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[Letter from Joseph Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, February 19, 1856]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll telling him that Carroll does not need to be repaid the money he gave his son to move to Texas. He also mentions that he is in better health.
Date:
February 19, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, August 27, 1856]
Letter from Joseph Carroll to his son Joseph A. Carroll asking him to come visit Louisiana soon. He also discusses a recent Democratic election.
Date:
August 27, 1856
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, August 28, 1856]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to her uncle Joseph A. Carroll talking about whether or not he intends to marry. She asks about Texas and politics, and speaks of her family.
Date:
August 28, 1856
Creator:
Woods, Mary L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll, February 18, 1857]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to Joseph A. Carroll discussing the town news and the wellness of his family. She also mentions her education.
Date:
February 18, 1857
Creator:
Woods, Mary L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 2, 1858]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll informing her of his arrival in Louisiana, Missouri, and asking that she write to him until he can return to Texas.
Date:
July 2, 1858
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
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 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 Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll, August 4, 1859]
Letter from Elizabeth C. Pew to Joseph A. Carroll imploring him to write to his family in Louisiana. She discusses a recent murder and upcoming trial, and the well-being of his family.
Date:
August 4, 1859
Creator:
Pew, Elizabeth C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry S. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll, November 20, 1859]
Letter from Henry S. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll relating the news from Louisiana. He mentions a burglary, the crops, and the schoolteacher.
Date:
November 20, 1859
Creator:
Carroll, Henry S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll, November 22, 1859]
Letter from Mary L. Woods to Celia Carroll telling the news of Louisiana. She mentions that she is tired of living there, and wishes to move.
Date:
November 22, 1859
Creator:
Woods, Mary L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, June 22, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her of his arrival at Fort Arbuckle, and his election to Second Lieutenant. He also tells her who she can board with in Denton.
Date:
June 22, 1861
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 24, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll detailing a battle he fought in.
Date:
November 24, 1861
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 26, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll discussing a recent battle with the Union Army, their plans to move into Kansas, and the lack of clothing among the Confederate soldiers.
Date:
November 26, 1861
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 28, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll thanking her for the socks she sent him, and telling of his encountering the bodies of two dead men after a battle.
Date:
November 28, 1861
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, March 8, 1862]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll discussing the weather and his health. He claims that he is in good health because he keeps busy, and the lazy men fall ill. He asks after blankets and money he sent home, and mentions a battle he fought in.
Date:
March 8, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 8, 1861]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll. He mentions that his company is in an unpopulated area of the country, and makes clear his opinions of men who are not fighting in the army. He tells Celia to tell the girls of Denton County not to associate with the men around town, and to wait until the soldiers come back to marry, as he considers them real men.
Date:
November 8, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, December 19, 1862]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll informing her that he is being sent on important business to Little Rock, and so can't come home as he had expected.
Date:
December 19, 1862
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, February 23, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll asking that she write him more frequently, and assuring her that he is in good health.
Date:
February 23, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, March 28, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll telling her how to send him his clothes.
Date:
March 28, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, April 7, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her that a man in his regiment is going home and that he promised to bring Carroll back clothes from Celia.
Date:
April 7, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, May 30, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her he has sent her money to pay her board with. He hopes that he will have enough money when the war is over to build her a house.
Date:
May 30, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, June 18, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll detailing a battle in which he fought.
Date:
June 18, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, July 21, 1863]
Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll telling her about the outcome of a battle with the Union Army.
Date:
July 21, 1863
Creator:
Carroll, Joseph A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History