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[Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]

Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.

Date: July 17, 1862

Creator: Fentress, David

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from J. L. Halbert to Fanny Halbert - June 17, 1862]

Letter from Captain J. L. Halbert to his wife, Fanny Halbert, dated July 29, 1862, sent from Camp Daniel near Tyler, Texas. The letter describes the landscape of Camp Daniel, including a spring nearby, and gives some rumors regarding the happenings of the war (Civil War). Included with the original letter is a typed transcript.

Date: July 29, 1862

Creator: Halbert, J. L.

Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - July 6, 1862]

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated July 6, 1962 and sent from Camp Waul near Brenham, Texas, in which speaks of being disappointed by her not visiting, and mentions the possibility of leaving the state soon with his regiment.

Date: July 6, 1862

Creator: Bradley, L. D.

Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, July 17, 1862 ]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara, stating that he will be allowed ten days leave so that his uniform can be made at home; he gives information on the welfare of family and friends; and says he gets paid $20.00 monthly; he also gives news of the war including a victory over George McClellan, that Vicksburg still holds out, and the movement of Northern troops.