Articles of agreement between H.C. Hudson and Elihu Moss : Washington, [Tex.], 1838 July 17. (open access)

Articles of agreement between H.C. Hudson and Elihu Moss : Washington, [Tex.], 1838 July 17.

Handwritten agreement regarding lease of land in Washington County with details of agreed upon improvements.
Date: July 17, 1838
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1845 July 31. (open access)

[Land grant] : Austin, [Tex.], 1845 July 31.

Texas Land Grant, signed by Anson Jones.
Date: July 31, 1845
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira D. Moore, July 7, 1850]

Letter from Charles Moore to Elvira Moore discussing his recent trip to Jerseyville, the Fourth of July celebrations there and the progress that community had made, farming, seeing King Lear at the theatre, building engines, and news of family and friends. There is an envelope addressed to Elvira D. Moore, Unionville P O, Bedford County, Tennessee. It is postmarked Nashville, and July 7, 1850 is written in pencil at the top.
Date: July 7, 1850
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

Reports of the Secretary of War, with reconnaissances of routes from San Antonio to El Paso, by Brevet Lt. Col. J. E. Johnston; Lieutenant W. F. Smith; Lieutenant F. T. Bryan; Lieutenant N. H. Michler; and Captain S. G. French, of Q'rmaster's Dep't. Also, the report of Capt. R. B. Marcy's route from Fort Smith to Santa Fe; and the report of Lieut. J. H. Simpson of an expedition into Navajo country; and the report of Lieutenant W. H. C. Whiting's reconnaissances of the western frontier of Texas. July 24, 1850. Ordered to be printed.

1 map shows routes from San Antonio to El Paso in 1849. Includes rivers and some topographical features. 1 map shows the route pursued in 1849 by US Troops in an expedition against the Navajo Indians in New Mexico in the area near Santa Fe.
Date: July 24, 1850
Creator: United States. Congress (31st, 1st session : 1849-1850)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, in which she sends information on the welfare of family and friends; the cost of property; photographs recently taken; and a seed exchange.
Date: 1858-07~
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, in which she sends information on the welfare of family and friends; the cost of property; photographs recently taken; and a seed exchange.
Date: 1858-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]

Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
Date: July 9, 1860
Creator: Moore, Ziza
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
Date: July 9, 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
Date: July 10, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - July 11, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - July 11, 1860]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the trunk of gifts she has sent him. The weather in Bolivar, Tennessee has been 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. She is concerned about his prospects in Texas and sends him Bright's yellow corn. She sends information on friends and family. The work on the well continues.
Date: July 11, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 11, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 11, 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the trunk of gifts she has sent him. The weather in Bolivar, Tennessee has been 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. She is concerned about his prospects in Texas and sends him Bright's yellow corn. She sends information on friends and family. The work on the well continues.
Date: July 11, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860]

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing a recent trip Henry took, work at a lumber mill, and the hot weather. The letter is written on blue paper which is torn at the bottom right corner. It has an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. The letter was started on July 12th, and Henry continued to write through at least July 15th.
Date: July 12, 1860
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 22, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 22, 1860]

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore regarding plans for a construction job, as well as hot weather and foodstuffs.
Date: July 22, 1860
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 1861]

Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker. Most of the letter is from Henry, who discusses his recent arrival in Trammel from the a military camp, his visit with Aunt Nancy and Elvira, military regiments, and the fact that Kentucky has not seceded from the Union yet. There is a short note from Elvira written on July 29, stating that Palmer's regiment may have left that morning.
Date: July 1861
Creator: Moore, Henry S. & Moore, Elvira
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 20, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 20, 1861]

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, Charles's property in Texas, and the military. Henry writes that he joined the Cavalry company from Collin County under Jim Throckmorton and discusses their preparations for war. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Izard County, Arkansas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas, July 27. According to the handwritten note in the top left corner, the letter was received on August 6, 1861. The envelope has been torn in several places.
Date: July 20, 1861
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861]

Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away.
Date: July 28, 1861
Creator: Moore, Elvira
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore, July 9, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore, July 9, 1863]

Letter from Bettie Franklin to her sister Elizabeth Moore, relating family news and farm activities.
Date: July 9, 1863
Creator: Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore, July 9, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore, July 9, 1863]

Transcript of letter from Bettie Franklin to her sister Elizabeth Moore, relating family news and farm activities.
Date: July 9, 1863
Creator: Franklin, Bettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.
Date: July 12, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.
Date: July 12, 1863
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]

Letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
Date: July 21, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
Date: July 21, 1863
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library