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[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 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
[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
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Josephus C. Moore, July 10, 1859] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Elvira Moore, August 10, 1859] (open access)

[Letter to Elvira Moore, August 10, 1859]

Letter to Elvira Moore discussing Elvira's schooling, local marriages, money owed to the author, and work.
Date: August 10, 1859
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
Date: July 10, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
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
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 10, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore, March 10, 1861]

Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing her recovery from a recent illness, schooling for Seph and one of their sisters, and money.
Date: March 10, 1861
Creator: Moore, Elvira
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invoice for C.B. Moore August 10, 1861] (open access)

[Invoice for C.B. Moore August 10, 1861]

Invoice for work done, for the amount of $3.19.
Date: August 10, 1861
Creator: Hinkle and Wallaw
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, November 10, 1861] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, November 10, 1861]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress describing packages of clothing and goods she has sent for him and others. She encourages him to purchase a horse, and urges him maintain a godly lifestyle.
Date: November 10, 1861
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress November 10, 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress November 10, 1861]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress describing packages of clothing and goods she has sent for him and others. She encourages him to purchase a horse, and urges him maintain a godly lifestyle.
Date: November 10, 1861
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 10, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 10, 1862]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, updating him on the events of the war and their impacts on the community, and pleading with him to write her more regularly. She also gives him news of family and friends. She also includes information on the lack of availability and rising cost of goods.
Date: March 10, 1862
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 10, 1862] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, March 10, 1862]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, updating him on the events of the war and their impacts on the community, and pleading with him to write her more regularly. She also gives him news of family and friends. She also includes information on the lack of availability and rising cost of goods.
Date: March 10, 1862
Creator: unknown
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 Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he asks her to write longer letters with news of her and the children; his hopes for an end to the war in the spring; the shortage of physicians and why that makes it impossible for him to receive a furlough; the difficulty in receiving newspapers that have been subscribed to; news of the war; Abraham Lincoln's success in bringing people in west Tennessee to support the north; the difficulty in sending items home because he does not think they would get there; the sick making their way to the general hospital and a list of individuals who have died; his dislike for the people of Arkansas; the support of the people of Texas for the troops; the cost of wheat; his personal health; and his attendance at the funeral of Governor Jackson of Missouri.
Date: December 10, 1862
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he asks her to write longer letters with news of her and the children; his hopes for an end to the war in the spring; the shortage of physicians and why that makes it impossible for him to receive a furlough; the difficulty in receiving newspapers that have been subscribed to; news of the war; Abraham Lincoln's success in bringing people in west Tennessee to support the north; the difficulty in sending items home because he does not think they would get there; the sick making their way to the general hospital and a list of individuals who have died; his dislike for the people of Arkansas; the support of the people of Texas for the troops; the cost of wheat; his personal health; and his attendance at the funeral of Governor Jackson of Missouri.
Date: December 10, 1862
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[List of stores received from Lieutenant J. W. Alexander, January 10, 1863] (open access)

[List of stores received from Lieutenant J. W. Alexander, January 10, 1863]

List of supplies from Lt.J. W. Alexander to Hamilton K. Redway. Supplies include: jacket, blouses, trousers, shirts, drawers, boots, stockings, coats, ponchoes, blankets, canteens, tent sheets, etc.
Date: January 10, 1863
Creator: Alexander, John W.
Object Type: Text
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
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her family, October 10,1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her family, October 10,1863]

Transcript of a 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: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara which starts out with a description of his health. He recounts the his encounters with the people living near his camp; the cost of housing; eating with Captain Weir; and the cost of common goods.
Date: February 10, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 10, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara which starts out with a description of his health. He recounts the his encounters with the people living near his camp; the cost of housing; eating with Captain Weir; and the cost of common goods.
Date: February 10, 1864
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore containing local and family news, including mention of a drought. Charles also writes about the tension between Union sympathizers and Confederates in Texas, as well as several rebel deserters he has met.
Date: July 10, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore containing local and family news, including mention of a drought. Charles also writes about the tension between Union sympathizers and Confederates in Texas, as well as several rebel deserters he has met.
Date: July 10, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Hamilton K. Redway, December 10 1864] (open access)

[Letter to Hamilton K. Redway, December 10 1864]

List of clothing and equipage. Needs a signature and to be dated and returned by mail. List consists of:shirts, drawers, socks, blankets, etc.
Date: December 10, 1864
Creator: Forrman, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library