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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 19, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 19, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his trip to Houston to acquire medicine for his troops. He gives details of his trip, how much he spent, and his plans to send his wife some money. He passes on news of the war. He says that the Monitor Fleet is a failure. He also speculates on the future of the war. He gives an update on his health.
Date: February 19, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]

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: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 27, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 27, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife stating that his brigade has been furloughed and requesting that she come to collect him in Bastrop. He has been sick since the party at Colonel Groce's and she needs to bring a wagon or ambulance to move him.
Date: February 27, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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 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 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.
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
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
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
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
[Transcript of Letter from M. D. Herbert to Levi Perryman, February 12, 1879] (open access)

[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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from W. O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from W. O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880]

Transcript of a letter from W.O. Davis, Lindsay, Davis & Garnett Attorney's at Law to Misters Stephens and Matlock concerning case being handled in Cooke County rather than Montague County. The letter tells the sheriff the author will "see him out" if there is any trouble over it.
Date: February 3, 1880
Creator: Davis, W. O.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard, February 2,1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard, February 2,1862]

Letter from D.S. Kennard to his mother regarding the letter he received from her and Jenni. He mentions the health of everyone, and he also mentions a case where a hundred were killed.
Date: 1862-02-02~
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., February 2,1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., February 2,1862]

Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father regarding his health and the weather. He also discusses the battle where a hundred Yankees died. He mentions the prices of food, shoes, and books. He comments on the poor food they are eating, but is willing to suffer as long as he can fight for independence.
Date: 1862-02-22~
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux to Levi Perryman, February 2, 1880] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux to Levi Perryman, February 2, 1880]

Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Dardeux, Comptroller to Levi Perryman, Sheriff and Collector of Montague County discussing letter of the 21st from Deputy W.A. Morris about the deed of lands sold to the state for 1877 taxes. He has received the deed and thinks everything is in order.
Date: February 2, 1880
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from William Brown to W. A. Morris, February 23, 1881] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Brown to W. A. Morris, February 23, 1881]

Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Darden, State Comptroller to W.A. "Bud" Morris discussing credit owed and receipts that were turned in. Discusses receipts involving Levi Perryman, Mr. Perkins, and Judge Rugely.
Date: February 23, 1881
Creator: William Brown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from M.D. Herbert to Levi Perryman, February 12, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from M.D. Herbert to Levi Perryman, February 12, 1879]

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.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W.O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from W.O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880]

Letter from W.O. Davis, Lindsay, Davis & Garnett Attorney's at Law to Misters Stephens and Matlock concerning case being handled in Cooke County rather than Montague County. The letter tells the sheriff the author will "see him out" if there is any trouble over it.
Date: February 3, 1880
Creator: Davis, W. O.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, February 4,1909] (open access)

[Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman, February 4,1909]

Letter from Patton to Perryman regarding family health. He also mentions the state of the script for Bob. Wetmore is trying to get things settled for Patton, but Patton will see Wetmore again to push for action on it. Then he mentions costs of the land and costs of his services.
Date: February 4, 1909
Creator: Patton, Emmett
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux to Levi Perryman, February 2, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux to Levi Perryman, February 2, 1880]

Letter from Stephen H. Dardeux, Comptroller to Levi Perryman, Sheriff and Collector of Montague County discussing letter of the 21st from Deputy W.A. Morris about the deed of lands sold to the state for 1877 taxes. He has received the deed and thinks everything is in order.
Date: February 2, 1880
Creator: Dardeux, Stephen H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William Brown to W.A. Morris, February 23, 1881] (open access)

[Letter from William Brown to W.A. Morris, February 23, 1881]

Letter from Stephen H. Darden, State Comptroller to W.A. "Bud" Morris discussing credit owed and receipts that were turned in. Discusses receipts involving Levi Perryman, Mr. Perkins, and Judge Rugely.
Date: February 23, 1881
Creator: William Brown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, February 12, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Mary Ann Moore, Linnet White, and Claude D. White, February 12, 1909]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by a woman names Etha and is addressed to the White's and Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, Etha informs the White's and Moore of the goings-on in her community in McKinney, TX. The news includes: a dialogue about Ruth White Moore and about Etha's baby, details about the weather, new about community members who own an "auto" and Etha possibly buying one, an aside mentioning the prevalence of la grippe in her area, a discussion about Morris and Harry's reading ability, news about the Rucker and Kendal families as well as friends in the community, agricultural updates on crops, a dialogue about Opal,and a discussion about poultry. She closes the letter by noting that Mary Ann and Linnet should write her soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 12, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mrs. S. to Linnet White, February 4, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. S. to Linnet White, February 4, 1915]

Letter to Linnet White from a Mrs. S about Linnet's daughter Ruth and news of her life including her rent, garden, and raising chickens.
Date: February 4, 1915
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore and Family, February 21, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mollie Moore and Family, February 21, 1915]

Letter to Mollie Moore and family from Birdie McKinley discussing family and local health, the sentencing of two men in her town, and miscellaneous news, including some about Christmas, other people who are going to write Mollie, and gardening. Birdie does not mention the crime committed in the case, but that the men involved were sentenced and she does not think they are guilty.
Date: February 21, 1915
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library