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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: 1864-05-26/1864-05-30
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, May 6, 1865]

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: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 7, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 7, 1865]

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: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1865]

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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. May 29, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. May 29, 1865]

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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 30, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 30, 1865]

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: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858] (open access)

[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
[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
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
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
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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 30, 1865 ] (open access)

[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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from M. C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858] (open access)

[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
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862]

Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.
Date: May 9, 1862
Creator: Graham, Jos. & Westbrook, Thomas
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: May 26, 1864
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from L. K. McGaffey to Bob Perryman, May 22, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from L. K. McGaffey to Bob Perryman, May 22, 1906]

Letter from L. K. McCaffey, real estate, to Bob Perryman stating that an abstract of his lot in Fruitland is enclosed.
Date: May 22, 1906
Creator: McGaffey, L. K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Eubank & Co. to W. A. Morris, May 19, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Eubank & Co. to W. A. Morris, May 19, 1880]

Letter to W.A. "Bud" Morris directing him to deliver to J.F. Dickinson the goods personally by levy in the case of Eubank & Company.
Date: May 19, 1880
Creator: Eubank & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alice G. to Linnet, Claude, and Ruth White, May 22, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Alice G. to Linnet, Claude, and Ruth White, May 22, 1917]

Letter to Linnet, Claude, and Ruth White from Alice G. Alice writes to express her desire for Linnet and her family to visit. She includes that she would be willing to watch Ruth of Linnet and Claude went to Omaha and mentions a commencement at Howard College.
Date: May 22, 1917
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Linnet White to Claude White, May 20, 1917] (open access)

[Letter from Linnet White to Claude White, May 20, 1917]

Letter from Linnet White to Claude White about going for long walks and meeting new people.
Date: May 20, 1917
Creator: White, Linnet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, May 28, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, May 28, 1909]

Letter from Mr. Berry to Claude White that gives the details of the illnesses his family has recently suffered. He heard that Linnet might visit Texas during the summer and hopes that she does. Mr. Berry discusses mutual friends and the crops.
Date: May 28, 1909
Creator: Berry, J. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A. L. Priest to Claude D. White and family, May 29, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from A. L. Priest to Claude D. White and family, May 29, 1910]

Letter from Ashford L. Priest to Claude D. White in which he sends best wishes for "little Miss Ruth White." He also discusses the crops and his garden. A note was added by "E & W" to send their best wishes for the "dear little baby."
Date: May 29, 1910
Creator: Priest, A. L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Linnet Moore White, May 26, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Linnet Moore White, May 26, 1911]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Linnet White. She mentions they are all doing well and how busy she has been. She mentions the weather and says she thought something bad had happened since she hadn't heard from them. She wishes she could be helpful to them. She mentions Minnie should be by soon. She went to a college entertainments. She talks about Frank. She asks about Ruth. Mr. Dave Barry got shot along with his cook. Bessie asked about them. She is glad they have good friends and tells Aunt M that she will be well again. She asks that they write to her because she is worried.
Date: May 26, 1911
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. Moore and Family, May 4, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from William J. McKinley to Claude D. Moore and Family, May 4, 1916]

Letter to Claude D. White and family from William J. McKinley regarding news of his family. He writes of Birdie's sewing project, his Ford car, and visiting friends. At the end he includes a note to Ruth about how much they want her to visit them. Envelope's return address is to O. C. Harris.
Date: May 4, 1916
Creator: McKinley, William J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry S. Moore, May 25, 1888] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Henry S. Moore, May 25, 1888]

This letter is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Laura Jernigan, cousin to Charles and Henry Moore. In this letter, Laura updates Henry on the happenings in Grayson County and the news includes: an aside on how she has not written to him in a while because she has not time, a dialogue about A. J. Jernigan's trips to Sherman to serve on the jury and to Austin with Lizzie, a discussion about Phippen's time in the capitol, details about school ending for Phippen and his plans for summer, a weather update, a discussion about the condition of the crops and notes about the amount of milk butter they are making, an aside about Old Man Smith, details about Jack's land purchase and plans for the land, information about land prices in Texas, and a dialogue about the weather which has brought lots of rain. She closes the letter by stating that she hopes to hear from the Moore family soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: May 25, 1888
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
System: The UNT Digital Library