[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, December 4, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, December 4, 1865]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress urging him to raise godly children and to pursue a life of piety. She also updates him on the lives of family and friends.
Date: December 4, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 4, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 4, 1865]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to move home for the sake of his family. She also updates him on local life, telling him of improvements that have been made in the town and business. In addition, to gives him updates on family and friends.
Date: February 4, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sallie  Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress,  May 17, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Sallie Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, May 17, 1859]

Letter from Sallie Fentress to her brother David discussing news from Bolivar and it includes:town health update; news that she and Kate are not going to school; a discussion about the locusts she catches every morning; a dialogue about the weather; a discussion about David's baby and how the family wishes that David, Clara, and baby would visit; and a dialogue about handmade bonnets and clothing made by Maud, Sallie, and Kate for Clara and the baby. Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar and it includes: a discussion about Aunt Susan's letter which details the doctor's resignation of professorship and his wishes to move to Memphis; a dialogue about the financial gains of friends who moved to Memphis; news about Kate's schooling; a discussion about locusts and the weather; news and updates on family and friends; a discussion on Kate's musical and vocal abilities; a dialogue about Sallie's musical abilities; and a discussion about the people staying with David's Uncle John and Aunt Anne's trip to Corinth.
Date: May 17, 1859
Creator: Fentress, Maud C. & Fentress, Sallie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, November 10, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, November 10, 1861]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress describing packages of clothing and goods she has sent for him and others. She encourages him to purchase a horse, and urges him maintain a godly lifestyle.
Date: November 10, 1861
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from  Maud C. Fentress to one of her sons, October 19, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to one of her sons, October 19, 1862]

Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her sons- it is unclear if she's writing to David or Frank Fentress. In the letter she gives updates of the wars' effects on the local people and community. She gives updates on family and friends.
Date: October 19, 1862
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863] (open access)

[Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863]

Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, however it is unclear who she is writing to. In the letter she gives updates on the changes that have been going on throughout the community during the war, and gives information on friends and family.
Date: September 1863
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863] (open access)

[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863]

Letter Maud Fentress wrote to her family regarding the problems she experienced when trying to send letters. She discusses the cotton crop and what her expenses are. The difficulties in acquiring a horse are given. She discusses the risk of capture, pillaging, and warns not to wear uniforms if going on furlough. She gives updates on family and friends. She expresses her anxiety over the freed slaves. She also gives her opinion on books she has read.
Date: October 10, 1863
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress, Janurary 15, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress, Janurary 15, 1864]

Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her family regarding the loss of a package of letters that were being brought to her by Captain Hawood and her worries because she has not heard from her son David. Her area has not experience raids for several months, but she expects that to change. She writes about the taking of "Savanah" (Savannah, Georgia). She says that the former slaves continue to leave to join up with the Yankees. She sends an update on family and friends, where they are, what they are doing and their health.
Date: January 15, 1864
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 29, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 29, 1863]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he says that he despaired of receiving another letter from her after waiting a month between letters. David describes what they had to leave behind when the order to move out came. He also lists what he took with him. He recounts the meeting with his mother when he returned to her home after moving to Texas. He remarks that for once she hand nothing to say. He tells Clara he raced her mare. He appreciates the hat she gave him. He explains about the care of peach trees. He also says that he thinks it would be best to allow a slave, Rhett, to marry her beau. He ends the letter by sending his love to her and the children.
Date: March 29, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863] (open access)

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

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants and vest. He has new orders to move to Pine Bluff.
Date: {1863-08-15,1863-08-17..1863-08-18}
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he recounts his participation in a battle that took place before May 19, 1864. He writes about the successes and set backs. He writes of the soldiers killed, wounded and missing. He says that some of the soldiers who died were accused of smelling of Louisiana rum. He ends the letter with news of his health and the health of friends.
Date: May 19, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849] (open access)

[Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849]

Legal document that states that William E. Kennard has paid $7.50 for a gold watch from the estate of Taylor, now deceased.
Date: June 27, 1849
Creator: Case, Uriah F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10,  1842] (open access)

[Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10, 1842]

Receipt for sale of a slave from Thomas Smith to A.D. Kennard. She is described as a 14 year old girl named Adlin.
Date: October 10, 1842
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bill of Sale for Cattle, February 1873] (open access)

[Bill of Sale for Cattle, February 1873]

Bill of sale of cattle from Mark L. Kennard to A.D. Kennard.
Date: February 6, 1873
Creator: Kennard, Mark L. & Kennard, A. D.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Court summons issued to A.D. Kennard, September 8, 1862] (open access)

[Court summons issued to A.D. Kennard, September 8, 1862]

Summons to A.D. Kennard requesting his appearance in Buchanan, Johnson County, as a defendant in a case with Hiram Bayes, plaintiff, on September 8th, 1862.
Date: September 8, 1862
Creator: Hines, James
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Legal Document for J. M. Watts, July 6,1880] (open access)

[Legal Document for J. M. Watts, July 6,1880]

Document allowing R.A. Williamson to act on behalf of J.M. Watts at the Democratic Senatorial Convention to be held on July 8, 1880 in Whitney, Texas.
Date: July 6, 1880
Creator: Watts, J. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, November 19, 1857] (open access)

[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, November 19, 1857]

Letter from the heirs of A. Anderson to A.D. Kennard regarding money and a slave. The other page is about the witnesses of the signing of the document.
Date: November 19, 1857
Creator: Navarro County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, May 12,1857] (open access)

[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, May 12,1857]

Bill of Sale for A.D. Kennard from David M.Smith regarding a slave named Harris. On the back is a witness account of sale.
Date: May 12, 1857
Creator: Smith, David M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Jennie Kennard, June 6, 1862] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Michael M. Kennard to A.D Kennard, February 25, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Michael M. Kennard to A.D Kennard, February 25, 1860]

Letter from Michael M. Kennard to his brother, A.D Kennard, updating him on how the community is doing. He describes his mother's sale of a house, and dividing the Negros among the children. He also includes the price of corn, and other details including how stock throughout the county have died because of the rough winter.
Date: February 25, 1860
Creator: Kennard, Michael M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother, January 4, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother, January 4, 1861]

Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother discussing his mother staying with Mr. Fanthorp. He mentions that his wife and children have been visiting in Houston. The crop failures are causing him financial difficulty and his legal work goes well, but people can't pay because of the crop failure. He shows his support for secession, he expresses wishes for the return of the "Lone Star Republic," and he discusses his unhappiness with a "Black Republican President."
Date: January 4, 1861
Creator: Kennard, A. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - March 1, 1856] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - March 1, 1856]

Transcript of a letter to David Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing a compromise for the "Jones suit" that she was able to work out with his Uncle John, other news from his uncle, and a note about the local doctor buying a 15-year-old girl.
Date: 1856~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library