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[Deed of Conveyance, July 9, 1868]
Deed of conveyance from W. T. Williams and wife, Elizabeth, for the sale of land to Levi Perryman in 1868.
[Discharge of Hamilton K. Redway, July 17, 1866]
Letter discharging Hamilton K. Redway from the U. S. Service.
[Envelope from Henry Moore addressed to Charles Moore, July 6, 1865]
Envelope from Henry Moore addressed to Charles Moore.
[Envelope from John C. Barr addressed to Charles Moore, July 3, 1865]
An envelope from John C. Barr addressed to Charles Moore. Its contents can be found in CBM_2079-020-004.
[Envelope from Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, July 9, 1864]
Envelope from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, post marked July 9, 1864, from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The stamp has been removed. It originally contained the letters CBM_2079-017-012 and CBM_2079-017-013.
[Envelope from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore, July 19, 1864]
Envelope from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore addressed to Charles Moore. The post mark denotes that it was sent from Shelbyville, Tennessee, on July 19, 1864. The envelope originally contained the letter CBM_2079-018-001.
[Envelope of Letter for Lieutenant Redway, July 1865]
Envelope for letter to Lieut. Redway. Retained clothing to be returned mentioned on front of envelope.
[General orders no.226, July 8, 1864]
General orders no.226 detail that the Army ration has been modified. The orders give a list of five regulations that must be observed.
[General orders no. 231, July 18, 1864]
General orders no. 231 details the following Acts and Resolutions of Congress:I.) Appropriations for fortifications; II.) Act to authorize commanders to execute sentence against guerrillas, spies, deserters, murderers, and for other purposes; III.) Act concerning pensions; IV.) Act for better organization of Quartermaster's Department; V.) Resolution to settle Captain Hebard's accounts, the accounts of the United States volunteers, and other officer's accounts; VI.)Resolution in amending act concerning pay of officers and men in Western Department; VII.) Resolution for publication of the Army register; VIII.) Resolution for relief of officers of 4th and 5th Indian regiments; IX.) Resolution in relation to leaves of absence to professors at Military Academy; X.) Resolution explaining act of June 20, 1864, to increase soldier's pay; XI.) Resolution to increase pay of hospital matrons; and XII.) resolution to explain resolution relative to pay of staff of Lieutenant General.
[Invoice of Supplies from J. W. Alexander, July 31, 1864]
Invoice of stores turned over by Lieut John W. Alexander. Items turned over are: hats, trousers, drawers, flannel shirts, boots, stockings, blouses.
[Letter from Bettie Franklin to Elizabeth Moore, July 9, 1863]
Letter from Bettie Franklin to her sister Elizabeth Moore, relating family news and farm activities.
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 10, 1864]
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.
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]
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.
[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.
[Letter from David Fentress to Clara, July 8,1864]
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.
[Letter from David Fentress to his Aunt, July 21, 1863]
Letter from David Fentress to his aunt in which he catches up on family news and comments on the daughter he has not yet met. He says that he sent a prescription to his wife to help heal her facial problem. He says he told William Berry of his son's death. Then he recounts speculation on Clara Berry's association with Dr. Van Dorn. He notes that a plantation house has been turned into a hospital and that one third of his men are sick.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]
Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 18, 1863]
Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he tries to set the record straight on his relationships with other women before their marriage. He was also concerned about the corn crop and the state of the garden. He writes down what he has read about President Lincoln's recently published proclamation that would take freed slaves and allow them to fight in the northern army (possibly the Emancipation Proclamation).
[Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, July 1, 1864]
By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corporal Joseph Freeman is reduced to the ranks for absence and disability. Private Lovejoy is promoted to be Corporal via Freeman reduced.
[Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 28, 1861]
Letter from Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker discussing her recent visit to a military camp, the latest news of regiments preparing for war, and Josephus's recovery from a recent illness. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Arkansas. Part of the envelope has been torn away.
[Letter from H. Emerson to the Capt. Commander, July 23, 1864]
Letter from Emerson that transportation was furnished from Watertown to New York at the cost of $6.75.
[Letter from H. K. Kennedy, July 11, 1865]
Kennedy would like to visit Charleston WV on private business. On back J. W. Rife grants permission.
[Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 6, 1865]
Letter from H. S. Moore to Charles Moore discussing family news, farming conditions and crops, news related to the Civil War, and news related to local events and people in Mill Creek, Arkansas.
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, July 11, 1867]
A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on July 11, 1867. In the letter, Hamilton Redway informs Loriette of his plan to make arrangements to bring his family to live in Washington. Redway responds to a supposed request by his wife in a previous letter by mentioning that he does not think it is a good idea for Chittenden to come to Washington to spend the winter, and that he does not want to sell their property in New York.
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Mrs. Baker, July 11, 1865]
Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Mrs. Baker asking her to let his wife, Loriette, have fifty dollars as they were not going to receive pay soon.
[Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker, July 1861]
Letter from Henry S. and Elvira Moore to Charles B. Moore and Sabina Rucker. Most of the letter is from Henry, who discusses his recent arrival in Trammel from the a military camp, his visit with Aunt Nancy and Elvira, military regiments, and the fact that Kentucky has not seceded from the Union yet. There is a short note from Elvira written on July 29, stating that Palmer's regiment may have left that morning.
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 12, 1860]
Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing a recent trip Henry took, work at a lumber mill, and the hot weather. The letter is written on blue paper which is torn at the bottom right corner. It has an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in McKinney, Collin County, Texas. The letter was started on July 12th, and Henry continued to write through at least July 15th.
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 20, 1861]
Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, Charles's property in Texas, and the military. Henry writes that he joined the Cavalry company from Collin County under Jim Throckmorton and discusses their preparations for war. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Izard County, Arkansas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas, July 27. According to the handwritten note in the top left corner, the letter was received on August 6, 1861. The envelope has been torn in several places.
[Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 22, 1860]
Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore regarding plans for a construction job, as well as hot weather and foodstuffs.
[Letter from John C. Barr to Charles Moore, July 3, 1865]
Letter from John C. Barr in which he copies a letter from Henry Moore to Charles Moore. Henry relays news crops, jayhawkers, and of his impending surrender to the federal forces. In a second part of the letter, Barr mentions that he has received two letters addressed to Charles and then goes into local news.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]
Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - July 11, 1860]
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.
[Letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore, July 14, 1863]
Letter from Susan Cluderson to Charles Moore discussing local news, deaths, weddings, and her lamentation of the war.
[Letter from Van Buren to Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway, July 5, 1864]
Letter from Paymaster General Van Buren to Lieutenant Hamilton K. Redway on July 5, 1864. Van Buren enclosed with this letter copies of the enlistment of Andrew M. Anderson, Franklin Jewell, and Philander O. Shaw. Van Buren states in this letter that there is no enlistment paper for Andrew B. Kelly.
[Letter from Ziza Moore and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, July 18, 1864]
Letter from Ziza and Josephus Moore to Charles Moore regarding local and family news, running off horse thieves, and Josephus' thoughts that a country wherein African Americans can own real estate is better than one constantly at war.
[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]
Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
[Letter to Charles Moore, July 29, 1865]
Unsigned letter to Charles Moore announcing that the author has heard of Josephus Moore's death and Charles arriving at the home of the author's father. The letter is written on the back of an envelope.
[Letter to David Fentress, July 27, 1863]
Letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war.
[List of equipment retained by discharged soldiers, July 1868]
Articles of camp and garrison equipage retained by discharged men from Company F, 1st New York Volunteer Veterans Cavalry, in obdience to Order No. 114. Articles are: 47 canteens, 1 bugle with cord and tassel, 43 haversacks, etc.
[List of ordinance stores, July 1865]
Document listing the items in Ordinance stores. Some items include cavalry sabers, saber belts and plates, and Carbine slings.
[List of ordnance, July 17, 1865]
Form No. 3(A) for the transfer of ordnance received from Captain Hamilton K. Redway on July 17, 1865 in Gallipolis, Ohio. The form includes a listing of the number and kinds of equipment received, including saddles, curry brushes, halters, saddle blankets, etc.
[List of ordnance, July 17, 1865]
Form for the transfer of ordnance from Captain Hamilton K. Redway to W. M. Young in Gallipois, Ohio on July 17, 1865.
[List of ordnance stores, July 20, 1865]
Receipt for ordnance and ordnance stores from Captain Hamilton K. Redway on July 20, 1865.
[List of Quartermaster's Stores, July 19, 1865]
List of quartermaster's stores received from Captain H. K. Redway, Company F, First New York Veteran Cavalry at Camp Piatt, West Virginia. The list give the quantity, article, and condition of the items received.
[List of quartmaster's stores, July 19, 1865]
List of quartermaster's stores received from Captain H. K. Redway at Camp Piatt, West Virginia.
[List of stores received from Lieutenant J. W. Alexander, July 7, 1865]
List of supplies from Lt. J. W. Alexander to Hamilton K. Redway. Supplies include: hats, capes, jackets, shirts, drawers, boots, stockings, canteens and tents.
[List of stores received from Lieutenant J. W. Alexander, July 12, 1865]
List of supplies from Lt. J. W. Alexander to Hamilton K. Redway. Supplies include: 1 flannel coat, 1 bugle cord and tassel, and 2 trousers.
[Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, July 1865]
Monthly return of clothing, and camp and garrison equipage for the month of July, 1865.
[Monthly Return of Transportation, July, 1865
Monthly return of means of transportation in possession of Capt. H. K. Redway.
[Note Regarding Military Actions, July 1, 1865]
Note on scrap of paper; text: "Mustered in accordance with instructions of Circular No. 30. and General Orders No. 94. C. S."
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