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- [Agreement to Hire a Schoolteacher]
- Legal document outlining the expectations of Uriah Cunning to become the teacher at an unidentified school. The document also includes a list of outstanding subscription fees; it is signed by Uriah Cunning and James Brown.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, June 30, 1858]
- Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news for Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a financial agreement between Maud and David, a dialogue about buying a "place for herself" if her current place "falls" to Jimmie or Frank if they marry; a discussion concerning Mr. Wood who was closing Balam's estate; a discussion of religion; a dialogue detailing gifts given to Maud by Mrs. Neely; and an update on family and friends.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - June 30, 1858]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news for Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a financial agreement between Maud and David, a dialogue about buying a "place for herself" if her current place "falls" to Jimmie or Frank if they marry; a discussion concerning Mr. Wood who was closing Balam's estate; a discussion of religion; a dialogue detailing gifts given to Maud by Mrs. Neely; and an update on family and friends.
- [Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - November 30, 1861]
- Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
- [Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, November 30, 1861]
- Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
- [Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, August 30, 1862]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara recounting the news of the war; his movements; his assessment of the territory he has crossed and whether it would be good farm land; his and his friends health; what is being eaten; and finally declaring his devoted love for his wife and family.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, August 30, 1862]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife, Clara recounting the news of the war; his movements; his assessment of the territory he has crossed and whether it would be good farm land; his and his friends health; what is being eaten; and finally declaring his devoted love for his wife and family.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]
- Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]
- Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
- [Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, May 30, 1684]
- Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, relating local news and family health. He expresses a desire for the Civil War to come to an unconditional end.
- [Report of Horses by Company F for May 1864]
- A report of horses by Company F for the month of May 1864. The report accounts for a total of seventy-two horses.
- [Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, May 30, 1684]
- Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, relating local news and family health. He expresses a desire for the Civil War to come to an unconditional end.
- [Report of Horses for June 1864]
- A report of horses at a camp near Leetown, Virginia for the month of June 1864. The report accounts for a total of 72 horses.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the difficulties he faces applying for a transfer and/or a leave of absence. He states that he has 110 men in hospitals. Dr. Fentress's brigade is to march to Arkansas and only waits for Hardeman's Brigade to arrive. He also states that his men look forward to leaving Louisiana and moving to Arkansas.
- [Letter from E. D. Comstock Special Order, August 30, 1864]
- By the recommendation of Lieut. H. K. Redway Corp. Ananias B. Cammeron is reduced to the ranks for absence and Private Patrick Houlihan to be promoted to Corporal in his stead.
- [Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the difficulties he faces applying for a transfer and/or a leave of absence. He states that he has 110 men in hospitals. Dr. Fentress's brigade is to march to Arkansas and only waits for Hardeman's Brigade to arrive. He also states that his men look forward to leaving Louisiana and moving to Arkansas.
- [List of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, September 30, 1864]
- List of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage delivered to the commanding officer of "F" Company, First New York Veteran Cavalry. The clothing and equipment was delivered to this company's commanding officer by Lt. Robert Troup while the company was stationed at Camp Stoneman in Washington, D.C. The list details that Lt. Troup delivered two pairs of drawers, one blanket, one rubber poncho, half of a shelter tent, and one canteen to this company. The price of the equipment is included in this list. The document is dated September 30, 1864.
- [List of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, September 30, 1864]
- List of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage delivered to the commanding officer of "F" Company, First New York Veteran Cavalry. The clothing and equipment was delivered to this company's commanding officer by Lt. Robert Troup while the company was stationed at Camp Stoneman in Washington, D.C. The list details that Lt. Troup delivered two pairs of drawers, one blanket, one rubber poncho, half of a shelter tent, and one canteen to this company. The price of the equipment is included in this list. The document is dated September 30, 1864.
- [List of quartmaster's stores, September 30, 1864]
- List of quartermaster's stores transferred from John W. Alexander to Hamilton K. Redway on September 30, 1864 at Camp Piatt, West Virginia.
- [List of stores received from Lieutenant Robert Trouh, September 30, 1864]
- List of supplies from Lt. Robert Trouh to the Commanding Officer. Supplies include: drawers, blanket, poncho, tent and canteen
- [List of stores received from Lieutenant Robert Trouh, September 30, 1864]
- List of supplies for the Commanding Officer from Lt. Robert Trouh. Supplies included: drawers, blanket, poncho, tent, and canteen.
- [Quarterly Report on the Condition and Quality of Ordnance Stores, September 30, 1864]
- Quarterly report on the condition and quality of ordnance stores. This report was to be returned by every officer to the Ordnance Office with their Quarterly Return of Ordnance Stores. The purpose of this report was to afford all officers a means of presenting their views regarding arms and equipments furnished to Cavalry, and to enable the Ordnance Office to correct the defects in these supplies.
- [Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, September 30, 1864]
- Quarterly return of ordnance and ordnance stores received, issued, and remaining on hand in Company F of the 1st Regiment New York Veteran Cavalry, for the third quarter of 1864. The return details the amount of serviceable and unserviceable small arms and corresponding accoutrements, equipments, appendages, and ammunition. The return was signed by Captain Hamilton K. Redway on September 30, 1864 at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
- [Return of Lieut. Hamilton K. Redway, September 1864]
- Return of Lieut. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of September in the year of 1864. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
- [Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, November 1864]
- Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of November in the year of 1864. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 30, 1864]
- Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his being ordered to take charge of Hospital No. 2 in Houston. The letter is badly faded, but it appears that he is discussing his plans for travel to take up his post.
- [List of quartermaster's stores, December 30, 1864]
- List of quartermaster's stores received from Lieutenant J. W. Alexander, quartermaster of the U. S. Army, by Hamilton K. Redway on December 30, 1864.
- [Receipt of supplies, December 30, 1864]
- Receipt of supplies shipped to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway at his station in Kelly's Creek, West Virginia. The receipt states that fifty bales of hay, one hundred sacks of oats, and 236 bushels of corn were sent via train to Redway at Kelly's Creek. On the back of the receipt, someone noted that forty three bales of hay, eleven sacks of oats, and one lot of corn were received for forage.
- [Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, January 30, 1865]
- Letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore concerning local news, including raids by Confederate horse thieves.
- [Letter from Robert P. Kennedy, January 30, 1865]
- Special Orders No. 23. Leave of absence is granted to named Officers for private business.
- [List of Quartermaster's Stores - January 30, 1865]
- A list of the Quartermaster's stores, transferred by Quartermaster John W. Alexander to Captain Hamilton K. Redway at Camp Piatt, West Virginia on January 30, 1865. Ten cavalry horses in good condition at a cost of $155.00 each were transferred from Alexander to Redway.
- [Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, January 30, 1865]
- Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore concerning local news, including raids by Confederate horse thieves.
- [Circular about transferring ordinances, March 30, 1865]
- Circular discussing the methods used to correctly transfer ordinances, including who to speak with and paperwork to fill out.
- [Letter from B. S. Kelly to the Commanding Officer, March 30, 1865]
- Kelly was able to furnish transportation to Gallipolis OH for a Private in Co. F 1st NY Vol. Cav. for the cost of $1.01.
- [Receipt of supplies, March 30, 1865]
- Receipt of supplies shipped to Capt. Hamilton K. Redway at his station in Kelly's Creek, West Virginia. Redway received forty one sacks of corn and sixteen bales of hay for his cavalry's forage. Notations on the receipt state that Redway received additonal stores of oats and twenty five bales of hay on April 3. He received this shipment at his station in Kelly's Creek.
- [Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage, April 1865]
- Monthly return of clothing, and camp and garrison equipage for the month of April, 1865.
- [Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, April 1865]
- Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of April in the year of 1865. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia.
- [Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 30, 1865]
- Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which lists the items he has sent her. He also sends and toothbrush as well as instructions on keeping her teeth polished. He states he has sold 3 cords of wood for $5.00 a cord. He has not purchased olive oil because it is so expensive.
- [Transcript of Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 30, 1865 ]
- Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which lists the items he has sent her. He also sends and toothbrush as well as instructions on keeping her teeth polished. He states he has sold 3 cords of wood for $5.00 a cord. He has not purchased olive oil because it is so expensive.
- [List of stores received from Lieutenant J. W. Alexander, June 30, 1865]
- List of supplies from Lt. J. W. Alexander to Hamilton K. Redway. Supplies include: hats, caps, trousers, drawers, shirts, socks, boots.
- [Ordnance voucher note, June 30, 1865]
- Ordnance voucher note stating that it is a retained copy of ordnance return with one complete set of markers.
- [Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, June 1865]
- Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway which details the present and absent men of Company "F" First Veteran regiment of the New York Cavalry for the month of June in the year of 1865. The return notes enlisted men on "extra or daily duty," commissioned officers present or absent, and any alterations made to the company for this particular month. This document was created while Redway was stationed at Camp Piatt in West Virginia.
- [Letter from Loriette C. Redway, December 30, 1865]
- Letter from Loriette C. Redway to an unidentified person discussing her family, the past year, and the coming new year.
- [School Tax Receipts for Levi Perryman, November 30, 1874]
- Two School Tax Reciepts for the amounts of $37.10 and $8.84. These taxes are to maintain the Public School system in Texas.
- [Receipt for Ross & Bros., October 30, 1875]
- Receipt for Ross & Bros. from Levi Perryman for the amount of $27.15. For the case of Ross & Bros. vs Wm. Freeman.
- [Letter from William Dodd to Moore, April 30, 1877]
- After William sent Moore a letter he received Moore's letter from the 26th. He wrote back because Moore was anxious about Dinky and the children going East.
- [Warranty Deed, April 30, 1877]
- This is a warranty deed from W. A Morris to Levi Perryman. The warranty deed is from Montague county and documents a payment of eighty dollars from Levi Perryman to W. A. Morris for eighty acres of land.
- [Tax Reciept for Levi Perryman, December 30, 1877]
- Tax reciept for Levi Perryman on land. A.G. Perryman 540 acres, A.G. Perryman 100 acres, Austin MOrris 160 acres, and W.T. Williams 160 acres. The total being $72.80, signed by W.T. Waybourn sheriff of Montague County, Texas.
- [Letter from Dinkie McGee to Sissie and Bettie, May 30, 1878]
- She says that she has been visiting people and that they are all doing well. Tobe brought over a mower and was cutting clovers. She saw the Moore's and they were quite stylish. She hasn't seen Bettie Franklin or Jack Wallace. She is going to start Willie and Sissie in Sunday school. Henry has been helping Mr. Cambell with his wheat and next week help cut theirs. Their chickens are too small to eat and they have some peas, but really good irish potatoes. They should also have good corn with the weather holding up. She wants to send them apples. Mr. Summers is also looking like he won't live long. There is going to be a ball in town and Tobe asked her to go with him, but she didn't have a dress. She asks about Abe and how he is doing with the chills and how they are enjoying Texas. She mentions that the raspberries and blackberries will make good jam and she wishes they were here to make some. She asks about Bill and if he is married. She wants them to save her some wildflower seeds. She sends love and some small request from others. She ends with telling them to write soon.
- [Receipt for Charles B. Moore from Smith and Wiley, November 30, 1879]
- Hand written receipt from Smith & Wiley to Charles B. Moore for $30.00. Moore made a payment to bring Abe R. Franklin's accounts up to date.