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[Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849] (open access)

[Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849]

Legal document that states that William E. Kennard has paid $7.50 for a gold watch from the estate of Taylor, now deceased.
Date: June 27, 1849
Creator: Case, Uriah F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard Jr, June 2, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard Jr, June 2, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard Jr. regarding his health recovery from fever. He tells of England sending two ministers and France one to settle peace, although David is not sure as to its authenticity. Travels 16-18 miles a day. Asks for Jennie to write him. He has inclosed some needles for Jennie as well.
Date: 1862-06-02~
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Jennie Kennard, June 6, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to Jennie Kennard, June 6, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard, to his sister Jennie updating her on his current living situation. He describes how often he has been traveling, and he also mentions how he is in need of a wagon. He tells her about a skirmish that resulted in the death of 200 Yankees. He also promises to send her needles if he finds the correct size.
Date: June 6, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of  Letter from David Fentress to Clara, June 23, 1863] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
Date: June 30, 1863
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - June 30, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - June 30, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news for Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a financial agreement between Maud and David, a dialogue about buying a "place for herself" if her current place "falls" to Jimmie or Frank if they marry; a discussion concerning Mr. Wood who was closing Balam's estate; a discussion of religion; a dialogue detailing gifts given to Maud by Mrs. Neely; and an update on family and friends.
Date: June 30, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress, June 6, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress, June 6, 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding his crop failure in Texas. She gives updates on the activities of friends and family. She also discusses schooling and teaching the children skills. Maud wishes David success with his raising stock. She also questions whether she should move to Texas or stay where she is.
Date: June 6, 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W.Fentress, June 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W.Fentress, June 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she commiserates with him on the heavy rains he has received in Texas. She plans to send David jelly and canned fruit. She states that other members of the family wish to move to Texas. She tells David that Frank wishes to make up with him and possibly move to Texas. She updates David on news about friends and family.
Date: June 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 14, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 14, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the weather in Texas and Louisiana. He need for more clothes and he expresses his appreciation of all the work Clara is doing for him and the Army.
Date: June 14, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Postcard from R. Cook to W. A. Morris, June 3, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Postcard from R. Cook to W. A. Morris, June 3, 1880]

Transcript of a postcard from R. Cook of St. Jo, Texas to W. A. "Bud" Morris of Montague concerning payment in the Frieze case for $5.00 each for him and Hyden, plus $2.50 for a total of $12.50. It can be paid by Morris or Levi Perryman to keep someone from staying in jail.
Date: June 3, 1880
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Sarah Kennard, June 11, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to Sarah Kennard, June 11, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother, Sarah Kennard from Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas discussing his marching from Dangerfield and their continued marching into Little Rock to meet up with his regiment. Mentions meeting soldiers who were discharged because of their age. He met several soldiers in Washington who were in his company and left behind because of sickness and Mart White, who had died. He also discusses the high prices of corn and paper.
Date: June 11, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S. & Kennard, Sarah
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard,Jr, June 21, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard,Jr, June 21, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard to his father, A.D. Kennard, Jr., detailing news about his time in the camps by the White River in Arkansas and the news includes: the present location of David's regiment who has set up camps on the White River near De Valls, Arkansas; a dialogue about his company who attempted to travel to "Charles town" (Charleston, AR) by boat,fifty miles away, on the night of June the 16th only to discover the "feds" had captured the town that day; a discussion about marching to meet the company who was traveling to "Charles town"; an account of how his company prepared for battle on June the 18th; a detailed dialogue on the reason why they took a "stand"; a discussion about the fight at Charleston, AR; an account of the post-battle preparations of the regiment located near De Valls Bluff, AR; updates on his health and the health of his fellow soldiers; and a dialogue about selling his pony in Little Rock AR.
Date: June 21, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
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, June 5, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, June 5, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia to his wife, Loriette Redway, on June 5, 1865. In a previous letter from his wife, Loriette asked him how he got the three hundred dollars that he sent to Mr. Baker. Redway informs Loriette that he received the money as pay for the months of January and February 1865. Redway explains that he has only received pay for those two months. He tells Loriette that he plans to save one thousand dollars, and will send the money to Loriette at that time. Redway asks about Loriette's father and about Charles.
Date: June 5, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from O. G. Bacon to Hamilton K. Redway, June 8, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from O. G. Bacon to Hamilton K. Redway, June 8, 1864]

Letter from O.G. Bacon to Hamilton K. Redway which discusses the the current happenings in Bacon's life and in the county he lives in. He tell Redway of a job offer he has taken and of the bountiful wheat and fruit crops. Bacon furthers that the two should continue to correspond to one another. In the letter's closing, he and his wife send their love to Redway's wife and family. Bacon wrote this letter to Redway while he was living in Rheatown, Tennessee.
Date: June 8, 1864
Creator: Bacon, O. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. K. Redway, Capt. F. Co. 1st Vet. N.Y. Cav., June 25, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from H. K. Redway, Capt. F. Co. 1st Vet. N.Y. Cav., June 25, 1865]

Letter from Captain H. K. Redway to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General Melvin requesting that Private William Halcomb be returned to his company. The letter was forwarded and signed by a number of Generals and other officials before it reached Melvin.
Date: June 25, 1865
Creator: Redway, H. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, June 1865] (open access)

[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, June 1865]

Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of June in the year of 1865. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia.
Date: June 30, 1865
Creator: Redway, Capt. Hamilton K.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt Roll No. 1, June 1865] (open access)

[Receipt Roll No. 1, June 1865]

Receipt Roll No. 1 of clothing distributed to non-commissioned officers, artificers, musicians, and privates of Company F, 1st New York Cavalry. The list includes the names of the men and what type of clothing they received.
Date: June 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores, June 20, 1865] (open access)

[Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores, June 20, 1865]

Inventory and inspection report of Quartermaster's stores issued to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway's company. The stores that were listed and inspected were: twelve canteens, twelve haversacks, and twelve ponchos. With the listed items, this report also includes the amount of time these items were in use, by whom they where received, as well as the item's condition and disposition. The report is signed by both Capt. Hamilton K. Redway and Capt. E. H. Brady while they were stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia. It is dated June 20, 1865.
Date: June 20, 1865
Creator: Brady, E. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[List of quartermaster's stores lost or destroyed, June 1865] (open access)

[List of quartermaster's stores lost or destroyed, June 1865]

The list of quartermaster's stores lost or destroyed in June of 1865 includes two cavalry horses shot by order of the veterinary surgeon for contagious disease.
Date: June 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Circular no. 33, June 14, 1864] (open access)

[Circular no. 33, June 14, 1864]

Circular No. 33, which is hints to officers leaving the service.
Date: June 14, 1864
Creator: U.S. War Department
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Company Orders Book, June 15, 1864-June 1865] (open access)

[Company Orders Book, June 15, 1864-June 1865]

Company order book with special orders, many of them for promotions and demotions. They include demotions for robbing a paroled rebel soldier, incompetence, intoxication, and disorderly behavior. There is an order that all men must turn in all civilian and rebel clothing. The book also appears to have been used for schoolwork and drawing by children at some later date. It also includes some song lyrics or poetry. Many pages are cut out of the back of the book and some pages partially missing.
Date: June 15, 1864
Creator: U.S. War Department
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Certification of Henry R. Redway, June 6, 1866] (open access)

[Certification of Henry R. Redway, June 6, 1866]

Certification that Henry R. Redway enlisted at Geneva, New York and was mustered into the U.S. service by Lieutenant Bigelow on October 10, 1863.
Date: June 6, 1866
Creator: New York. Adjutant General's Office.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library