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[Letter from John Dowell, April 20, 1876]
Letter from John Dowell notifying the recipient of the new legislation on pensions for the soldiers or volunteers of the war between Texas and Mexico. Dowell is offering his services if the recipient believes that he qualifies for the pension.
Date:
1876-04-20~
Creator:
Dowell, John
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard Jr, June 2, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard Jr. regarding his health recovery from fever. He tells of England sending two ministers and France one to settle peace, although David is not sure as to its authenticity. Travels 16-18 miles a day. Asks for Jennie to write him. He has inclosed some needles for Jennie as well.
Date:
1862-06-02~
Creator:
Kennard, David S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Jennie Kennard, June 6, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard, to his sister Jennie updating her on his current living situation. He describes how often he has been traveling, and he also mentions how he is in need of a wagon. He tells her about a skirmish that resulted in the death of 200 Yankees. He also promises to send her needles if he finds the correct size.
Date:
June 6, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, David S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother, January 4, 1861]
Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother discussing his mother staying with Mr. Fanthorp. He mentions that his wife and children have been visiting in Houston. The crop failures are causing him financial difficulty and his legal work goes well, but people can't pay because of the crop failure. He shows his support for secession, he expresses wishes for the return of the "Lone Star Republic," and he discusses his unhappiness with a "Black Republican President."
Date:
January 4, 1861
Creator:
Kennard, A. D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William D. Shrewsbury to H. A. Hamner, Novemer 25, 1858]
Letter from William D.Shrewsbury to H.A. Hamner regarding Salt Springs in Jack County and the "Galveston News." Shrewsbury then asks 12 questions regarding the Salt Springs. Shrewsbury showed interest in salt production and in Kanawha Salines Virginia.
Date:
November 25, 1858
Creator:
Shrewsbury, William D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, March 4, 1858]
Transcript of a letter to David W. Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing the receipt of his letter and his arrival at Prairie Lea; a request for Frank to write a letter informing Maud of his travels; a discussion of sending information and gifts; a brief discussion about marriage and gifts;a dialogue concerning "Episcopacy or Pickett"; news about the weather; the affect of the weather on the planting of crops; a discussion of real estate; a brief mention of Maud's health; a request for information on "how the presents went" and if pictures were received; a discussion requesting a visit from David's "Aunt", "Uncle", as well as from Tom and Frank; an ending statement requesting letters from David, Clara, and Frank.
Date:
March 4, 1858
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, January 17, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C.Fentress to her son David discussing the length of time between his letters; a dialogue about David receiving a visit from an "Uncle";Clara Fentress' recovery from illness; news of a birth; the business partnership between Doctor Neely and Coleman; the construction of a "Livary" stable and the improbability of David selling his lot; church news; the departure of Frank for La Grange; town gossip; a dialogue requesting David to write frequently; a discussion about Peters who returned with "his wife's big fortune," his purchase of slaves, and an estimation of his remaining fortune.
Date:
January 17, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - August 4, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a marriage between Jimmie and Mary Tate which would take place on August 25, 1859, the couple's plans for their honeymoon, and their plans to board with Maude; a discussion of gifts made by Maude for her granddaughter (David's daughter); reports of the weather and its affect on the crops; a discussion about David's delayed visit; a discussion about the health of Eva Polk's infant; a brief recap of the most recent happenings in town.
Date:
August 4, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, August 29, 1859]
Transcript of a letter to David Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee which includes: Maud's health and the health of Anne and Sallie; home improvements made to Maud's house; a horse purchased by Maud; the health of the cattle and the hogs as well as the death of a cow from "black tongue" and the death of ten hogs from cholera; news of David's baby, it's growth and health, and it's appearance; news of the weather; a dialogue about Jimmie and Mary as well as details on their whereabouts; a discussion about how lucky Maud is to have "so good a daughter-in-law and two such nice daughters-in-law; a request for David to send the ten dollars in interest, though not by mail; a dialogue about sending David's letter to Neely; news about John Wood's marriage to Miss Guy; a discussion about Frank's eligibility for marriage; and a dialogue regarding Mary Tate, Jimmie, and "Old Pitner."
Date:
August 29, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 6, 1859]
Transcript of a letter is from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: sending Kate off to school in Nashville,Maud's feelings about her children growing up, receiving Mary Tate's letter from White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, a dialogue about her stolen chickens,a conversation about Sallie starting school with Miss Hunt as her teacher and information about Jimmie and Willie's schooling, news about the weather,news about 'Aunt Mag' and her trip to Austin,a discussion about receiving no information on Wallace and his safe arrival,a dialogue about 'the babies dress and bonnets', and town news from Bolivar.
Date:
September 6, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 20, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing Kate, Sallie, and financial transactions.
Date:
September 20, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing Jimmie and Mary's return from their travels and their change in plans to board with Mr. Miller instead of Maud, Jimmie's financial proposition to exchange bottom land for David's lot, the town physician's move to Nashville, a financial proposition from Maud to purchase Sallie which is David's horse if Neely does not purchase her, Maud's preparations for Jimmie's party, a discussion about David's failed crops, a dialogue on the raising of stock prices, Maud's purchase of a cow for $25 from Bright, a dialogue concerning Maud's loss of cows, hogs, and a horse this year, news about sending gifts for the baby, and news about Kate's progress in boarding school.
Date:
September 26, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October 26, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress inquiring about the purchase of a Mare and discussing the travel arrangements of his Uncle. She mentions that his uncle is ill, and also inquires about his housing accommodations, in case she should decide to come visit him. Towards the end of the letter she mentions that she is making dresses for a baby and sleeves for David's wife, Clara.
Date:
October 26, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, April 29, 1860]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to her son describing the health of family members; the courtship of William and the widow Polk; her social life and the activities of her church; home repair and her need for a new well; Buster Belcher's denial in the sending an "impudent Valentine" and how rudely Kate has treated him. She requests information on his prospect for a good crop and "for making an easy living out there."
Date:
April 29, 1860
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 24, 1860]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to thank him for the newspapers she has received from him; learning about a new method of growing corn; hear health; the weather; and she ends by sending her love to Davids wife, Clara.
Date:
September 24, 1860
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 25, 1860]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress regarding a lawsuit; her health and that of her family; the weather; seeds; and a move to Texas.
Date:
September 25, 1860
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, December 25, 1860]
Transcript of a letter from M.(Maud)C. Fentress to her son David regarding the separation of the southern states from the union; the sale of slaves (Barb and her two children); breeding and care of a female slave named Eliza; hiring out of a slave; the capture and hanging of an abolitionist; and the health of those around her.
Date:
December 25, 1860
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 1, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the making of clothes for the family; a report that a man was killed by Indians; the military build up in the south; and her opinion of Abraham Lincoln.
Date:
March 1, 1861
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 4,1869]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, detailing local activities in Bolivar, Tennessee including information about crops, local marriages, and the management of the John Fentress Estate. In addition she mentions various people's children and how they are growing up.
Date:
August 4, 1869
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of a Letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, June 20th]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, describing a man's poor health, items that she's sending to David's wife Clara, the weather, and the condition of his property.
Date:
18XX-06-20
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October]
Transcript of letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress informing him that she has begun his package the way that he instructed her to. Tells him that it is a valuable bundle, and that she has also written to him twice. She discusses the naming of a child, and brags about David's wife Clara.
Date:
18XX-10
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.
Date:
July 17, 1862
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library