[Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10,  1842] (open access)

[Receipt for sale of slave to A. D. Kennard, October 10, 1842]

Receipt for sale of a slave from Thomas Smith to A.D. Kennard. She is described as a 14 year old girl named Adlin.
Date: October 10, 1842
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress in which she gives advice on the building of David's home. She gives details on the ownership of slaves and the division of property. She describes Jimmie's masquerade act. She also says that she will be sending seeds to Clara Fentress, David's wife. Maud updates David on who is in school, which schools, and the cost. Also included is news of family and friends.
Date: October 21, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, October 8, 1859 ] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, October 8, 1859 ]

Transcript of a Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion about Mag which details her travels and her request to live with Maud for the remainder of her pregnancy; news about Anne and Eliza's health; a discussion about Maud trying to sell her horse in order to buy Sallie from David if Neely does not buy her; a dialogue about the possibility of a trip to Texas with Clara Bills which depends on McNeal's decision to make his way to Texas from 'Orleans'; Maud's concerns about traveling and leaving Kate and Sallie; news about the fair in Bolivar; an update on family and friends; and news about the health of family and friends.
Date: October 8, 1859
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from  Maud C. Fentress to one of her sons, October 19, 1862] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to one of her sons, October 19, 1862]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to one of her sons- it is unclear if she's writing to David or Frank Fentress. In the letter she gives updates of the wars' effects on the local people and community. She gives updates on family and friends.
Date: October 19, 1862
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Sarah Kennard, October 12, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to Sarah Kennard, October 12, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother from Camp Hope, Arkansas, saying he was getting well and had stayed with the sick in camp while the rest of the men marched to the White River. Two men from other regiments died on the prairie and the men from his company had marched in a cold rain, marching in water and mud from the top of their shoes, up to knee height. Uncle George was riding a horse back home, Uncle John is in good health, Bill Harris is getting well, Bill Hadley is well, and Captain Shannon went to the White River where he got sick and remains for now. Colonel A. Nelson was promoted to brigadier general and took sick and died.
Date: October 12, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, October 20, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, October 20, 1864]

Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway that discusses his company which was moved 10 miles up the Kanawha river to Camp Piatt, a camp near Charleston, West Virginia. Redway also discusses the possibility of his wife visiting him at the camp, letters he has received from family, and how his absence affects the company of the 101 men he leads. He tells Loriette to let his children know that he is proud of their improvements in school and that he is anxious to see their lessons firsthand when he visits. He sends his love to family and friends in the letter's closing. This letter was written while Redway was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia. It is dated October 20, 1864.
Date: October 20, 1864
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope, October 31, 1864] (open access)

[Envelope, October 31, 1864]

Envelope addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway, located in Mannsville, New York,from her husband Hamilton K. Redway who was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia. The envelope is dated October 31, 1864.
Date: October 31, 1864
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, October 3, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, October 3, 1864]

Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway which discusses the letter he has received from his wife and a possible visit from her. He reassures her of their relationship and he sends love to his children in the letter's closing. The letter was written while Redway was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia. It is dated October 3, 1864.
Date: October 3, 1864
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, October 28, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, October 28, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Baltimore, Maryland to his wife, Loriette Redway, on October 28, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business in Maryland and in Washington D.C. Redway's reason for being in Washington is to appear before the board to gain appointment in the army. Redway tells Loriette that permission had been granted for him to appear before the board on October 2, but he had not received notice. He planned to sit before the new board on Monday of the following week. Redway expresses his affection for his wife and family, and explains that he would return to his family did he not feel that his country needed him. Redway asks his wife to keep his business to herself. 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: October 28, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Muster-in roll, October 31, 1864] (open access)

[Muster-in roll, October 31, 1864]

Muster-in roll for Hamilton K. Redway which certifies Redway as Captain of Company "F," First N. Y. Vet. Cavalry. The muster-in roll details that Redway was made captain when he was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia on October 31, 1864. The document was singed by Benjamin J. Ricker, Jr., the mustering officer for West Virginia, on January 16, 1864.
Date: October 31, 1864
Creator: Seymour, Horatio
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, October 1864] (open access)

[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, October 1864]

Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of October in the year of 1864. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
Date: October 31, 1864
Creator: Redway, Capt. Hamilton K.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Ordnance inventory lost in skirmish, October 15, 1864] (open access)

[Ordnance inventory lost in skirmish, October 15, 1864]

List of ordnance and stores lost in skirmish at Leetown, Virginia. One man was severely injured, five were taken prisoner and four horses were killed. The equipment of the wounded man and four horses killed could not be recovered.
Date: October 15, 1864
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from W. G. Bralley to Levi Perryman, October 24, 1904] (open access)

[Envelope from W. G. Bralley to Levi Perryman, October 24, 1904]

Envelope from W.G. Bralley, who was the Montague County Tax Collector, to Levi Perryman. Levi Perryman was located in Forestburg, Texas. Tax receipts is written in pencil on the front.
Date: October 24, 1904
Creator: Bralley, W. G.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Warranty deed, October 5, 1875] (open access)

[Warranty deed, October 5, 1875]

Warranty deed which details the real estate agreement between James Q. Brigham and H. K. Redway.
Date: October 5, 1875
Creator: Hodge, Edward A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from F. H. Kollock to H. K. Redway, October 5, 1875] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. Kollock to H. K. Redway, October 5, 1875]

Letter from F. H. Kollock to H. K. Redway detailing a real estate agreement made between J. Q. Brigham and H. K. Redway. Kollock is requesting signatures on the promissory notes for the mortgage. Kollock also states that Brigham has signed the deed and has given the document to him, awaiting the signed notes and a draft from Redway. He relays to Redway that once he receives the "properly signed" notes and a $600.00 draft, he will send the deed to him.
Date: October 5, 1875
Creator: Kollock, F. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Testimony of Witness to Will, October 1, 1855] (open access)

[Testimony of Witness to Will, October 1, 1855]

Testaments of Witness to the will of Chauncey H. Redway by Samuel Bemis, Joseph A. Bemis, and David J. Redway on October 10, 1855. These documents were recorded in Jefferson County on April 18, 1860 in Book 143 of Deeds. Written at the same time of his will, verifying what is said in his will.
Date: October 1, 1855
Creator: State of New York
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Tax receipt October 17, 1910] (open access)

[Tax receipt October 17, 1910]

Tax receipt for $108.90 to Levi Perryman for 1910 taxes he paid: William Linn (57 2/5 acres), A Morris (160 acres), AG. Perryman (540 acres), W.T. Williams (160 acres), L Perryman (90 7/80), Seth Cary (66 2/5), L Perryman (27 and 67 acres), E Henwoods (160 acres), L Perryman (30 acres), ET Railroad Company (20 acres), H Haddon (240 acres).
Date: October 17, 1910
Creator: Walker, H. S.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Warranty Deed from G. B. and L. Taylor to J. C. Smith - May 9, 1876] (open access)

[Warranty Deed from G. B. and L. Taylor to J. C. Smith - May 9, 1876]

Warranty Deed from G. B. and L. Taylor to J. C. Smith, selling a parcel of land in Montague County, Texas on May 9, 1876. The deed was filed with the Montague County Court Clerk on April 22, 1881, and was recorded in Montague County Record of Deeds on October 21, 1881.
Date: October 21, 1881
Creator: Williams, W. A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 16, 1875] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 16, 1875]

State of Texas vs J. Itingleberry case, Levi Perryman paid for witnesses. Signed by W.G. Thompson.
Date: October 16, 1875
Creator: Thompson, W. G.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 25, 1875] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 25, 1875]

Receipt for a registered letter, sent to Blanton & Blanton in Gainesville, Texas from Levi Perryman. Signed by G.H. Eidson.
Date: October 25, 1875
Creator: Perryman, Levi
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 25, 1875] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 25, 1875]

Receipt for a registered letter, sent by Levi Perryman. Addressed to S.M. Guse, signed by G.H. Eidson.
Date: October 25, 1875
Creator: Perryman, Levi
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt for Ross & Bros., October 30, 1875] (open access)

[Receipt for Ross & Bros., October 30, 1875]

Receipt for Ross & Bros. from Levi Perryman for the amount of $27.15. For the case of Ross & Bros. vs Wm. Freeman.
Date: October 30, 1875
Creator: Ross & Bros.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 2, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt of Levi Perryman, October 2, 1879]

Recieved of Levi Perryman the sum of $28 for the execution issued by the Justice of the Peace of Precint No.4, Thomas Miller.
Date: October 2, 1879
Creator: Daugherty & Roberts
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt of W. A. Morris, October 6, 1879] (open access)

[Receipt of W. A. Morris, October 6, 1879]

Received of W. A. Morris $13.05 for county clerk fees in case of the State of Texas vs J. R. Frosh, case No. 187.
Date: October 6, 1879
Creator: Williams, W. A.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library