75 Matching Results

Search Results

[Letter from Michael M. Kennard to A.D Kennard, February 25, 1860]

Description: Letter from Michael M. Kennard to his brother, A.D Kennard, updating him on how the community is doing. He describes his mother's sale of a house, and dividing the Negros among the children. He also includes the price of corn, and other details including how stock throughout the county have died because of the rough winter.
Date: February 25, 1860
Creator: Kennard, Michael M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, April 29, 1860]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to her son describing the health of family members; the courtship of William and the widow Polk; her social life and the activities of her church; home repair and her need for a new well; Buster Belcher's denial in the sending an "impudent Valentine" and how rudely Kate has treated him. She requests information on his prospect for a good crop and "for making an easy living out there."
Date: April 29, 1860
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, December 25, 1860]

Description: Transcript of a letter from M.(Maud)C. Fentress to her son David regarding the separation of the southern states from the union; the sale of slaves (Barb and her two children); breeding and care of a female slave named Eliza; hiring out of a slave; the capture and hanging of an abolitionist; and the health of those around her.
Date: December 25, 1860
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress, June 6, 1860]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding his crop failure in Texas. She gives updates on the activities of friends and family. She also discusses schooling and teaching the children skills. Maud wishes David success with his raising stock. She also questions whether she should move to Texas or stay where she is.
Date: June 6, 1860
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W.Fentress, June 1860]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she commiserates with him on the heavy rains he has received in Texas. She plans to send David jelly and canned fruit. She states that other members of the family wish to move to Texas. She tells David that Frank wishes to make up with him and possibly move to Texas. She updates David on news about friends and family.
Date: June 1860
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 11, 1860]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the trunk of gifts she has sent him. The weather in Bolivar, Tennessee has been 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days. She is concerned about his prospects in Texas and sends him Bright's yellow corn. She sends information on friends and family. The work on the well continues.
Date: July 11, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard, November 9, 1860]

Description: Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard regarding a patent, office fees, and the costs for surveys. Ragling says he will send the other surveys as soon as issued, asks who is representing Mr. Kennard and gives an update on the local elections.
Date: 1860-11-09~
Creator: Raglin, H. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Letter to Appleton & Co., 9 November 1860

Description: Letter from Mary Jones, widow of the last president of the Republic of Texas. The original letter is housed in the University of North Texas Archives.
Date: November 9, 1860
Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from J.C. Spence to William Reed]

Description: Letter from J.C. Spence to William Reed regarding the sale of slaves and the division of Michael Reed's estate.
Date: February 2, 1860
Creator: Spence, J.C.
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from William Reed to Taylor and Bagby]

Description: Letter from William Reed to Taylor and Bagby requesting payment for cotton from the estate of Michael Reed.
Date: March 30, 1860
Creator: Reed, William
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation, October 1860]

Description: Letter from Governor Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation discussing the extradition of a fugitive named Walker Martin. Included in the letter are indictment charges and documents proving Walker Martin's charges.
Date: October 15, 1860
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Resignation of G. Garza]

Description: Written statement by Gavino Garza resigning as alderman (regidor) in Laredo, Texas.
Date: July 18, 1860
Creator: Garza, Gavrino
Partner: St. Mary's University Louis J. Blume Library

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, April 29, 1860]

Description: Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David to her son describing the health of family members; the courtship of William and the widow Polk; her social life and the activities of her church; home repair and her need for a new well; Buster Belcher's denial in the sending an "impudent Valentine" and how rudely Kate has treated him. She requests information on his prospect for a good crop and "for making an easy living out there."
Date: April 29, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
Back to Top of Screen