[Inventory of Laredo Municipal Archives] (open access)

[Inventory of Laredo Municipal Archives]

Inventory of certain documents in the municipal archives covering 1850-1862 and 1848-1868.
Date: 1868
Creator: Laredo (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope originally addressed to Loriette C. Redway, 1866] (open access)

[Envelope originally addressed to Loriette C. Redway, 1866]

An envelope, postmarked June 24, 1866, and originally addressed to Mrs. Captain Redway (Loriette Redway) in Mannsville, New York. The envelope was later used by Mrs. Redway to send a letter, presumably to her husband, Hamilton K. Redway, in 1869.
Date: 1869
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, June 7, 1867] (open access)

[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.
Date: June 7, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 25, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 25, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 25, 1867. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway informs Loriette that he is studying as much as possible to pass the examining board, and asks Loriette to pray that he will be prepared to face the board. Redway mentions that he has heard from Chittenden, and asks if Loriette has heard from Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. 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: May 25, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 25, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 25, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 25, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway tells his wife that he expects to be sent to Texas. Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway, and thanks Loriette for sending letters from Lester and Carl. Redway mentions that he visited George Washington's Mount Vernon estate and the marble sarcophagus containing Washington's remains. Also included is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: November 25, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 4, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 4, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Baltimore, Maryland to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 4, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his affection for his wife and family. He explains that though he would love to return home to his family, he would rather go into the army again in order to monetarily support his family. Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway, about Charles, and about Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. 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: November 4, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette and Rosa Redway, December 10, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette and Rosa Redway, December 10, 1865]

This item contains two letters: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his wife, Loriette Redway on December 10, 1865; and a letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his daughter, Rosa Redway, on December 10, 1865. Both letters are regarding his business and life in Washington D.C. In his letter to Loriette, Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway. In his letter to Rosa, Redway speaks about the failure of the people in Washington to keep the Sabbath. He asks his daughter to study as much as possible, and to take care of the other children, Flora and Minnie.
Date: December 10, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway,  August 4, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, August 4, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on August 4, 1867. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his love for his wife and children, and mentions that he would like his family to join him in Washington as soon as possible. Redway informs Loriette that he has had some goods sent to Loriette. Redway asks about Ellen. This may be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope, postmarked August 6, is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: August 4, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, August 25, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, August 25, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on August 25, 1867. The letter regards Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway asks if Ellen is there with Loriette. This may be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. He mentions that there is some excitement over the removal of Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton. Also included with this item is the envelope in which this letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: August 25, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, January 5, 1866] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, January 5, 1866]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on January 5, 1866. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's feelings toward his wife. Redway expresses his disappointment in his wife's suspicion of him, and attests his affection for her and his family. Redway mentions that he will soon be in Little Rock, Arkansas. Redway also mentions that he has heard from Hib.
Date: January 5, 1866
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, December 3, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, December 3, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on December 3, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway mentions that he will remain in the city until he gets his papers, and comments on the affairs of the army in Washington. He mentions that he has visited Munson's Hill and Upton's Hill in Arlington, and informs Loriette that the grounds about the Arlington Home have been turned into a national cemetery and that the old mansion (Custis-Lee Mansion) has been newly painted. According to Redway, there were between seven- and eight-thousand families buried in the cemetery at that time. Redway asks about his father, Chauncy Redway, as well as his daughter, Rosa Redway.
Date: December 3, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway,  November 2, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 2, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 2, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway tells his wife that he has passed the examining board and is awaiting appointment with the army. Redway mentions that people are anxiously awaiting the sitting of Congress. 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: November 2, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, October 28, 1865] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, July 11, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, July 11, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on July 11, 1867. In the letter, Hamilton Redway informs Loriette of his plan to make arrangements to bring his family to live in Washington. Redway responds to a supposed request by his wife in a previous letter by mentioning that he does not think it is a good idea for Chittenden to come to Washington to spend the winter, and that he does not want to sell their property in New York.
Date: July 11, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 15, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 15, 1865. The letter is regarding Redway's forthcoming military assignment. Redway tells his wife that he expects to be sent to Texas with the 1st Regiment U.S. Colored Cavalry. Redway asks Loriette to send several personal items to him as soon as possible in care of the Adams Express Company. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope, postmarked November 15, is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsvwille, New York.
Date: November 15, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 29, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 29, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 29, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his affection for his wife and asks about Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. He mentions that the one year men are soon to be discharged, leaving the regiment below the minimum number. Some camps, including his own, will have to be consolidated. 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: May 29, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 8, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 8, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 8, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his concern for his wife's health and asks about her father. Redway says that he is glad to hear that Loriette received the money he sent, and that he may send another two or three hundred dollars to Mr. Baker. He mentions that he has been away from the South for so long, that he would rather live in New York state than in the South. 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: May 8, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Correspondence Regarding Return of Items] (open access)

[Correspondence Regarding Return of Items]

Letter written from the constitutional court (Juzgado Constitutional) of Nuevo Laredo to the mayor of Laredo, Texas asking that they return archives and furniture that were taken to Laredo in 1863. A response from Laredo on the reverse states that the person they reference (Nicolas Grisanti) is ill and will look into the issue when he is well.
Date: March 2, 1867
Creator: Ramos, Luís & Salinas, Agustin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard, Jr., August 24, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard, Jr., August 24, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard to his father, A.D. Kennard, Jr. detailing news from Arkansas and it includes: details about receiving letters from A.D., from Jennie, and from "Ma"; a discussion about John Westbrook who was going on to Parson's regiment; a dialogue about not being "posted in prices of anything" except tobacco; and an update on his health. He ends his letter stating that he will answer Ma's and Jennie's letters another time and for his father, A.D., to excuse his short letter.
Date: August 24, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
Date: July 21, 1863
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - December 7, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - December 7, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from the David Fentress to "My Dear Wife" (Clara Fentress). The letter is badly faded. It appears to inform the recipient that the writer is about to take a trip of several days. The trip may have been delayed so he can "wait until all danger is past."
Date: December 7, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 29, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 29, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. He states that he is copying all his notes. He also received a present of a pound of butter. Most of the letter is faded and is difficult to read
Date: May 29, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, December 7, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, December 7, 1864]

Letter from the David Fentress to "My Dear Wife" (Clara Fentress). The letter is badly faded. It appears to inform the recipient that the writer is about to take a trip of several days. The trip may have been delayed so he can "wait until all danger is past."
Date: December 7, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. May 29, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. May 29, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. He states that he is copying all his notes. He also received a present of a pound of butter. Most of the letter is faded and is difficult to read
Date: May 29, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library