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[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, March 4, 1858]
Letter to David W. Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing the receipt of his letter and his arrival at Prairie Lea; a request for Frank to write a letter informing Maud of his travels; a discussion of sending information and gifts; a brief discussion about marriage and gifts;a dialogue concerning "Episcopacy or Pickett"; news about the weather; the affect of the weather on the planting of crops; a discussion of real estate; a brief mention of Maud's health; a request for information on "how the presents went" and if pictures were received; a discussion requesting a visit from David's "Aunt", "Uncle", as well as from Tom and Frank; an ending statement requesting letters from David, Clara, and Frank.
Date:
March 4, 1858
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, January 17, 1859]
Letter from Maud C.Fentress to her son David discussing the length of time between his letters; a dialogue about David receiving a visit from an "Uncle";Clara Fentress' recovery from illness; news of a birth; the business partnership between Doctor Neely and Coleman; the construction of a "Livary" stable and the improbability of David selling his lot; church news; the departure of Frank for La Grange; town gossip; a dialogue requesting David to write frequently; a discussion about Peters who returned with "his wife's big fortune," his purchase of slaves, and an estimation of his remaining fortune.
Date:
January 17, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 6, 1859]
Letter is from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: sending Kate off to school in Nashville,Maud's feelings about her children growing up, receiving Mary Tate's letter from White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, a dialogue about her stolen chickens,a conversation about Sallie starting school with Miss Hunt as her teacher and information about Jimmie and Willie's schooling, news about the weather,news about 'Aunt Mag' and her trip to Austin,a discussion about receiving no information on Wallace and his safe arrival,a dialogue about 'the babies dress and bonnets', and town news from Bolivar.
Date:
September 6, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858]
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:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858]
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:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W.Fentress - June 1860]
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:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]
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:
July 10, 1860
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - November 30, 1861]
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:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 28, 1865]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estate transaction in Bolivar; a discussion about the state of society in Bolivar; a dialogue about David moving; updates on the lives and health of family and friends; a discussion about endeavoring to be a pious christian; and a dialogue concerning David's debt to Maud.
Date:
September 28, 1865
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
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
[Obituaries for James Irvin Guthrie and Sarah Ann McKinley]
Obituaries for James Irvin Guthrie and Sarah Ann McKinley. Guthrie, a veteran of the Mexican War, died of pneumonia at his home in Sumner County, Tennessee at the age of 77. At the time of his death, Guthrie had been married to his wife, Lizzie, for 50 years. He was survived by his wife and three of his children children. Guthrie was known as a very religious man, and was one of the wealthiest men in the county. Sarah Ann McKinley, wife of W. J. McKinley, died after a long illness at the age of 62. She was survived by her husband and two children.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Book title list]
List of religious books with T. R. Lee, Gallatin, Tennessee at the top. Other side of paper is a note about glasses for Ida Montresson in San Antonio.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Roll of Captain Webb's company, undated]
Roll of Captain Webb's company from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The roll details that the listed men are from the 30th Tennessee Regiment of Confederate infantry. The original roll was copied from Josephus C. Moore's diary which Moore kept from his stations at Camp Trousdale and Fort Donelson to Camp Butler Prison in Illinois. The fourth page has handwritten notes of temperatures in Waxahachie, Texas. These notes appear to have been written after the roll.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Moore, Josephus C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Personal notes, undated]
The following document includes personal notes from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The notes detail a visit to family and friends in Tennessee. The document goes on to discuss the President of Oak Cliff school, a representative from the Houston Post, and agriculture. It mentions that it rained much of the time during a trip to Memphis from Nashville. The document is undated.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Personal notes, July 17]
The following document includes personal notes from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The notes detail agriculture and travel to Tennessee. Moore lists travel expenses on the back of the page. The document is dated July 17 in an unspecified year.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Advertisement with Written Notes]
Transcript of a written note on the back of a circular produced by Garretson, Cox & Co., Publishers regarding Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia. The note was written by an unknown person and appears to be discussing his appreciation of the Manifold Cyclopedia.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus and Elvira Moore, October 28, 1860]
Transcript of a letter M. J. Wallace to Josephus, or "Seph," and Elvira Moore discussing family and friends, the recent weather, and M. J.'s upcoming wedding.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. and Henry S. Moore, December 23, 1860]
Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles and Henry Moore discussing whether or not he will move to Texas, the probability that South Carolina and several other southern states will soon secede from the Union, farming, and news of family and friends.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library