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[Bond for Title from W. N. Sneed to W. H. Henderson]
Handwritten document containing a receipt for the purchase of land from W. N. Sneed by W. H. Henderson, as well as a bond for title of the land.
Date:
February 16, 1886
Creator:
Sneed, W. N.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Captain L. D. Bradley's "Solemn Parole Under Oath"]
Copy of Captain L. D. Bradley's "solemn parole under oath" as a prisoner of war, stating that he will not serve in the military for the Confederate States of America, signed by him as well as John C. Fry in Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 9, 1863.
Date:
July 9, 1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Childhoods Lovely Bowers, Poem]
Poem with unknown author, entitled "Childhood's Lovely Bowers," handwritten on paper.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Poem
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy]
Diary of G. L. MacMurphy of Galveston, Texas, describing events of the Civil War from his perspective as a soldier. Parts of the diary were written in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Date:
1862/1863
Creator:
MacMurphy, G. L.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy]
Diary of G. L. MacMurphy of Galveston, Texas, describing events of the Civil War from his perspective as a soldier. Parts of the diary were written in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a list in the back of the diary has the names of soldiers and whether they had died or deserted.
Date:
1864/1865
Creator:
MacMurphy, G. L.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy]
Diary of G. L. MacMurphy of Galveston, Texas, describing events of the Civil War from his perspective as a soldier. Also included in the back of the diary are lists of other soldiers.
Date:
1860/1863
Creator:
MacMurphy, G. L.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of Henry J. Durgin]
Diary of Henry J. Durgin, Chief Bugler of the 1st N. H. Cavalry from Franklin, Louisiana, a leather-bound book with small paragraphs written under a typed heading for each day of 1864. Durgin served in the Civil War at Camp Ford.
Date:
1864
Creator:
Durgin, Henry J.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Deed from W. N. Sneed to W. H. Henderson]
Handwritten document containing a receipt for the purchase of land from W. N. Sneed by W. H. Henderson, as well as the deed for the land.
Date:
October 5, 1889
Creator:
Sneed, W. N.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Document Between R. Medaris and W. H. Henderson]
Legal document between R. Medaris and W. H. Henderson acknowledging the receipt of money and having to do with a transfer of land in Freestone County, Texas.
Date:
January 27, 1886
Creator:
Medaris, R.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Document Between W. H. Henderson and W. N. Sneed]
Legal document concerning a transfer of money between W. N. Sneed and W. H. Henderson.
Date:
October 7, 1885
Creator:
Sneed, W. N.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann E. Heard to L. D. Bradley - January 18, 1874]
Letter from Ann E. Heard to her uncle, L. D. Bradley, dated January 18, 1874 and sent from St. Joseph's Academy in Philadelphia, in which she writes to tell him about the well-being of her family and to inquire about his.
Date:
January 18, 1874
Creator:
Heard, Ann E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aunt Mat to Annie Bradley - January 19]
Letter to Annie Bradley from "Aunt Mat," dated January 19, in which she writes about her son and the nicknames that he has given to everyone, and asks Annie to visit her.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from "Boy" Bradley to L. D. Bradley - September 28, 1885]
Letter from "Boy" Bradley to his father, L. D. Bradley, dated September 28, 1885 and sent from College Station, in which he writes about his initial experiences of college.
Date:
September 28, 1885
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David B. Heartzell to Miss Mary Ann Love - August 19, 1866]
Letter from David B. Heartzell to his sister, Mary Ann Love in Fairfield, Texas, dated August 19, 1866, in which he writes about the cholera epidemic in the area and its effect on his return to Texas by steamboat, and about the health of his family members.
Date:
September 19, 1866
Creator:
Heartzell, David B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Whitlock - January 29, 1867]
Letter from E. Whitlock to her sister, dated January 29, 1867, giving information about friends and family and sending greetings.
Date:
January 29, 1867
Creator:
Whitlock, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Whitlock - October 31, 1862]
Letter from E. Whitlock to his sister, dated October 31, 1862, giving information about friends that have been killed in the war, as well as a story about having joined a Baptist church.
Date:
October 31, 1862
Creator:
Whitlock, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fanny Halbert - November 27, 1864]
Letter from Fanny Halbert to her husband, dated November 27, 1864. The letter tells of family business and visits from friends, as well as some mention of problems with using Confederate currency. Included with the original letter is a typed transcript.
Date:
November 27, 1864
Creator:
Halbert, Fanny
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fanny Halbert to J. L. Halbert]
Letter from Fanny Halbert to J. L. Halbert. The first and last pages are missing, but the letter tells of the fruits and vegetables in Fanny's garden, as well as the health of their children and other news.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Halbert, Fanny
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fanny Halbert to J. L. Halbert - April 1, 1865]
Letter from Fanny Halbert to J. L. Halbert, dated April 1, 1865. In the letter she expresses her desire for him to write to her, tells of a dream she had in which he returned home, and gives news about friends and family.
Date:
April 1, 1865
Creator:
Halbert, Fanny
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Carter to J. L. Halbert]
Letter from H. M. Carter to J. L. Halbert. The letter is unreadable in many places, but seems to be a letter of gratitude to Halbert.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Carter, H. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Dunbar - April 11, 1862]
Letter from J. D. Dunbar to his son, dated April 11, 1962, and gives information about the well-being of his family as well as messages to pass on to friends in the war.
Date:
April 11, 1862
Creator:
Dunbar, J. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Halbert]
Letter from J. L. Halbert containing news about his sister, inquiries about the family, and requests for some things to be sent.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Halbert, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Halbert - October 22, 1862]
Letter from J. L. Halbert to his sister, dated October 22, 1862. The letter gives news of the family and friends.
Date:
October 22, 1862
Creator:
Halbert, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Halbert to Fanny Halbert - December 13, 1864]
Letter from J. L. Halbert to his wife, Fanny Halbert, dated December 12, 1864. The letter gives an update on his health as well as instructions regarding her possible acquisition of a servant, and includes a few rumors he has heard regarding the war (Civil War). Included with the original letter is a typed transcript.
Date:
December 13, 1864
Creator:
Halbert, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History