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[Transcript of Letter from  David Fentress to Clara Fentress, February 26, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, February 26, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara Fentress requesting money to purchase a saddle as well as urging her to write him more regularly. Towards the end of the letter, he tells her that he has read that several foreign nations have begun to recognize the confederacy and he also speculates on the events of the war.
Date: February 26, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress,  April 15, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, describing various aspects of his life, including gifts he has purchased for her, as well as his current living conditions. He also includes details about plants that he has seen.
Date: April 15, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress,  April 25, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 25, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing a recent purchase he made for gifts for her and the family. He also discusses his personal finances and requests that she assist him in tailoring a uniform. He also includes his shopping list, which describes each item and it's cost.
Date: April 25, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress,  May 6, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting various things, including food, linens and a horse. He also discusses the lumber market and mentions being ill.
Date: May 6, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 7, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 7, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding her wool, his cold, and the losses of their peach trees and grapes. He requests that she send bucket butter at the first opportunity.
Date: May 7, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 19, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 19, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara giving her a description of a tree that came down in a storm. He states that he has purchased books for the children. He also gives an update on his family's correspondence and that the bonds had not yet arrived.
Date: May 19, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 29, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 29, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. He states that he is copying all his notes. He also received a present of a pound of butter. Most of the letter is faded and is difficult to read
Date: May 29, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 30, 1865 ] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 30, 1865 ]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which lists the items he has sent her. He also sends and toothbrush as well as instructions on keeping her teeth polished. He states he has sold 3 cords of wood for $5.00 a cord. He has not purchased olive oil because it is so expensive.
Date: May 30, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter  from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 2, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 2, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress encouraging him to write her. She claims that she has not heard from him in two years, and tells him news of friends, family and the wars' impact on the local community.
Date: February 2, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Tax receipt dated February 20, 1865. (open access)

Tax receipt dated February 20, 1865.

Tax receipt dated February 20, 1865.
Date: February 20, 1865
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Milton Parks from cousin, March 30 1865 (open access)

[Letter to Milton Parks from cousin, March 30 1865

This letter written to Milton Parks by his cousin "Bub". The letter is dated 03-30-1865
Date: March 30, 1865
Creator: Parks, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Milton Parks from sister Mollie, 1865] (open access)

[Letter to Milton Parks from sister Mollie, 1865]

Letter from Mollie to Milton Parks. The letter is dated 1865.
Date: 1865
Creator: Parks, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Butler to any constable - July 25, 1868] (open access)

[Letter from James Butler to any constable - July 25, 1868]

Letter from James Butler to any constable of Grimes County. David C. Dickson has been summoned to appear at the Constitutional Convention of the State of Texas in Austin as a witness to discuss financial affairs of the penitentiary.
Date: July 25, 1865
Creator: Butler, James P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, February 26, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, February 26, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara Fentress requesting money to purchase a saddle as well as urging her to write him more regularly. Towards the end of the letter, he tells her that he has read that several foreign nations have begun to recognize the confederacy and he also speculates on the events of the war.
Date: February 26, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 15, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, describing various aspects of his life, including gifts he has purchased for her, as well as his current living conditions. He also includes details about plants that he has seen.
Date: April 15, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 25, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 25, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing a recent purchase he made for gifts for her and the family. He also discusses his personal finances and requests that she assist him in tailoring a uniform. He also includes his shopping list, which describes each item and it's cost.
Date: April 25, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting various things, including food, linens and a horse. He also discusses the lumber market and mentions being ill.
Date: May 6, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 7, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 7, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding her wool, his cold, and the losses of their peach trees and grapes. He requests that she send bucket butter at the first opportunity.
Date: May 7, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara giving her a description of a tree that came down in a storm. He states that he has purchased books for the children. He also gives an update on his family's correspondence and that the bonds had not yet arrived.
Date: May 19, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. May 29, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. May 29, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. He states that he is copying all his notes. He also received a present of a pound of butter. Most of the letter is faded and is difficult to read
Date: May 29, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 30, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 30, 1865]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which lists the items he has sent her. He also sends and toothbrush as well as instructions on keeping her teeth polished. He states he has sold 3 cords of wood for $5.00 a cord. He has not purchased olive oil because it is so expensive.
Date: May 30, 1865
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 2, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 2, 1865]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress encouraging him to write her. She claims that she has not heard from him in two years, and tells him news of friends, family and the wars' impact on the local community.
Date: February 2, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Wallie Caruth to George W. Wade, March 8, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Wallie Caruth to George W. Wade, March 8, 1865]

Letter from Wallie Caruth to George W. Wade discussing military matters.
Date: March 8, 1865
Creator: Caruth, Wallie
System: The Portal to Texas History