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Where the West Begins: Capturing Fort Worth's Historic Treasures
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The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
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Hamilton K. Redway Family papers, 1825-1916
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Charles B. Moore Family papers, 1832-1917
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L. D. Bradley Papers, 1859-1887
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[Letter from Michael M. Kennard to A.D Kennard, February 25, 1860]
Letter from Michael M. Kennard to his brother, A.D Kennard, updating him on how the community is doing. He describes his mother's sale of a house, and dividing the Negros among the children. He also includes the price of corn, and other details including how stock throughout the county have died because of the rough winter.
Date:
February 25, 1860
Creator:
Kennard, Michael M.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 19, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his trip to Houston to acquire medicine for his troops. He gives details of his trip, how much he spent, and his plans to send his wife some money. He passes on news of the war. He says that the Monitor Fleet is a failure. He also speculates on the future of the war. He gives an update on his health.
Date:
February 19, 1864
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara states that he handed Major Morgan money and candy for his family. Dr. Fentress gives her instructions on how to retrieve it and what debts to pay. He give an update on his health. He also has received an invitation from Colonel Groce for a "gathering."
Date:
February 22, 1864
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the order from Captain Weir stating that the men are to report to their captains in their respective counties. He writes of his plans to return home. He also gives an update on his health.
Date:
February 22, 1864
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara, February 27, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara states that he handed Major Morgan money and candy for his family. Dr. Fentress gives her instructions on how to retrieve it and what debts to pay. He give an update on his health. He also has received an invitation from Colonel Groce for a "gathering."
Date:
February 27, 1864
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, February 26, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara Fentress requesting money to purchase a saddle as well as urging her to write him more regularly. Towards the end of the letter, he tells her that he has read that several foreign nations have begun to recognize the confederacy and he also speculates on the events of the war.
Date:
February 26, 1865
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 3, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress telling him about day to day life. In her letter, she discusses the rising cost of goods and crops, and she also comments on the deaths of soldiers in the war, and asks him not to enlist. Towards the end of the letter, she gives him financial advice and includes the price of several commodities.
Date:
February 3, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 14, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress describing the mood in town after several confederate losses. She pleads with him to not join the Army, and updates him on family and friends.
Date:
February 14, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
Date:
February 19, 1862
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress - February 27, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress, describing her fear after several confederate losses. She comments on the recent battles, tells him of her concerns, and pleads with him to not join the Army.
Date:
February 27, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 2, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress encouraging him to write her. She claims that she has not heard from him in two years, and tells him news of friends, family and the wars' impact on the local community.
Date:
February 2, 1865
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress February 4, 1865]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to move home for the sake of his family. She also updates him on local life, telling him of improvements that have been made in the town and business. In addition, to gives him updates on family and friends.
Date:
February 4, 1865
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard, February 2,1862]
Letter from D.S. Kennard to his mother regarding the letter he received from her and Jenni. He mentions the health of everyone, and he also mentions a case where a hundred were killed.
Date:
1862-02-02~
Creator:
Kennard, D. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., February 2,1862]
Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father regarding his health and the weather. He also discusses the battle where a hundred Yankees died. He mentions the prices of food, shoes, and books. He comments on the poor food they are eating, but is willing to suffer as long as he can fight for independence.
Date:
1862-02-22~
Creator:
Kennard, D. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, February 1, 1864]
Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway which discusses his next assignment during the war. He also notes that he has been on a tour down river and has had his photograph taken. He states that he will send one to Loriette, but warns her that his likeness appears "cross as usual." He sends his love to his children and his family in the letter's closing. The letter was written while Redway was at Camp Stoneman and is dated February 1, 1864.
Date:
February 1, 1864
Creator:
Redway, Hamilton K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Adjutant General's Office, February 25, 1865]
Letter from the Adjutant General's office addressed to the commanding officer of "F" Company, 1st N. Y. Vet. Cavalry which discusses missing papers for Private Andrew M. Anderson. The letter states that Anderson's records are missing a final inventory.
Date:
February 25, 1865
Creator:
War Department, Adjutant General's Office
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Berry, Purton to the Commanding Officer, February 27, 1865]
Letter to the Commanding Officer from Berry Purton that transportation was furnished to Frederick, MA for Mensc. Selden Averell at the cost of $2.70.
Date:
February 27, 1865
Creator:
Purton, Berry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Berry, Purton to the Commanding Officer, February 27, 1865]
Letter to the Commanding Officer from Berry Purton that transportation was furnished to Frederick, MA for Mensc. Selden Averell at the cost of $2.70.
Date:
February 27, 1865
Creator:
Purton, Berry
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. C. Kattel to the Commandment, February 25, 1865]
Letter to the Commandment from E. C. Kattele that transportation was furnished from Owego NY to Cincinnati OH for Calvin Hull at the cost of $12.46.
Date:
February 25, 1865
Creator:
Kattele, E. C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Maj. D. H. McPhail, February 20, 1865]
Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Maj. D.H. Mc Phail in obedience ot order No. 38 of seris 1864, Burggiss furnished transportation. Transportation from Cincinnati OH for Private Orlando Wright at the cost of $1.50.
Date:
February 20, 1865
Creator:
Burggiss, H. H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Capt. H. K. Redway, February 15, 1865]
Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Capt. H. K. Redway that transportation was furnished from Portland OH to Cincinnati OH for Corpl. Calvin Hull at the cost of $3.09.
Date:
February 15, 1865
Creator:
Burggiss, H. H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A.G. Lee, February 15, 1865]
Letter from A. G. Lee about transportation furnished for Moses Saporius Private of Redway's company from Rochester to Baltimore at the cost of $7.30.
Date:
February 15, 1865
Creator:
Lee, A. G.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from G. W. Sorrell, February 7, 1863]
General Orders No. 7. Military leaves were put on hold, unless otherwise directed, to days or hours.
Date:
February 7, 1863
Creator:
Sorrell, G. W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library