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UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Private Collection of Jim McDermott
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Rescuing Texas History, 2016
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Huth Family Papers
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Spanish Archives of Laredo
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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
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Austin Papers: Series III, 1837-1889 (2 of 2)
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Letter to Mary Jones, 14 November 1858
Letter to Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas, from Joseph E. Field.
Date:
November 14, 1858
Creator:
Field, Joseph E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter to Mary Jones, 29 December 1858
Letter to Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas, from Joseph E. Field.
Date:
December 29, 1858
Creator:
Field, Joseph E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter to Mary Jones, 10 January 1859
Letter to Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas, from Joseph E. Field.
Date:
January 10, 1859
Creator:
Field, Joseph E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter certifying that J.T. Rogers enlisted]
Letter written in march 1962. Certify that J.T. Rogers enlisted in my company (Co 76 N.E. Regement May 3, or 8 1861. Rogers was a faithful man and efficent. Signed name unreadable.
Date:
April 14, 1852
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jane Long to M.B. Lamar]
Letter from Jane Long to M.B. Lamar 10 December 1859.
Date:
December 10, 1859
Creator:
Long, Jane Herbert Wilkinson, 1798-1880
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Thomas Moore from Jacob De Cordova, Oct. 26, 1856]
Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Thomas Moore and his son Hamilton, dated Oct. 26, 1856.
Date:
October 26, 1856
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Thomas Moore from J. De Cordova, Dec. 17, 1856]
Letter from Jacob de Cordova (by L.J. Reed) to Dr. Thomas Moore, discussing various land accounts, including patents held by Anson Jone's brother.
Date:
December 17, 1856
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes of Collection received by Thomas Moore for Jacob de Cordova, Feb. 7, 1856]
Notes for Collection received by Thomas Moore on February 7th, 1856 for J. De Cordova. Names included are A. A. Shipps; John Harvey; Dr. Moore; Robert T. Burnham; Thomas Moore; Joseph H. Eubank; Henry B. Flaugher; and I.T. Hoover.
Date:
February 7, 1856
Creator:
Moore, Thomas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore, dated May 20, 1858]
Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore and Moore's son Hamilton. The letter discusses De Cordova's upcoming tour of Europe.
Date:
May 20, 1858
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob De Cordova, dated Nov. 20, 1859]
Letter from Jacob De Cordova, dated Nov. 20, 1850 to "My dear Doctor," probably Thomas Moore of Burnet County. Discusses his travels through Texas, and various land transactions. He directs that any letters sent by Phin be forwarded to Graham. Phineas De Cordova was Jacob De Cordova's brother and partner in their Land agent business.
Date:
November 20, 1859
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James [Metcalfe?] to his mother, April 20, 1854]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter from James [Metcalfe?] to his mother; addressed to John W. Metcalfe on outside of letter
Date:
April 20, 1854
Creator:
Metcalfe, James
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John from his Uncle V. Metcalfe, September 30, 1858]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers, Letter to John [?] from his uncle V. Metcalfe emphasizing the importance of his education and chastising him for carelessness in a previous letter
Date:
September 30, 1858
Creator:
Metcalfe, V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sam Houston from P. Clayton, January 26, 1853]
Robert Emmett Bledsoe Baylor Papers. Letter to Sam Houston from P. Clayton regarding claims by Baylor for bounty land, a horse killed in battle, and forage and rations during the Mexican War
Date:
January 26, 1853
Creator:
Clayton, P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Jesse Grimes, October 31, 1857]
Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from Jesse Grimes concerning trip to Austin, has Congressional seal in top left corner.
Date:
October 31, 1857
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jonathan T. Eubank to Jesse Grimes, December 2, 1858]
Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from Jonathan T. Eubank to Jesse Grimes, concerns commerce
Date:
December 2, 1858
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas M. Likens to Jesse Grimes, February 28, 1857]
Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from Thomas M. Likens to Jesse Grimes, concerns political situation of Texas, and division of state.
Date:
February 28, 1857
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. B. Stewart, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, to Jesse Grimes, August 22, 1850]
Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from C. B. Stewart, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, to Jesse Grimes, expressing anti-war sentiment
Date:
August 22, 1850
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maria B. Smith to her sister, Rosanna Grimes]
Papers of Jesse Grimes. Letter from Maria B. Smith to her sister, Rosanna Grimes, concerns affairs in Alabama and immigration
Date:
October 25, 1850
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. Young from Thomas Ward, November 28, 1859]
Letter to Mr. Young from Thomas Ward, regarding acceptable terms of sale for land in Cooke County Texas. Discusses abolition and the potential dissolution of the Union.
Date:
November 28, 1859
Creator:
Ward, Thomas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, March 4, 1858]
Letter to David W. Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing the receipt of his letter and his arrival at Prairie Lea; a request for Frank to write a letter informing Maud of his travels; a discussion of sending information and gifts; a brief discussion about marriage and gifts;a dialogue concerning "Episcopacy or Pickett"; news about the weather; the affect of the weather on the planting of crops; a discussion of real estate; a brief mention of Maud's health; a request for information on "how the presents went" and if pictures were received; a discussion requesting a visit from David's "Aunt", "Uncle", as well as from Tom and Frank; an ending statement requesting letters from David, Clara, and Frank.
Date:
March 4, 1858
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, January 17, 1859]
Letter from Maud C.Fentress to her son David discussing the length of time between his letters; a dialogue about David receiving a visit from an "Uncle";Clara Fentress' recovery from illness; news of a birth; the business partnership between Doctor Neely and Coleman; the construction of a "Livary" stable and the improbability of David selling his lot; church news; the departure of Frank for La Grange; town gossip; a dialogue requesting David to write frequently; a discussion about Peters who returned with "his wife's big fortune," his purchase of slaves, and an estimation of his remaining fortune.
Date:
January 17, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses financial arrangements to buy land and what her son will raise on his land. She also fills him in on family activities and health.
Date:
May 31, 1858
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
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.
System:
The UNT Digital Library