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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date:
August 16, 1864
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from James S. Brisbin, April 16, 1866]
Order No. 43. The 6th U.S. Colored Cavalry is disbanded. The colored men are free as promised when they enlisted. Then tell how to preserve freedom, by the bayonet and the ballot.
Date:
April 16, 1866
Creator:
Brisbin, James S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lieutenant General Longstreet, December 16,1862]
General Order No. 114. Commanders are to make sure that provisions are at hand, ammunition and transportation. Officers are to take care of their men and soldiers are to obey their officers.
Date:
December 16, 1862
Creator:
Longstreet, Lt. Gen.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, March 16, 1865]
Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his wife Loriette C. Redway that discusses Redway's "muster out roll" as Lieutenant. Redway tells his wife that she must send him the roll in order for him to receive his pay and to be 'mustered in' as captain. Redway sends love to his children, his in-laws, and friends in the letter's closing.
Date:
March 16, 1865
Creator:
Redway, Hamilton K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. M. Rife, December 16, 1864]
General orders No. 14. First Capt. Claflin inspection of the cavalry was good. Officers should exert themselves to the fullest. Officers and men will be taught in all that pertains to General and in the manual of Arms and dismount movements. This Order is to be read by Commanders for three days at Roll call.
Date:
December 16, 1864
Creator:
Rife, J. M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Request for cotton]
Letter from Thomas Atwood to William Reed requesting cotton.
Date:
May 16, 1862
Creator:
Atwood, Thomas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date:
August 16, 1864
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, April 16, 1865]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. The writing is very faded and difficult to read. At one point he seems to be discussing slavery.
Date:
April 16, 1865
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Tax receipt for Mary Jones, signed in 1865
Receipt documenting property tax paid by Mary Jones for the year 1865. Taxed items listed were land, horses, cattle, hens, hogs, a gold watch, and a piano.
Date:
December 16, 1865
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, February 16, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore speculating about proposed amendments to the Constitution of the state of Tennessee and the conditions that may be imposed upon its people. Josephus then relates the well-being of friends and neighbors.
Date:
February 16, 1865
Creator:
Moore, Josephus C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, August 16, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding the death of Josephus Moore, an outbreak of disease in the area, successful crop in the face of a depressed economy, and the difficulties of returning to normalcy following the war.
Date:
August 16, 1865
Creator:
Moore, Henry S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, September 16, 1861]
Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing his initiation into the Confederate Army under the command of Captain Throckmorton, his company's plans to go to Missouri, and other war-related news.
Date:
September 16, 1861
Creator:
Moore, Henry S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, February 16, 1865]
Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore speculating about proposed amendments to the Constitution of the state of Tennessee and the conditions that may be imposed upon its people. Josephus then relates the well-being of friends and neighbors.
Date:
February 16, 1865
Creator:
Moore, Josephus C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, August 16, 1865]
Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding the death of Josephus Moore, an outbreak of disease in the area, successful crop in the face of a depressed economy, and the difficulties of returning to normalcy following the war.
Date:
August 16, 1865
Creator:
Moore, Henry S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - October 16, 1866]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated October 16, 1866 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his thoughts about the Legislature and when it will adjourn.
Date:
October 16, 1866
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley - April 16, 1865]
Letter from Minnie Bradley to L. D. Bradley, dated April 16, 1865, in which she writes to tell him about the health of herself and their children.
Date:
April 16, 1865
Creator:
Bradley, Minnie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - April 16, 1865]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated April 16, 1865 and sent from Galveston, in which he writes about a doctor being transferred back home, relates some war gossip, and mentions his 34th birthday a few days prior.
Date:
April 16, 1865
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Lizzie Johnson from unknown correspondent]
Letter from unknown recipient (likely Lizzie's friend Dora), dated December 16, 1860. Letter discusses news from Chappell Hill, as well as affairs at Soule University, located in Chappell Hill. Letter is addressed to Lizzie in the "Tennessee Colony" or the Robertson, or Nashville Colony. Letter also alludes to the coming Civil War.
Date:
December 16, 1860
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Rice to Fred A. Rice - January 16, 1864]
Letter from William A. Rice, to his brother, Fred A. Rice discussing his boredom with his job and asking Fred to send him a few things. He asks Fred to give a letter to Mrs. Jack Rice and to conduct business on his behalf at the store.
Date:
January 16, 1864
Creator:
Rice, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William A. Rice to Fred A. Rice - January 16, 1864]
Transcript of Letter from William A. Rice, to his brother, Fred A. Rice discussing his boredom with his job and asking Fred to send him a few things. He asks Fred to give a letter to Mrs. Jack Rice and to conduct business on his behalf at the store.
Date:
January 16, 1864
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from C. W. Kendall to William M. Rice - January 16, 1867]
Transcript of Letter from C. W. Kendall to William M. Rice discussing the amount of debt on a title of land owned by R. B. English. He advises William not to invest in the land due to this debt.
Date:
January 16, 1867
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Kendall to William M. Rice - January 16, 1867]
Letter from C. W. Kendall to William M. Rice discussing the amount of debt on a title of land owned by R. B. English. He advises William not to invest in the land due to this debt.
Date:
January 16, 1867
Creator:
Kendall, C. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeanette Rector to Kenner K. Rector, April 16, 1860]
Letter from Jeanette Rector, to her brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how her school is flourishing, that she's learning a lot, and that she caught a cold like other students did. She sends her love back home and would love a letter from John as well.
Date:
April 16, 1860
Creator:
Rector, Jeanette
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Brower & Co. to William M. Rice - May 16, 1867]
Letter from J. H. Brower & Co. to William M. Rice discussing debt owed, what to do with this months notes, and the cotton market.
Date:
May 16, 1867
Creator:
J. H. Brower & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History