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- [Letter from James C. Post, February 27, 1866]
- Ordnance and ordnance stores received from Lt. Redway: slings, belts, packing boxes and other items.
- [Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, January 1866]
- Monthly return of clothing, and camp and garrison equipage for the month of January 1866. This is a revised copy of the January return report, and was submitted in April 1866.
- [List of Quartermaster's Stores, January 29, 1866]
- Form for transferring items from the quartermaster's stores, in this case, one field desk in serviceable condition delivered by James Powell to Redway, stationed at De Valls Bluff, Arkansas.
- [List of Quartermaster's Stores, January 29, 1866]
- Form for transferring items from the quartermaster's stores, in this case, one field desk in serviceable condition delivered by James Powell to Redway, stationed at De Valls Bluff, Arkansas.
- [Letter from W. F. Gilluly, January 23, 1866]
- 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.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, January 5, 1866]
- 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.
- [Letter from A. F. Rockwell to H. K. Redway, January 3,1866]
- The appointment of Second lieutenant in the 6th U. S. Colored Cavalry for Hamilton K. Redway. He is to show up at Little Rock Arkansas.
- [Abstract of Expenditures for the First Quarter of 1866]
- Abstract of materials expended or consumed in Company D, 6th Regiment U.S. Colored Cavalry during the first quarter of 1866. The form used is No. 10-(c.). On the reverse side it is indicated as copy No. 3. A total of 1,000 stores of ammunition were expended in practice firing, and a total of 20 stores of materials were expended in the repair of arms.
- [Blank Envelope, 1866]
- Blank envelope which was used for military correspondence during the Civil War.
- [List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage from W. F. Gilluy, January,1866]
- List of clothing, camp and garrison equipage from W. F. Gilluy to H. K. Redway. Items include: tent equipment, axes & hatchets, camp kettles, sabres.
- [Quartermaster's Roll for Company P 1st Division, 1866]
- Ledger listing the names of soldiers in the company and the items issued to each by the quartermaster, including clothing items and supplies for cooking.
- [Statement of Ordnance for D Company, 6th Regiment, First Quarter 1866]
- Statement of ordnance stores pertaining to D Company 6th Regiment U. S. Colored Cavalry. List of names, articles, and dates of damage, loss, or destruction.
- [Letter from Loriette C. Redway, December 30, 1865]
- Letter from Loriette C. Redway to an unidentified person discussing her family, the past year, and the coming new year.
- [Letter from C. Kingsbury Jr., December 28, 1865]
- 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.
- [Address label for C. B. Moore, December 27, 1865]
- An address label from the C. B. Moore Collection. It includes Moore's name, the city he lived in at the time, the county and state, as well as the date. The label is stuck on a fragment of an envelope.
- [Letter from Samuel B. Foster, December 18, 1865]
- 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.
- [Letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Mary Dodd Moore, December 10, 1865]
- Letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Mary Dodd Moore regarding a trunk from Mary that has yet to arrive, as well as cold weather and health issues.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette and Rosa Redway, December 10, 1865]
- 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 possible, and to take care of the other children, Flora and Minnie.
- [Transcript of letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Mary Dodd Moore, December 10, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Bettie Franklin and Matilda Dodd to Mary Dodd Moore regarding a trunk from Mary that has yet to arrive, as well as cold weather and health issues.
- [Letter from Julia Rucker to Charles Moore, December 9, 1865]
- Letter from Julia Rucker to Charles Moore regarding local news, politics, banditry, and news of Henry Moore going to Texas.
- [Transcript of letter from Julia Rucker to Charles Moore, December 9, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Julia Rucker to Charles Moore regarding local news, politics, banditry, and news of Henry Moore going to Texas.
- [Envelope from John Barr and Anna Barr addressed to Charles Moore, December 4, 1865]
- Envelope from John and Anna Barr addressed to Charles Moore. It was sent from Jerseyville, Illinois, to Unionville, Tennessee. "Jerseyville Ill. Dec 4" and "Due 3" has been stamped on the envelope in ink.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, December 4, 1865]
- 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.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress December 4, 1865]
- Transcript of a 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.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, December 3, 1865]
- 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 the old mansion (Custis-Lee Mansion) has been newly painted. According to Redway, there were between seven- and eight-thousand families buried in the cemetery at that time. Redway asks about his father, Chauncy Redway, as well as his daughter, Rosa Redway.
- [Letter from J. C. and Mary A. Barr to Charles B. Moore, December 3, 1865]
- 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.
- [List of Names and Equipment, December,1864]
- List of names and equipment.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 25, 1865]
- 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 the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 15, 1865]
- 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 15, is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsvwille, New York.
- [Letter from Julia Rucker and Henry Moore to Charles Moore, November 13, 1865]
- Letter from Julia Rucker Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding local politics, lawbreakers, educating children, and business.
- [Transcript of letter from Julia Rucker and Henry Moore to Charles Moore, November 13, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Julia Rucker Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding local politics, lawbreakers, educating children, and business.
- [Letter from Mrs. H. K. Redway to dear friend, November 12, 1865]
- Letter from Loriette C. Redway to her dear friend discussing her husband's command of a new regiment, his location, the war and how it has affected society.
- [Letter from Bettie Franklin to Mary Dodd Moore, November 7, 1865]
- Letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore concerning family news and health.
- [Transcript of letter from Bettie Franklin to Mary Dodd Moore, November 7, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore concerning family news and health.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 4, 1865]
- A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Baltimore, Maryland to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 4, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his affection for his wife and family. He explains that though he would love to return home to his family, he would rather go into the army again in order to monetarily support his family. Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway, about Charles, and about 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.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 2, 1865]
- A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 2, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway tells his wife that he has passed the examining board and is awaiting appointment with the army. Redway mentions that people are anxiously awaiting the sitting of Congress. 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.
- [Record of Fugitives, District Court, Cook County, 1865-1908]
- Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing an alphabetical list of criminal fugitives, identified by file number, name, offense, and date of filing.
- [Letter from W. M. Yandell to M. C. Fentress, October 29,1865]
- Letter from W. M. Yandell to his aunt Maud Fentress, regarding why he is in Texas. He also mentions family news and his brother David's practice in Memphis. He also asks to come and visit Maud. He asks about Maud and her husband's health and how his cousin David Fentress is doing. The last page is an ad about Dr.David W. Fentress and his services and an ad to sell Fentress's land and animals.
- [Transcript of Letter from W. M. Yandell to Maud C. Fentress, October 29,1865]
- Transcript of a letter from W. M. Yandell to his aunt Maud Fentress, regarding why he is in Texas. He also mentions family news and his brother David's practice in Memphis. He also asks to come and visit Maud. He asks about Maud and her husband's health and how his cousin David Fentress is doing. The last page is an ad about Dr.David W. Fentress and his services and an ad to sell Fentress's land and animals.
- [Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, October 28, 1865]
- A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Baltimore, Maryland to his wife, Loriette Redway, on October 28, 1865. The letter is regarding Hamilton Redway's business in Maryland and in Washington D.C. Redway's reason for being in Washington is to appear before the board to gain appointment in the army. Redway tells Loriette that permission had been granted for him to appear before the board on October 2, but he had not received notice. He planned to sit before the new board on Monday of the following week. Redway expresses his affection for his wife and family, and explains that he would return to his family did he not feel that his country needed him. Redway asks his wife to keep his business to herself. 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.
- [List of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage from John W. Alexander, January 10, 1865]
- List of clothing, camp and garrison equipage from John W. Alexander to H. K. Redway. Items include: cross sabres, figure one, and letter F.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 28, 1865]
- Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estate transaction in Bolivar; a discussion about the state of society in Bolivar; a dialogue about David moving; updates on the lives and health of family and friends; a discussion about endeavoring to be a pious christian; and a dialogue concerning David's debt to Maud.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 28, 1860]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress regarding a lawsuit; her health and that of her family; the weather; seeds; and a move to Texas.
- [Letter from Henry Moore to Ziza Moore, Charles Moore, and Elvira Moore, September 24, 1865]
- Letter from Henry Moore to Ziza, Charles, and Elvira Moore and Aunt Till containing local news, including Henry's molasses production and the difficulties of returning to normalcy after the war.
- [Transcript of letter from Henry Moore to Ziza Moore, Charles Moore, and Elvira Moore, September 24, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Henry Moore to Ziza, Charles, and Elvira Moore and Aunt Till containing local news, including Henry's molasses production and the difficulties of returning to normalcy after the war.
- [Receipt, September 11, 1865]
- Receipt from Skinkle and Barbie to Hamilton K. Redway at Sandy Creek for building materials, including lumber and clapboards.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 23, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress, urging him to pray regularly and to write her more regularly. She updates David on local events, including the effects of the war on the local slaves, as well as casualties.
- [Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, August 16, 1865]
- Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding the death of Josephus Moore, an outbreak of disease in the area, successful crop in the face of a depressed economy, and the difficulties of returning to normalcy following the war.
- [Transcript of letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, August 16, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding the death of Josephus Moore, an outbreak of disease in the area, successful crop in the face of a depressed economy, and the difficulties of returning to normalcy following the war.