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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ] (open access)

[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
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.
Date: July 12, 1863
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 18, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 18, 1863]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he tries to set the record straight on his relationships with other women before their marriage. He was also concerned about the corn crop and the state of the garden. He writes down what he has read about President Lincoln's recently published proclamation that would take freed slaves and allow them to fight in the northern army (possibly the Emancipation Proclamation).
Date: July 18, 1863
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
Date: July 21, 1863
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
Date: July 21, 1863
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Unknown Author to David Fentress, July 27, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Unknown Author to David Fentress, July 27, 1863]

Transcript of a letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war.
Date: July 27, 1863
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, in which she sends information on the welfare of family and friends; the cost of property; photographs recently taken; and a seed exchange.
Date: 1858-07~
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 11, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 11, 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the trunk of gifts she has sent him. The weather in Bolivar, Tennessee has been 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. She is concerned about his prospects in Texas and sends him Bright's yellow corn. She sends information on friends and family. The work on the well continues.
Date: July 11, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. W. Raglin to A. D. Kennard Jr., July 27, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Raglin to A. D. Kennard Jr., July 27, 1858]

Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard Jr regarding the period of Kennard's service and the certificate waiting at the Claims Office for approval.
Date: 1858-07-27~
Creator: Raglin, H. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, July 11, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, July 11, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on July 11, 1867. In the letter, Hamilton Redway informs Loriette of his plan to make arrangements to bring his family to live in Washington. Redway responds to a supposed request by his wife in a previous letter by mentioning that he does not think it is a good idea for Chittenden to come to Washington to spend the winter, and that he does not want to sell their property in New York.
Date: July 11, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. Emerson to the Capt. Commander, July 23, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from H. Emerson to the Capt. Commander, July 23, 1864]

Letter from Emerson that transportation was furnished from Watertown to New York at the cost of $6.75.
Date: July 23, 1864
Creator: Emerson, H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. L. Truscott, July 28, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Truscott, July 28, 1893]

Letter from J.L. Truscott, Dealer in General Merchandise Glasgow, Montana stating that he had received a letter from Pless stating that he will be down the 1st and they should wait.
Date: July 28, 1893
Creator: Truscott, J. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Pleasant Price to Levi Perryman, July 10, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Pleasant Price to Levi Perryman, July 10, 1908]

Letter from Pleasant Price in Great Falls, Montana to his stepfather, Levi Perryman. Discussing signing papers and lack of water in his area. Says he is gathering his horses the next day to move them 300 miles to area with water and grass. He is concerned about the colts and lack of water on the way.
Date: July 10, 1908
Creator: Price, Pleasant, Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. K. Kennedy, July 11, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from H. K. Kennedy, July 11, 1865]

Kennedy would like to visit Charleston WV on private business. On back J. W. Rife grants permission.
Date: July 11, 1865
Creator: Kennedy, H. K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Mrs. Baker, July 11, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Mrs. Baker, July 11, 1865]

Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Mrs. Baker asking her to let his wife, Loriette, have fifty dollars as they were not going to receive pay soon.
Date: July 11, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Van Buren to Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway, July 5, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Van Buren to Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway, July 5, 1864]

Letter from Paymaster General Van Buren to Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway on July 5, 1864. Van Buren enclosed with this letter copies of the enlistment of Andrew M. Anderson, Franklin Jewell, and Philander O. Shaw. Van Buren states in this letter that there is no enlistment paper for Andrew B. Kelly.
Date: July 5, 1864
Creator: Van Buren
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, July 1, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, July 1, 1864]

By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corporal Joseph Freeman is reduced to the ranks for absence and disability. Private Lovejoy is promoted to be Corporal via Freeman reduced.
Date: July 1, 1864
Creator: Comstock, E. D.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter Acknowledging Payment of Costs, July 24, 1875] (open access)

[Letter Acknowledging Payment of Costs, July 24, 1875]

Letter from Thomas Selman of the county of Montague acknowledging the payment of costs in the court of Montague county.
Date: July 24, 1875
Creator: Selman, Thomas
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]

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: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.
Date: July 12, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 18, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 18, 1863]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he tries to set the record straight on his relationships with other women before their marriage. He was also concerned about the corn crop and the state of the garden. He writes down what he has read about President Lincoln's recently published proclamation that would take freed slaves and allow them to fight in the northern army (possibly the Emancipation Proclamation).
Date: July 18, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]

Letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
Date: July 21, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to David Fentress, July 27, 1863] (open access)

[Letter to David Fentress, July 27, 1863]

Letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war.
Date: July 27, 1863
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, in which she sends information on the welfare of family and friends; the cost of property; photographs recently taken; and a seed exchange.
Date: 1858-07~
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library