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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
Date:
March 31, 1862
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara, March 29, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he says that despaired of receiving another letter from her after waiting a month between letters. David describes what they had to leave behind when the order to move out came. He also lists what he took with him. He recounts the meeting with his mother when he returned to her home after moving to Texas. He remarks that for once she hand nothing to say. He tells Clara he raced her mare. He appreciates the hat she gave him. He explains about the care of peach trees. He also says that he thinks it would be best to allow a slave, Rhett, to marry her beau. He ends the letter by sending his love to her and the children.
Date:
March 29, 1863
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to his Father, March 4, 1862]
A letter from D.S. Kennard to his father, stating that not much is happening, but his regiment may soon be sent to Arkansas, He also discusses the high price of commodities and dry goods.
Date:
March 4, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, D. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to his Father, March 20, 1862]
Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father informing him that his regiment will be leaving for Arkansas in two weeks. They will be marching between the Trinity and Brazos Rivers and maybe through Waxahachie
Date:
March 20, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, D. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard from Eagle Grove, Galveston County, to his sister discussing a fire in Houston and his regiment's plans to march to Arkansas. He is not sure if he will get to go home on the way. He received a letter from John Hawthorp saying their relations were well. Also mentioned in the letter is that three or four of the boys have measles.
Date:
March 24, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, David S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Phillip Sanders to A. D. Kennard, March 24, 1862]
Letter from Phillip Sanders to A.D. Kennard from Camp Young, Austin County, saying the boys are well except a few who have mumps. He is concerned that his company will disband and is discussing the other possibilities, maybe joining J. Wats. He has heard nothing from David S. Kennard since arriving.
Date:
March 24, 1862
Creator:
Sanders, Phillip
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to the Commanding Officer, March 29, 1865]
Letter saying that transportation for P.T. Carpener to Cincinnati OH at the cost of $12.09.
Date:
March 29, 1865
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. J. Safford to the Commanding Officer, March 4, 1865]
Letter from J. J. Safford to the Commanding Officer that transportation was furnished for Orlando Wright at the cost of $14.14.
Date:
March 27, 1865
Creator:
Safford, J. J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. C. Kettele to the Commandment, March 3, 1865]
Letter to the Commandment of Co. F NY 1st Vet Cav. from E. C. Kattele that transportation was furnished to Armias B. Cammeron. Transportation from Owego NY to Cincinnatti OH at the cost of $12.64.
Date:
March 3, 1865
Creator:
Kettele, E. C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry P. Wade, March 31, 1866]
Ordnance and ordnance stores received from Lt. Redway: belts, plates, and other items.
Date:
March 31, 1866
Creator:
Wade, Henry P.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Captain S. Farlin to Captain Hamilton K. Redway, March 19, 1865]
Letter from Captain S. Farlin to Captain Hamilton K. Redway which deatils that Farlin has sent forage for 86 horses. Farlin also notes that he has sent three sacks of oats to Redway in Kelly's Creek and delevered two sacks to Redway's team located in Camp Piatt. The oats were to make up for the shortage of forage supplies during the last ten days.
Date:
March 19, 1865
Creator:
Farlin, S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. S. Schell to Capt. T. C. Kendall, March 8, 1865]
Letter from Assistant surgeon H.S. Schell to Capt. T.C. Kendall requesting the descriptive list of Private Mauz. V.V. Washburn. A descriptive list is a soldier's record which documents his medical history, physical description, as well as clothing accounts and deposits. In this case, Schell would be requesting his medical history, but would receive an all-encompassing descriptive list of Private Washburn. Schell states that two application requests have been made for this soldier's descriptive list: one on October 24, 1864 and the other on January 24, 1865. He notes that the Cuyler Hospital has yet to receive the requested descriptive list.
Date:
March 8, 1865
Creator:
Schell, H. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, March 16, 1865]
Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his wife Loriette C. Redway that discusses Redway's "muster out roll" as Lieutenant. Redway tells his wife that she must send him the roll in order for him to receive his pay and to be 'mustered in' as captain. Redway sends love to his children, his in-laws, and friends in the letter's closing.
Date:
March 16, 1865
Creator:
Redway, Hamilton K.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Edward S. Burch to his sister, Sarah Zimmerman, March 1860]
Letter from Edward S. Burch to his sister, Sarah Zimmerman, regarding the sale of some 30 negroes from their uncle's estate. Lois Jean Cooper Mayer Collection, Supplement 2
Date:
March 1860
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Milton Parks from cousin, March 30 1865
This letter written to Milton Parks by his cousin "Bub". The letter is dated 03-30-1865
Date:
March 30, 1865
Creator:
Parks, Milton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Reed to Taylor and Bagby]
Letter from William Reed to Taylor and Bagby requesting payment for cotton from the estate of Michael Reed.
Date:
March 30, 1860
Creator:
Reed, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Dickson to his mother - March 27, 1861]
Letter from Daniel Dickson to his mother saying that his father's health is in a stable state, but Mr. Grimes isn't looking good. He wants to get eggs for his mother, and wants his kittens to not die.
Date:
March 27, 1861
Creator:
Dickson, Daniel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Regarding Return of Items]
Letter written from the constitutional court (Juzgado Constitutional) of Nuevo Laredo to the mayor of Laredo, Texas asking that they return archives and furniture that were taken to Laredo in 1863. A response from Laredo on the reverse states that the person they reference (Nicolas Grisanti) is ill and will look into the issue when he is well.
Date:
March 2, 1867
Creator:
Ramos, Luís & Salinas, Agustin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Recommendation Letter for James Nalkey, March 5, 1866]
Introductory letter and recommendations for James Nalkey asking permission to transfer to Joshua Chapter No. 43 in Hallettsville.
Date:
March 5, 1866
Creator:
Devall, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 10, 1862]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, updating him on the events of the war and their impacts on the community, and pleading with him to write her more regularly. She also gives him news of family and friends. She also includes information on the lack of availability and rising cost of goods.
Date:
March 10, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
Date:
March 31, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 29, 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he says that he despaired of receiving another letter from her after waiting a month between letters. David describes what they had to leave behind when the order to move out came. He also lists what he took with him. He recounts the meeting with his mother when he returned to her home after moving to Texas. He remarks that for once she hand nothing to say. He tells Clara he raced her mare. He appreciates the hat she gave him. He explains about the care of peach trees. He also says that he thinks it would be best to allow a slave, Rhett, to marry her beau. He ends the letter by sending his love to her and the children.
Date:
March 29, 1863
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Letter to Colonel Thomas White, 29 March 1866
Letter from Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas.
Date:
March 29, 1866
Creator:
Jones, Mary Smith McCrory
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wallie Caruth to George W. Wade, March 8, 1865]
Letter from Wallie Caruth to George W. Wade discussing military matters.
Date:
March 8, 1865
Creator:
Caruth, Wallie
System:
The Portal to Texas History