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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress,  April 15, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, describing various aspects of his life, including gifts he has purchased for her, as well as his current living conditions. He also includes details about plants that he has seen.
Date: April 15, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from  Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, January 1, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, January 1, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress updating him on the war and it's impacts on her local surroundings. She also gives him news about family and friends.
Date: January 15, 1864
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 15, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 15, 1865. The letter is regarding Redway's forthcoming military assignment. Redway tells his wife that he expects to be sent to Texas with the 1st Regiment U.S. Colored Cavalry. Redway asks Loriette to send several personal items to him as soon as possible in care of the Adams Express Company. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope, postmarked November 15, is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsvwille, New York.
Date: November 15, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Capt. H. K. Redway, February 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Capt. H. K. Redway, February 15, 1865]

Letter from H. H. Burggiss to Capt. H. K. Redway that transportation was furnished from Portland OH to Cincinnati OH for Corpl. Calvin Hull at the cost of $3.09.
Date: February 15, 1865
Creator: Burggiss, H. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A.G. Lee, February 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from A.G. Lee, February 15, 1865]

Letter from A. G. Lee about transportation furnished for Moses Saporius Private of Redway's company from Rochester to Baltimore at the cost of $7.30.
Date: February 15, 1865
Creator: Lee, A. G.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Capt. H K. Redway, May 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter to Capt. H K. Redway, May 15, 1865]

Redway's letter was received but the officer was not there and now Redway has to rewrite his letter to T. H. Hakey to receive payment.
Date: May 15, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from E. H. Brooke, February 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from E. H. Brooke, February 15, 1865]

The Adjutant General's Office is notifying that John E. Rouk is accepted to receive payment starting January 1, 1865.
Date: February 15, 1865
Creator: Brooke, John E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Capt. H. H. Boggess to Major McPhail, February 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Capt. H. H. Boggess to Major McPhail, February 15, 1865]

Letter from Capt. H. H. Boggess to Major McPhail, in Wheeling, West Virginia, informing him of Corporal Calvin Hull's furlough to Cincinnati, Ohio. The document details that Hull was part of the "F" company, 1st regiment, and was part of the N. Y. Veterans Cavalry. The corporal's furlough to Cincinnati would last 15 days and the cost of his transportation from Portland to Cincinnati was $3.09, an amount which would be docked from his pay upon his return. The letter also states that Corporal Hull would return for duty to Camp Piatt in West Virginia.
Date: February 15, 1865
Creator: Boggess, H. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Mary W. Houston, October 15, 1868] (open access)

[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Mary W. Houston, October 15, 1868]

Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Mary W. Houston regarding the gift of a portrait of Baylor to the Alumnae of Baylor Female College. Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers.
Date: October 15, 1868
Creator: Houston, Mary W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation, October 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation, October 1860]

Letter from Governor Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation discussing the extradition of a fugitive named Walker Martin. Included in the letter are indictment charges and documents proving Walker Martin's charges.
Date: October 15, 1860
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, describing various aspects of his life, including gifts he has purchased for her, as well as his current living conditions. He also includes details about plants that he has seen.
Date: April 15, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress, Janurary 15, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress, Janurary 15, 1864]

Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her family regarding the loss of a package of letters that were being brought to her by Captain Hawood and her worries because she has not heard from her son David. Her area has not experience raids for several months, but she expects that to change. She writes about the taking of "Savanah" (Savannah, Georgia). She says that the former slaves continue to leave to join up with the Yankees. She sends an update on family and friends, where they are, what they are doing and their health.
Date: January 15, 1864
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade, February 15, 1868] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade, February 15, 1868]

Letter from H. M. Bouldin to George W. and Bettie Wade discussing recent news. He says that he wishes he could see them, but he doesn't know when that will be possible. There is a note written at the top of the first page in pencil that says "to George W. Wade of Bastrop."
Date: February 15, 1868
Creator: Bouldin, H. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore relaying news from Henry and Sabina Moore about Confederate banditry, followed by other local news regarding the Civil War winding down.
Date: April 15, 1865
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, April 15, 1865]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore relaying news from Henry and Sabina Moore about Confederate banditry, followed by other local news regarding the Civil War winding down.
Date: April 15, 1865
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, June 15, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, June 15, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, wherein Charles copies and forwards a letter from Jim Wilson to be sent to Wilson's family. Jim Wilson is writing from Rock Island Prison in Illinois, thanking Charles for his offer of money and offering some news.
Date: June 15, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, June 15, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, June 15, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, wherein Charles copies and forwards a letter from Jim Wilson to be sent to Wilson's family. Jim Wilson is writing from Rock Island Prison in Illinois, thanking Charles for his offer of money and offering some news.
Date: June 15, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from James M. Selaren to John H. Brown - March 15, 1866] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James M. Selaren to John H. Brown - March 15, 1866]

Transcription of Letter from James M. Selaren to John H. Brown discussing various business transactions in the farming market.
Date: March 15, 1866
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James M. Selaren to John H. Brown - March 15, 1866] (open access)

[Letter from James M. Selaren to John H. Brown - March 15, 1866]

Letter from James M. Selaren to John H. Brown discussing various business transactions in the farming market.
Date: March 15, 1866
Creator: Selaren, James M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Phoenix Lodge Number 275 to Mrs. Henry Maxwell, March 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Phoenix Lodge Number 275 to Mrs. Henry Maxwell, March 15, 1865]

Letter from Phoenix Lodge Number 275 to Mrs. Henry Maxwell regarding the death of her husband.
Date: March 15, 1865
Creator: Phoenix Lodge Number 275
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from Gus Ellison to Lizzie Johnson dated November 15, 1861] (open access)

[Invitation from Gus Ellison to Lizzie Johnson dated November 15, 1861]

Invitation from Gus Ellison to Lizzie Johnson for a party on November 15, 1861.
Date: November 15, 1861
Creator: Ellison, Gus
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from CW Whitis to Lizzie Johnson, dated September 15, 1869] (open access)

[Letter from CW Whitis to Lizzie Johnson, dated September 15, 1869]

Letter from C. W. Whitis to Lizzie Johnson, discussing Lizzie's new career, likely as a teacher.
Date: September 15, 1869
Creator: Whitis, C. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice - March 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice - March 15, 1865]

Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice discussing the need for various goods to be sent by Fred.
Date: March 15, 1865
Creator: Miles, B. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice - March 15, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice - March 15, 1865]

Transcript of Letter from B. D. Miles to Fred A. Rice discussing the need for various goods to be sent by Fred.
Date: March 15, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History