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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses financial arrangements to buy land and what her son will raise on his land. She also fills him in on family activities and health.
Date: May 31, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from M. C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from M. C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses financial arrangements to buy land and what her son will raise on his land. She also fills him in on family activities and health.
Date: May 31, 1858
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - March 1, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - March 1, 1856]

Letter to David Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing a compromise for the "Jones suit" that she was able to work out with his Uncle John, other news from his uncle, and a note about the local doctor buying a 15-year-old girl.
Date: March 1, 1856
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - March 1, 1856] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - March 1, 1856]

Transcript of a letter to David Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing a compromise for the "Jones suit" that she was able to work out with his Uncle John, other news from his uncle, and a note about the local doctor buying a 15-year-old girl.
Date: 1856~
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 20, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 20, 1859]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing Kate, Sallie, and financial transactions.
Date: September 20, 1859
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 24, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 24, 1860]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to thank him for the newspapers she has received from him; learning about a new method of growing corn; hear health; the weather; and she ends by sending her love to Davids wife, Clara.
Date: September 24, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 25, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 25, 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress regarding a lawsuit; her health and that of her family; the weather; seeds; and a move to Texas.
Date: September 25, 1860
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 25, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 25, 1860]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress regarding a lawsuit; her health and that of her family; the weather; seeds; and a move to Texas.
Date: September 25, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her David Fentress, December 25, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her David Fentress, December 25, 1860]

Letter from M.(Maud)C. Fentress to her son David regarding the separation of the southern states from the union; the sale of slaves (Barb and her two children); breeding and care of a female slave named Eliza; hiring out of a slave; the capture and hanging of an abolitionist; and the health of those around her.
Date: December 25, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, April 29, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, April 29, 1860]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to her son describing the health of family members; the courtship of William and the widow Polk; her social life and the activities of her church; home repair and her need for a new well; Buster Belcher's denial in the sending an "impudent Valentine" and how rudely Kate has treated him. She requests information on his prospect for a good crop and "for making an easy living out there."
Date: April 29, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, June 20th] (open access)

[Letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, June 20th]

Letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, describing a man's poor health, items that she's sending to David's wife Clara, the weather, and the condition of his property.
Date: 18XX-06-12
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October 26, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October 26, 1859]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress inquiring about the purchase of a Mare and discussing the travel arrangements of his Uncle. She mentions that his uncle is ill, and also inquires about his housing accommodations, in case she should decide to come visit him. Towards the end of the letter she mentions that she is making dresses for a baby and sleeves for David's wife, Clara.
Date: October 26, 1859
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - March 18, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - March 18, 1858]

Transcript of a letter written by Maud Fentress to her son David in which she congratulates David and Clara on their recent marriage. She gives advice on buying land; discusses recent gifts she has sent; she sends information on family and friends; and Anne's illness and the treatment she received.
Date: March 18, 1858
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - March 18, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - March 18, 1858]

Letter written by Maud Fentress to her son David in which she congratulates David and Clara on their recent marriage. She gives advice on buying land; discusses recent gifts she has sent; she sends information on family and friends; and Anne's illness and the treatment she received.
Date: March 18, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she expresses concern that he has not received a check she sent him. She says she will be sending him seeds. She also updates her son on the news of family and friends.
Date: September 29, 1858
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
Date: February 19, 1862
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
Date: August 23, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she expresses concern that he has not received a check she sent him. She says she will be sending him seeds. She also updates her son on the news of family and friends.
Date: September 29, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
Date: February 19, 1862
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
Date: August 23, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, in which she sends information on the welfare of family and friends; the cost of property; photographs recently taken; and a seed exchange.
Date: 1858-07~
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, in which she sends information on the welfare of family and friends; the cost of property; photographs recently taken; and a seed exchange.
Date: 1858-07~
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress in which she gives advice on the building of David's home. She gives details on the ownership of slaves and the division of property. She describes Jimmie's masquerade act. She also says that she will be sending seeds to Clara Fentress, David's wife. Maud updates David on who is in school, which schools, and the cost. Also included is news of family and friends.
Date: October 21, 1858
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library