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[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her he thinks the campaign will end soon.
Date:
186u
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from William Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, January 27, 1856]
Transcript of a 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:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 2, 1858]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll informing her of his arrival in Louisiana, Missouri, and asking that she write to him until he can return to Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, August 9, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll thanking her for the clothing she sent him, and discussing the situation in Atlanta and Richmond.
Date:
August 9, 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll, December 10, 1858]
Letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to her brother Joseph A. Carroll informing him of recent deaths in her town, as well as information about their family.
Date:
December 10, 1858
Creator:
Pew, Elizabeth C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 26, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing a recent battle with the Union Army, their plans to move into Kansas, and the lack of clothing among the Confederate soldiers.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, August 3, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing the elections in Denton County. He suggests that the newly elected sheriff raise a Union flag and declare the county a part of the Union once more. He also sends her some of his old shirts.
Date:
August 3, 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 21, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her about the outcome of a battle with the Union Army.
Date:
July 21, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, April 22, 1862]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her of the movements of his company.
Date:
April 22, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, November 22, 1859]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling the news of Louisiana. She mentions that she is tired of living there, and wishes to move.
Date:
November 22, 1859
Creator:
Woods, Mary L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, September 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her to take care of herself and to do less housework while she is sick, and asking her only to send him a pair of pants.
Date:
September 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 8, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll. He mentions that his company is in an unpopulated area of the country, and makes clear his opinions of men who are not fighting in the army. He tells Celia to tell the girls of Denton County not to associate with the men around town, and to wait until the soldiers come back to marry, as he considers them real men.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, December 25, 1858]
Transcript of letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll informing him of the Christmas festivities, and the health of the family. She adds congratulations on his wedding day.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Otis G. Welch to Joseph A. Carroll, May 12, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Otis G. Welch to Joseph A. Carroll asking him to send a dispatch.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to W. H. Carroll, March 6, 185u]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his brother W. H. Carroll. He discusses the cost of land, stock, and produce in Texas, and recommends land in Collin and Grayson counties if his brother is thinking of moving.
Date:
185u-03-06
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 2, 1858]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll informing her of his arrival in Louisiana, Missouri, and asking that she write to him until he can return to Texas.
Date:
July 2, 1858
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, April 26, 186u]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing his hopes to come home soon, and his misgivings about leaving his post to do so.
Date:
186u-04-26
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, August 4, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll asking that she send him some socks. He also mentions hearing rumors of the fall of Vicksburg, and notes that he and his men think it doubtful.
Date:
August 4, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, December 19, 1862]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll informing her that he is being sent on important business to Little Rock, and so can't come home as he had expected.
Date:
December 19, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll, July 12, 1860]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll telling him news of the family in Louisiana, Missouri, and asking many questions about what Carroll is doing in Texas. He also discusses politics in Missouri, and the presidential race between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.
Date:
July 12, 1860
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 22, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her when he will be home. He mentions that the Indians claim they are on the side of the South.
Date:
November 22, 1861
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 24, 1864]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her how the Confederate Army hopes to cut off the supply line to the Union Army.
Date:
July 24, 1864
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to W. H. Carroll, March 6, 185u]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his brother W. H. Carroll. He discusses the cost of land, stock, and produce in Texas, and recommends land in Collin and Grayson counties if his brother is thinking of moving.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History