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[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from B. Ada Drury to Charles B. Moore, June 13, 1897]
This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by B. Ada Drury. In this letter, Drury discusses the theory of evolution, the idea of life after death, and compliments Charles on his ability to think for himself and be a champion of free thought. She asks to hear from him again and in the letter's close she give a brief update on the weather in Louisville, KY. She mentions that she hope the Moore Family will be able to read the letter and sends her love to Mary Ann, Linnet, John, and Charles. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date:
June 13, 1897
Creator:
Drury, B. Ada
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of agreement between lenders and the Provisional Government of Texas, January 12, 1836]
Copy of transcript for an agreement between several lenders and the Provisional Government of Texas for a loan of $200,000.
Date:
January 12, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of promissory note for the Government of Texas, January 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a promissory note for the Government of Texas for loans totaling $200,000 from lenders in the United States.
Date:
January 18, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from J. Robertson to Stephen F. Austin, June 11, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Robertson to Stephen F. Austin introducing John Wilkinson who is moving to Texas.
Date:
June 11, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from P.W. Grayson to David Burnet, November 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from P. W. Grayson to David Burnet concerning the United States' acknowledgement of Texas's independence in addition to other matters.
Date:
November 3, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 8, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry concerning a possible contract for Cabbage Trees for Austin City.
Date:
July 8, 1837
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry, July 26, 1837]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry regarding a map he created of Galveston Bay and other matters.
Date:
July 26, 1837
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Austin to James Reed, April 1, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to James Reed relaying news of Monroe Edwards's trial.
Date:
April 1, 1839
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas D. Owings, February 12, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas D. Owings, on February 12, 1836, discussing the legitimacy of an offer of 800 acres of land and a bounty put forth by Sam Houston, and the offer of the ladies of Nashville, Tenn. to outfit a regiment.
Date:
February 12, 1836
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of First Page of a Letter, February 16, 1836]
Copy of transcript for the first page of a letter, probably from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on February 16, 1836, discussing the enthusiasm for the Texas cause in the United States.
Date:
February 16, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, March 3, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, on March 3, 1836, urging the Texans to declare independence from Mexico, and telling of the support from the United States.
Date:
March 3, 1836
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F. & Archer, Branch T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Edwin Bryant to Stephen F. Austin, June 5, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edwin Bryant to Stephen F. Austin, on June 6, 1836, discussing the outfit of a regiment from Lexington, Kentucky, coming to Texas.
Date:
June 5, 1836
Creator:
Bryant, Edwin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, June 10, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, on June 10, 1836, enclosing dispatches and letters of introduction.
Date:
June 10, 1836
Creator:
Chambers, T. Jefferson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to David G. Burnet, June 10, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to David G. Burnet, on June 10, 1836, discussing the steps it is necessary to take before the United States government will recognize Texas as independent. He also briefly mentions the movement of troops from Kentucky.
Date:
June 10, 1836
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.
Date:
July 30, 1836
Creator:
Fisher, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
Date:
August 4, 1836
Creator:
Fisher, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John Dillon to Stephen F. Austin, October 4, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John Dillon to Stephen F. Austin, on October 4, 1836, introducing Robert Moore; drawing attention to the widow and children of a man who died fighting for Texas, and the property they feel they are entitled to; and asking if there is adequate water and iron to merit creating an iron works in Texas.
Date:
October 4, 1836
Creator:
Dillon, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George C. Childress to Stephen F. Austin, October 28, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George C. Childress to Stephen F. Austin, on October 28, 1836, introducing Colonel A. S. Thurston.
Date:
October 28, 1836
Creator:
Childress, George C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1836, asking after his attempts to be appointed to the Texan government, and the land grants promised to empresarios. He also briefly discusses his plans to move his family to Texas, and the education of two of his sons.
Date:
November 18, 1836
Creator:
Fisher, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letters from James F. Perry to H. Chrisman and James Beard, January 24, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letters from James F. Perry to H. Chrisman and James Beard. In Perry's letter to Chrisman, he discusses a land deal with Lockridge. And in Perry's incomplete letter to James Beard, he discusses the collection of money.
Date:
January 24, 1839
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to James Reed, August 17,1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to James Reed regarding business matters and a requesting to sell his shares in the steamboat, The Columbia.
Date:
August 17, 1839
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to Robert Baldwin, October 31, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephew, Robert Baldwin, regarding money, the proposed steamboat business, and moving his son Stephen to a different school.
Date:
October 31, 1839
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James F. Perry, June 19, 1838]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James F. Perry reporting of on his journey to Louisville.
Date:
June 19, 1838
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History