Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.

Letter from Fannie to Lizzie Johnson, discussing Lizzie's "bereavement" and inquiring when Lizzie will visit Lockhart.

Patent for "ironing-tables which are arranged to be capable of folding when not in use and of extending when used." (Lines 8-11) Includes instructions and illustrations.

Patent for a simply, durably, and efficiently constructed plow-stock that "will admit of changes being made in an expeditious and convenient manner to facilitate the grouping of the shares or plows to be carried by the stock" (lines 11-14).

Patent for a new and useful hose coupling, including instructions and illustrations.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Daily newspaper from Lockhart, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing drinking beer with Williams, Holquin, and Graves at the Snake Ranch, mailing Catherine his watch to be fixed, and getting along well with the other men in his squadron.

Letter from John to Catherine discussing flying with a third phase crew, Peggy going to Wyoming and bringing Denny back with her, being lonely, and looking forward to visiting Catherine and her husband, Joe.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the mail she has sent and received, a trip to Gonzales with Maggie Lee Blackman and Joyce to see Emma, her application for new tires, Mammy's new furniture, and her enjoyment of his recent letters.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing getting paid, sending her $27.10 from his check, washing his clothes, and seeing the movie "Above Suspicion."

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing going to school early in the morning, the mail service, and sending her the addresses of his crewmates wives.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a dance she attended at Honey's, upcoming busyness at work, sewing a new suit, and the weather.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his being gone for 4 months and getting a letter from A.C. with an invitation to play golf.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including car troubles, the weather, Mr. Figart's sons' enlisting, and her hopes for their future after the war.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his appreciation of the photo she sent, the good breakfast he had, and looking for a letter from Pat.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the Christmas packages he received, gambling with the other soldiers, buying a $10 war bond, and seeing 14 enemy planes shot down.

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including busyness at work and playing cards with May and one of her brothers. Catherine also chastises Joe for not having written her, and encourages him to send her a cable.