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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he asks her to write longer letters with news of her and the children; his hopes for an end to the war in the spring; the shortage of physicians and why that makes it impossible for him to receive a furlough; the difficulty in receiving newspapers that have been subscribed to; news of the war; Abraham Lincoln's success in bringing people in west Tennessee to support the north; the difficulty in sending items home because he does not think they would get there; the sick making their way to the general hospital and a list of individuals who have died; his dislike for the people of Arkansas; the support of the people of Texas for the troops; the cost of wheat; his personal health; and his attendance at the funeral of Governor Jackson of Missouri.
Date: December 10, 1862
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara which starts out with a description of his health. He recounts the his encounters with the people living near his camp; the cost of housing; eating with Captain Weir; and the cost of common goods.
Date: February 10, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 10, 1862] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 10, 1862]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, updating him on the events of the war and their impacts on the community, and pleading with him to write her more regularly. She also gives him news of family and friends. She also includes information on the lack of availability and rising cost of goods.
Date: March 10, 1862
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress November 10, 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress November 10, 1861]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress describing packages of clothing and goods she has sent for him and others. She encourages him to purchase a horse, and urges him maintain a godly lifestyle.
Date: November 10, 1861
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her family, October 10,1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her family, October 10,1863]

Transcript of a letter Maud Fentress wrote to her family regarding the problems she experienced when trying to send letters. She discusses the cotton crop and what her expenses are. The difficulties in acquiring a horse are given. She discusses the risk of capture, pillaging, and warns not to wear uniforms if going on furlough. She gives updates on family and friends. She expresses her anxiety over the freed slaves. She also gives her opinion on books she has read.
Date: October 10, 1863
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard, September 10, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard, September 10, 1862]

Letter written by David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard discussing his reception of two of her letters. He details that he has had a "long spell of sickness" which has delayed his response to her correspondence. He discusses updates of acquaintances and mentions to his mother that he has had a photograph taken of himself. He lets her know he will mail it to Jennie on the day he wrote this letter.He closes the letter detailing to his mother that he has nothing more to write and that he would remain affectionately hers.
Date: September 10, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Subscription Receipt, July 10, 1861] (open access)

[Subscription Receipt, July 10, 1861]

Subscription for Mr. Kennard detailing copper, powder, blankets and other things. The text appears to say "Gran[...] Te[x]t, Jny 10th 1861, A D Kinard To the Subscription of I.Seurl[oc]k & Co., Taken up in the following Articles To Wit..."
Date: January 10, 1861
Creator: I. Seurlock & Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette and Rosa Redway, December 10, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette and Rosa Redway, December 10, 1865]

This item contains two letters: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his wife, Loriette Redway on December 10, 1865; and a letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his daughter, Rosa Redway, on December 10, 1865. Both letters are regarding his business and life in Washington D.C. In his letter to Loriette, Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway. In his letter to Rosa, Redway speaks about the failure of the people in Washington to keep the Sabbath. He asks his daughter to study as much as possible, and to take care of the other children, Flora and Minnie.
Date: December 10, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[List of stores received from Lieutenant J. W. Alexander, January 10, 1863] (open access)

[List of stores received from Lieutenant J. W. Alexander, January 10, 1863]

List of supplies from Lt.J. W. Alexander to Hamilton K. Redway. Supplies include: jacket, blouses, trousers, shirts, drawers, boots, stockings, coats, ponchoes, blankets, canteens, tent sheets, etc.
Date: January 10, 1863
Creator: Alexander, John W.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Hamilton K. Redway, December 10 1864] (open access)

[Letter to Hamilton K. Redway, December 10 1864]

List of clothing and equipage. Needs a signature and to be dated and returned by mail. List consists of:shirts, drawers, socks, blankets, etc.
Date: December 10, 1864
Creator: Forrman, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for issues, May 16, 1865] (open access)

[Receipt for issues, May 16, 1865]

Document received at Gallipolis documenting ordinance stores, including cavalry saddles. Signed by Lt. M. Young.
Date: May 10, 1865
Creator: Young, M.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage from John W. Alexander, January 10, 1865] (open access)

[List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage from John W. Alexander, January 10, 1865]

List of clothing, camp and garrison equipage from John W. Alexander to H. K. Redway. Items include: cross sabres, figure one, and letter F.
Date: October 10, 1865
Creator: Alexander, John W.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage from John W. Alexander, May 10, 1865] (open access)

[List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage from John W. Alexander, May 10, 1865]

List of clothing, camp and garrison equipage from John W. Alexander to H. K. Redway. Items include: hats, jackets, drawers, trousers, shirts, boots, stockings, coats, ponchos, tents, and canteens.
Date: May 10, 1865
Creator: Alexander, John W.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John R. McGinness, March 10, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from John R. McGinness, March 10, 1865]

Redway's Ordnance and Ordnance Stores return for the third quarter of 1864 have been examined and referred to the auditor.
Date: March 10, 1865
Creator: McGinness, John R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Robert P. Kennedy, January 10, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Robert P. Kennedy, January 10, 1865]

General Orders No. 5. Inspection of a Cavalry soldier, an Officer, Staff Officer, and the specifics for each is written. The inspection must be passed before application for leave of absence or furlough is decided.
Date: January 10, 1865
Creator: Kennedy, Robert P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he asks her to write longer letters with news of her and the children; his hopes for an end to the war in the spring; the shortage of physicians and why that makes it impossible for him to receive a furlough; the difficulty in receiving newspapers that have been subscribed to; news of the war; Abraham Lincoln's success in bringing people in west Tennessee to support the north; the difficulty in sending items home because he does not think they would get there; the sick making their way to the general hospital and a list of individuals who have died; his dislike for the people of Arkansas; the support of the people of Texas for the troops; the cost of wheat; his personal health; and his attendance at the funeral of Governor Jackson of Missouri.
Date: December 10, 1862
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara which starts out with a description of his health. He recounts the his encounters with the people living near his camp; the cost of housing; eating with Captain Weir; and the cost of common goods.
Date: February 10, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 10, 1865. The letter is extremely faded and can no longer be read.
Date: April 10, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
Date: July 10, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 10, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 10, 1862]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, updating him on the events of the war and their impacts on the community, and pleading with him to write her more regularly. She also gives him news of family and friends. She also includes information on the lack of availability and rising cost of goods.
Date: March 10, 1862
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, November 10, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, November 10, 1861]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress describing packages of clothing and goods she has sent for him and others. She encourages him to purchase a horse, and urges him maintain a godly lifestyle.
Date: November 10, 1861
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863] (open access)

[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863]

Letter Maud Fentress wrote to her family regarding the problems she experienced when trying to send letters. She discusses the cotton crop and what her expenses are. The difficulties in acquiring a horse are given. She discusses the risk of capture, pillaging, and warns not to wear uniforms if going on furlough. She gives updates on family and friends. She expresses her anxiety over the freed slaves. She also gives her opinion on books she has read.
Date: October 10, 1863
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Mary Dodd Moore, December 10, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Mary Dodd Moore, December 10, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Mary Dodd Moore regarding a trunk from Mary that has yet to arrive, as well as cold weather and health issues.
Date: December 10, 1865
Creator: Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invoice for C.B. Moore August 10, 1861] (open access)

[Invoice for C.B. Moore August 10, 1861]

Invoice for work done, for the amount of $3.19.
Date: August 10, 1861
Creator: Hinkle and Wallaw
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library