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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, February 22, 1864]

Description: Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara states that he handed Major Morgan money and candy for his family. Dr. Fentress gives her instructions on how to retrieve it and what debts to pay. He give an update on his health. He also has received an invitation from Colonel Groce for a "gathering."
Date: February 22, 1864
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[Letter from D. S. Kennard to A. D. Kennard Jr., February 2,1862]

Description: 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.
Date: 1862-02-22~
Creator: Kennard, D. S.
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[Letter from David S. Kennard to A.D. Kennard, November 20, 1862]

Description: 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. Kenna… more
Date: November 22, 1862
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[Envelope, January 22, 1865]

Description: Envelope addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway, located in Mannsville, New York,from her husband Hamilton K. Redway who was stationed at the camp in Kelly's Creek, West Virginia. The envelope is dated January 22, 1865.
Date: January 22, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
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[Letter to the Captain, May 22, 1865]

Description: Letter to the Captain from an unidentified officer of the Co. F. 1st NY Veterans Cavalry. The letter requests a "descriptive list" and a "clothing account" from the Captain, and outlines instructions for contacting the unidentified officer if he is in China.
Date: May 22, 1865
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[Bacon and Shakespere: Proof that William Shakespere Could Not Write.]

Description: Excerpt discussing the handwriting of William Shakespeare including examples of his signature. According to a note at the end of the pamphlet: "The foregoing pages are copied by permission from a very interesting pamphlet published by W. H. Burr, of Washington, D.C., under the title 'Shakespeare Could Not Write.'" Document published by Wm. Henry Burr which discusses Shakespeare's signatures.
Date: January 22, 1886
Creator: Burr, William Henry
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[Check for Drinking Fountain, November 22, 1921]

Description: Check from the Forestburg School Board to the Practical Drawing Company for $21.00; the memo line says "Drinking fount." The check is signed "Forestburg School brd., HB. Caddell, Sec." The back of the check has 3 stamps. One of the stamps is from Southwest National Bank in Dallas Texas, another stamp is from the Banking or Trust Company, dated November 28, 1921 also in Dallas. The third stamp is dated November 29.
Date: November 22, 1921
Creator: Forestburg School Board
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[Receipt of Deputy Sheriff, December 22, 1879]

Description: Received of the Deputy Sheriff the following fees in the settlement of amounts due to the County for the reports of the Grand Jury. The report on page 335 of the Criminal Docket of J. C. Stephens Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 1. A statement explains the different fees.
Date: December 22, 1879
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