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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 7, 1863]

Description: Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting that she look after the orchard, plant grapes, and care for the garden. He states his interest in teaching his daughters how to garden and "kitchen education" before other branches of learning. He describes his health and says that he has not lost any of his sick soldiers.
Date: August 7, 1863
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 9, 1863]

Description: Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which tells her how often he has been receiving mail from her; troop movements and his speculation on what the Northern Army will do; how the populace is treated when the U. S. Army moves into their territory; illness among the men; his health; and seeds for his garden.
Date: August 9, 1863
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, April 25, 1865]

Description: Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing a recent purchase he made for gifts for her and the family. He also discusses his personal finances and requests that she assist him in tailoring a uniform. He also includes his shopping list, which describes each item and it's cost.
Date: April 25, 1865
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress discussing personal finances. She tells him how much she misses him, and also includes information on family and friends. Towards the end of the letter she discusses various fruits and crops.
Date: August 8, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress - September 1, 1858]

Description: Transcript of a letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
Date: September 1, 1858
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - May 16, 1859 ]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: agricultural updates on the success or failure of crops; an update on Mr. Miller's travel to Texas and a discussion about his finances; a discussion to purchase a servant; a discussion to sell Sally; a discussion about Till McDowel's plans to travel to Texas; a dialogue about Mary Tate; a conversation about William's boys; a discussion about Frank that includes a dialogue about… more
Date: May 16, 1859
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W.Fentress, June 1860]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she commiserates with him on the heavy rains he has received in Texas. She plans to send David jelly and canned fruit. She states that other members of the family wish to move to Texas. She tells David that Frank wishes to make up with him and possibly move to Texas. She updates David on news about friends and family.
Date: June 1860
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 11, 1860]

Description: Transcript of a 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.
Date: July 11, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara, March 29, 1863]

Description: 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… more
Date: March 29, 1863
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 2, 1864]

Description: 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.
Date: unknown
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter to Johnie Louise Bruyere, June 18, 1932]

Description: Letter from a woman named Lucile to Johnie Louise Bruyere on June 18, 1932. It is written on stationery for Tom Padgitt Company, Inc. Lucile congratulates Bruyere on her grades, enclosing her report card. She goes on to discuss the fruit trees, and what she thinks she'll get her father for Father's Day.
Date: June 18, 1932
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from M.-C. Fortier to R. Renfro, July 24, 1995]

Description: Letter from Marie-Claude Fortier from the Wine-Museum of Arbois to Dr. Roy Renfro (head of the T. V. Muson Memorial Vineyard) discussing various trips and a hope that they can meet up as well as information about the research at the Wine-Museum regarding correspondence and rootstock trading between American and French viticulturists around the end of the 19th century. In particular, she has found a reference to Munson (enclosed as a photocopy), who received the "Legion of Honor with the title … more
Date: unknown
Creator: Fortier, Marie-Claude
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from George C. Husmans to T. V. Munson, February 12, 1910]

Description: Photocopy of a letter from George C. Husmann to T. V. Munson discussing an inquiry for fresh Rotundifolia seed from an Italian agricultural institution.
Date: February 12, 1910
Creator: Husmann, George C. (George Charles), 1861-1939
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter to T. V. Munson, March 1, 1910]

Description: Photocopy of a letter from the pomologist in charge of fruit district investigations to T. V. Munson requesting information on grape varieties that may be successful in the dry land fruit garden in Akron, Colorado.
Date: March 1, 1910
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter T. V. Munson & Son, March 29, 1910]

Description: Photocopy of a letter to T. V. Munson & Son asking for 50 scions of "Silkyfine" persimmon in addition to the other varieties Munson has already send.
Date: March 29, 1910
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from Taylor to T. V. Munson & Son, April 7, 1910]

Description: Photocopy of a letter from Taylor to T. V. Munson & Son stating Taylor has received the voucher covering the persimmon scions and it was approved.
Date: April 7, 1910
Creator: Taylor, William A.
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter to T. V. Munson & Son, May 16, 1910]

Description: Photocopy of a letter to T. V. Munson & Son discussing a prior letter requesting changes to the voucher covering nursery stock sent to Akron, Colorado and stating that the author has not received the corrected voucher yet.
Date: May 16, 1910
Partner: Grayson College Foundation
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