[Letters Patent for Flutter Wheels] (open access)

[Letters Patent for Flutter Wheels]

Letters patent granting rights to James Stewart for an improvement to flutter wheels used to drive gins, mills, and other machinery.
Date: October 24, 1828
Creator: United States. Patent Office.
Object Type: Patent
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Patent Letter for Improvement in the Application of Water to Flutter Wheels, October 24, 1828] (open access)

[Patent Letter for Improvement in the Application of Water to Flutter Wheels, October 24, 1828]

A patent letter granting patent to James Stewart for his development in the improved application of water to flutter wheels. The purpose of the invention is to better drive saw-mills, grist mills, cotton gins, etc. Attached is a duplicate of the patent letter.
Date: October 24, 1828
Creator: United States
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, October 27, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, October 27, 1844]

Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore regarding political meetings Henry attended for the upcoming presidential election and his opinion about presidential candidate Polk's prospects. He wrote about local news involving marriage, illness, and weather and a song he heard at one of the meetings.
Date: October 27, 1844
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
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
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, October 13, 1856] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, October 13, 1856]

Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore about his time in Nashville and a nearby camp. Charles mentioned local politics for an election.
Date: October 13, 1856
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858] (open access)

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

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: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
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
[Letter from J. A. Nimmo to Henry and Charles Moore, October 23, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Nimmo to Henry and Charles Moore, October 23, 1858]

Letter to Henry S. and Charles B. Moore from J. A. Nimmo discussing local news. Nimmo goes in depth on the state of trading in the area and the business of a mill. The last page of the letter has a drawing of three figures.
Date: October 23, 1858
Creator: Nimmo, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from M. A. Hamner to A. D. Kennard, October 6, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from M. A. Hamner to A. D. Kennard, October 6, 1859]

Letter from M.A. Hamner to A.D. Kennard regarding a suit Kennard had with a Mr. Baker. Hamner refers some people for Kennard to ask regarding how Hamner handled the case.
Date: 1859-10-06~
Creator: Hamner, M. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, October 8, 1859 ] (open access)

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

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: Fentress, Maud C.
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
[Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard Jr., October 15, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard Jr., October 15, 1859]

Letter from H. W. Raglin to A. D. Kennard Jr. regarding the service requests of both M. (Michael) Kennard and A.D. Kennard and how those requests are doing. He also mentions prices on food and transportation.
Date: 1859-10-15~
Creator: Raglin, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Julia L. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, October 22 - November 14, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Julia L. Rucker to Charles B. Moore, October 22 - November 14, 1859]

Letter to Charles B. Moore from Julia L. Rucker regarding daily events. In the second half of her letter, she mentions an expedition into Indian Territory and the Sons of Temperance.
Date: 1859-10-22/1859-11-14
Creator: Rucker, Julia L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October 26, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October 26, 1859]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress inquiring about the purchase of a Mare and discussing the travel arrangements of his Uncle. She mentions that his uncle is ill, and also inquires about his housing accommodations, in case she should decide to come visit him. Towards the end of the letter she mentions that she is making dresses for a baby and sleeves for David's wife, Clara.
Date: October 26, 1859
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October 26, 1859] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October 26, 1859]

Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress inquiring about the purchase of a Mare and discussing the travel arrangements of his Uncle. She mentions that his uncle is ill, and also inquires about his housing accommodations, in case she should decide to come visit him. Towards the end of the letter she mentions that she is making dresses for a baby and sleeves for David's wife, Clara.
Date: October 26, 1859
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus and Elvira Moore, October 28, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus and Elvira Moore, October 28, 1860]

Letter from M. J. Wallace to Josephus, or "Seph," and Elvira Moore discussing family and friends, the recent weather, and M. J.'s upcoming wedding. Wallace's name is stamped at the end of the letter.
Date: October 28, 1860
Creator: Wallace, M. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope from Ziza Moore and Family to Charles B. Moore, October 1, 1861] (open access)

[Envelope from Ziza Moore and Family to Charles B. Moore, October 1, 1861]

Envelope addressed to C. B. Moore, Rocky Bayou, Izzard County, Arkansas. According to the written note at the bottom left corner, it is from Ziza Moore and family and was received on October 15, 1861. It is postmarked Unionville, Tennessee, October 3rd, but the date October 1, 1861 is written in blue ink. the back of the envelope has been torn off.
Date: October 1, 1861
Creator: Moore, Ziza
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bettie J. Moore and Family to Mariah Rucker and Family, October 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Bettie J. Moore and Family to Mariah Rucker and Family, October 1861]

Letter from Bettie J. Moore and family to Mariah Rucker and family discussing recent news, making and selling socks and making cloths for soldiers, and Josephus's recent illness.
Date: October 1861
Creator: Moore, Bettie J.
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  Maud C. Fentress to one of her sons, October 19, 1862] (open access)

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

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: Fentress, Maud C.
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 1st Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway to Captain E. G. Marshall, October 7, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from 1st Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway to Captain E. G. Marshall, October 7, 1863]

Letter from First Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway to Captain E. G. Marshall, the Mustering and Distributing Officer, requesting that Marshall muster into service "New York State Volunteers stationed at Geneva N.Y."
Date: October 7, 1863
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863] (open access)

[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863]

Letter Maud Fentress wrote to her family regarding the problems she experienced when trying to send letters. She discusses the cotton crop and what her expenses are. The difficulties in acquiring a horse are given. She discusses the risk of capture, pillaging, and warns not to wear uniforms if going on furlough. She gives updates on family and friends. She expresses her anxiety over the freed slaves. She also gives her opinion on books she has read.
Date: October 10, 1863
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library