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

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

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

Description: 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.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, August 4, 1863]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his sickness, how he is out of medicine but improvising to heal sick; going to move to new location to help with sickness. Tells her about the news of the war and politics. Believes end of war is close and England and France will recognize south as separate. Tells his opinion on Lincoln and the exemption fees. He received a commission. Also that men will go back to Texas to get more clothing, how to send clothing to him, telling her to hel… more
Date: August 4, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, August 4, 1863]

Description: Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll asking that she send him some socks. He also mentions hearing rumors of the fall of Vicksburg, and notes that he and his men think it doubtful.
Date: August 4, 1863
Creator: Carroll, Joseph A.
Partner: Private Collection of Jim McDermott

[Letter from Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector, August 4, 1869]

Description: Letter from Vica Watts to Kenner K. Rector discussing the flooding that occurred in Texas. She is happy no one's life was lost and all were safe. But as the weather is bad down there so it is in Virginia. Crops have been burnt to a crisp and no rain in sight. Having that bit of rain would be most helpful indeed.
Date: August 4, 1869
Creator: Watts, Vica
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group
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