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.

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.

Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Walker Wheeler regarding Civil War news. Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers.

Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie regarding the war and family matters

Letter from James T. Newton where he updates his situation on the battlefield.

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.

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.

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to W. S. Wallace, J. Cowan Bass and family, relating his visit with relatives in Monroe County, Iowa. He also tells the story of a man who was waylaid by [Brigadier General John Sappington] Marmaduk, and wonders if Vicksburg has fallen to the Union. In addition, he discusses civil unrest in Texas and expresses his desire to return.

Transcript of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant, describing divisions of Union and Confederate loyalty amongst friends and neighbors and their own story of being refugees. In addition, their crops are doing well but there aren't enough laborers to work the fields.

Letter from Charles Moore to W. S. Wallace, J. Cowan Bass and family, relating his visit with relatives in Monroe County, Iowa. He also tells the story of a man who was waylaid by [Brigadier General John Sappington] Marmaduke, and wonders if Vicksburg has fallen to the Union. In addition, he discusses civil unrest in Texas and expresses his desire to return.

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant, describing divisions of Union and Confederate loyalty amongst friends and neighbors and their own story of being refugees. In addition, their crops are doing well but there aren't enough laborers to work the fields.

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her he'll be home on January 1 at the earliest. He discusses the positions of the Confederate and Union armies, and tells her he is anxious to be home again.

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling of his regiment's recent retreat.

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her how to send him his clothes.

Letter from Celia Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll asking him to come home soon so he can see his daughter. She mentions dresses she is making for herself, and promises that she will make him some clothes soon.

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll detailing a battle in which he fought.

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her that a man in his regiment is going home and that he promised to bring Carroll back clothes from Celia.

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her he has sent her money to pay her board with. He hopes that he will have enough money when the war is over to build her a house.

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her about the outcome of a battle with the Union Army.

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll asking that she send him some socks. He also mentions hearing rumors of the fall of Vicksburg, and notes that he and his men think it doubtful.

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing the horse he is sending home and a pony he recently bought. He also explains that, although he wants to go home, he must do his duty to his country first.

Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll asking that she write him more frequently, and assuring her that he is in good health.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated December 1, 1863 and sent from Camp Lubbock, in which he writes about the recent developments in the war and his hope to be home for Christmas.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 25, 1863 and sent from Camp Lubbock, in which he writes about his sadness in leaving her, and some updates about the status of his regiment.