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

Description: 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… more
Date: {1863-08-15,1863-08-17..1863-08-18}
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman]

Description: Letter from Emmett Patton to Levi Perryman regarding a note from Bob that the Citizens National Bank of Roswell has for Perryman. Patton is asking Perryman if he will be able to pay for the claim on the note.
Date: unknown
Creator: Patton, Emmett
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Florence Dodd to Sis, Mr. Moore, and Linnet, undated]

Description: They arrived safely, but had a lay over in New Orleans. She saw her mother and Bettie's children. She wished Linnet would have been there. She had a really good time there and is really thankful to them. She is really excited to see Bettie. She mentions a weird person on the train. She asks that they write soon.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dodd, Florence
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Frederick Juliand to Captain Hamilton K. Redway, March 17, 186?]

Description: Letter from Frederick Juliand to Captain Hamilton K. Redway on March 17 regarding the deaths of Andrew M. Anderson and Martin Shaw. In this letter, Juliand requests pay and bounty money due Andrew M. Anderson, and pension for Martin Shaw. In addition, Juliand requests a certificate from a commanding officer certifying to the facts in the cases of the deaths of these two men.
Date: 186X-03-17
Creator: Juliand, Frederick
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway, June 23, 186?]

Description: Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway which discusses their relationship and Redway's sentiments for Loriette. He sends his love to his children and his family in the letter's closing. He also details in the letter's closing that he has been named officer of the day. The letter was written while Redway was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia.
Date: 186X-06-23
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore]

Description: A letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore, discussing farming, milling, a saw mill, hauling crops, and people he knows. Written upon a sheet of paper that was torn in half horizontally.
Date: unknown
Creator: Moore, Henry S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Hettie to Linnet, May 20]

Description: Letter written to Linnet to tell her that Hettie will be at Emma's and that she hopes that Linnet has a good time with Lila.
Date: 18XX-05-20
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from J. S. Platner]

Description: Special order from J. S. Platner, that Lt. Orlando Bacon is relieved of his command for disobedience. Lt. Frank White will replace Lt. Bacon.
Date: 186X
Creator: Platner, J. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Jennie Van to Linnet White]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Jennie Van to Linnet White. In this letter, Van informs White of the goings-on in her area. The news includes: a discussion about Van and her family's trip back from Estes Park, details on how glorious the trip was, a dialogue about finding many letters to reply to once she returned, an aside about Mrs. Patton who traveled with them to Estes Park, a discussion about her husband leaving for a fishing trip early in the mornin… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Van, Jennie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Jole Stephens, undated]

Description: Letter from to the Sheriff of Montague County, telling him to discharge John Morrow and Hiram Hundin from jail.
Date: 18XX
Creator: Stephens, Jole
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Jos. Wallace to Charles Moore]

Description: Letter from Joseph Wallace to Charles Moore that starts out with a request for more letters. Family and friends are discussed; the presidential election is mentioned; Wallace coming to Texas; and the subscription school that the son of Henry Dobbins is the principal of. The letter is torn and badly stained and many of the words can no longer be made out.
Date: 1XXX-10-01
Creator: Wallace, Joseph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Joseph Wallace]

Description: Letter from Joseph Wallace in which he requests more letters, and gives updates on family and friends. Add is working with the surveyors of the Cumberland and Ohio Rail Road. Gran became a father. He also says that one member of the Robberts family is building a grist and sawmill at Edgefield Junction. Frank Wilson is headed to Texas. He ends by relating that the weather is dry and what crops have been planted.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wallace, Joseph
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Linnet White]

Description: Letter from Linnet White to an unidentified recipient she addresses as "My dear Sweetheart," perhaps her husband, Claude D. White. This person has been out of town for a while, and Linnet is writing to tell them about recent events. She discusses some of the daily chores she has done, including working in the garden, and she mentions that her daughter, Ruth, has not been feeling well the past couple of days. She also discusses the training of officers for war and asks if this person's job will … more
Date: unknown
Creator: White, Linnet
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. The document is a fragment of a whole letter. In this letter, Dalton informs Moore on the goings-on in Austin. The news includes: a discussion about he headache tablets, a confirmation on the receipt of Charles and Linnet's papers, a dialogue about her and Mr. Taylor,and an update on Claude White. The letter is undated and does not include an envelope.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, April 28 - May 4, 1899]

Description: This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. The letters are dated April 28, 1899 and May 1, 1899. In these first two letters, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: a discussion about her wrapper and hat, a dialogue about going riding with the White's and Lorena, and details about going to visit the Taylor family. She closes the letter by stating that she needs to read her lesson for the… more
Date: {1899-04-28,1899-05-01,1899-05-03,1899-05-04}
Creator: Dalton, Lula
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from M. C. Elliott to Mrs. White]

Description: Letter from M. C. Elliot to Mrs. Linnet White. He is excited that she coming to visit. He won't bother writing about news because they can talk about it when they meet. Mrs. Sappington is also excited that she is coming with Ruth. He asks for her to tell him when she is on her way, so he can meet her at the depot.
Date: unknown
Creator: Elliott, M. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet Moore]

Description: Mary writes about Henry's condition. Her husband, Charles is going to Chambersville. Gordan came by to see Linnet and did not realize that she was not there. She tells Linnet to go visit Solomon and Lila. She wants Linnet to pass on some news to Lila about Lila's mother. She talks about the roses she was sent and how she had planned to come visit until Henry got sick.
Date: unknown
Creator: Moore, Mary
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Mattie Wallace]

Description: Letter from Mattie Wallace in which she asks that the person receiving the letter (Mary Moore?) to come and live with her.
Date: unknown
Creator: Wallace, Mattie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, October]

Description: Letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress informing him that she has begun his package the way that he instructed her to. Tells him that it is a valuable bundle, and that she has also written to him twice. She discusses the naming of a child, and brags about David's wife Clara.
Date: 18XX-10
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, June 20th]

Description: Letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, describing a man's poor health, items that she's sending to David's wife Clara, the weather, and the condition of his property.
Date: 18XX-06-12
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from the 1850]

Description: Letter written by an unidentified author. The letter is extremely faded. It appears that the author is concerned about the fate of the Confederacy; Clara's involvement in church and school; and family news and expressions of affection.
Date: unknown
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from the Mountzire Society]

Description: Letter regarding the creation of a society in support of prohibition. The letter discusses the name (Mountzire Society) and organization of the society including the purpose, meeting times, membership, officers, and governance documents. The letter also includes a list of current subscribers who are members of the society.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mountzire Society
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Willie and Dinkie McGee to Mollie and Charles Moore]

Description: Willie mentions he visited his Aunt Bettie and took care of her baby. He also went fishing with his grandfather. He likes Linnet's picture and mentions that Mrs. Billy Elliot's son, Polk Elliot died. He also mentions that Old Fanny has a cold and Birdie is pulling off her stockings. He asks that they write soon. Dinkie writes that Willie wants to play and not write. She stayed with Bettie for three days. She mentions that Henry's corn and millet is coming in nice. Polly Franklin visited, she i… more
Date: unknown
Creator: McGee, Willie & McGee, Dinkie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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