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[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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from M. C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858]
Transcript of a 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:
unknown
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
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she expresses concern that he has not received a check she sent him. She says she will be sending him seeds. She also updates her son on the news of family and friends.
Date:
September 29, 1858
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W.Fentress, June 1860]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she commiserates with him on the heavy rains he has received in Texas. She plans to send David jelly and canned fruit. She states that other members of the family wish to move to Texas. She tells David that Frank wishes to make up with him and possibly move to Texas. She updates David on news about friends and family.
Date:
June 1860
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, November 30, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
Date:
November 30, 1861
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
Date:
March 31, 1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara, March 29, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he says that despaired of receiving another letter from her after waiting a month between letters. David describes what they had to leave behind when the order to move out came. He also lists what he took with him. He recounts the meeting with his mother when he returned to her home after moving to Texas. He remarks that for once she hand nothing to say. He tells Clara he raced her mare. He appreciates the hat she gave him. He explains about the care of peach trees. He also says that he thinks it would be best to allow a slave, Rhett, to marry her beau. He ends the letter by sending his love to her and the children.
Date:
March 29, 1863
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Montague County, April 9, 1875]
Transcript of a letter Stephen Heard Darden, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas to Presiding Justice of Montague County about debts drawn on Levi Perryman, Sheriff, for assessing taxes. The justices will have to decide amongst themselves how the funds will be divided.
Date:
April 9, 1875
Creator:
Darden, Stephen Heard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman, August 14, 1875]
Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman asking him to send in vouchers so he can be reimbursed for conveyance of convicts. Note added to bottom says not to lose the letter. The signature is illegible.
Date:
August 4, 1875
Creator:
Darden, Stephen Heard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Willis, to Levi Perryman, September 26, 1879]
Transcript of a letter from Thomas Willis, Justice of the Peace for Cooke County, precinct 4 asking for the money collected for execution from Honorable P. Williams, D. H. Edwards to W.T. Roberts, attorney at law.
Date:
September 26, 1879
Creator:
Willis, Thomas
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from L. Dills to Levi Perryman, January 21, 1879]
Transcript of a letter from Dills at Hare & Head Attorneys and Counselors at Law to Levi Perryman asking for $40.00 to be sent in the matter of Didrick vs. Hamilton by either P.O. order or registered letter.
Date:
January 21, 1879
Creator:
Dills
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from M. D. Herbert to Levi Perryman, February 12, 1879]
Transcript of a letter from M.D. Herbert, District Clerk of Montague County, to Levi Perryman stating that as far as he was concerned he should receipt Mr. John C. Downey for the same.
Date:
February 12, 1879
Creator:
Herbert, M. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library