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[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, October 28, 1865]
A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Baltimore, Maryland to his wife, Loriette Redway, on October 28, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business in Maryland and in Washington D.C. Redway's reason for being in Washington is to appear before the board to gain appointment in the army. Redway tells Loriette that permission had been granted for him to appear before the board on October 2, but he had not received notice. He planned to sit before the new board on Monday of the following week. Redway expresses his affection for his wife and family, and explains that he would return to his family did he not feel that his country needed him. Redway asks his wife to keep his business to herself. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date:
October 28, 1865
Creator:
Redway, Hamilton K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter for Mrs. White, October 23, 1912]
Letter to Mrs. Linnet White. She says that the past summer was her busiest and shortest, even when the girls were babies. She will tell Linnet about camping later. She had help from Mrs. Chambers, who is now in California. The family sale happened Saturday and almost everything went wrong. The weather was bad. But they had a good time.
Date:
October 23, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie Franklin and William Dodd to their Sister and Mr. Moore, October 25, 1878]
They are doing well, she had a slight chill and Abe is getting over his cold with medicine given to him from Dr. Woodson. Her and her mother went to see Mr. Donnell and he doesn't look like he has long to live. MRs. Summers looks well. She and Mrs. Montgomery would like to see her. Mollie Love, Mary, and the children visited. They went to edgefield and didn't have to stay the night because the train was behind schedule. They were at her parent's place but her parent's did not realize they were there until they went out to meet them. The children have gotten bigger and are now in school everyday. They are waiting for their boxes to arrive, her father says there is too much fright on the road. Abe is going to town to get more information. She wants to purchase land to start a home but Abe hasn't said anything. She also wants to be together. Her father and mother wrote postal cards and she asks that they write back soon.
Date:
October 25, 1878
Creator:
Franklin, Bettie & Dodd, William
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Minnie Rawlings to Linnet Moore, October 2, 1898]
She is glad to hear that Linnet is coming to visit. Linnet will share Lulu's room. She mentions what textbooks Linnet will need for school and how to get them. She asks for Linnet to write when she is leaving and when she expects to be at the depot. Lulu is anxious to see her.
Date:
October 2, 1898
Creator:
Rawlings, Minnie O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Minnie Rawlings to C. B. Moore, October 17, 1898]
She gives a timetable of where Linnet should be on her way to her house. She is anxious for Linnet to get a full years work and hopes to be moved into the new school in two weeks. She told Linnet to worry about clothes too much because they dress plainly and she will be among friends. She sends best wishes.
Date:
October 17, 1898
Creator:
Rawlings, Minnie O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
Date:
October 7, 1900
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Linnet Moore, October 21, 1900]
Letter to Linnet Moore. She tells Linnet that she is finally taking a break from her busy week. She spent some time with Mrs. White. They decided to go to San Antonio, but she doesn't want Carter to spend all of his time with her. She would like to know if Linnet plans on going.
Date:
October 21, 1900
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude White to his cousin Laura, October 29, 1900]
Letter from Claude White to his cousin Laura. He doesn't want to say he was surprised to receive her letter so soon, but he was happy to get it. He mentions what a good friend she has been to him. He is thankful that she has helped reconcile the differences between him and Linnet, his sweetheart. He advises her to accept the proposal from her 'medicine man' only if he pleases her. He doesn't want her to be married to someone she thought she knew. He mentions how much he loves Linnet. He asks her to come with Linnet so he can see them. He tells her his plan for them to come and visit him. He sends regards to his cousin Bettie and asks her to give his love to Linnet every time she sees her.
Date:
October 29, 1900
Creator:
White, Claude
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinnkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, October 9, 1881]
She was happy to hear they had made it home safely. She says everyone is doing well except Birdie who has a cold. Birdie has kept her busy since Sissie started school. She wishes Sis was there to help her eat beans. Old Major is about to die and Henry has not planted wheat. He wants to pasture it. Her cows make plenty of milk for butter. She is going to finish a dress for Sissie and Sallie Elliot has a baby boy. Mrs. Ellis sent her some peaches and she made a pie. She hasn't visited her mother because she doesn't have a ride. She hasn't had rain since Sis left. Uncle Sam died. Willie want to tell Uncle Charlie about his studies. She finished the quilt and Henry is helping Tobe to plow. She ask that they write soon.
Date:
October 9, 1881
Creator:
McGee, Dinkie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from W. M. Yandell to Maud C. Fentress, October 29,1865]
Transcript of a letter from W. M. Yandell to his aunt Maud Fentress, regarding why he is in Texas. He also mentions family news and his brother David's practice in Memphis. He also asks to come and visit Maud. He asks about Maud and her husband's health and how his cousin David Fentress is doing. The last page is an ad about Dr.David W. Fentress and his services and an ad to sell Fentress's land and animals.
Date:
October 29, 1865
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Charles and Mary Moore, October 12, 1890]
Jack and Lee have had some problems with getting the wheat. They had to hire help. She mentions they have been having bad weather. Jack's father died and so he will have to go back because of the will. She wonders where his mother will go and also Mrs. Lucas. She mentions she now has eye glasses. She would like to have them visit her, and even tried to go visit them for the fall, but it fell through. She talks about the schooling of her children and how she might have to send them to boarding school. She would like the Moores to write back a long letter.
Date:
October 12, 1890
Creator:
Jernigan, Laura
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Carter J. Dalton to Linnet Moore, October 11, 1900]
Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore. He wanted to respond to Linnet's letter before too much time had passed. He was worried about Lula going to Dallas to visit Linnet. He is about to be on his way home to spend time with Jim Cook. Jim's mother and sister are in Austin, but he hasn't seen them. He asks about who is in love with Linnet now. He talks about his problems and asks if Linnet is coming to the San Antonio fair. He talks about Burnet and how old friends don't talk to him anymore. So he is now lonely, but he has some questions for her about graduation. He asks about her suitors and the guy that sent Lula a picture of himself.
Date:
October 11, 1900
Creator:
Dalton, Carter J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alice Griffin to Mary Moore, October 13, 1898]
She was glad to receive letters from them. She hopes they are doing well and received Linnet's picture. She mentions the weather and how it is disturbing the planting of wheat. Her horse Mollie died and she has been unable to do anything since. She mentions that Will is working on Dock Dobbin's house. Mr. Griffin went to Springfield to see John Steward. Real estate agents are trying to get the farms to sell to a colony. They ended up joining, but she doesn't think it will work out. Her grandmother was pressured to sell, but she couldn't decide and got upset. She would like to hear about Charles and Linnet's trip. She asks about Sallie W. and gives a message to Bettie. She talks about flowers and who Lillian is asking for. Minnie was supposed to write and she asks that they write back soon.
Date:
October 13, 1898
Creator:
Griffin, Alice
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Zavala's receipt of purchase from C. E. Childes, October 20, 1830]
Zavala's receipt of purchase from C. E. Childes: Philadelphia October 20, 1830
Date:
October 20, 1830
Creator:
Childes, C. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Rawlings to C. B. Moore, October 3, 1898]
She is thankful that Mr. Moore trust them to send Linnet to spend the terms with them. She says that they will treat Linnet like a daughter. She says the cost would only be $50. She enjoyed going to Colorado in the summer and would like to go again. She talks about the weather and that farmers are almost done gathering cotton. She is concerned about the Texas problem with renters. She hopes they are revived by the time the letter gets there.
Date:
October 3, 1898
Creator:
Rawlings, Minnie O.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Neal Moore to C. B. Moore, October 11, 1898]
He was glad to receive a letter from Charles while he was in Colorado. Neal will try to explain what has happened since the last time he wrote. He writes about certain expenses that have thrown him and swear to never have it again. He has gotten some work in San Antonio and is staying with Will Firgh. He has come to the realization that he is not a city person and will eventually become a farmer. He asks Moore to keep an eye out for good land for him. He asks about a job as a farm hand, and mentions that his parents say there is no work in Dallas. He mentions that Minnie was in Boulder for a teachers' convention. He says his parents are doing well, but he and his brother are not. He thinks that his letter did not reach Charles or he did not receive Charles' answer. He says that since he is in the country he has no spare time and has made repairs to the house. He needs to do some planting and hopes to get some work in San Antonio to make more repairs. He would like to hear about Charles.
Date:
October 11, 1898
Creator:
Moore, Neal
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude White to Linnet White, May 1, 1903]
Letter from Claude White to Linnet talking of how much he misses her and giving her news. Includes envelope addressed to Mary A. Moore that seems to belong to another letter.
Date:
October 1, 1903
Creator:
White, Claude
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, October 3, 1864]
Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway which discusses the letter he has received from his wife and a possible visit from her. He reassures her of their relationship and he sends love to his children in the letter's closing. The letter was written while Redway was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia. It is dated October 3, 1864.
Date:
October 3, 1864
Creator:
Redway, Hamilton K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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."
Date:
October 7, 1877
Creator:
Dodd, William
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Hamilton K. Redway, October 18, 1864]
Edwards of Co. F has been requited to ? battery since September 11, 1864 and ? would like Redway to send the soldiers personal effects and clothing.
Date:
October 18, 1864
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd and Alice McGee to Charles and Mollie Moore, October 9, 1884]
They received their letter and happy to hear they are doing well. She mentions that her family is also well. She then talks about the weather they have been having. Although it has been raining the springs and wells are going dry. Abe had a well drilled close to the house, but could not keep it close to the house because of gas. A new well was between the barn and the spring, but again there was gas in it. Florence was watching a little girl. Mat Nay or Mat Frankland died. She mentions that owls have been taking her turkeys. Dinky sold her other cow. She comments on Linnet being so helpful and Birdie as well. She asks that they write soon. Alice writes about the subjects she is learning in school and how she wishes Linnet was there to play with her and Birdie. She mentions that her mother is going to town and what happened to Mary Dodd in the orchard.
Date:
October 9, 1884
Creator:
Dodd, Matilda & McGee, Alice
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Linnet, Mr. Moore, and Sis, October 17, 1890]
Dinkie mentions that they are all well and Florence, Mary and Minnie spent the night there. Tobe it taking Florence to her mothers. Willie is working in town early in the morning. She mentions the weather and the vegetables in her garden. Birdie talks about school, Minnie Dodd's tooth, and Tobe and Florence possibly going back to Indian territory. Mary is staying with them and doesn't want to go to Indian territory. Dinkie mentions that Sallie and Mattie visited,and Charlie and Fannie are going to rent Mr. Campbell's place. She talks about milking, making butter, and selling eggs. She received some apples and canned some, and made some jelly. She tells Linnet all the fun Bird, Mary and Minnie are having. If Linnet was there then all of the grandchildren would be together.
Date:
October 17, 1890
Creator:
McGee, Dinkie & McGee, Birdie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Phil Johnson - October 4, 1994]
Letter from the Foundation for Human Understanding (AIDS Resource Center) to Phil Johnson announcing the opening of the Phil Johnson Archives and Research Library at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center.
Date:
October 4, 1994
Creator:
Schield, Jamie; Estes, Karen & Thomas, John
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard Jr., October 15, 1859]
Letter from H. W. Raglin to A. D. Kennard Jr. regarding the service requests of both M. (Michael) Kennard and A.D. Kennard and how those requests are doing. He also mentions prices on food and transportation.
Date:
1859-10-15~
Creator:
Raglin, H. W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library