[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from  David Fentress to Clara Fentress, February 26, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, February 26, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara Fentress requesting money to purchase a saddle as well as urging her to write him more regularly. Towards the end of the letter, he tells her that he has read that several foreign nations have begun to recognize the confederacy and he also speculates on the events of the war.
Date: February 26, 1865
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Willis, to Levi Perryman, September 26, 1879] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Willis, to Levi Perryman, September 26, 1879]

Transcript of a letter from Thomas Willis, Justice of the Peace for Cooke County, precinct 4 asking for the money collected for execution from Honorable P. Williams, D. H. Edwards to W.T. Roberts, attorney at law.
Date: September 26, 1879
Creator: Willis, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invoice of ordinance, August 26, 1864] (open access)

[Invoice of ordinance, August 26, 1864]

Invoice documenting the ordinance stores, including carbines and sabre bills.
Date: August 26, 1864
Creator: Carter, John L.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for issues, August 26, 1864] (open access)

[Receipt for issues, August 26, 1864]

Invoice created by Capt. John J. Carter for four cavalry sabres. The issues were received by Carter at a remount camp in Maryland from Lt. Hamilton K. Redway. The invoice is dated August 26, 1864.
Date: August 26, 1864
Creator: Carter, John J.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Thomas Willis, J. P. to Levi Perryman, September 26, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Willis, J. P. to Levi Perryman, September 26, 1879]

Letter from Thomas Willis, Justice of the Peace for Cooke County, precinct 4 asking for the money collected for execution from Honorable P. Williams, D. H. Edwards to W.T. Roberts, attorney at law.
Date: September 26, 1879
Creator: Willis, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bradley Winslow to A. H. Laflin, June 26, 1868] (open access)

[Letter from Bradley Winslow to A. H. Laflin, June 26, 1868]

Letter from Bradley Winslow of Hammond, Winslow & Williams, attorneys-at-law giving a reference for Hamilton K. Redway of Ellisburgh.
Date: June 26, 1868
Creator: Winslow, Bradley
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Lease and long form, August 26th, 1907] (open access)

[Lease and long form, August 26th, 1907]

Lease and long form, from E. W. Powell and Bob Perryman to E. L. Clark and Kate Clarke. The Clark's signed to lease two lots in Hagerman, Chaves County, Territory of New Mexico. The rent was set at $35.00 per month.
Date: August 26, 1907
Creator: Powell, E. W. & Perryman, Bob
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]

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: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October 26, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October 26, 1859]

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: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: 1864-05-26/1864-05-30
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, February 26, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, February 26, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara Fentress requesting money to purchase a saddle as well as urging her to write him more regularly. Towards the end of the letter, he tells her that he has read that several foreign nations have begun to recognize the confederacy and he also speculates on the events of the war.
Date: February 26, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet and Ruth White, August 26, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet and Ruth White, August 26, 1917]

Letter to Linnet and Ruth White from Claude D. White. He writes to let Linnet know that he misses them and to inform her of what has been happening in her absence, including the people he has seen around town and a letter he received that was addressed to Linnet.
Date: August 26, 1917
Creator: White, Claude D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope for invitation, May 26, 1909] (open access)

[Envelope for invitation, May 26, 1909]

Envelope for invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William A. Shaw for Mr. and Mrs. Claude White, postmarked in Dallas, Texas.
Date: May 26, 1909
Creator: Shaw, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William A. Shaw for Mr. and Mrs. Claude White, May 26, 1909] (open access)

[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William A. Shaw for Mr. and Mrs. Claude White, May 26, 1909]

Invitation from William A. Shaw to Claude and Linnet White. The invitation is for the wedding of their daughter Irene to Mr. Charles Clinton Jones. The wedding is set for June 10, 1909 in Dallas, Texas.
Date: May 26, 1909
Creator: Shaw, William A.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Linnet Moore White, May 26, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Linnet Moore White, May 26, 1911]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White. She mentions they are all doing well and how busy she has been. She mentions the weather and says she thought something bad had happened since she hadn't heard from them. She wishes she could be helpful to them. She mentions Minnie should be by soon. She went to a college entertainments. She talks about Frank. She asks about Ruth. Mr. Dave Barry got shot along with his cook. Bessie asked about them. She is glad they have good friends and tells Aunt M that she will be well again. She asks that they write to her because she is worried.
Date: May 26, 1911
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Registry Receipt, August 26, 1896] (open access)

[Registry Receipt, August 26, 1896]

A registry receipt from the Chambersville, Texas post office for registered letter number 18, received of C. B. Moore on August 26, 1896, and addressed to George Sypert in Arkansas.
Date: August 26, 1896
Creator: Chambersville Post Office
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Tax receipt, December 26, 1916] (open access)

[Tax receipt, December 26, 1916]

Tax receipt for state and county taxes in Texas for the year of 1916. The amount of $173.96 was paid by Charles D. White. This payment was made to the tax collector of Collin County. A stamp on the receipt indicates that the payment was made by White on December 26, 1916.
Date: December 26, 1916
Creator: State of Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Certificate of right to vote in Bedford County for Ziza Moore, March 26, 1866] (open access)

[Certificate of right to vote in Bedford County for Ziza Moore, March 26, 1866]

A document certifying that Ziza Moore falls within Section 1 of the "Act to limit the Elective Franchise," and is therefore a qualified voter of Bedford County.
Date: March 26, 1866
Creator: Thompson, J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd, Florence Dodd, and Bettie Franklin to Mary Moore, May 26, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd, Florence Dodd, and Bettie Franklin to Mary Moore, May 26, 1883]

Letter from Matilda and Florence Dodd and Bettie Franklin. They all discuss family news and news of their children. There was cold weather and it damaged a lot of the crops. Florence is concerned that they will only have cornbread, and no biscuit. A smaller piece of paper is addressed to little cousin Linnet from Mary Winston Dodd who was less than a year old. In addition, it includes the envelope from the original letter addressed to Mr. C. B. Moore that had also been used to as scrap paper.
Date: May 26, 1883
Creator: Dodd, Matilda; Dodd, Florence & Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, January 26, 1885] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, January 26, 1885]

Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary and Charles B. Moore, January 26, 1885, in which she gives the details of the health of family and friends. The weather has been extremely cold and icy. Other topics in the letter are: Willie was kept home due to the weather; they slaughtered their last hog; and having trouble keeping busy after using up all the yarn and completing the last sewing project. William Dodd adds a note of his own to the letter. The envelope has a postal mark from Gallatin, Tennessee.
Date: January 26, 1885
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry Moore, September 26. 1887] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry Moore, September 26. 1887]

Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry Moore talks about family news, and work that is done around their farm. Mentions how well some of the cousins and how much "flesh" they have gained. Apparently she doesn't like Texas. She says that even though Texas is, "a nasty filthy hateful" place it agrees with some. Includes original envelope.
Date: September 26, 1887
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore, September 26, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore to H. S. Moore, September 26, 1893]

He was glad to get news from all of them. He then mentions the weather they have been experiencing. He hopes Priest and Netty are doing better and mentions Bett Wallace's improvement. Mary and Betty went to Tobe's and on the way back got caught in the rain. He went to town with Abe and also got caught in the rain on the way back. He went to Dinkie's place and met his new cousin-in-law. Mary has some sewing she needs to get done before they can leave, but he will try to leave as soon as he can. He expects to see some more visitors and he wishes he could share the good food he is enjoying. He mentions the weather again and says he expects a lot of news when he returns home.
Date: September 26, 1893
Creator: Moore, C. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet, May 26, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore to Linnet, May 26, 1895]

Henry is doing better. Mariah is sending a letter with more details. John sold two loads of corn. He mentions the dreary weather they have had and the state of the crops. They wells have been drying up, some people are digging farther for water. Her mother visited Mrs. Priest. Rucker writes about Henry's health and weather also. He mentions Alice's marriage.
Date: May 26, 1895
Creator: Moore, C. B. & Rucker, J. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library