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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to one of her sons, October 19, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to one of her sons- it is unclear if she's writing to David or Frank Fentress. In the letter she gives updates of the wars' effects on the local people and community. She gives updates on family and friends.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, September 1863]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to one of her daughters, however it is unclear who she is writing to. In the letter she gives updates on the changes that have been going on throughout the community during the war, and gives information on friends and family.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her family, October 10,1863]
Transcript of a letter Maud Fentress wrote to her family regarding the problems she experienced when trying to send letters. She discusses the cotton crop and what her expenses are. The difficulties in acquiring a horse are given. She discusses the risk of capture, pillaging, and warns not to wear uniforms if going on furlough. She gives updates on family and friends. She expresses her anxiety over the freed slaves. She also gives her opinion on books she has read.
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, January 1, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress updating him on the war and it's impacts on her local surroundings. She also gives him news about family and friends.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 31, 1862]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he sends news of arriving at Camp Terry, near Austin, Texas. He describes his housing conditions, the items that were purchased and their three week supply of provisions. He also updates her on his health. He asks that her father bring her to the camp to visit him.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara, March 29, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he says that despaired of receiving another letter from her after waiting a month between letters. David describes what they had to leave behind when the order to move out came. He also lists what he took with him. He recounts the meeting with his mother when he returned to her home after moving to Texas. He remarks that for once she hand nothing to say. He tells Clara he raced her mare. He appreciates the hat she gave him. He explains about the care of peach trees. He also says that he thinks it would be best to allow a slave, Rhett, to marry her beau. He ends the letter by sending his love to her and the children.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, August 4, 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his sickness, how he is out of medicine but improvising to heal sick; going to move to new location to help with sickness. Tells her about the news of the war and politics. Believes end of war is close and England and France will recognize south as separate. Tells his opinion on Lincoln and the exemption fees. He received a commission. Also that men will go back to Texas to get more clothing, how to send clothing to him, telling her to help Aunt Mary with dying pants, he also offers advice on the agriculture at home- cattle, horses, and her father’s crops.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants and vest. He has new orders to move to Pine Bluff.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 2, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the situation at home (the peach orchard, spinning, and a spinning wheel), how to send letters to him, his experience in the army (his need for more clothing, his health, what food the unit is eating, and statistics of his unit), and war news.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 7, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his health, health of the unit,which he sends many soldiers to hospitals with guards. He mentions how the weather is not helping people get better and gives his wife advice on agriculture. He also mentions his wish for the end of the war.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 14, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the weather in Texas and Louisiana. He need for more clothes and he expresses his appreciation of all the work Clara is doing for him and the Army.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara, July 8,1864]
Transcript of a 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.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 18, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the finances at home and clothing. He mentions the worth of Confederate money is low, his transfer out of the field, and asked Clara to write more often.
[Transcript of Letter from W. M. Yandell to Maud C. Fentress, October 29,1865]
Transcript of a letter from W. M. Yandell to his aunt Maud Fentress, regarding why he is in Texas. He also mentions family news and his brother David's practice in Memphis. He also asks to come and visit Maud. He asks about Maud and her husband's health and how his cousin David Fentress is doing. The last page is an ad about Dr.David W. Fentress and his services and an ad to sell Fentress's land and animals.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Montague County, April 9, 1875]
Transcript of a letter Stephen Heard Darden, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Texas to Presiding Justice of Montague County about debts drawn on Levi Perryman, Sheriff, for assessing taxes. The justices will have to decide amongst themselves how the funds will be divided.
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman, August 14, 1875]
Transcript of a letter from Stephen H. Darden to Levi Perryman asking him to send in vouchers so he can be reimbursed for conveyance of convicts. Note added to bottom says not to lose the letter. The signature is illegible.
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Willis, to Levi Perryman, September 26, 1879]
Transcript of a letter from Thomas Willis, Justice of the Peace for Cooke County, precinct 4 asking for the money collected for execution from Honorable P. Williams, D. H. Edwards to W.T. Roberts, attorney at law.
[Transcript of Letter from L. Dills to Levi Perryman, January 21, 1879]
Transcript of a letter from Dills at Hare & Head Attorneys and Counselors at Law to Levi Perryman asking for $40.00 to be sent in the matter of Didrick vs. Hamilton by either P.O. order or registered letter.
[Transcript of Letter from M. D. Herbert to Levi Perryman, February 12, 1879]
Transcript of a letter from M.D. Herbert, District Clerk of Montague County, to Levi Perryman stating that as far as he was concerned he should receipt Mr. John C. Downey for the same.
[Transcript of Letter from W. O. Davis to Misters Stephens and Matlock, February 3, 1880]
Transcript of a letter from W.O. Davis, Lindsay, Davis & Garnett Attorney's at Law to Misters Stephens and Matlock concerning case being handled in Cooke County rather than Montague County. The letter tells the sheriff the author will "see him out" if there is any trouble over it.
[Transcript of Letter from Eubank & Co. to W. A. Morris, May 19, 1880]
Transcript of a letter to W.A. "Bud" Morris directing him to deliver to J.F. Dickinson the goods in his hands by levy in the case of Eubank & Company.
[Transcript of Postcard from R. Cook to W. A. Morris, June 3, 1880]
Transcript of a postcard from R. Cook of St. Jo, Texas to W. A. "Bud" Morris of Montague concerning payment in the Frieze case for $5.00 each for him and Hyden, plus $2.50 for a total of $12.50. It can be paid by Morris or Levi Perryman to keep someone from staying in jail.
[Transcript of Letter from William F. Upton to A. L. Matlock, September 7, 188?]
Transcript of a letter from Col. William F. Upton of Schulenburg to attorney A.L. Matlock discussing affidavit of John Murchison.
[Minutes of Public Meeting, December 11,1860]
Public Meeting at Buchanan. Four resolutions made at this meeting. First resolution to form companies, the second and third resolutions on who to lead companies and last for who will be on the Munitions Committee and get munitions.
[Letter from David Smith to Daughter, April 21, 1852]
Letter from David Smith to his daughter and someone else. He writes about the prices of cattle, horses, and the price of Beef. He also mentions wheat crops, corn, and coming home at end of May.
[Letter from H. W. Raglin to A. D. Kennard Jr., July 27, 1858]
Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard Jr regarding the period of Kennard's service and the certificate waiting at the Claims Office for approval.
[Letter from M. Thomas to his Brother, August 22, 1859]
Letter from M. Thomas to his brother regarding selling something in the Fall and mentions Thomas's baby.
[Letter from M. A. Hamner to A. D. Kennard, October 6, 1859]
Letter from M.A. Hamner to A.D. Kennard regarding a suit Kennard had with a Mr. Baker. Hamner refers some people for Kennard to ask regarding how Hamner handled the case.
[Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard Jr., October 15, 1859]
Letter from H. W. Raglin to A. D. Kennard Jr. regarding the service requests of both M. (Michael) Kennard and A.D. Kennard and how those requests are doing. He also mentions prices on food and transportation.
[Letter from W. Nason & Co., September 20, 1860]
Letter from W. Nason & Co's Office regarding a prize in exchange for influence on farms of Lattenies.
[Letter from H.W. Raglin to A.D. Kennard, November 9, 1860]
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.
[Letter from I. H. Fantharp to his Uncle A. D. Kennard, November 8,1861]
Letter from I.H. to his uncle A.D. Kennard, regarding I.H.'s father's cattle. The deaths of Mr. Wanack, and Mr Baker, I.H.'s mother is sick, and his uncle John has a company in Virginia Point.
[Letter from M. M. Kennard to A. D. Kennard, December 18, 1861]
Letter from M.M. Kennard to A.D. Kennard writing about the family doing well, John Fanthorp is getting married, his son died of typhoid fever, and is giving his son's mare to A.D. Kennard's son Mark.
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., January 29,1862]
Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard regarding the health of his company and of himself. He mentions a battle which took place in Kentucky and comments on muskets.
[Letter from D. S. Kennard, February 2,1862]
Letter from D.S. Kennard to his mother regarding the letter he received from her and Jenni. He mentions the health of everyone, and he also mentions a case where a hundred were killed.
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., February 2,1862]
Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father regarding his health and the weather. He also discusses the battle where a hundred Yankees died. He mentions the prices of food, shoes, and books. He comments on the poor food they are eating, but is willing to suffer as long as he can fight for independence.
[Letter from William McMahan to A.D. Kennard, March 7, 1862]
Letter from William McMahan to A.D. Kennard discussing salt, sugar and bacon.
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to his Father, March 4, 1862]
A letter from D.S. Kennard to his father, stating that not much is happening, but his regiment may soon be sent to Arkansas, He also discusses the high price of commodities and dry goods.
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to his Father, March 20, 1862]
Letter from D.S. Kennard to his father informing him that his regiment will be leaving for Arkansas in two weeks. They will be marching between the Trinity and Brazos Rivers and maybe through Waxahachie
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard from Eagle Grove, Galveston County, to his sister discussing a fire in Houston and his regiment's plans to march to Arkansas. He is not sure if he will get to go home on the way. He received a letter from John Hawthorp saying their relations were well. Also mentioned in the letter is that three or four of the boys have measles.
[Letter from Phillip Sanders to A. D. Kennard, March 24, 1862]
Letter from Phillip Sanders to A.D. Kennard from Camp Young, Austin County, saying the boys are well except a few who have mumps. He is concerned that his company will disband and is discussing the other possibilities, maybe joining J. Wats. He has heard nothing from David S. Kennard since arriving.
[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862]
Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Sarah Kennard, June 11, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother, Sarah Kennard from Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas discussing his marching from Dangerfield and their continued marching into Little Rock to meet up with his regiment. Mentions meeting soldiers who were discharged because of their age. He met several soldiers in Washington who were in his company and left behind because of sickness and Mart White, who had died. He also discusses the high prices of corn and paper.
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard,Jr, June 21, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his father, A.D. Kennard, Jr., detailing news about his time in the camps by the White River in Arkansas and the news includes: the present location of David's regiment who has set up camps on the White River near De Valls, Arkansas; a dialogue about his company who attempted to travel to "Charles town" (Charleston, AR) by boat,fifty miles away, on the night of June the 16th only to discover the "feds" had captured the town that day; a discussion about marching to meet the company who was traveling to "Charles town"; an account of how his company prepared for battle on June the 18th; a detailed dialogue on the reason why they took a "stand"; a discussion about the fight at Charleston, AR; an account of the post-battle preparations of the regiment located near De Valls Bluff, AR; updates on his health and the health of his fellow soldiers; and a dialogue about selling his pony in Little Rock AR.
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard, Jr., August 24, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his father, A.D. Kennard, Jr. detailing news from Arkansas and it includes: details about receiving letters from A.D., from Jennie, and from "Ma"; a discussion about John Westbrook who was going on to Parson's regiment; a dialogue about not being "posted in prices of anything" except tobacco; and an update on his health. He ends his letter stating that he will answer Ma's and Jennie's letters another time and for his father, A.D., to excuse his short letter.
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard, September 10, 1862]
Letter written by David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard discussing his reception of two of her letters. He details that he has had a "long spell of sickness" which has delayed his response to her correspondence. He discusses updates of acquaintances and mentions to his mother that he has had a photograph taken of himself. He lets her know he will mail it to Jennie on the day he wrote this letter.He closes the letter detailing to his mother that he has nothing more to write and that he would remain affectionately hers.
[Letter from David S. Kennard to Sarah Kennard, October 12, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his mother from Camp Hope, Arkansas, saying he was getting well and had stayed with the sick in camp while the rest of the men marched to the White River. Two men from other regiments died on the prairie and the men from his company had marched in a cold rain, marching in water and mud from the top of their shoes, up to knee height. Uncle George was riding a horse back home, Uncle John is in good health, Bill Harris is getting well, Bill Hadley is well, and Captain Shannon went to the White River where he got sick and remains for now. Colonel A. Nelson was promoted to brigadier general and took sick and died.
[Letter from David S. Kennard to A.D. Kennard, November 20, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard to A.D. Kennard from Camp Nelson, Arkansas, discussing all the sickness in the camp. Wesley Gentry is very sick and old man Gentry is staying with him in a house, William Sanders was sick, and Henry Walker died about a week ago. Old Mr. Higgens and Simian came by with Jim Higgens, who they were taking home. William Boathright paid money he owed. They may be marching soon. Heard about big battle in Virginia where General Lee routed McClelland's whole army. Kennard mentions he heard that France had recognized the South and the "Old United States" had declared war against her.
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A. D. Kennard Jr, January 3,1863]
Letter from David S. Kennard to his father A.D. Kennard regarding his health and the regiment's health is good. They have moved into their almost finished houses. Rain, not cold winter, some cavalry men and their slaves went down by the Mississippi River with some supplies of salt, ammunition, coffee, and liquors. He mentions a dissenter and the supplies for food of his regiment, salt, pork, and tobacco.
[Envelope for letter to A.D. Kennard]
Envelope for letter to A.D. Kennard
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