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

Description: 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 en… more
Date: August 4, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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

Description: 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 inclu… more
Date: May 25, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from James S. Brisbin, April 16, 1866]

Description: Order No. 43. The 6th U.S. Colored Cavalry is disbanded. The colored men are free as promised when they enlisted. Then tell how to preserve freedom, by the bayonet and the ballot.
Date: April 16, 1866
Creator: Brisbin, James S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Henry P. Wade, March 31, 1866]

Description: Ordnance and ordnance stores received from Lt. Redway: belts, plates, and other items.
Date: March 31, 1866
Creator: Wade, Henry P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from James C. Post, February 27, 1866]

Description: Ordnance and ordnance stores received from Lt. Redway: slings, belts, packing boxes and other items.
Date: February 27, 1866
Creator: Post, James C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from W. F. Gilluly, January 23, 1866]

Description: Ordnance and ordnance stores received from Lieut. W. F. Gilluly to Lieut. H. K. Redway. Stores such as: belts, cartridge boxes, brush whips, screw drivers and other items.
Date: January 23, 1866
Creator: Gilluly, W. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, January 5, 1866]

Description: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on January 5, 1866. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's feelings toward his wife. Redway expresses his disappointment in his wife's suspicion of him, and attests his affection for her and his family. Redway mentions that he will soon be in Little Rock, Arkansas. Redway also mentions that he has heard from Hib.
Date: January 5, 1866
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Loriette C. Redway, December 30, 1865]

Description: Letter from Loriette C. Redway to an unidentified person discussing her family, the past year, and the coming new year.
Date: December 30, 1865
Creator: Redway, Loriette C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from C. Kingsbury Jr., December 28, 1865]

Description: Special Order No. 123. The Chief Commissary is charged with seeing this order executed, 50lbs of sour krout and 25lbs of onion to every one hundred rations.
Date: December 28, 1865
Creator: Kingsbury, C., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Samuel B. Foster, December 18, 1865]

Description: Letter from Samuel B. Foster to the addressee, "To whom it may concern." Foster has written this letter to inform Sergeant Lafayette's commanding officer that Lafayette has influenza and will not be able to return to duty for 10 days. Sergeant Lafayette was part of the company lead by Capt. Redway, the 1st regiment, N. Y. Veteran's Cavalry.
Date: December 18, 1865
Creator: Foster, Samuel B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette and Rosa Redway, December 10, 1865]

Description: This item contains two letters: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his wife, Loriette Redway on December 10, 1865; and a letter from Hamilton K. Redway to his daughter, Rosa Redway, on December 10, 1865. Both letters are regarding his business and life in Washington D.C. In his letter to Loriette, Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway. In his letter to Rosa, Redway speaks about the failure of the people in Washington to keep the Sabbath. He asks his daughter to study as much as possibl… more
Date: December 10, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, December 4, 1865]

Description: Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress urging him to raise godly children and to pursue a life of piety. She also updates him on the lives of family and friends.
Date: December 4, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, December 3, 1865]

Description: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on December 3, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway mentions that he will remain in the city until he gets his papers, and comments on the affairs of the army in Washington. He mentions that he has visited Munson's Hill and Upton's Hill in Arlington, and informs Loriette that the grounds about the Arlington Home have been turned into a national cemetery and that t… more
Date: December 3, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from J. C. and Mary A. Barr to Charles B. Moore, December 3, 1865]

Description: Letter sent to Charles B. Moore from J. C. Barr discussing oil drilling in Jersey County, the health of acquaintances, railroad construction, farming, weather, as well as other family and local news. The third page of the letter is a segment added by Mary A. Barr discussing family life including visiting and gardening.
Date: December 3, 1865
Creator: Barr, J. C. & Barr, Mary A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 25, 1865]

Description: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 25, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business and life in Washington. Redway tells his wife that he expects to be sent to Texas. Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway, and thanks Loriette for sending letters from Lester and Carl. Redway mentions that he visited George Washington's Mount Vernon estate and the marble sarcophagus containing Washington's remains. Also included is t… more
Date: November 25, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 15, 1865]

Description: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 15, 1865. The letter is regarding Redway's forthcoming military assignment. Redway tells his wife that he expects to be sent to Texas with the 1st Regiment U.S. Colored Cavalry. Redway asks Loriette to send several personal items to him as soon as possible in care of the Adams Express Company. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope, postmarked November… more
Date: November 15, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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