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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
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Rescuing Texas History, 2016
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The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
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Charles B. Moore Family papers, 1832-1917
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[Letter from Elvira Moore to Josephus C. Moore, July 10, 1859]
Letter to Josephus C. Moore from Elvira Moore concerning her time at school, the local news, and when she will be making her trip home. At the end of the letter, Elvira mentions her impression of nearby slave owners and fights involving slaves.
Date:
July 10, 1859
Creator:
Moore, Elvira
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Elvira Moore, July 4, 1859]
Letter to Elvira Moore from Charles B. Moore about local news.
Date:
July 4, 1859
Creator:
Moore, Charles B.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.
Date:
June 28, 1859
Creator:
Woods, Mary L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Second Page of Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, June 28, 1859]
Second page of a letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling of a murder and upcoming trial in Louisiana. She also lists recent marriages and deaths, and mentions that her father is running for County Surveyor in the next election.
Date:
June 28, 1859
Creator:
Woods, Mary L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to Mary Roberts, June 24, 1859]
Letter from Junia Roberts Osterhout to her sister, Mary Roberts, discussing the death of Mary's husband, the birth of her baby, and other news.
Date:
June 24, 1859
Creator:
Osterhout, Junia Roberts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease]
A letter to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease, who expresses her happiness that they have bought a house. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date:
June 9, 1859
Creator:
Pease, Lucadia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Taylor and Bagby to William Reed]
Letter from Taylor and Bagby to William Reed dated June 7, 1859
Date:
June 7, 1859
Creator:
Taylor and Bagby
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sallie Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, May 17, 1859]
Letter from Sallie Fentress to her brother David discussing news from Bolivar and it includes:town health update; news that she and Kate are not going to school; a discussion about the locusts she catches every morning; a dialogue about the weather; a discussion about David's baby and how the family wishes that David, Clara, and baby would visit; and a dialogue about handmade bonnets and clothing made by Maud, Sallie, and Kate for Clara and the baby. Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar and it includes: a discussion about Aunt Susan's letter which details the doctor's resignation of professorship and his wishes to move to Memphis; a dialogue about the financial gains of friends who moved to Memphis; news about Kate's schooling; a discussion about locusts and the weather; news and updates on family and friends; a discussion on Kate's musical and vocal abilities; a dialogue about Sallie's musical abilities; and a discussion about the people staying with David's Uncle John and Aunt Anne's trip to Corinth.
Date:
May 17, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C. & Fentress, Sallie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Sallie Fentress and Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, May 17, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Sallie Fentress to her brother David discussing news from Bolivar and it includes:town health update; news that she and Kate are not going to school; a discussion about the locusts she catches every morning; a dialogue about the weather; a discussion about David's baby and how the family wishes that David, Clara, and baby would visit; and a dialogue about handmade bonnets and clothing made by Maud, Sallie, and Kate for Clara and the baby. Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar and it includes: a discussion about Aunt Susan's letter which details the doctor's resignation of professorship and his wishes to move to Memphis; a dialogue about the financial gains of friends who moved to Memphis; news about Kate's schooling; a discussion about locusts and the weather; news and updates on family and friends; a discussion on Kate's musical and vocal abilities; a dialogue about Sallie's musical abilities; and a discussion about the people staying with David's Uncle John and Aunt Anne's trip to Corinth.
Date:
May 17, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, May 16, 1859]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: agricultural updates on the success or failure of crops; an update on Mr. Miller's travel to Texas and a discussion about his finances; a discussion to purchase a servant; a discussion to sell Sally; a discussion about Till McDowel's plans to travel to Texas; a dialogue about Mary Tate; a conversation about William's boys; a discussion about Frank that includes a dialogue about a financial agreement between Frank and David as well as a financial agreement between Maud and Frank; an update on Kate and Sallie; news about the health of family and friends; and updates on family and friends.
Date:
May 16, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - May 16, 1859 ]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: agricultural updates on the success or failure of crops; an update on Mr. Miller's travel to Texas and a discussion about his finances; a discussion to purchase a servant; a discussion to sell Sally; a discussion about Till McDowel's plans to travel to Texas; a dialogue about Mary Tate; a conversation about William's boys; a discussion about Frank that includes a dialogue about a financial agreement between Frank and David as well as a financial agreement between Maud and Frank; an update on Kate and Sallie; news about the health of family and friends; and updates on family and friends.
Date:
May 16, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, May 14, 1859]
Letter from Ludwell Lee Rector, to his son, Kenner K. Rector discussing that the family is doing well and John is trying to make his way home but needs $300.00 that'll get to him as soon as possible. He wonders Kenner's selling of lumber is going.
Date:
May 14, 1859
Creator:
Rector, Ludwell Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 14, 1859]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she requests more letters from him. She gives news of her health. The Episcopal convocation and baptisms are discussed. Maud gives news of their family and friends; asks after David's baby; and requests news of his crops.
Date:
May 14, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 14, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she requests more letters from him. She gives news of her health. The Episcopal convocation and baptisms are discussed. Maud gives news of their family and friends; asks after David's baby; and requests news of his crops.
Date:
May 14, 1859
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his Brother, April 29, 1859]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his brother discussing brief news about him and his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He sent gifts to some friends and that he hoped they arrived safely. He had begun constructing a kitchen and dining room for his home and asked that his brother try to locate some seeds that were misplaced somewhere.
Date:
April 29, 1859
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Orlando Osterhout, April 25, 1859]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his brother, Orlando Osterhout, thanking him for the news in his letter. John and his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout, expressed their desire to hear more from Orlando and wanted him to visit their parents to gather more news. He wrote briefly about what he and his wife were doing and in the post script, he asked for a canning recipe for his wife.
Date:
April 25, 1859
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Roberts to Junia Roberts Osterhout, April 24, 1859]
Letter from Ann Roberts to her sister, Junia Roberts Osterhout, discussing family news.
Date:
April 24, 1859
Creator:
Roberts, Ann
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease]
The second of two letters to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease in which she discusses the possible purchase of a house from James B. Shaw. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date:
April 20, 1859
Creator:
Pease, Lucadia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease]
The first of two letters to E.M. Pease from Lucadia Pease in which she discusses the possible purchase of a house from James B. Shaw. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date:
April 12, 1859
Creator:
Pease, Lucadia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen - April 10, 1859]
Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen, dated April 10, 1859, containing a proposal of marriage. A handwritten note at the top of the original letter says: "married 9-22-59."
Date:
April 10, 1859
Creator:
Bradley, L. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher]
Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher containing a home cure for his throat and expressing a desire for O.A. Fisher to come to California with his brother, Sterling, and sister, Anna.
Date:
April 8, 1859
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Finley to Joseph A. Carroll, February 21, 1859]
Letter from David Finley to Joseph A. Carroll commenting on Carroll's recent marriage, and his own plans when he gets married. He discusses his education, and the family.
Date:
February 21, 1859
Creator:
Finley, David
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Missouri A. Smith to Joseph A. Carroll, February 20, 1859]
Letter from Missouri A. Smith to Joseph A. Carroll telling him the family news, and discussing the church and her education.
Date:
February 20, 1859
Creator:
Smith, Missouri A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher, from Orceneth Fisher]
Letter from O. Fisher to his son, O.A. Fisher discussing family matters including his other children and his wife's recent recovery from an illness.
Date:
February 15, 1859
Creator:
Fisher, Orceneth, 1803-1880
System:
The Portal to Texas History