[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
Date: March 31, 1862
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
Date: March 31, 1862
Creator: Fentress, David
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
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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from W. M. Yandell to Maud C. Fentress, October 29,1865] (open access)

[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 from David Fentress to his wife Clara, c.1864] (open access)

[Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara, c.1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara that is badly faded. Most of the letter cannot be read. It appears that in one place he says that he plans to stay at his post out of a sense of duty. It also appears that he sends his love to his wife and children.
Date: 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865. The letter is extremely faded and can no longer be read.
Date: April 10, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863]

Transcript of a Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.
Date: September 3, 1863
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.
Date: September 3, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 16, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 16, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. The writing is very faded and difficult to read. At one point he seems to be discussing slavery.
Date: April 16, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from the 1850] (open access)

[Letter from the 1850]

Letter written by an unidentified author. The letter is extremely faded. It appears that the author is concerned about the fate of the Confederacy; Clara's involvement in church and school; and family news and expressions of affection.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, March 1, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, March 1, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that is badly faded. It appears that he is setting up a room. He also seems to be making plans to visit home.
Date: March 1, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, September 11, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, September 11, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.
Date: September 11, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - September 11, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - September 11, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.
Date: September 11, 1864
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 14, 1862] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 14, 1862]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress describing the mood in town after several confederate losses. She pleads with him to not join the Army, and updates him on family and friends.
Date: February 14, 1862
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 30, 1865 ] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 30, 1865 ]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which lists the items he has sent her. He also sends and toothbrush as well as instructions on keeping her teeth polished. He states he has sold 3 cords of wood for $5.00 a cord. He has not purchased olive oil because it is so expensive.
Date: May 30, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.
Date: July 12, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 30, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 30, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which lists the items he has sent her. He also sends and toothbrush as well as instructions on keeping her teeth polished. He states he has sold 3 cords of wood for $5.00 a cord. He has not purchased olive oil because it is so expensive.
Date: May 30, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October]

Transcript of letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress informing him that she has begun his package the way that he instructed her to. Tells him that it is a valuable bundle, and that she has also written to him twice. She discusses the naming of a child, and brags about David's wife Clara.
Date: 18XX-10
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.
Date: June 19, 1864
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October] (open access)

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

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress informing him that she has begun his package the way that he instructed her to. Tells him that it is a valuable bundle, and that she has also written to him twice. She discusses the naming of a child, and brags about David's wife Clara.
Date: 18XX-10
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.
Date: June 19, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library