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[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
The tourist's pocket map of the state of Tennessee exhibiting its internal improvements, roads, distances, &c.
Map shows counties, railroads, "stage roads," and towns in Tennessee during the mid-nineteenth century. Includes legend, "principal stage routes" and stations, and steamboat routes. Insets: Vicinity of Nashville--Vicinity of Knoxville. Relief shown by hachures. Scale [ca. 1:1,930,000] and [ca. 1:950,400].
Date:
1847
Creator:
Young, J. H. (James Hamilton)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Receipt from T. W. and W. H. Evans to Charles Moore, September 8, 1852]
Receipt from T. W. and W. H. Evans Dealers in dry goods, hardware, boots and shoes, hats and caps, etc. for $27.00 worth of cloth.
Date:
September 3, 1852
Creator:
T. W. and W. H. Evans
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858]
Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
Date:
September 1, 1858
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress - September 1, 1858]
Transcript of a letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
Date:
September 1, 1858
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 6, 1859]
Letter is from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: sending Kate off to school in Nashville,Maud's feelings about her children growing up, receiving Mary Tate's letter from White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, a dialogue about her stolen chickens,a conversation about Sallie starting school with Miss Hunt as her teacher and information about Jimmie and Willie's schooling, news about the weather,news about 'Aunt Mag' and her trip to Austin,a discussion about receiving no information on Wallace and his safe arrival,a dialogue about 'the babies dress and bonnets', and town news from Bolivar.
Date:
September 6, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing Jimmie and Mary's return from their travels and their change in plans to board with Mr. Miller instead of Maud, Jimmie's financial proposition to exchange bottom land for David's lot, the town physician's move to Nashville, a financial proposition from Maud to purchase Sallie which is David's horse if Neely does not purchase her, Maud's preparations for Jimmie's party, a discussion about David's failed crops, a dialogue on the raising of stock prices, Maud's purchase of a cow for $25 from Bright, a dialogue concerning Maud's loss of cows, hogs, and a horse this year, news about sending gifts for the baby, and news about Kate's progress in boarding school.
Date:
September 26, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing Jimmie and Mary's return from their travels and their change in plans to board with Mr. Miller instead of Maud, Jimmie's financial proposition to exchange bottom land for David's lot, the town physician's move to Nashville, a financial proposition from Maud to purchase Sallie which is David's horse if Neely does not purchase her, Maud's preparations for Jimmie's party, a discussion about David's failed crops, a dialogue on the raising of stock prices, Maud's purchase of a cow for $25 from Bright, a dialogue concerning Maud's loss of cows, hogs, and a horse this year, news about sending gifts for the baby, and news about Kate's progress in boarding school.
Date:
September 26, 1859
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. J. Crompon to Biggs, September 5, 1860]
Letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs the local news, romantic prospects, and the author's broken thumb.
Date:
September 5, 1860
Creator:
Crompon, J. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs, September 5, 1860]
Transcript of a letter from [J.] J. [Crompon] to Biggs the local news, romantic prospects, and the author's broken thumb.
Date:
September 5, 1860
Creator:
[Crompon], [J.] J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
Date:
February 19, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - February 19, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she sends news of the battle at Fort Donaldson, Tennessee. She gives her opinion of the news of the war and the generals. She says she longs to see the men drafted as there are men who are "loafing and drinking" who should be compelled to fight. She describes the capture of Confederate soldiers. She ends the letter with family news.
Date:
February 19, 1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 27, 1862]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress, describing her fear after several confederate losses. She comments on the recent battles, tells him of her concerns, and pleads with him to not join the Army.
Date:
February 27, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress - February 27, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress, describing her fear after several confederate losses. She comments on the recent battles, tells him of her concerns, and pleads with him to not join the Army.
Date:
February 27, 1862
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Topographical sketch of the environs of Nashville, Tennessee surveyed in the months of March 1862 and Sept. and Dec. 1863 for the information of the Armies of the Ohio and Cumberland under the direction of Capt. N. Michler Corps of Topographical Engrs. U.S.A. by Major John E. Weyss, Capt. J. Earhart and Lieut. [George] Greenwood.
Map shows Nashville, Tennessee common roads, turnpikes, railroads, structures, and land owners' names for the area south of the city during the American Civil War. Includes legend. Scale [1:63,360].
Date:
1863
Creator:
Weyss, J. E.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]
Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date:
August 16, 1864
Creator:
Fentress, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date:
August 16, 1864
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 16, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 12, 1865
Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 12, 1865
Creator:
W. B. Scott & Son
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 7, 1865
Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 7, 1865
Creator:
W. B. Scott & Son
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 25, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 14, 1865
Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 14, 1865
Creator:
Scott, Waring and Company
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 44, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 24, 1866
Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
March 24, 1866
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Colored Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 1, No. 45, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 31, 1866
Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date:
March 31, 1866
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Tennessean. (Nashville, Tenn.), Vol. 2, No. 12, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 18, 1866
Weekly African-American newspaper from Nashville, Tennessee that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
July 18, 1866
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History