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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, August 29, 1859]

Transcript of a letter to David Fentress from his mother, Maud, discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee which includes: Maud's health and the health of Anne and Sallie; home improvements made to Maud's house; a horse purchased by Maud; the health of the cattle and the hogs as well as the death of a cow from "black tongue" and the death of ten hogs from cholera; news of David's baby, it's growth and health, and it's appearance; news of the weather; a dialogue about Jimmie and Mary as well as det… more

Date: August 29, 1859

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]

Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing Jimmie and Mary's return from their travels and their change in plans to board with Mr. Miller instead of Maud, Jimmie's financial proposition to exchange bottom land for David's lot, the town physician's move to Nashville, a financial proposition from Maud to purchase Sallie which is David's horse if Neely does not purchase her, Maud's preparations for Jimmie's party, a discussion about David's failed crops, a dialogue on… more

Date: September 26, 1859

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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.

Date: October 19, 1862

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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.

Date: 1863-09~

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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, te… more

Date: unknown

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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.

Date: 1852-04-21~

Creator: Smith, David

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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.

Date: 1861-11-08~

Creator: Fantharp, I. H.

Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis, Sr., August 5, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis, Sr., on August 5, 1944. He wishes he could have been at a fish fry with his father, since all they get in the army is canned salmon. He also asks after his calves.

Date: August 5, 1944

Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.

Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Mariano Arispe to the Laredo Alcalde, November 15, 1842]

Letter from Mariano Arispe to Laredo Alcalde Villarreal, informing him that servants of A. Vidaurri were the ones who rounded up cattle.

Date: 1842-11~