[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants and vest. He has new orders to move to Pine Bluff.
Date: {1863-08-15,1863-08-17..1863-08-18}
Creator: Fentress, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants and vest. He has new orders to move to Pine Bluff.
Date: {1863-08-15,1863-08-17..1863-08-18}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 4,1869] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 4,1869]

Letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, detailing local activities in Bolivar, Tennessee including information about crops, local marriages, and the management of the John Fentress Estate. In addition she mentions various people's children and how they are growing up.
Date: August 4, 1869
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 4,1869] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 4,1869]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, detailing local activities in Bolivar, Tennessee including information about crops, local marriages, and the management of the John Fentress Estate. In addition she mentions various people's children and how they are growing up.
Date: August 4, 1869
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope originally addressed to Loriette C. Redway, 1866] (open access)

[Envelope originally addressed to Loriette C. Redway, 1866]

An envelope, postmarked June 24, 1866, and originally addressed to Mrs. Captain Redway (Loriette Redway) in Mannsville, New York. The envelope was later used by Mrs. Redway to send a letter, presumably to her husband, Hamilton K. Redway, in 1869.
Date: 1869
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Insurance certificate, November 17, 1868] (open access)

[Insurance certificate, November 17, 1868]

Insurance certificate purchased by Mrs. H.K. Redway from the Lorillard Fire Insurance Company, which was located on 104 Broadway, in the city of New York. The certificate insures the Redway's home for $900.00, clothing and provisions for $100.00, and the barn for $200.00. The total of the insured items and property was $1200.00, an amount which would be paid to the Redways in case of fire.
Date: November 17, 1868
Creator: Lorillard Fire Insurance Company
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter, November 1865] (open access)

[Letter, November 1865]

Letter to Honorable Roscoe Conklin, A. H. Laflin, and others recommending Hamilton K. Redway for a position at the capitol as he has a good army record and states he is a gentleman and a man of talent.
Date: November 1868
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Convention tax, 1868] (open access)

[Convention tax, 1868]

Receipt for a convention tax on property made out to C. B. Moore for $5.52.
Date: October 9, 1868
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Report, July 12, 1868] (open access)

[Report, July 12, 1868]

Handwritten report describing the sabbath school, its officers, the number of Sabbaths, and other statistical information about the Sabbath school. H. K. Redway was elected secretary of the Sabbath school.
Date: July 12, 1868
Creator: Redway, H. K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Deed of  Conveyance, July 9, 1868] (open access)

[Deed of Conveyance, July 9, 1868]

Deed of conveyance from W. T. Williams and wife, Elizabeth, for the sale of land to Levi Perryman in 1868.
Date: July 9, 1868
Creator: Fanning, William
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Envelope, June 26, 1868] (open access)

[Envelope, June 26, 1868]

Envelope from Hammond, Winslow & Williams, attorneys-at-law, Watertown, New York, to Honorable A. H. Laflin, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. Date from letter.
Date: June 26, 1868
Creator: Winslow, Bradley
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Bradley Winslow to A. H. Laflin, June 26, 1868] (open access)

[Letter from Bradley Winslow to A. H. Laflin, June 26, 1868]

Letter from Bradley Winslow of Hammond, Winslow & Williams, attorneys-at-law giving a reference for Hamilton K. Redway of Ellisburgh.
Date: June 26, 1868
Creator: Winslow, Bradley
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lana Gleesort to Charles Moore, May 17, 1868] (open access)

[Letter from Lana Gleesort to Charles Moore, May 17, 1868]

Letter sent by Lana Gleesort to her cousin, Charles Moore, regarding crops, family members, and community affairs.
Date: May 17, 1868
Creator: Gleesort, Lana
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of a letter from Lana Gleesort to Charles Moore, May 17, 1868] (open access)

[Transcript of a letter from Lana Gleesort to Charles Moore, May 17, 1868]

Transcript of a letter sent by Lana Gleesort to her cousin, Charles Moore, regarding crops, family members, and community affairs.
Date: May 17, 1868
Creator: Gleesort, Lana
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from New York State Military Agency, October 22, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from New York State Military Agency, October 22, 1867]

Letter from J. E. Lee of the New York State Military Agency to Hamilton K. Redway, stating that his discharge and vouchers are being returned because his claim his being rejected by the Paymaster General because served as a veteran volunteer.
Date: October 22, 1867
Creator: Lee, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, August 25, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, August 25, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on August 25, 1867. The letter regards Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway asks if Ellen is there with Loriette. This may be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. He mentions that there is some excitement over the removal of Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton. Also included with this item is the envelope in which this letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: August 25, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Internal Revenue Form, 1867] (open access)

[Internal Revenue Form, 1867]

Tax form from the United States Internal Revenue, 1867. The form is filled in and shows a gross income on $708.30 for Ziza Moore.
Date: August 5, 1867
Creator: United States Internal Revenue
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway,  August 4, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, August 4, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on August 4, 1867. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his love for his wife and children, and mentions that he would like his family to join him in Washington as soon as possible. Redway informs Loriette that he has had some goods sent to Loriette. Redway asks about Ellen. This may be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope, postmarked August 6, is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: August 4, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, July 11, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, July 11, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on July 11, 1867. In the letter, Hamilton Redway informs Loriette of his plan to make arrangements to bring his family to live in Washington. Redway responds to a supposed request by his wife in a previous letter by mentioning that he does not think it is a good idea for Chittenden to come to Washington to spend the winter, and that he does not want to sell their property in New York.
Date: July 11, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, June 7, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, June 7, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on June 7, 1867. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway informs Loriette that he may make arrangements to move his family to Washington if he succeeds in his pursuit, but will not do so without first hearing from Loriette. Redway mentions that he failed in passing the board, but asks Loriette to keep this information to herself.
Date: June 7, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 25, 1867] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 25, 1867]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 25, 1867. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway informs Loriette that he is studying as much as possible to pass the examining board, and asks Loriette to pray that he will be prepared to face the board. Redway mentions that he has heard from Chittenden, and asks if Loriette has heard from Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: May 25, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Land Sale Document] (open access)

[Land Sale Document]

Document selling 150 acres of land held by Ziza Moore to Elizabeth, M. B., and Nancy E. Damron. According to the agreement, the Damron family will pay $2,000 for the land in installments, including interest. The document is signed by Ziza Moore and two witnesses.
Date: September 11, 1866
Creator: Bedford County (Tenn.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Advertisement for the Grand National Concert, August 2, 1866] (open access)

[Advertisement for the Grand National Concert, August 2, 1866]

Advertisement for the Grand National Concert, a benefit for the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphan Home Fund. This benefit was held at the Grover's Theater in Washington, D. C. on August 2, 1866. The advertisement states that 300,000 tickets were for sale at $1.00 each and 75,000 presents, valued at $250,000.00, were also available for sale to benefit this fund.
Date: August 2, 1866
Creator: The Soldiers' and Sailors' Union
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Advertisement for the Grand National Concert, August 2, 1866] (open access)

[Advertisement for the Grand National Concert, August 2, 1866]

Advertisement for the Grand National Concert, a benefit for the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphan Home Fund. This benefit was held at the Grover's Theater in Washington, D. C. on August 2, 1866. The advertisement states that 300,000 tickets were for sale at $1.00 each and 75,000 presents, valued at $250,000.00, were also available for sale to benefit this fund.
Date: August 2, 1866
Creator: The Soldiers' and Sailors' Union
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library