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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
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Mary (Mrs. Anson) Jones Letters
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Rescuing Texas History, 2014
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American Indians Archive Collection
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Letter to J.A. Covington from R.H. Pratt regarding prisoners at Fort Marion
Letter regarding the prisoners at Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Florida. Letter mentions a package sent from the prisoners back to the Cheyenne and Arapaho agency. The letter talks about the routines and accommodations of the prisoners.
Date:
September 17, 1875
Creator:
Pratt, R.H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Mr. Covington from R.H. Pratt regarding prisoners at Fort Marion
Letter regarding the prisoners at Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Florida. The letter mentions the delivery of moccasins to the prisoners as well as lamenting the short terms of the Indian agents which is a detriment to the running of the agencies. The letter also mentions the living arrangements for the prisoners.
Date:
August 14, 1875
Creator:
Pratt, R.H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Mr. Covington from R.H. Pratt regarding prisoners at Fort Marion
Letter regarding the prisoners at Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Florida. Letter requests a gratuity of sinew for bead work for the prisoners. Letter also mentions the prisoners making pocket money by constructing bows and arrows as well as doing bead work.
Date:
August 15, 1875
Creator:
Pratt, R.H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to James D. Miles from R.H. Pratt regarding prisoners at Fort Marion
Letter regarding the prisoners at Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Florida. Letter mentions the arrival of 35 pairs of moccasins and a photograph taken of the captives at the fort. The letter also mentions the arrival of Lean Bear and having to keep him in a cell.
Date:
June 25, 1875
Creator:
Pratt, R.H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to James D. Miles from R.H. Pratt regarding prisoners at Fort Marion
Letter regarding moving prisoners to Fort Marion in St. Augustine, Florida. The letter also mentions a message from Grey Beard and Minimic to their people.
Date:
May 9, 1875
Creator:
Pratt, R.H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Recommendation Letter for T. T. Dew, February 1, 1875]
Introductory letter and recommendations for T. T. Dew asking permission to transfer from "Can[..]" Chapter No. 10 to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date:
February 1, 1875
Creator:
Devall, Sam & Humphry, G. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for C. L. Muel[..], September 6, 1875]
Introductory letter and recommendations for C. L. Muel[..] asking permission to join Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date:
September 6, 1875
Creator:
Allen, W. W. & Devall, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. Royston to Effie Watts Rector, April 7, 1875]
Letter from N. Royston, to her cousin, Effie Watts Rector discussing the lives and health of herself, various family members, friends, and others.
Date:
April 7, 1875
Creator:
Royston, N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from N. Royston to Effie Watts Rector, April 7, 1875]
Transcript of letter from N. Royston, to her cousin, Effie Watts Rector discussing the lives and health of herself, various family members, friends, and others.
Date:
April 7, 1875
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 24, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 24, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about the difficulty in adjourning the legislature.
Date:
February 24, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 4, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 4, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he expresses concern because he hasn't heard from her at all, and states that he will be home on the 17th.
Date:
March 4, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 7, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 7, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about the news of when the Legislature may adjourn, but also states that he will return between the 15th and 20th regardless of their decision.
Date:
February 7, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 22, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 22, 1875 and sent from Mexia, in which he writes that he must go back to Austin because there is no set date for adjournment of the Legislature.
Date:
February 22, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 28, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 28, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes to tell her to write to him, and says that adjournment is still not decided.
Date:
February 28, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - January 31, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 31, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his hopes of the Legislature adjourning soon, and his desire to be home with her.
Date:
January 31, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - January 14, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 14, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his belief that this session of the Legislature will be short and that he will therefore return home in about a month.
Date:
January 14, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to his son - January 23, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to his son, dated January 23, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about a gift that he bought for him.
Date:
January 23, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - January 28, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 28, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about the Senate's discussion of an issue related to International Railroad land.
Date:
January 28, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - March 7, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated March 7, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he mentions a story he read in Bonners Ledger and asks her to take care of herself.
Date:
March 7, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 4, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated February 4, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about his work in the Senate and about his health.
Date:
February 4, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - January 18, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 18, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about the weather and his idea of when the legislature will adjourn, and mentions a play that he went to in Galveston, called "The Cricket on the Hearth."
Date:
January 18, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - January 24, 1875]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 24, 1875 and sent from Austin, in which he writes about returning sometime in February and asks about some of the business at home.
Date:
January 24, 1875
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Sally Osterhout, January 13, 1875]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his niece, Sally Osterhout. He wrote her after receiving a letter a couple weeks prior. He was glad to hear his mother was well and told Sally what was happening with John and his family. He mentioned some of the cases he was working on, his children's schooling, and how his wife had recently come down with a pneumonia.
Date:
January 13, 1875
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, March 11, 1875]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He commented that he had not received letters from home recently and wished to receive news from his wife. John purchased a pony for their son, Jeremiah, and planned to have it sent back while he continued to travel for business.
Date:
March 11, 1875
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History