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[Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie, December 18, 1862]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter to R.E.B. Baylor from Lavinia Abercrombie regarding wartime activities and family matters
Date:
December 18, 1862
Creator:
Abercrombie, Lavinia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to William Murrell regarding taxes, October 3, 1862]
Letter from tax assessor E.B. Hicks to William Murrell. Taxes of $32.72 assessed on 27 slaves and 17 horses.
Date:
October 3, 1862
Creator:
Hicks, E.B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.
Date:
July 17, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, David
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 S. Kennard to Jennie Kennard, June 6, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard, to his sister Jennie updating her on his current living situation. He describes how often he has been traveling, and he also mentions how he is in need of a wagon. He tells her about a skirmish that resulted in the death of 200 Yankees. He also promises to send her needles if he finds the correct size.
Date:
June 6, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, David S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.
Date:
July 17, 1862
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[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]
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]
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]
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 from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862]
Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.
Date:
May 9, 1862
Creator:
Graham, Jos. & Westbrook, Thomas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Sarah Kennard, June 11, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother, Sarah Kennard from Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas discussing his marching from Dangerfield and their continued marching into Little Rock to meet up with his regiment. Mentions meeting soldiers who were discharged because of their age. He met several soldiers in Washington who were in his company and left behind because of sickness and Mart White, who had died. He also discusses the high prices of corn and paper.
Date:
June 11, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, David S. & Kennard, Sarah
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. McDade to Headquarters, March 19, 1862]
Letter from J. W. McDade to Headquarters concerning Private John Patterson Osterhout's detachment. The brief message stated that John was officially detached from his unit and had to report back to his company after seven days.
Date:
March 19, 1862
Creator:
McDade, J. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, March 8, 1862]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll discussing the weather and his health. He claims that he is in good health because he keeps busy, and the lazy men fall ill. He asks after blankets and money he sent home, and mentions a battle he fought in.
Date:
March 8, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, December 19, 1862]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll informing her that he is being sent on important business to Little Rock, and so can't come home as he had expected.
Date:
December 19, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 8, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll. He mentions that his company is in an unpopulated area of the country, and makes clear his opinions of men who are not fighting in the army. He tells Celia to tell the girls of Denton County not to associate with the men around town, and to wait until the soldiers come back to marry, as he considers them real men.
Date:
November 8, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from SH Burnam to Lizzie Johnson, dated January 22 1862]
Letter from SH Burnam to Lizzie Johnson discussing news from the front, including the state of the Union Army and fortifications near Washington, DC. Burnam was a soldier in the 4th Texas Regiment of the Confederate Army of the Potomac.
Date:
January 22, 1862
Creator:
Burnam, S. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - July 6, 1862]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated July 6, 1962 and sent from Camp Waul near Brenham, Texas, in which speaks of being disappointed by her not visiting, and mentions the possibility of leaving the state soon with his regiment.
Date:
July 6, 1862
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Dunbar - April 11, 1862]
Letter from J. D. Dunbar to his son, dated April 11, 1962, and gives information about the well-being of his family as well as messages to pass on to friends in the war.
Date:
April 11, 1862
Creator:
Dunbar, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 2, 1862]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated February 2, 1962, speaking of his trip to Hempstead and asking her to write.
Date:
February 2, 1862
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History