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[Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849] (open access)

[Legal document to William E. Kennard, June 27, 1849]

Legal document that states that William E. Kennard has paid $7.50 for a gold watch from the estate of Taylor, now deceased.
Date: June 27, 1849
Creator: Case, Uriah F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Receipt from Daly, Miller, & Co. for Cattle Purchase] (open access)

[Receipt from Daly, Miller, & Co. for Cattle Purchase]

Receipt for A. D. Kennard's purchase of 16 cattle and some hay. A handwritten note at the bottom of the receipt appears to say "We have steady market. Prospects fair. Cable not quite heavy enough."
Date: May 7, 1884
Creator: Daly, Miller, & Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard, May 16, 1883]

Letter from B.A. Doby to A.D. Kennard about receiving the balance and he also mentions that he will pay Kennard back with interest.
Date: May 16, 1883
Creator: Doby, B. A.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from John Dowell, April 20, 1876] (open access)

[Letter from John Dowell, April 20, 1876]

Letter from John Dowell notifying the recipient of the new legislation on pensions for the soldiers or volunteers of the war between Texas and Mexico. Dowell is offering his services if the recipient believes that he qualifies for the pension.
Date: 1876-04-20~
Creator: Dowell, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Fantharp to his Uncle A. D. Kennard, November 8,1861] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Fantharp to his Uncle A. D. Kennard, November 8,1861]

Letter from I.H. to his uncle A.D. Kennard, regarding I.H.'s father's cattle. The deaths of Mr. Wanack, and Mr Baker, I.H.'s mother is sick, and his uncle John has a company in Virginia Point.
Date: 1861-11-08~
Creator: Fantharp, I. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862]

Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.
Date: May 9, 1862
Creator: Graham, Jos. & Westbrook, Thomas
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
[Court summons issued to A.D. Kennard, September 8, 1862] (open access)

[Court summons issued to A.D. Kennard, September 8, 1862]

Summons to A.D. Kennard requesting his appearance in Buchanan, Johnson County, as a defendant in a case with Hiram Bayes, plaintiff, on September 8th, 1862.
Date: September 8, 1862
Creator: Hines, James
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Subscription Receipt, July 10, 1861] (open access)

[Subscription Receipt, July 10, 1861]

Subscription for Mr. Kennard detailing copper, powder, blankets and other things. The text appears to say "Gran[...] Te[x]t, Jny 10th 1861, A D Kinard To the Subscription of I.Seurl[oc]k & Co., Taken up in the following Articles To Wit..."
Date: January 10, 1861
Creator: I. Seurlock & Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Commissary Report of Johnson County Rangers, January 12, 1861] (open access)

[Commissary Report of Johnson County Rangers, January 12, 1861]

Account of items purchased: blankets, comforters, coffee pots, axes, rope, frying pans, tobacco, and other items.
Date: 1861-01-12~
Creator: Johnson County (Tex.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother, January 4, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother, January 4, 1861]

Letter from A.D. Kennard to his brother discussing his mother staying with Mr. Fanthorp. He mentions that his wife and children have been visiting in Houston. The crop failures are causing him financial difficulty and his legal work goes well, but people can't pay because of the crop failure. He shows his support for secession, he expresses wishes for the return of the "Lone Star Republic," and he discusses his unhappiness with a "Black Republican President."
Date: January 4, 1861
Creator: Kennard, A. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William McMahan to A.D. Kennard, March 7, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from William McMahan to A.D. Kennard, March 7, 1862]

Letter from William McMahan to A.D. Kennard discussing salt, sugar and bacon.
Date: March 7, 1862
Creator: Kennard, A. D. & McMahan, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard, February 2,1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard, February 2,1862]

Letter from D.S. Kennard to his mother regarding the letter he received from her and Jenni. He mentions the health of everyone, and he also mentions a case where a hundred were killed.
Date: 1862-02-02~
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., February 2,1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., February 2,1862]

Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father regarding his health and the weather. He also discusses the battle where a hundred Yankees died. He mentions the prices of food, shoes, and books. He comments on the poor food they are eating, but is willing to suffer as long as he can fight for independence.
Date: 1862-02-22~
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., January 29,1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., January 29,1862]

Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard regarding the health of his company and of himself. He mentions a battle which took place in Kentucky and comments on muskets.
Date: 1862-01-29~
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to his Father, March 4, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard to his Father, March 4, 1862]

A letter from D.S. Kennard to his father, stating that not much is happening, but his regiment may soon be sent to Arkansas, He also discusses the high price of commodities and dry goods.
Date: March 4, 1862
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to his Father, March 20, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Kennard to his Father, March 20, 1862]

Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father informing him that his regiment will be leaving for Arkansas in two weeks. They will be marching between the Trinity and Brazos Rivers and maybe through Waxahachie
Date: March 20, 1862
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard, Jr., August 24, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard, Jr., August 24, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard to his father, A.D. Kennard, Jr. detailing news from Arkansas and it includes: details about receiving letters from A.D., from Jennie, and from "Ma"; a discussion about John Westbrook who was going on to Parson's regiment; a dialogue about not being "posted in prices of anything" except tobacco; and an update on his health. He ends his letter stating that he will answer Ma's and Jennie's letters another time and for his father, A.D., to excuse his short letter.
Date: August 24, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard Jr, January 3,1863] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard Jr, January 3,1863]

Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard regarding his health and the regiment's health is good. They have moved into their almost finished houses. Rain, not cold winter, some cavalry men and their slaves went down by the Mississippi River with some supplies of salt, ammunition, coffee, and liquors. He mentions a dissenter and the supplies for food of his regiment, salt, pork, and tobacco.
Date: January 3, 1863
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard Jr, June 2, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard Jr, June 2, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard Jr. regarding his health recovery from fever. He tells of England sending two ministers and France one to settle peace, although David is not sure as to its authenticity. Travels 16-18 miles a day. Asks for Jennie to write him. He has inclosed some needles for Jennie as well.
Date: 1862-06-02~
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard,Jr, June 21, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard,Jr, June 21, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard to his father, A.D. Kennard, Jr., detailing news about his time in the camps by the White River in Arkansas and the news includes: the present location of David's regiment who has set up camps on the White River near De Valls, Arkansas; a dialogue about his company who attempted to travel to "Charles town" (Charleston, AR) by boat,fifty miles away, on the night of June the 16th only to discover the "feds" had captured the town that day; a discussion about marching to meet the company who was traveling to "Charles town"; an account of how his company prepared for battle on June the 18th; a detailed dialogue on the reason why they took a "stand"; a discussion about the fight at Charleston, AR; an account of the post-battle preparations of the regiment located near De Valls Bluff, AR; updates on his health and the health of his fellow soldiers; and a dialogue about selling his pony in Little Rock AR.
Date: June 21, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard, September 10, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard, September 10, 1862]

Letter written by David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard discussing his reception of two of her letters. He details that he has had a "long spell of sickness" which has delayed his response to her correspondence. He discusses updates of acquaintances and mentions to his mother that he has had a photograph taken of himself. He lets her know he will mail it to Jennie on the day he wrote this letter.He closes the letter detailing to his mother that he has nothing more to write and that he would remain affectionately hers.
Date: September 10, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard from Eagle Grove, Galveston County, to his sister discussing a fire in Houston and his regiment's plans to march to Arkansas. He is not sure if he will get to go home on the way. He received a letter from John Hawthorp saying their relations were well. Also mentioned in the letter is that three or four of the boys have measles.
Date: March 24, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Jennie Kennard, June 6, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David S. Kennard to Jennie Kennard, June 6, 1862]

Letter from David S. Kennard, to his sister Jennie updating her on his current living situation. He describes how often he has been traveling, and he also mentions how he is in need of a wagon. He tells her about a skirmish that resulted in the death of 200 Yankees. He also promises to send her needles if he finds the correct size.
Date: June 6, 1862
Creator: Kennard, David S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library