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[Letter from Blas Gortari to his brother, October 26, 1864]

Description: Letter from Blas Gortari written to his brother from his post int he Ringgold Barracks, saying that he is well, but he is not sure when he will have a furlough to visit home.
Date: October 26, 1864
Creator: Gortari, Blas
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Letter from Brig. Gen. E. W. Hinks, November 8, 1864]

Description: Letter from Brig. Gen. Hinks special order that Private Joseph Short will be joining his regiment without delay. (On Back) The cost of transportation for Private J. Short was $10.00. Also the transportation cost of $5.28 from Baltimore MD.
Date: November 8, 1864
Creator: Hinks, E. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from C. A. Darling to Fred A. Rice - November 23, 1864]

Description: Letter from C. A. Darling to Fred A. Rice discussing a box and its contents sent to Fred. She asks Fred to help her ship the box by giving it to Mr. Gesham of Grimes Company.
Date: November 23, 1864
Creator: Darling, C. A.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Captain H. K. Redway to Mrs. Loriette C. Redway, December 11, 1864]

Description: Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette C. Redway which reassures his wife about their relationship and the love he has for her and their children. The letter is dated December 11, 1864 and was written while Redway was stationed at the camp in Kelly's Creek, West Virginia.
Date: December 11, 1864
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore, March 1, 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to an unidentified person discussing family matters and news. He also writes about the exemptions a person could have to get out of compulsory military service in the south: owning 600 cattle, owning 20 slaves, or being in the ministry. He mentions a Unionist friend who escaped service via the latter. He states that 42 men have been hanged for their Union sympathies.
Date: March 1, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and family, March 6, 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore and family, discussing local and family news. There has been a rash of horse thieving in the area. A Union deserter, Captain Mortimer Scott, is among the twelve men captured.
Date: March 6, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B., 1822-1901
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, February 29, 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore discussing both family news and news of the Civil War. Questions over who is a Confederate or Union sympathizer are raised. Sam Houston's death is mentioned. In addition, there is news of a small colony of Union sympathizers has formed around Pilot Grove that asks to be left alone.
Date: February 29, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore containing local and family news, including mention of a drought. Charles also writes about the tension between Union sympathizers and Confederates in Texas, as well as several rebel deserters he has met.
Date: July 10, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
Date: July 24, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B., 1822-1901
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, June 15, 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, wherein Charles copies and forwards a letter from Jim Wilson to be sent to Wilson's family. Jim Wilson is writing from Rock Island Prison in Illinois, thanking Charles for his offer of money and offering some news.
Date: June 15, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 13, 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, in which Charles has copied and forwarded a message from Captain C. C. Allen regarding the pervasive thievery in Izard County, Arkansas, and that Moore would do well not to return. He also discusses some local news, including further arrests of a gang of horse thieves.
Date: March 13, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, March 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, in which Charles copies and forwards a letter by E. D. Rushing. Rushing wrote about the whereabouts of Charles' brother and sister, Henry and Sabina, and of the violence in Izard County, Arkansas. Rushing reports that his two eldest daughters and their husbands are dead. He then describes how Union sympathizers are seeking a new constitution in Arkansas. Rushing concludes with his ideas about the Civil War being a race war and that non-white races mu… more
Date: March 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, May 25, 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, relating local and family news, as well as news about the continuing war. Charles gives a brief account of his conscription into the Confederate army and expresses a desire to never be caught by Confederates again. He gives some news on the various troop movements and battles.
Date: May 25, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864]

Description: Letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, wherein Charles talks about troubles coming from the war and hoping for peace to come soon. He copies a letter from his Uncle W. C. "Bill" Moore regarding the sacking of Atlanta.
Date: September 19, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Col. R. F. Taylor, November 17, 1864]

Description: An account of the casualties and those to be discharged for disability, deserters is asked to be sent to the Office by 9 O'clock on the 5th, 15th, 25th of every month.
Date: November 17, 1864
Creator: Taylor, R. F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara, February 22, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara states that he handed Major Morgan money and candy for his family. Dr. Fentress gives her instructions on how to retrieve it and what debts to pay. He give an update on his health. He also has received an invitation from Colonel Groce for a "gathering."
Date: February 22, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, December 7, 1864]

Description: Letter from the David Fentress to "My Dear Wife" (Clara Fentress). The letter is badly faded. It appears to inform the recipient that the writer is about to take a trip of several days. The trip may have been delayed so he can "wait until all danger is past."
Date: December 7, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara, July 8,1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding war news and concern for her finances. He asks about the cane crops and talks about buying a horse.
Date: 1864-07-08~
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date: August 16, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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