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[Etching and engraving "David Tenier's House"]

Etching and engraving of "David Tenier's House" published on August 15, 1757. The design was attribute to Dutch miniaturist David Eniers the Younger (1610-1690) and was printed by English printmaker Thomas Major (1720-1799). The image shows a large manor house on the right edge of a river bank with a bridge arching over the river. A group of three fisherman are gathered on the shore in the foreground communicating the scale of the rest of the scene to the viewer.
Date: August 15, 1757
Creator: Major, Thomas & Eniers the Younger, David
Object Type: Artwork
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Agreement to Hire a Schoolteacher] (open access)

[Agreement to Hire a Schoolteacher]

Legal document outlining the expectations of Uriah Cunning to become the teacher at an unidentified school. The document also includes a list of outstanding subscription fees; it is signed by Uriah Cunning and James Brown.
Date: August 30, 1824
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Captain's Warrant, August 25, 1829] (open access)

[Captain's Warrant, August 25, 1829]

Warrant from Captain Chauncey H. Redway to Sergeant Frien O. Payn. The warrant orders Payn to warn the listed persons to appear armed and equipped for Company parade at the house of John Burch at 8 o'clock AM on September 7. Payn is also charged with warning the named persons to appear at the Presbyterian Meeting House in Sacket's Harbor at 8 o'clock AM on September 18 for the general muster.
Date: August 25, 1829
Creator: Redway, Chauncey H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from E. L. Durrett to Charles B. Moore, September 16, 1843] (open access)

[Receipt from E. L. Durrett to Charles B. Moore, September 16, 1843]

Receipt from E. L. Durrett for $13.75 plus interest to Charles B. Durrett, most likely in Gallatin, Tennessee. It was to be payable out of the proceeds of A. F. Hall's note when collected.
Date: August 16, 1843
Creator: Durrett, Edward Luther
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[August Election] (open access)

[August Election]

Clipping from St. Louis, Missouri showing the candidates from the August 1851 election for three Supreme Court Judges, Judge of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Judge of the Criminal Court, Law Commissioner, Jailor, and Assessor.
Date: August 1851
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Thomas Dyerz to Moore, August 3, 1853] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Dyerz to Moore, August 3, 1853]

Letter to Moore from Thomas Dryez regarding the effects of a liquor law passed in Portland and the politicians involved with the law.
Date: August 3, 1853
Creator: Dyerz, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope Fragment, August 5, 1853] (open access)

[Envelope Fragment, August 5, 1853]

Envelope fragment postmarked Saco, ME. August 5, 1853. The right side of the front of the envelope, where the address would have appeared, had been torn away. The envelope was received on August 16, 1853 according to the written note at the bottom left corner. Part of a red seal is still on the back.
Date: August 5, 1853
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Isaac Greenwald, August 18, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Isaac Greenwald, August 18, 1856]

Letter to Isaac Greenwald from Charles B. Moore regarding a payment owed to Greenwald for the sale of machinery.
Date: August 18, 1856
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[J. P.  Civil and Criminal Docket, No Precinct, Cooke County,1858-1861] (open access)

[J. P. Civil and Criminal Docket, No Precinct, Cooke County,1858-1861]

Ledger from Cooke County, Texas, containing criminal and civil dockets, minutes, and fees.
Date: August 1858
Creator: Cooke County (Tex.)
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elizabeth Moore, Matilda Dodd, and Josephus Moore, August 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elizabeth Moore, Matilda Dodd, and Josephus Moore, August 1858]

Letter to Elizabeth Moore (Leiz), Matilda Dodd, and Josephus Moore from Charles B. Moore regarding Moore's activities in Paris, Texas. He wrote about an incident with a local minister and what has happened at the mill.
Date: August 1858
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress discussing personal finances. She tells him how much she misses him, and also includes information on family and friends. Towards the end of the letter she discusses various fruits and crops.
Date: August 8, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress discussing personal finances. She tells him how much she misses him, and also includes information on family and friends. Towards the end of the letter she discusses various fruits and crops.
Date: August 8, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - August 10, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - August 10, 1859]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the gifts she has sent his daughter; the potential purchase of David's mare by Maud; a fight among people they know; the weather and what to wear; and news of family and friends.
Date: August 10, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - August 10, 1859] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - August 10, 1859]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the gifts she has sent his daughter; the potential purchase of David's mare by Maud; a fight among people they know; the weather and what to wear; and news of family and friends.
Date: August 10, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Two Letters to Elvira Moore] (open access)

[Two Letters to Elvira Moore]

First letter to Elvira Moore is from Mary A. Little regarding Little's current health and time in Paris, Texas. Second letter to Elvira Moore is from Charles B. Moore concerning Little's housing and family. Charles also wrote about how his current job was going and future job prospects.
Date: 1858-08-27/1858-08-29
Creator: Little, Mary A. & Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore, August 4, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore, August 4, 1859]

Letter from Charles Moore to a friend regarding local news. The lower horizontal half of the document is missing.
Date: August 4, 1859
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, August 4, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, August 4, 1859]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a marriage between Jimmie and Mary Tate which would take place on August 25, 1859, the couple's plans for their honeymoon, and their plans to board with Maude; a discussion of gifts made by Maude for her granddaughter (David's daughter); reports of the weather and its affect on the crops; a discussion about David's delayed visit; a discussion about the health of Eva Polk's infant; a brief recap of the most recent happenings in town.
Date: August 4, 1859
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore, August 4, 1859] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore, August 4, 1859]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to a friend. Much of the text is missing due to the lack of the lower half of the original document.
Date: August 4, 1859
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - August 4, 1859] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - August 4, 1859]

Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a marriage between Jimmie and Mary Tate which would take place on August 25, 1859, the couple's plans for their honeymoon, and their plans to board with Maude; a discussion of gifts made by Maude for her granddaughter (David's daughter); reports of the weather and its affect on the crops; a discussion about David's delayed visit; a discussion about the health of Eva Polk's infant; a brief recap of the most recent happenings in town.
Date: August 4, 1859
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Elvira Moore, August 10, 1859] (open access)

[Letter to Elvira Moore, August 10, 1859]

Letter to Elvira Moore discussing Elvira's schooling, local marriages, money owed to the author, and work.
Date: August 10, 1859
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1859 August 11. (open access)

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1859 August 11.

Land Grant for 160 acres in Denton County.
Date: August 11, 1859
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Thomas to his Brother, August 22, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from M. Thomas to his Brother, August 22, 1859]

Letter from M. Thomas to his brother regarding selling something in the Fall and mentions Thomas's baby.
Date: 1859-08-22~
Creator: Thomas, M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, August 29, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, August 29, 1859]

Letter to David Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee which includes: Maud's health and the health of Anne and Sallie; home improvements made to Maud's house; a horse purchased by Maud; the health of the cattle and the hogs as well as the death of a cow from "black tongue" and the death of ten hogs from cholera; news of David's baby, it's growth and health, and it's appearance; news of the weather; a dialogue about Jimmie and Mary as well as details on their whereabouts; a discussion about how lucky Maud is to have "so good a daughter-in-law and two such nice daughters-in-law; a request for David to send the ten dollars in interest, though not by mail; a dialogue about sending David's letter to Neely; news about John Wood's marriage to Miss Guy; a discussion about Frank's eligibility for marriage; and a dialogue regarding Mary Tate, Jimmie, and "Old Pitner."
Date: August 29, 1859
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, August 29, 1859] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, August 29, 1859]

Transcript of a letter to David Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee which includes: Maud's health and the health of Anne and Sallie; home improvements made to Maud's house; a horse purchased by Maud; the health of the cattle and the hogs as well as the death of a cow from "black tongue" and the death of ten hogs from cholera; news of David's baby, it's growth and health, and it's appearance; news of the weather; a dialogue about Jimmie and Mary as well as details on their whereabouts; a discussion about how lucky Maud is to have "so good a daughter-in-law and two such nice daughters-in-law; a request for David to send the ten dollars in interest, though not by mail; a dialogue about sending David's letter to Neely; news about John Wood's marriage to Miss Guy; a discussion about Frank's eligibility for marriage; and a dialogue regarding Mary Tate, Jimmie, and "Old Pitner."
Date: August 29, 1859
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library