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Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 18 May 1869 (open access)

Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 18 May 1869

Letter from Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas.
Date: May 18, 1869
Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 18 July [1869] (open access)

Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 18 July [1869]

Letter from Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas.
Date: July 18, 1869
Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 19 July [1869] (open access)

Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 19 July [1869]

Letter from Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas.
Date: July 19, 1869
Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 23 July 1869 (open access)

Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 23 July 1869

Letter to Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas.
Date: July 23, 1869
Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, [28 November 1869] (open access)

Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, [28 November 1869]

Letter from Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas.
Date: November 28, 1869
Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Birth Certificate for John Malcolm Keenan Jerome Rogers] (open access)

[Birth Certificate for John Malcolm Keenan Jerome Rogers]

Birth Certificate for John Malcolm Keenan Jerome Rogers. Born October 12, 1892 in Galveston. Father Thomas Josiah Rogers, Galveston, (a painting contractor) Jane Theresa Hussey, from Galveston (a house wife. (#4 of 4 documents that were bound together)
Date: October 12, 1892
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of baptism from Saint Mary's Cathedral in Galveston, TX] (open access)

[Certificate of baptism from Saint Mary's Cathedral in Galveston, TX]

certificate of baptism from Saint Mary's Cathedral Galveston, TX. Shows that John Malcolm Keenan Rogers was baptized September 7, 1892.
Date: September 7, 1892
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from unknown person to Mexia, May 27, 1836] (open access)

[Letter from unknown person to Mexia, May 27, 1836]

Letter from unknown person to Mexia: Arriving to Galveston and hearing the news of the retreat of the enemy. Describes conditions of the prisoners in Galveston and mentions speaking to some of the imprisoned officers. Galveston, May 27, 1836.
Date: May 27, 1836
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From John Harris to A. M. Avant] (open access)

[Letter From John Harris to A. M. Avant]

Letter from John W. Harris to A. M. Avant, Esq. The letter concerns blueprints of properties sold and unsold. The letter is on Harris & Rogers Insurance Agents letterhead. The letter is dated January 22, 1901.
Date: January 22, 1901
Creator: Harris, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From John W. Harris to A. M. Avant] (open access)

[Letter From John W. Harris to A. M. Avant]

Letter from John W. Harris to A. M. Avant, Esq., concerning rent for land in Atascosa County. The letter is dated April 24, 1903 and is written on Harris & Rogers Insurance letterhead.
Date: April 24, 1903
Creator: Harris, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 28, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 28, 1865]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estate transaction in Bolivar; a discussion about the state of society in Bolivar; a dialogue about David moving; updates on the lives and health of family and friends; a discussion about endeavoring to be a pious christian; and a dialogue concerning David's debt to Maud.
Date: September 28, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., January 29,1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., January 29,1862]

Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard regarding the health of his company and of himself. He mentions a battle which took place in Kentucky and comments on muskets.
Date: 1862-01-29~
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard, February 2,1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard, February 2,1862]

Letter from D.S. Kennard to his mother regarding the letter he received from her and Jenni. He mentions the health of everyone, and he also mentions a case where a hundred were killed.
Date: 1862-02-02~
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., February 2,1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., February 2,1862]

Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father regarding his health and the weather. He also discusses the battle where a hundred Yankees died. He mentions the prices of food, shoes, and books. He comments on the poor food they are eating, but is willing to suffer as long as he can fight for independence.
Date: 1862-02-22~
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to his Father, March 4, 1862] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 W. Elliot, February, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from W. Elliot, February, 1845]

Letter from W. Elliot regarding the colony, travel plans, and financial matters.
Date: February 1845
Creator: Elliot, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 1, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 1, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his success in Congress. He gives details of his trip to Europe including when he expects to return. Signed M. Castro in February 1, 1845 in Galveston.
Date: February 1, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 5, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 5, 1845]

Letter from [Henri Castro] to Ferdinand [Louis] Huth regarding the arrival of [Pfanner] and his immigrants. Signed H. C. on February 5, 1845 in Galveston.
Date: February 5, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 6, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 6, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that the letter is entrusted to Rev. Pfanner and many immigrants are expected shortly. He lists some provisions he is sending, including salt, nails, seeds, etc. Signed H. Castro on February 6, 1845 in Galveston.
Date: February 6, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 11, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 11, 1845]

Letter from [Henri Castro] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that the schooner Pauline left the previous day with Pfanner and 206 immigrants. He encloses his accounts with Cobb and a list of the immigrants and their financial standing. Signed H. C. on February 11, 1845 in Galveston.
Date: February 11, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth regarding the brig Oscar, February 11, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth regarding the brig Oscar, February 11, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the brig Oscar and 100 immigrants. Signed Hi. Castro on February 11, 1845 in Galveston.
Date: February 11, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 6, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 6, 1846]

Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth]. He states he has been in Galveston for three days and has come to the realization that their letters are being intercepted. He also gives instructions regarding the construction of his house and other things that must be done. Signed H. Castro on July 6, 1846 in Galveston.
Date: July 6, 1846
Creator: Castro, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History