the fruit is dead except for the apples which are in abundance. Vegetables in the garden are doing well. She has had lettuce and cabbage and she expects the strawberries will be good. She has heard about the drought in Texas and mentions how good it is to have a well. She is going to send some seeds with this letter. Tobe has planted clov… more
Date: April 27, 1879
Creator: Dodd, Matilda & Franklin, Bettie
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[Warranty Deed, April 30, 1877]

Description: This is a warranty deed from W. A Morris to Levi Perryman. The warranty deed is from Montague county and documents a payment of eighty dollars from Levi Perryman to W. A. Morris for eighty acres of land.
Date: April 30, 1877
Creator: Montague County, Texas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from William Dodd to his Mother and Sister, April 29, 1877]

Description: Bettie tells that everyone is doing well and that they have had good rain. Moore arrived last Wednesday, but hasn't been by and she hopes they write soon. William got tired of answering questions as to why his mother did not come with Moore to visit. He has a ship that he used to sell things. Dinky and the children are going to come by. He talks about going home and how Bettie went there for a while and is not feeling well. He plans to write soon.
Date: April 29, 1877
Creator: Dodd, William & Franklin, Bettie
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[Letter from J. C. Barr to C. B. Moore, April 22, 1877]

Description: Barr is talking about an advertising sheet that Moore wrote on that he found interesting. He asks about damages and if someone is going to visit. He mentions that everyone is well. Abner's son is not well with a fever. It has been really wet, and they have been unable to work on their corn. He has cut wood and a garden planted. He were able to sell 700 bushels of corn at 39 cents, 400 bushels of wheat at $1.41. He is hoping for no war in the east because of property damage. He hopes they write… more
Date: April 22, 1877
Creator: Barr, J. C.
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[Letter from Dinkie McGee to her Sister and Mother, April 15, 1877]

Description: She ran into Mollie McGee and heard that Abe was up there, and Bettie was there Tuesday. She now has 60 little chickens and When she comes to visit she will make fried chicken. They will also have a lot of peaches, her onions are doing well too. Henry planted his sweet potatoes recently and George Wallace married recently, to Morilla Vaughn. The children talk of going to visit their Aunt Mollie and Uncle Charlie and Grandma. Bettie gave Willie some duck eggs and he had them taken care of by Nat… more
Date: April 15, 1877
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
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[Letter from John Dowell, April 20, 1876]

Description: 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.
Date: 1876-04-20~
Creator: Dowell, John
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[Receipt from Job Holmes, April 10, 1875]

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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