San Jacinto battle-ground

From: History of Texas from its first settlement in 1685 to its joining the United States on December 29, 1845 / H. Yoakum.
Date: 1856
Creator: Yoakum, H. K.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 40, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 18, 1862 (open access)

The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 40, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 18, 1862

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with some advertising.
Date: June 18, 1862
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 81, Ed. 1 Monday, September 22, 1862 (open access)

The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 81, Ed. 1 Monday, September 22, 1862

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with some advertising.
Date: September 22, 1862
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 21, Ed. 1 Monday, May 4, 1863 (open access)

The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 21, Ed. 1 Monday, May 4, 1863

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with some advertising.
Date: May 4, 1863
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 80, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 23, 1863 (open access)

The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 80, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 23, 1863

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with some advertising.
Date: September 23, 1863
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 85, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1863 (open access)

The Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 85, Ed. 1 Monday, October 5, 1863

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with some advertising.
Date: October 5, 1863
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 19, 1864] (open access)

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

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his trip to Houston to acquire medicine for his troops. He gives details of his trip, how much he spent, and his plans to send his wife some money. He passes on news of the war. He says that the Monitor Fleet is a failure. He also speculates on the future of the war. He gives an update on his health.
Date: February 19, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to  his wife Clara, February 22, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara states that he handed Major Morgan money and candy for his family. Dr. Fentress gives her instructions on how to retrieve it and what debts to pay. He give an update on his health. He also has received an invitation from Colonel Groce for a "gathering."
Date: February 22, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 160, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 2, 1864 (open access)

The Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 160, Ed. 1 Wednesday, March 2, 1864

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 2, 1864
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 4, Ed. 1 Monday, March 28, 1864 (open access)

The Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 4, Ed. 1 Monday, March 28, 1864

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: March 28, 1864
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 71, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 15, 1864 (open access)

Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 71, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 15, 1864

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 15, 1864
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 72, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 16, 1864 (open access)

Houston Daily Telegraph (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 72, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 16, 1864

Daily newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 16, 1864
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864] (open access)

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

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.
Date: June 19, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 19, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.
Date: June 19, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, September 11, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, September 11, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.
Date: September 11, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - September 11, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - September 11, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence.
Date: September 11, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that he is sending food, candy, and cloth. He requests that she sew the cloth into drawers and send them back to him. He states his salary will be $110 per month. He then lists his expenses. He tells Clara he has had Yellow Fever. He requests cotton socks. He ends by regretting not being able to spend Christmas with his family.
Date: December 21, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that he is sending food, candy, and cloth. He requests that she sew the cloth into drawers and send them back to him. He states his salary will be $110 per month. He then lists his expenses. He tells Clara he has had Yellow Fever. He requests cotton socks. He ends by regretting not being able to spend Christmas with his family.
Date: December 21, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 30, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 30, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his being ordered to take charge of Hospital No. 2 in Houston. The letter is badly faded, but it appears that he is discussing his plans for travel to take up his post.
Date: December 30, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 203, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 1, 1865 (open access)

The Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 203, Ed. 1 Wednesday, February 1, 1865

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with some advertising.
Date: February 1, 1865
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 144, Ed. 1 Friday, February 24, 1865 (open access)

The Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 144, Ed. 1 Friday, February 24, 1865

Tri-weekly newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with some advertising.
Date: February 24, 1865
Creator: Cushing, E. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping, March 31, 1866] (open access)

[Clipping, March 31, 1866]

A newspaper clipping from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The clipping is a business advertisement for P. Reynaud who was a commission merchant from Houston Texas. Reynaud's advertisement notes that his line of business was in the sale of cotton, hides, and country produce. It also lists a few of his associates.
Date: March 31, 1866
Creator: Waco Texas Register
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
Letter to Mary Jones, 13 July 1879 (open access)

Letter to Mary Jones, 13 July 1879

Letter from Cromwell Anson Jones, son of the last president of the Republic of Texas. The original letter is housed in the University of North Texas Archives.
Date: July 13, 1879
Creator: Jones, C. Anson
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History