[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

One of 211 letters in the series: The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969 available on this site.

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Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.

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[2]p. ; 28 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. May 26, 1864.

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Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.

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[2]p. ; 28 cm.

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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.

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  • May 26, 1864

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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864], letter, May 26, 1864; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth182679/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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