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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - March 1, 1856]
Transcript of a letter to David Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing a compromise for the "Jones suit" that she was able to work out with his Uncle John, other news from his uncle, and a note about the local doctor buying a 15-year-old girl.
Date:
1856~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from S. Menger to Mr. Huth, January 4, 1856]
Letter from S. Menger to Mr. Huth regarding a shipment of soap and asking about Castro's planned action against him to take half of his 640 acres. Dated January 4, 1856 from San Antonio. Sign S. Menger.
Date:
January 4, 1856
Creator:
Menger, S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward B. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, January 13, 1856]
Letter from Edward B. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll. He discusses the winter weather in Missouri, as well as the health of the family.
Date:
January 13, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, Edward B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January 16, 1856]
Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth informing him that six chests he asked for have been loaded aboard the Nebraska. Signed V. E. Maignan on January 16, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date:
January 16, 1856
Creator:
Maignan, V. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, January 27, 1856]
Letter from William Carroll to his brother Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the news from Louisiana, Missouri. He discusses the price of produce and animals, and mentions several weddings that have occurred. He also mentions that he would like to spend a winter in Texas.
Date:
January 27, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes of Collection received by Thomas Moore for Jacob de Cordova, Feb. 7, 1856]
Notes for Collection received by Thomas Moore on February 7th, 1856 for J. De Cordova. Names included are A. A. Shipps; John Harvey; Dr. Moore; Robert T. Burnham; Thomas Moore; Joseph H. Eubank; Henry B. Flaugher; and I.T. Hoover.
Date:
February 7, 1856
Creator:
Moore, Thomas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, February 19, 1856]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll telling him that Carroll does not need to be repaid the money he gave his son to move to Texas. He also mentions that he is in better health.
Date:
February 19, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - March 1, 1856]
Letter to David Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing a compromise for the "Jones suit" that she was able to work out with his Uncle John, other news from his uncle, and a note about the local doctor buying a 15-year-old girl.
Date:
March 1, 1856
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Correspondence from C.G. Karnes to Michael Reed requesting corn]
Letter from C.G. Karnes to Michael Reed requesting to purchase corn.
Date:
March 3, 1856
Creator:
Karnes, C.G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, March 4th, 1856]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing how selling the goods aren't going to well but only needs a certain amount to pay off debt. It's Kenner's choice to stay in school or not. Not his.
Date:
March 4, 1856
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 5, 1856]
Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth acknowledging his letter containing a check for $500. Signed V. E. Maignan on March 5, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date:
March 5, 1856
Creator:
Maignan, V. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence/petition to Governor E.M. Pease]
A letter/petition to Governor E. M. Pease from people in Mountain Valley, who complain about attacks from Native Americans. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter/petition.
Date:
March 7, 1856
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence/petition to Governor E.M. Pease]
A letter/petition to Governor E.M. Pease from citizens of La Grange on behalf of Dr. John S. Lewellen, a local citizen who had been convicted and fined for betting on an election. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter/petition.
Date:
March 30, 1856
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 5, 1856]
Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding merchandise he requested. It is being loaded on the Bull Rush and they will send a bill later. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 5, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date:
April 5, 1856
Creator:
Maignan, V. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Craig Alexander to Joseph A. Carroll, April 7, 1856]
Letter from Craig Alexander to Joseph A. Carroll telling him news from Missouri, and asking after Thomas, who went to western Texas and has disappeared.
Date:
April 7, 1856
Creator:
Alexander, Craig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 9, 1856]
Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regarding merchandise. They inform him that they've double-checked the cost of powder, were not able to get any tobacco of the same brand and replaced on type of tin with another. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 9, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date:
April 9, 1856
Creator:
Maignan, V. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, May 4, 1856]
Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll. He tells of the recent deaths in Louisiana, Missouri, and discusses the politics of the state in detail.
Date:
May 4, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, Thomas M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.H. Wood to David W. Fentress, May 5, 1856]
Letter from W. H. Wood to David Fentress concerning the event of David's father dieing, someone being arrested, and the selling of a slave.
Date:
May 5, 1856
Creator:
Wood, W. H.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Recommendation Alexander Simon's membership in the Royal Arch Masons]
Papers of Alexander Simon. Recommendation by the Columbus Chapter No. 46 of Texas for Simon's membership in the Royal Arch Masons; impressed stamp
Date:
May 27, 1856
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from David England to Michael Reed
Letter from David England to Michael Reed, updating Reed about his life and requesting that he come visit.
Date:
June 7, 1856
Creator:
England, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Librell to the County Court Clerk of Medina County, Texas, June 13, 1856]
Letter from C. [H]. [Librell] to the County Court Clerk of Medina County, Texas, inquiring whether a certain piece of land is part of their county.
Date:
June 13, 1856
Creator:
Librell, C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for José de la Cruz Bascas]
Subpoena for José de la Cruz Bascas to appear later in the year at court as a witness.
Date:
July 17, 1856
Creator:
Benavides, Santos
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Isaac Greenwald, August 18, 1856]
Letter to Isaac Greenwald from Charles B. Moore regarding a payment owed to Greenwald for the sale of machinery.
Date:
August 18, 1856
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Joseph Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, August 27, 1856]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll asking him to come visit Louisiana soon. He also discusses a recent Democratic election.
Date:
August 27, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History