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[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
Date:
August 23, 1865
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter of Standing for J. A. Middleton from Beech Grove Baptist Church, October 20, 1857]
Letter of standing for J. A. Middleton from Beech Grove Baptist Church. The letter stated that Middleton was a member in full standing of the church and was dismissed when joining another church of the same faith.
Date:
October 20, 1857
Creator:
Beech Grove Baptist Church
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Advertisement with Written Notes]
Transcript of a written note on the back of a circular produced by Garretson, Cox & Co., Publishers regarding Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia. The note was written by an unknown person and appears to be discussing his appreciation of the Manifold Cyclopedia.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, July 7, 1850]
Transcript of a letter 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.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, January 6, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore regarding the local Choctaw, observations about the Christian missionaries among them, and the Skullyville Constitution.
Date:
January 6, 1859
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore, August 4, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to a friend. Much of the text is missing due to the lack of the lower half of the original document.
Date:
August 4, 1859
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore, January 29, 1860]
Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore, Bettie Moore, and Elvira Moore to Charles Moore regarding family business and local news, including money troubles and Bettie attending school.
Date:
January 29, 1860
Creator:
Moore, Ziza
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus and Elvira Moore, October 28, 1860]
Transcript of a letter M. J. Wallace to Josephus, or "Seph," and Elvira Moore discussing family and friends, the recent weather, and M. J.'s upcoming wedding.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, December 23, 1860]
Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles and Henry Moore discussing whether or not he will move to Texas, the probability that South Carolina and several other southern states will soon secede from the Union, farming, and news of family and friends.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, January 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles and Henry Moore discussing the recent Christmas celebration and the visitors who came for the holidays. He also writes about the latest news in regards to the secession of South Carolina, Andrew Johnson's speech on the subject in the Senate, and the probability that Tennessee will also secede. The letter was written over two days, January 2nd and 5th.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore, January 4, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing health and recent news of the Harrell and Thornhill families and other family and friends.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore and Family to Henry S. Moore, March 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Josephus C. and Ziza Moore to Henry S. Moore discussing family news, farming, Abraham Lincoln, and the probability that Tennessee will soon secede from the Union. The letter was written over several days from March 8, 1861 to March 12, 1861.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 10, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing her recovery from a recent illness, schooling for Seph and one of their sisters, and money.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter to Charles B. Moore, March 21, 1861]
Transcript of a letter to Charles B. Moore of the Southern Confederacy from an unknown person in Dyer County, Tennessee discussing the state's recent decision not secede from the Union, slavery and abolitionism, and the possibility of other countries becoming involved in the coming war when the supply of cotton from the South has stopped.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from J. S. Nimmo to Charles B. Moore, March 31, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from J. S. Nimmo to Charles B. Moore. Much of the letter is written as a poem discussing recent news, secession, and slavery, and there is a drawing in pencil of a bearded man on the last page. There is a note written in ink on the first page from Henry S. Moore to Charles. He says that he is mailing this letter along with another from J. B. Harris to him. The note is dated June 11, 1861 in Paris.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Charles B. Moore to Josephus C. Moore, May 14, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Charles B. Moore to Josephus C. Moore discussing his recent arrival at Batesville, taking the oath of allegiance to the United States, voting against secession in Texas, the likelihood that the war will not last long, and his wish that Josephus could get some time to go home and check on the family. He also writes that Henry was pressed into service in Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library