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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, November 12, 1862]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara detailing the process and difficulties of sending mail; the winter weather; illness in another company; his duties as a physician and schedule; how to care for sheep with scab; his personal health and a declaration of love for his wife and children.
Date:
November 12, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara which starts out with a description of his health. He recounts the his encounters with the people living near his camp; the cost of housing; eating with Captain Weir; and the cost of common goods.
Date:
February 10, 1864
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara giving her a description of a tree that came down in a storm. He states that he has purchased books for the children. He also gives an update on his family's correspondence and that the bonds had not yet arrived.
Date:
May 19, 1865
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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]
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]
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 David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date:
August 16, 1864
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. M. Yandell to M. C. Fentress, October 29,1865]
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:
Yandell, W. M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara, June 23, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing his ill health. He remarks that he has had no letter from her, yet hopes to hear from her before the end of the war. Included in the letter are remarks on troop movements; a request for a photograph; talk of good crops; family updates; and the weather.
Date:
June 23, 1863
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 23, 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing his ill health. He remarks that he has had no letter from her, yet hopes to hear from her before the end of the war. Included in the letter are remarks on troop movements; a request for a photograph; talk of good crops; family updates; and the weather.
Date:
June 23, 1863
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 20, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing Kate, Sallie, and financial transactions.
Date:
September 20, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 24, 1860]
Transcript of a 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:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, August 30, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara recounting the news of the war; his movements; his assessment of the territory he has crossed and whether it would be good farm land; his and his friends health; what is being eaten; and finally declaring his devoted love for his wife and family.
Date:
August 30, 1862
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 7, 1863]
Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting that she look after the orchard, plant grapes, and care for the garden. He states his interest in teaching his daughters how to garden and "kitchen education" before other branches of learning. He describes his health and says that he has not lost any of his sick soldiers.
Date:
August 7, 1863
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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]
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
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, August 30, 1862]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara recounting the news of the war; his movements; his assessment of the territory he has crossed and whether it would be good farm land; his and his friends health; what is being eaten; and finally declaring his devoted love for his wife and family.
Date:
August 30, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 27, 1864]
Letter written by David Fentress to his wife stating that his brigade has been furloughed and requesting that she come to collect him in Bastrop. He has been sick since the party at Colonel Groce's and she needs to bring a wagon or ambulance to move him.
Date:
February 27, 1864
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, December 25, 1860]
Transcript of a 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:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 28, 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 28, 1865
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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]
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