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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of reference for Colonel Henry Morse.
Date: March 22, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
Date: August 4, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[A. C. Lenert Memorandum Book] (open access)

[A. C. Lenert Memorandum Book]

Photocopy of a handwritten memorandum book written by A. C. Lenert documenting his experiences as a member of Waul’s Texas Legion at the battle of Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Date: 1862/1865
Creator: Lenert, A. C.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 13, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 13, 1862]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated September 13, 1962 and sent from Camp Voight near Shreveport, in which he writes about the camp and his health, as well as how much he misses her and where she should send her letters.
Date: September 13, 1862
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 21, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - September 21, 1862]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated September 21, 1962 and sent from Camp Randall near Monroe, Louisiana, in which he speaks of their third wedding anniversary the next day, and tells her of money that he has sent and will send to her.
Date: September 21, 1862
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress,1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress,1863]

Partial letter from David Fentress to an unknown recipient. In the letter he describes his new location near bayous and lakes, and compares it to Brazos Bottom. He also discusses the living arrangements of him and his men, and mentions that he has lost one man in his time there. He ends the letter hoping to be home by Christmas.
Date: 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 21, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 21, 1863]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 21, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about possible future developments in the war and financial matters..
Date: February 21, 1863
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 1, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 1, 1863]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 1, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about the health of himself and his troops, and instructs her to send him some clothes.
Date: March 1, 1863
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 22, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 22, 1863]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 22, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about recent fighting with the "Yankees" and their subsequent retreat, the future plans for his regiment, and his desire to return home.
Date: March 22, 1863
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 31, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 31, 1863]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 31, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about recent skirmishes and bad weather.
Date: March 31, 1863
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 13, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 13, 1863]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 13, 1863 and sent from Camp Pemberton, in which he writes about money issues and the recent news related to the war, as well as a mention of his birthday (the day of writing).
Date: April 13, 1863
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863] (open access)

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

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: Fentress, David
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
[Captain L. D. Bradley's "Solemn Parole Under Oath"] (open access)

[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
[Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]

Letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
Date: July 21, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
Date: July 21, 1863
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863] (open access)

[Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863]

Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, however it is unclear who she is writing to. In the letter she gives updates on the changes that have been going on throughout the community during the war, and gives information on friends and family.
Date: September 1863
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, however it is unclear who she is writing to. In the letter she gives updates on the changes that have been going on throughout the community during the war, and gives information on friends and family.
Date: 1863-09~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.
Date: September 3, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863]

Transcript of a Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.
Date: September 3, 1863
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
Date: August 23, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
Date: August 23, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Light. (Vicksburg, Miss.), Vol. 9, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 18, 1900 (open access)

The Light. (Vicksburg, Miss.), Vol. 9, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 18, 1900

Weekly African-American newspaper from Vicksburg, Mississippi that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: January 18, 1900
Creator: Rogers, W. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Golden Rule. (Vicksburg, Miss.), Vol. 2, No. 38, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 27, 1900 (open access)

The Golden Rule. (Vicksburg, Miss.), Vol. 2, No. 38, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 27, 1900

Weekly African-American newspaper from Vicksburg, Mississippi that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: January 27, 1900
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History