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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants and vest. He has new orders to move to Pine Bluff.
Date:
{1863-08-15,1863-08-17..1863-08-18}
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants and vest. He has new orders to move to Pine Bluff.
Date:
{1863-08-15,1863-08-17..1863-08-18}
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John Rector from Kenner K. Rector, December 29, 1863]
Letter from John B. Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing the many losses during the war. Not only were certain men killed in battle, but a lot of horses were as well. Food supply will be very low so they'll have to make do with what they have.
Date:
December 29, 1863
Creator:
Rector, John B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Celia Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, December 28, 1863]
Letter from Celia Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll asking him to come home soon so he can see his daughter. She mentions dresses she is making for herself, and promises that she will make him some clothes soon.
Date:
December 28, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Celia J. Burrows
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, December 26, 1863]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his life in the Army recently, including being deployed in Vicksburg and his encounter with guerillas.
Date:
December 26, 1863
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, December 26, 1863]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing his life in the Army recently, including being deployed in Vicksburg and his encounter with guerillas.
Date:
December 26, 1863
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Hart to Samuel A. Belden - December 21, 1863]
Letter from S. Hart to Samuel A. Belden directing him to send E. B. Nichols his order of 701 pounds of cotton at the cheapest possible rate.
Date:
December 21, 1863
Creator:
Hart, S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from S. Hart to Samuel A. Belden - December 21, 1863]
Transcript of Letter from S. Hart to Samuel A. Belden directing him to send E. B. Nichols his order of 701 pounds of cotton at the cheapest possible rate.
Date:
December 21, 1863
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863]
Letter from Jo S. Moore to Charles Moore, discussing a carpentry job, living in California, thoughts from several people about moving around the country, and news.
Date:
December 20, 1863
Creator:
Wallace, Jo S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, December 20, 1863]
Transcript of letter from Jo S. Moore to Charles Moore, discussing a carpentry job, living in California, thoughts from several people about moving around the country, and news.
Date:
December 20, 1863
Creator:
Wallace, Jo S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. B. Nichols to William M. Rice - December 14, 1863]
Letter from E. B. Nichols to William M. Rice discussing the various freights for shipping cotton and various markets for cotton.
Date:
December 14, 1863
Creator:
Nichols, E. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from E. B. Nichols to William M. Rice - December 14, 1863]
Transcript of Letter from E. B. Nichols to William M. Rice discussing the various freights for shipping cotton and various markets for cotton.
Date:
December 14, 1863
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Nichols to Fred A. Rice - December 12, 1863]
Letter from E. B. Nichols to Capt. Fred A. Rice discussing the cotton business and asking him to conduct several things on his behalf. He informs Captain Rice that he has shipped 30 bales of cotton already.
Date:
December 12, 1863
Creator:
Nichols, E. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from E. B. Nichols to Fred A. Rice - December 12, 1863]
Transcript of Letter from E. B. Nichols to Capt. Fred A. Rice discussing the cotton business and asking him to conduct several things on his behalf. He informs Captain Rice that he has shipped 30 bales of cotton already.
Date:
December 12, 1863
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - December 8, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated December 8, 1863 and sent from Velasco, in which he writes about the movement of his regiment to the beach near Houston and his hope to be home for Christmas.
Date:
December 8, 1863
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - December 1, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated December 1, 1863 and sent from Camp Lubbock, in which he writes about the recent developments in the war and his hope to be home for Christmas.
Date:
December 1, 1863
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 30, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her he'll be home on January 1 at the earliest. He discusses the positions of the Confederate and Union armies, and tells her he is anxious to be home again.
Date:
November 30, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - November 25, 1863]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated November 25, 1863 and sent from Camp Lubbock, in which he writes about his sadness in leaving her, and some updates about the status of his regiment.
Date:
November 25, 1863
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marginalia to Sister Lottie - November 18, 1863]
Letter from Marginalia, to her sister, Lottie discussing the shipment of a pistol back to Marginalia, so that she may be more safe during an upcoming trip. She mentions that Fred will likely be visiting Lottie on Sunday.
Date:
November 18, 1863
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Marginalia to Sister Lottie - November 18, 1863]
Transcript of Letter from Marginalia, to her sister, Lottie discussing the shipment of a pistol back to Marginalia, so that she may be more safe during an upcoming trip. She mentions that Fred will likely be visiting Lottie on Sunday.
Date:
November 18, 1863
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Seth Smith to Henry Lubbock, Captain Irvine, and Horace Waller - November 10, 1863]
Letter from Seth Smith to Henry Lubbock, Captain Irvine, and Horace Waller asking them to deliver to Captain. John Smith the sail boat sent.
Date:
November 10, 1863
Creator:
Smith, Seth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Seth Smith to Henry Lubbock, Captain Irvine, and Horace Waller - November 10, 1863]
Transcript of Letter from Seth Smith to Henry Lubbock, Captain Irvine, and Horace Waller asking them to deliver to Captain. John Smith the sail boat sent.
Date:
November 10, 1863
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 1, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her of his company's movements.
Date:
November 1, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library