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Letter to W. Richardson, 13 July 1858 (open access)

Letter to W. Richardson, 13 July 1858

Letter from Mary Jones, widow of the last president of the Republic of Texas. The original letter is housed in the University of North Texas Archives.
Date: July 13, 1858
Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Anson Jones. Obituary. 1858 (open access)

Anson Jones. Obituary. 1858

Obituary of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas, including a lengthy biography.
Date: January 1, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Preliminary chart of entrance to Brazos River, Texas / from a trigonometrical survey under the direction of A. Bache ; triangulation by J.S. Williams ; topography by J.M. Wampler ; hydrography by the parties under the command of E.J. De Haven & J.K. Duer.

Relief shown by hachures. Prime meridian: Greenwich. Includes text on sailing directions and tides.
Date: 1858
Creator: United States Coast Survey
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, March 4, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, March 4, 1858]

Letter to David W. Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing the receipt of his letter and his arrival at Prairie Lea; a request for Frank to write a letter informing Maud of his travels; a discussion of sending information and gifts; a brief discussion about marriage and gifts;a dialogue concerning "Episcopacy or Pickett"; news about the weather; the affect of the weather on the planting of crops; a discussion of real estate; a brief mention of Maud's health; a request for information on "how the presents went" and if pictures were received; a discussion requesting a visit from David's "Aunt", "Uncle", as well as from Tom and Frank; an ending statement requesting letters from David, Clara, and Frank.
Date: March 4, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - March 18, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - March 18, 1858]

Letter written by Maud Fentress to her son David in which she congratulates David and Clara on their recent marriage. She gives advice on buying land; discusses recent gifts she has sent; she sends information on family and friends; and Anne's illness and the treatment she received.
Date: March 18, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses financial arrangements to buy land and what her son will raise on his land. She also fills him in on family activities and health.
Date: May 31, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, June 30, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, June 30, 1858]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news for Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a financial agreement between Maud and David, a dialogue about buying a "place for herself" if her current place "falls" to Jimmie or Frank if they marry; a discussion concerning Mr. Wood who was closing Balam's estate; a discussion of religion; a dialogue detailing gifts given to Maud by Mrs. Neely; and an update on family and friends.
Date: June 30, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, in which she sends information on the welfare of family and friends; the cost of property; photographs recently taken; and a seed exchange.
Date: 1858-07~
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858]

Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress discussing personal finances. She tells him how much she misses him, and also includes information on family and friends. Towards the end of the letter she discusses various fruits and crops.
Date: August 8, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858]

Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
Date: September 1, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she expresses concern that he has not received a check she sent him. She says she will be sending him seeds. She also updates her son on the news of family and friends.
Date: September 29, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
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
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - August 10, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - August 10, 1859]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the gifts she has sent his daughter; the potential purchase of David's mare by Maud; a fight among people they know; the weather and what to wear; and news of family and friends.
Date: August 10, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William D. Shrewsbury to H. A. Hamner, Novemer 25, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from William D. Shrewsbury to H. A. Hamner, Novemer 25, 1858]

Letter from William D.Shrewsbury to H.A. Hamner regarding Salt Springs in Jack County and the "Galveston News." Shrewsbury then asks 12 questions regarding the Salt Springs. Shrewsbury showed interest in salt production and in Kanawha Salines Virginia.
Date: November 25, 1858
Creator: Shrewsbury, William D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, March 4, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, March 4, 1858]

Transcript of a letter to David W. Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing the receipt of his letter and his arrival at Prairie Lea; a request for Frank to write a letter informing Maud of his travels; a discussion of sending information and gifts; a brief discussion about marriage and gifts;a dialogue concerning "Episcopacy or Pickett"; news about the weather; the affect of the weather on the planting of crops; a discussion of real estate; a brief mention of Maud's health; a request for information on "how the presents went" and if pictures were received; a discussion requesting a visit from David's "Aunt", "Uncle", as well as from Tom and Frank; an ending statement requesting letters from David, Clara, and Frank.
Date: March 4, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - March 18, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - March 18, 1858]

Transcript of a letter written by Maud Fentress to her son David in which she congratulates David and Clara on their recent marriage. She gives advice on buying land; discusses recent gifts she has sent; she sends information on family and friends; and Anne's illness and the treatment she received.
Date: March 18, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from M. C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from M. C. Fentress to her son David - May 31, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses financial arrangements to buy land and what her son will raise on his land. She also fills him in on family activities and health.
Date: May 31, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - June 30, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - June 30, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news for Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a financial agreement between Maud and David, a dialogue about buying a "place for herself" if her current place "falls" to Jimmie or Frank if they marry; a discussion concerning Mr. Wood who was closing Balam's estate; a discussion of religion; a dialogue detailing gifts given to Maud by Mrs. Neely; and an update on family and friends.
Date: June 30, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - July 2, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, in which she sends information on the welfare of family and friends; the cost of property; photographs recently taken; and a seed exchange.
Date: 1858-07~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress discussing personal finances. She tells him how much she misses him, and also includes information on family and friends. Towards the end of the letter she discusses various fruits and crops.
Date: August 8, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress - September 1, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress - September 1, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
Date: September 1, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - September 29, 1858]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she expresses concern that he has not received a check she sent him. She says she will be sending him seeds. She also updates her son on the news of family and friends.
Date: September 29, 1858
Creator: unknown
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
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - August 10, 1859] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - August 10, 1859]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the gifts she has sent his daughter; the potential purchase of David's mare by Maud; a fight among people they know; the weather and what to wear; and news of family and friends.
Date: August 10, 1858
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library