[Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849] (open access)

[Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849]

Legal document that states that William E. Kennard has paid $7.50 for a gold watch from the estate of Taylor, now deceased.
Date: June 27, 1849
Creator: Case, Uriah F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10,  1842] (open access)

[Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10, 1842]

Receipt for sale of a slave from Thomas Smith to A.D. Kennard. She is described as a 14 year old girl named Adlin.
Date: October 10, 1842
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bill of Sale for Cattle, February 1873] (open access)

[Bill of Sale for Cattle, February 1873]

Bill of sale of cattle from Mark L. Kennard to A.D. Kennard.
Date: February 6, 1873
Creator: Kennard, Mark L. & Kennard, A. D.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Court summons issued to A.D. Kennard, September 8, 1862] (open access)

[Court summons issued to A.D. Kennard, September 8, 1862]

Summons to A.D. Kennard requesting his appearance in Buchanan, Johnson County, as a defendant in a case with Hiram Bayes, plaintiff, on September 8th, 1862.
Date: September 8, 1862
Creator: Hines, James
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Legal Document for J. M. Watts, July 6,1880] (open access)

[Legal Document for J. M. Watts, July 6,1880]

Document allowing R.A. Williamson to act on behalf of J.M. Watts at the Democratic Senatorial Convention to be held on July 8, 1880 in Whitney, Texas.
Date: July 6, 1880
Creator: Watts, J. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, November 19, 1857] (open access)

[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, November 19, 1857]

Letter from the heirs of A. Anderson to A.D. Kennard regarding money and a slave. The other page is about the witnesses of the signing of the document.
Date: November 19, 1857
Creator: Navarro County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, May 12,1857] (open access)

[Bill of Sale for A. D. Kennard, May 12,1857]

Bill of Sale for A.D. Kennard from David M.Smith regarding a slave named Harris. On the back is a witness account of sale.
Date: May 12, 1857
Creator: Smith, David M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Jennie Kennard, June 6, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to Jennie Kennard, June 6, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard, to his sister Jennie updating her on his current living situation. He describes how often he has been traveling, and he also mentions how he is in need of a wagon. He tells her about a skirmish that resulted in the death of 200 Yankees. He also promises to send her needles if he finds the correct size.
Date: June 6, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Michael M. Kennard to A.D Kennard, February 25, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Michael M. Kennard to A.D Kennard, February 25, 1860]

Letter from Michael M. Kennard to his brother, A.D Kennard, updating him on how the community is doing. He describes his mother's sale of a house, and dividing the Negros among the children. He also includes the price of corn, and other details including how stock throughout the county have died because of the rough winter.
Date: February 25, 1860
Creator: Kennard, Michael M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother, January 4, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother, January 4, 1861]

Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother discussing his mother staying with Mr. Fanthorp. He mentions that his wife and children have been visiting in Houston. The crop failures are causing him financial difficulty and his legal work goes well, but people can't pay because of the crop failure. He shows his support for secession, he expresses wishes for the return of the "Lone Star Republic," and he discusses his unhappiness with a "Black Republican President."
Date: January 4, 1861
Creator: Kennard, A. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.
Date: July 17, 1862
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 4, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 4, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that Mr. J. H. Hodges would be returning home to collect clothing for his company. He gives updates on the war; his health; and the health of his fellow soldiers.
Date: September 4, 1863
Creator: unknown
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
[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 regarding the order from Captain Weir stating that the men are to report to their captains in their respective counties. He writes of his plans to return home. He also gives an update on his health.
Date: February 22, 1864
Creator: unknown
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
[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
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - December 7, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress - December 7, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from the David Fentress to "My Dear Wife" (Clara Fentress). The letter is badly faded. It appears to inform the recipient that the writer is about to take a trip of several days. The trip may have been delayed so he can "wait until all danger is past."
Date: December 7, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library