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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress in which she gives advice on the building of David's home. She gives details on the ownership of slaves and the division of property. She describes Jimmie's masquerade act. She also says that she will be sending seeds to Clara Fentress, David's wife. Maud updates David on who is in school, which schools, and the cost. Also included is news of family and friends.
Date: October 21, 1858
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress in which she gives advice on the building of David's home. She gives details on the ownership of slaves and the division of property. She describes Jimmie's masquerade act. She also says that she will be sending seeds to Clara Fentress, David's wife. Maud updates David on who is in school, which schools, and the cost. Also included is news of family and friends.
Date: October 21, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lillian to Linnet White, May 21, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Lillian to Linnet White, May 21, 1917]

Letter to Linnet White from Lillian. She wrote to send Linnet her sympathies on the whooping cough Linnet and her daughter have and to express her excitement on the prospect of Linnet visiting this summer. She sends some news about her own well being along with her excitement.
Date: May 21, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from S. A. Thornhill to Mary Moore, April 21, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from S. A. Thornhill to Mary Moore, April 21, 1910]

Letter from S. A. Thornhill to Mary Moore. She was glad to hear from them, she had imagined the worst and hopes they will have good health in Fort Worth. She talks about gardening, but it being too wet. She mentions the weather and how it has made her sick. Mary is going to list all of the friends that have died in 1910. John Crawford's obituary is included. She talks about Bud Thornhill's will. She is sorry for using scraps. She will try to finish the letter to send it off. She comments on the weather and how it is too wet to plant. She talks about her chickens and a hawk that tried to take her chickens. She gives some news about their friends in Tennessee. She hopes that Linnet will be alright and that her baby will comfort her. Claude and Time Jackson said they wanted to come visit her. She would like John to come also so they could have four generations in a picture. She talks about Russell Cole's body being moved after his wife died by his son. She mentions Wash Warren has been unwell. John Thornhill sent her some pictures.
Date: April 21, 1910
Creator: Thornhill, S. A.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White and Family, February 21, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. White and Family, February 21, 1915]

Letter to Claude D. White and family from William J. McKinley about his business on the farm and his family. He writes more about growing corn and grass and mentions his opinion of the government involved with business.
Date: February 21, 1915
Creator: McKinley, William J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lila Franklin to Linnet Moore, August 21, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from Lila Franklin to Linnet Moore, August 21, 1893]

Letter from Lila Franklin to Linnet Moore in which she expressed her happiness with being able to visit with Linnet. Lila was grateful that Linnet's parents were willing to make the trip to Tennessee. Lila says that Mr. Bounds has bought a new buggy.
Date: August 21, 1893
Creator: Franklin, Lila
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Will McGee to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, March 21st, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Will McGee to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, March 21st, 1898]

Letter from Will McGee to Charles, Mary and Linnet Moore in which he discusses ordering two buggy catalogs, freight charges, and the cost of new buggies. He also provides descriptions of some of the buggies. He said that he is part of the team that will build the Union School House. He gives the details of the bid process. Will says that the construction is only possible due to the because Mr. Love took insurance out on all the school buildings in the district. Each building was covered up to $350.00. He also writes about the birthday party for grandma and Birdie and the adventure he had returning items that were used at the party.
Date: March 21, 1898
Creator: McGee, Will
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Charles B. Moore, March 21, 1861] (open access)

[Letter to Charles B. Moore, March 21, 1861]

Letter to Charles B. Moore of the Southern Confederacy from an unknown person in Dyer County, Tennessee discussing the state's recent decision not secede from the Union, slavery and abolitionism, and the possibility of other countries becoming involved in the coming war when the supply of cotton from the South has stopped.
Date: March 21, 1861
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, July 21, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, July 21, 1907]

Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore. She wanted to write sooner, but it was too hot and he wasn't feeling well. She mentions what was eaten for dinner. She talks about hard times, but is thankful. She talks about the crops of wheat and corn. She talks about prices and practices for farming. She comments on how Mary is feeling blue about taking care of the farm and gives some advice for it. Sally went to go visit Mr. Thornhill's sister, who was not feeling well. She also saw Aunt Jane who also was not feeling well. She tended to Sue's chickens and turkeys. Alice and her mother went back to Texas, but Sally has not heard from them. She stayed at Alice's and it felt like old times. Sabina and Dr. J. B. Walton died. She talks about the trip she wants to go on. She talks about the weather and the rain they need. She talks about the teachers at the schools. She asks if anyone in the Rucker family got small pox. She is working hard and her children papered her room. She talks about her chickens.
Date: July 21, 1907
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Thomas Wescott, January 21, 1806] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Thomas Wescott, January 21, 1806]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Wescott concerning the sale of lead shot in Tennessee.
Date: January 21, 1806
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, May 21, 1871] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, May 21, 1871]

Transcript of a letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, discussing a folk cure for the chills, friends and relatives, and weekly journals such as The Sun.
Date: May 21, 1871
Creator: Wallace, Jo S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, May 21, 1871] (open access)

[Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, May 21, 1871]

Letter from Jo S. Wallace to Charles Moore, discussing a folk cure for the chills, friends and relatives, and weekly journals such as The Sun.
Date: May 21, 1871
Creator: Wallace, Jo S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Yvonne Hanna to Harris L. Kempner, October 21, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Yvonne Hanna to Harris L. Kempner, October 21, 1965]

Letter from Yvonne Hanna to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for sending his article to be published in the Cotton Trade Journal and asking for a photo to be published with his by-line.
Date: October 21, 1965
Creator: Hanna, Yvonne
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Sam G. Loring, March 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Sam G. Loring, March 21, 1955]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sam G. Loring thanking him for his telegram and offering an update on his father's condition.
Date: March 21, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Whitmore to Mr. Kempner, December 21, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from M. Whitmore to Mr. Kempner, December 21, 1954]

Letter from M. Whitmore to Mr. Kempner returning a photograph.
Date: December 21, 1954
Creator: Whitmore, M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edwin P. Neilan to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Edwin P. Neilan to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1963]

Letter from Edwin P. Neilan to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for responding to questionnaire on federal taxes and spending. He acknowledges Kempner's service to the Chamber and his kind remarks, noting Kempner, along with Mr. Kruesi of Tennessee and Mr. Dixon of Oregon, as the remaining original Board of Directors of the National Chamber.
Date: August 21, 1963
Creator: Neilan, Edwin P.
System: The Portal to Texas History