[Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore, May 30, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Carter Dalton to Linnet Moore, May 30, 1901]

Letter from Dalton Carter to Linnet Moore in which he tells her about his trip to Burnet and Llano, Texas. He also gives updates on the friends they have in common and on family members.
Date: May 30, 1901
Creator: Dalton, Carter
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Bindie  McGee and Linnet Moore, June 26, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Bindie McGee and Linnet Moore, June 26, 1901]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to Bindie McGee Linnet Moore saying that he would be glad for Bindie and Linnet to come to visit and help Mary Moore. He says that Linnet has started a trip to Springfield to visit relatives. He writes about the difficulties with the rail road keeping workers. Willy had a tooth pulled. He sends news of the activities of friends and family. Charles relates that he purchased a plow. He give updates on the work around the house and the farm.
Date: May 26, 1901
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Josephus C. Moore, May 14, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Josephus C. Moore, May 14, 1861]

Letter from Charles B. Moore to Josephus C. Moore discussing his recent arrival at Batesville, taking the oath of allegiance to the United States, voting against secession in Texas, the likelihood that the war will not last long, and his wish that Josephus could get some time to go home and check on the family. He also writes that Henry was pressed into service in Texas.
Date: May 14, 1861
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, May 25, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, May 25, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, relating local and family news, as well as news about the continuing war. Charles gives a brief account of his conscription into the Confederate army and expresses a desire to never be caught by Confederates again. He gives some news on the various troop movements and battles.
Date: May 25, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865]

Letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore comparing the Civil War to the American Revolution, considering the future of the nation, and relaying local news.
Date: May 24, 1865
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore White, May 19, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Claude D. White to Linnet Moore White, May 19, 1901]

Letter from Claude White to his wife, Linnet Moore White, in which he writes about his concern for her health. He also expresses concern about Charles Moore's recent illness. Claude says his father is delighted in his new home and wants Claude and Linnet to visit. He also share his opinion of mutual friends.
Date: May 19, 1901
Creator: White, Claude D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore, May 25, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Claude White to Linnet Moore, May 25, 1901]

Letter to Linnet Moore from Claude White. He received her telegram and was glad to hear she was doing well. He tells her to try and enjoy her trip to Tennessee. He says that nothing new has happened since she left. He plans to spend a week with her when she returns. He is expecting Laura to come visit him. He hopes she enjoys her trip to San Antonio and with her friend.
Date: May 25, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 19, 1864] (open access)

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

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he recounts his participation in a battle that took place before May 19, 1864. He writes about the successes and set backs. He writes of the soldiers killed, wounded and missing. He says that some of the soldiers who died were accused of smelling of Louisiana rum. He ends the letter with news of his health and the health of friends.
Date: May 19, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, May 10, 1891] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Mary, Linnet, and Charles B. Moore, May 10, 1891]

Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary and Charles Moore in which she updates them on the health of family members, the weather, and the crops. She informs them that Ethel Campbell has died. Birdie writes to Linnet that her grandmother's feet hurt; her visit with Charlie Hoffman and his baby Altie B.; the dress she wore to a show; and her work on her quilt.
Date: May 10, 1891
Creator: McGee, Dinkie & McGee, Birdie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, May 27, 1876] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, May 27, 1876]

Letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore discussing neighbors and friends, gardening, quilt making, dress making, purchase of new mules, sale of a calf and the possibility of moving to Texas.
Date: May 27, 1876
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, May 14, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sis and Mr. Moore, May 14, 1882]

She received their letter and heard from Abe that Mollie was sick. Bettie's baby doesn't have a name yet, but she calls her Bessie. She enjoyed Linnet's picture and Birdie loves it. She mentions that Birdie is spoiled. She has sold 50 dozen eggs and is going to get Vinson, sugar, and coffee. She has 75 chickens. It has been raining and cold, hopefully it won't hurt the fruit they have. She says what she made for dinner and mentions that Henry bought another cow. Florence also wanted a picture of Linnet. She went to town and bought some dresses for Birdie, Sissie and herself and some clothes for Willie. She wishes that her sister lived closer and that Linnet and Birdie could see each other. She mentions that Old Fanny has a colt and Sissie and Willie like it. She hasn't been to visit in a while because she doesn't have a ride. She asks that they write soon and tell her if Mollie has gotten better.
Date: May 14, 1882
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sissie and Bettie, May 30, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sissie and Bettie, May 30, 1878]

She says that she has been visiting people and that they are all doing well. Tobe brought over a mower and was cutting clovers. She saw the Moore's and they were quite stylish. She hasn't seen Bettie Franklin or Jack Wallace. She is going to start Willie and Sissie in Sunday school. Henry has been helping Mr. Cambell with his wheat and next week help cut theirs. Their chickens are too small to eat and they have some peas, but really good irish potatoes. They should also have good corn with the weather holding up. She wants to send them apples. Mr. Summers is also looking like he won't live long. There is going to be a ball in town and Tobe asked her to go with him, but she didn't have a dress. She asks about Abe and how he is doing with the chills and how they are enjoying Texas. She mentions that the raspberries and blackberries will make good jam and she wishes they were here to make some. She asks about Bill and if he is married. She wants them to save her some wildflower seeds. She sends love and some small request from others. She …
Date: May 30, 1878
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fannie Hoffman, May 11, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Fannie Hoffman, May 11, 1906]

Letter from Fannie Hoffman that contains no salutation or names of original person addressed to. This letter contains family news and news that Viola is not doing well, but she is being well nursed by Ed and Cy Wallace. Cy is 16 and nearly as big as his father. Lizzie Wallace has eczema on her right hand and has to wear a kid glove at all times.
Date: May 11, 1906
Creator: Hoffman, Fannie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from G. W. Duncan to Mary Moore, May 22, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from G. W. Duncan to Mary Moore, May 22, 1905]

Letter from G. W. Duncan to Mary Moore. He doesn't have news, but he says that he hasn't done any farm work because of the rain. He says that he has some of the payment, if they want it. He would like to renew the rate for another year. He doesn't think he will make a profit with cotton and has used his money for another purpose. He wants to pay the money if they want it by the due date. He asks that they respond soon.
Date: May 22, 1905
Creator: Duncan, G. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 8, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 8, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 8, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his concern for his wife's health and asks about her father. Redway says that he is glad to hear that Loriette received the money he sent, and that he may send another two or three hundred dollars to Mr. Baker. He mentions that he has been away from the South for so long, that he would rather live in New York state than in the South. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: May 8, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 25, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 25, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 25, 1867. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway informs Loriette that he is studying as much as possible to pass the examining board, and asks Loriette to pray that he will be prepared to face the board. Redway mentions that he has heard from Chittenden, and asks if Loriette has heard from Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: May 25, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 29, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 29, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 29, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his affection for his wife and asks about Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. He mentions that the one year men are soon to be discharged, leaving the regiment below the minimum number. Some camps, including his own, will have to be consolidated. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: May 29, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library