[Letter to J. L. Halbert - January 21, 1865]

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Letter to J. L. Halbert, dated January 21, 1865, from an unnamed widow. The letter is a reply to Halbert, after he wrote to her about her deceased husband. In the letter she describes her feelings towards her husband and about his death in the war (Civil War). Included with the original letter is a typed transcript.

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[2] p. ; 28 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. January 21, 1865.

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Pearce Museum at Navarro College

Located on the Navarro College campus in Corsicana, the Pearce Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the Civil War. They also contain an extensive collection depicting the unique style of Western American art. The Museum opened in 1996, growing out of the collections of Dennis and Peggy Pearce.

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Letter to J. L. Halbert, dated January 21, 1865, from an unnamed widow. The letter is a reply to Halbert, after he wrote to her about her deceased husband. In the letter she describes her feelings towards her husband and about his death in the war (Civil War). Included with the original letter is a typed transcript.

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[2] p. ; 28 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2014

Rescuing Texas History collects photographs, newspaper articles, letters, postcards, and other historical materials from across the state and beyond to document and preserve the rich history of the state.

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Pearce Civil War

Letters and documents pertaining to the history of Texas at the time of the Civil War. These resources illustrate the war and post-war era through first-hand accounts from Texas soldiers, as well as from wives and other civilians on the home front.

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  • January 21, 1865

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[Letter to J. L. Halbert - January 21, 1865], letter, January 21, 1865; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth619347/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Pearce Museum at Navarro College.

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