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[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, the first page of which is missing. He discusses some of the men he knows who have deserted the Confederate Army to join the Union.
Date:
186u
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, April 26, 186u]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing his hopes to come home soon, and his misgivings about leaving his post to do so.
Date:
186u-04-26
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to W. H. Carroll, March 6, 185u]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his brother W. H. Carroll. He discusses the cost of land, stock, and produce in Texas, and recommends land in Collin and Grayson counties if his brother is thinking of moving.
Date:
185u-03-06
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll, August 4, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll imploring him to write to his family in Louisiana. She discusses a recent murder and upcoming trial, and the well-being of his family.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Henry S. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, November 20, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Henry S. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll relating the news from Louisiana. He mentions a burglary, the crops, and the schoolteacher.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, the first page of which is missing. He discusses some of the men he knows who have deserted the Confederate Army to join the Union.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 2, 1858]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll informing her of his arrival in Louisiana, Missouri, and asking that she write to him until he can return to Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, June 22, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her of his arrival at Fort Arbuckle, and his election to Second Lieutenant. He also tells her who she can board with in Denton.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 8, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll. He mentions that his company is in an unpopulated area of the country, and makes clear his opinions of men who are not fighting in the army. He tells Celia to tell the girls of Denton County not to associate with the men around town, and to wait until the soldiers come back to marry, as he considers them real men.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 24, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll detailing a battle he fought in.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 26, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing a recent battle with the Union Army, their plans to move into Kansas, and the lack of clothing among the Confederate soldiers.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 28, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll thanking her for the socks she sent him, and telling of his encountering the bodies of two dead men after a battle.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph A. Carroll to W. H. Carroll, March 6, 185u]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his brother W. H. Carroll. He discusses the cost of land, stock, and produce in Texas, and recommends land in Collin and Grayson counties if his brother is thinking of moving.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, August 27, 1856]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll asking him to come visit Louisiana soon. He also discusses a recent Democratic election.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Joseph Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, February 19, 1856]
Transcript of a letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll telling him that Carroll does not need to be repaid the money he gave his son to move to Texas. He also mentions that he is in better health.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, November 22, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling the news of Louisiana. She mentions that she is tired of living there, and wishes to move.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, August 28, 1856]
Transcript of a letter from Mary L. Woods to her uncle Joseph A. Carroll talking about whether or not he intends to marry. She asks about Texas and politics, and speaks of her family.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, February 18, 1857]
Transcript of a letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll discussing the town news and the wellness of his family. She also mentions her education.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Missouri A. Smith to Joseph A. Carroll, February 20, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Missouri A. Smith to Joseph A. Carroll telling him the family news, and discussing the church and her education.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, September 22, 1867]
Transcript of a letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll discussing the news from Louisiana. He also discusses politics, and the possibility of Negro suffrage, and what they should do in the event that is becomes law.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, September 22, 1867]
Letter from Thomas M. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll discussing the news from Louisiana. He also discusses politics, and the possibility of Negro suffrage, and what they should do in the event that is becomes law.
Date:
September 22, 1867
Creator:
Carroll, Thomas M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, May 6, 1865]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing prisoners and deserters, and the drills his regiment does.
Date:
May 6, 1865
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, April 5, 1865]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll discussing his visit to a penitentiary, and a march the Confederate Army is on.
Date:
April 5, 1865
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History