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[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, March 12-20, 1899]
She is happy that they write each other everyday. She talks about what happened after dinner. Minnie had an old friend from school visit. She talked about her to her family and they are all happy to hear about Linnet's welfare. She always think of her. She saw Jim who acted like he hadn't heard from Linnet. Lorena saw Jett who also hadn't heard from Linnet. She talks about teaching and hearing a sermon. She received a letter from Melvin and Carter. She plans to see her in June. She talks about what she did Monday and the reason why she was unable to write Monday night. She had a weird dream Sunday night. She talks about the weather and hopes it will rain. She washed some clothes and did some reading. She went with Minnie to look at Mr. Darbis' flowers. Minnie received a letter from Linnet's father. She received a letter from Mr. Taylor who sent only Linnet love. She calls Linnet her adopted daughter and asks about the boys Linnet met. She heard about a letter from Linnet to Jim Cook. She sent a letter to Carter that she would not be going to Austin and that …
Date:
March 12, 1899
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 4, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that Mr. J. H. Hodges would be returning home to collect clothing for his company. He gives updates on the war; his health; and the health of his fellow soldiers.
Date:
September 4, 1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 4, 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that Mr. J. H. Hodges would be returning home to collect clothing for his company. He gives updates on the war; his health; and the health of his fellow soldiers.
Date:
September 4, 1863
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, June 18, 1899]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in Chambersville, TX. The news includes: a confirmation of receiving a note from Linnet written by Mary Ann, a discussion about her trips to Georgetown and Austin, details about her visit to Austin, an update on her eyes and the treatment she received from an oculist, news from her community when she got home from Austin, and a discussion about the camping trip she and her friends will go on to the river. She closes the letter by noting that she hopes Linnet will write as soon as she can and sends her best regards to the Moore family. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
June 18, 1899
Creator:
Dalton, Lula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara, March 29, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he says that despaired of receiving another letter from her after waiting a month between letters. David describes what they had to leave behind when the order to move out came. He also lists what he took with him. He recounts the meeting with his mother when he returned to her home after moving to Texas. He remarks that for once she hand nothing to say. He tells Clara he raced her mare. He appreciates the hat she gave him. He explains about the care of peach trees. He also says that he thinks it would be best to allow a slave, Rhett, to marry her beau. He ends the letter by sending his love to her and the children.
Date:
March 29, 1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 29, 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he says that he despaired of receiving another letter from her after waiting a month between letters. David describes what they had to leave behind when the order to move out came. He also lists what he took with him. He recounts the meeting with his mother when he returned to her home after moving to Texas. He remarks that for once she hand nothing to say. He tells Clara he raced her mare. He appreciates the hat she gave him. He explains about the care of peach trees. He also says that he thinks it would be best to allow a slave, Rhett, to marry her beau. He ends the letter by sending his love to her and the children.
Date:
March 29, 1863
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. Tha[u]bol[u] to Heber Stone - July 24, 1897]
Letter written to Senator Heber Stone. Asks for the present address of a fresco artist.
Date:
July 24, 1897
Creator:
Tha[u]bol[u], C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Southwestern University at Georgetown, Texas: Some Reasons why it Should not be Removed.
Pamphlet outlining reasons that Southwestern University should stay permanently in Georgetown, describing the history of the school and connection to the community. It was issued in response to efforts to move the university to Fort Worth between 1907 and 1911 as part of the Georgetown anti-removal effort and is addressed to the "Methodists of Texas."
Date:
1907~
Creator:
Booty, A. A.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Dean of Women and Her Problems as Found on a Small University Campus
Thesis written Laura Kuykendall, Southwestern University's Dean of Women (1918-1935), for her Master of Arts Degree in the Department of Sociology and Economics in 1926.
Date:
June 1926
Creator:
Kuykendall, Laura
Object Type:
Thesis or Dissertation
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Soule University Report Card for G. A. Giddings]
Report card indicating G. A. Giddings' grades earned at Soule University for the month of February.
Date:
February 1871
Creator:
Soule University
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fieldnotes from land surveys]
Fieldnotes written by an unknown author to an unknown recipient. Lists details from land surveys describing certain tracts.
Date:
1877~
Creator:
Giddings, J. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. S. Hyer to Heber Stone - August 10, 1897]
Letter written by R. S. Hyer to Hon. Heber Stone. Hyer explains his delay in sending plates to Stone and describes the condition of a box he is sending him.
Date:
August 10, 1897
Creator:
Hyer, R. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. A. Mood to Unnamed Addressee - September 30, 1872]
Letter from F. A. Mood to unnamed addressee. F. A. Mood urgently requests that the addressee attend a meeting concerning the location of Texas University, which will take place on 24 October 1872 in Belton, Bell County, Texas.
Date:
September 30, 1872
Creator:
Mood, F. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David H. Wilson to J. D. Giddings and Brothers - October 20, 1876]
Letter from David H. Wilson to the Giddings brothers. Inquires about the ownership of a tract of land given to Soule University.
Date:
October 20, 1876
Creator:
Wilson, David H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. S. Hyer to Heber Stone - May 31, 1900]
Letter written by R. S. Hyer to Heber Stone. Describes the value of ore in a mine (owned by Stone?) and the costs involved in smelting it in order to make a profit.
Date:
May 31, 1900
Creator:
Hyer, R. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Matthews to J. D. Giddings - November 23, 1872]
Letter from J. Matthews to J. D. Giddings. Matthews says that he has received a letter concerning a purchase of land and is forwarding this letter to Giddings. He feels that the estate suffers from many troubles.
Date:
November 23, 1872
Creator:
Matthews, J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George T. Jester to Heber Stone - July 1, 1897]
Letter written by George T. Jester to Hon. Heber Stone. Says that the requested scholarship for a young woman cannot be given. Mentions some of the affairs of the Texas legislature.
Date:
July 1, 1897
Creator:
Jester, George T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. S. Hyer to Heber Stone - October 13, 1905]
Letter written by R. S. Hyer to Heber Stone. Hyer says that neither he nor the professor of chemistry has time to spare to examine the ore that Stone sent.
Date:
October 13, 1905
Creator:
Hyer, R. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Journal of the Central Texas Conference, Fifty-Second Annual Session (which is the eighth session since division), Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Journal proceedings of Central Texas Conference include a list of members, committees, condensed minutes of the proceedings, reports of boards and committees, appointments, memoirs, statistical tables, and advertisements. Indexes to the journal and advertisements on page 114.
Date:
November 1917
Creator:
Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Hodges to D. C. Giddings - September 28, 1877]
Letter from J. W. Hodges to Col. D. C. Giddings. Discusses how the citizens of Georgetown are making an effort to raise money for Mood's home and expresses appreciation for Giddings' interest in making a contribution.
Date:
September 28, 1877
Creator:
Hodges, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jno. H. McLean to Heber Stone - March 27, 1895]
Letter written by Jno. H. McLean (Southwestern University regent, according to the stationary) to Heber Stone. Expresses appreciation for Stone's visit to Houston on behalf of the university and boasts that university graduates have attained high positions in church and state.
Date:
March 27, 1895
Creator:
McLean, Jno. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Hodges to Heber Stone - May 4, 1897]
Letter written by J. W. Hodges to Heber Stone. Includes details of where and when the annual Southwestern University Board of Trustees meeting will take place. Invites Heber Stone to attend.
Date:
May 4, 1897
Creator:
Hodges, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Chilton to Heber Stone - December 31, 1897]
Letter written by H. Chilton to Hon. Heber Stone. Chilton expresses his thanks and describes what he liked about the address Stone gave at Southwestern University.
Date:
December 31, 1897
Creator:
Chilton, Horace
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Matthews to J. D. Giddings - May 14, 1872]
Letter from J. F. Matthews to J. D. Giddings. Matthews says that Mr. Browning suggests that Giddings should settle a claim according to the terms he described in a previous letter. The money to settle the claim is not available now, but it will be in thirty days.
Date:
May 14, 1872
Creator:
Matthews, J. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History