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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
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[Letter From Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, September 28]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family concerning his time spent in Oxford, England. He has visited many old buildings and churches but must prepare for his test on Vickers machine guns the next day.
Date:
1917?-09-28
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Father]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his father Henry Clay, Sr. regarding his trip over to England. He was over the ocean as he was writing this letter, and asked about how things were going back home. At the end he shares the possibility of him becoming a major by the end of the war.
Date:
1917?
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother regarding his current status and condition while overseas in England. Clay says there is a good chance that he will be sent back to the United States to be an instructor and that he spent a few days being sick but thanks to Monsterat Health Salts he didn't suffer too bad.
Date:
1917?
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother Harriett]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother Harriett concerning the passing of the conscription and him having to decide what to do. Clay feels that it is his duty to fight and that he'd rather his mother know she raised a courageous and not a cowardly son.
Date:
[1917..1919]
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, Harriett Clay]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother Harriett regarding his possible visit home. Clay discusses his future deployment to France after aviation school which would happen "in less than three months." Clay also mentions the teachings of Colonel Rees of the Royal Flying Corps.
Date:
[1917..1919]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Smithville District Seniority List: Firemen, 1917
Consolidated list of firemen employed in the 11th & 12th District of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad South Texas Division as of 1917. It includes the name of each person and employment date, with the most senior person listed first.
Date:
1917
Creator:
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. South Texas Division.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Steubing to C. C. Cox, January 4, 1917]
Letter from W. C. Steubing to C. C. Cox discussing an oil drill mishap that occurred near Splendora, Texas. Envelope is included.
Date:
January 4, 1917
Creator:
Steubing, W. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White and Family, January 8, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White and family from Birdie McKinley. Birdie writes about Christmas festivities and thanks the Whites for the gifts they sent the children. She included details about how the children were doing and local news of neighbors.
Date:
January 8, 1917
Creator:
McKinley, Birdie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John Berry to Claude White and Family, January 10, 1917]
Letter to Claude White and family from John Berry. John wrote a brief letter to send his tax receipt and a check to Claude. He sends his regards for the New Year and wants to hear from them soon.
Date:
January 10, 1917
Creator:
Berry, John
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Letter to Captain Frank Frantz
Letter to Captain Frank Frantz regarding an unknown matter and military matters.
Date:
January 22, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Charles L. and Lula Watkins to Claude, Linnet, and Ruth White, January 24, 1917]
Letter to Claude, Linnet, and Ruth White from Charles and Lula Watkins. Charles writes of his sympathies for the passing of Linnet's mother and reflects on the help he received from Linnet's parents when he came to Texas in 1880. Lula writes of how she wants the Whites to visit them when they come to the area.
Date:
January 24, 1917
Creator:
Watkins, Charles L. & Watkins, Lula
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Letter to Sam B. Davis from W.W. Scott regarding checks for Mary Curley and Rena Short Man
Letter regarding checks for Mary Curley and Rena Short Man. The money is from shares of rentals due them from leases on the inherited lands.
Date:
January 29, 1917
Creator:
Scott, W.W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Alice to Linnet, Claude, and Ruth White, February 5, 1917]
Letter to Linnet, Claude, and Ruth White from Alice. The letter includes local news of friends and family including Christmas, the weather, and recent deaths of friends. She writes of people who have visited them recently and Birdie's daughter Mary Louise.
Date:
February 5, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, February 5, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Lula Watkins. She writes of news of friends and family including her plans to go out and her daughter's recent birthday.
Date:
February 5, 1917
Creator:
Watkins, Lula
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dr. M. L. Orthum to Linnet White, February 14, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Dr. M. L. [Orthum]. He sends his sympathies for the death of Linnet's mother and sends her information for the price of an unknown operation.
Date:
February 17, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope Addressed to Georgia Cavett, March 12, 1917]
Envelope addressed to Ms. Georgia Cavett on March 12, 1917.
Date:
March 12, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White and Family, March 13, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Birdie McKinley. She writes of news involving friends and family, including the death of Mrs. Wallace, illnesses that have been going around, family visiting, and a new car that was purchased by a cousin.
Date:
March 13, 1917
Creator:
McKinley, Birdie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cora Robertson to Linnet White, March 18, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Cora Robertson. She wrote of an upcoming operation Linnet will be having in Omaha and of local news. She includes details about her children, someone who has moved into town and started up a new business, and the weather.
Date:
March 18, 1917
Creator:
Robertson, Cora
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet White, March 22, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Lula Watkins. She wrote to let Linnet know that she is happy to have Linnet and her family over to visit while Linnet is in Omaha to have an operation. She mentions that it appears a war might be happening soon and that it would make times difficult.
Date:
March 22, 1917
Creator:
Watkins, Lula
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from F. P. Loughridge to J. D. Smith, March 23, 1917]
Letter from F. P. Loughridge to J. D. Smith discussing a J. C. Shope and a letter that was sent and not returned or issued a response. Smith questions why he should be held on the list.
Date:
March 23, 1917
Creator:
Loughridge, F. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet White, March 30, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Mattie L. Arthur. She wrote to talk to Linnet about an operation that Linnet was planning to have soon in Omaha. She also includes bits of local news from the area.
Date:
March 30, 1917
Creator:
Arthur, Mattie L.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White, April 16, 1917]
Letter to Linnet White from Birdie McKinley. She wrote to tell Linnet of daily events in her life. She includes an update of her children and their health, an outing to see Birth of a Nation, and other news relating to nearby relatives and friends.
Date:
April 16, 1917
Creator:
McKinley, Birdie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Claude D. White, April 20, 1917]
Letter to Claude D. White from Sally Thornhill. She wrote to wish Claude's wife Linnet well, thank them for the present they sent, and mentioned a woman named Alice Wright who she considers one of her children.
Date:
April 20, 1917
Creator:
Thornhill, Sally
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Watkins to Linnet, Ruth, and Claude D. White, April 22, 1917]
Letter to Linnet, Ruth, and Claude D. White from Lula Watkins. She wrote to express her regret that she will not be able to see Linnet until later in the year and to update her friend on her life. She mentions a new car her family has purchased, friends she has spent time with, and a high-profile divorce case involving Dr. Arthur.
Date:
April 22, 1917
Creator:
Watkins, Lula
System:
The UNT Digital Library