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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 4,1869]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, detailing local activities in Bolivar, Tennessee including information about crops, local marriages, and the management of the John Fentress Estate. In addition she mentions various people's children and how they are growing up.
Date: August 4, 1869
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 6, 1860]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding his crop failure in Texas. She gives updates on the activities of friends and family. She also discusses schooling and teaching the children skills. Maud wishes David success with his raising stock. She also questions whether she should move to Texas or stay where she is.
Date: June 6, 1860
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, November 30, 1861]

Description: 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.
Date: November 30, 1861
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 3, 1862]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son, David Fentress telling him about day to day life. In her letter, she discusses the rising cost of goods and crops, and she also comments on the deaths of soldiers in the war, and asks him not to enlist. Towards the end of the letter, she gives him financial advice and includes the price of several commodities.
Date: February 3, 1862
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, February 2, 1865]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress encouraging him to write her. She claims that she has not heard from him in two years, and tells him news of friends, family and the wars' impact on the local community.
Date: February 2, 1865
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her family, October 10,1863]

Description: 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.
Date: October 10, 1863
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953]

Description: Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing high-lights of the oral report that Jake Schrum and Thomas L. James gave on their visit to Pecos, Texas. Sections include details for Armstrong Farm, Worsham Farm, Barstow - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo Farm, La Junta Farm, Presidio Farm Company, and Balmorhea Farm & Ranch Company.
Date: June 10, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, July 27, 1953]

Description: Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing cotton and cattle production productivity. Johnny Mitchell well operations, drilling, the Kirk suit, and Aldine acres are also mentioned.
Date: July 27, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 2, 1953]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing Mr. Wilson's willingness to see Thomas L. James and Jake Schrom. Sandstorms have caused Wilson to need to replant cotton.
Date: May 2, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Ben White to Thomas L. James, June 15, 1953]

Description: Letter from Ben White to Thomas L. James discussing crop acreage control and the limitations of planting crops relative to provisions in the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
Date: June 15, 1953
Creator: White, Ben
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953]

Description: Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing high-lights of the oral report that Jake Schrum and Thomas L. James gave on their visit to Pecos, Texas. Sections include details for Armstrong Farm, Worsham Farm, Barstow - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo Farm, La Junta Farm, Presidio Farm Company, and Balmorhea Farm & Ranch Company.
Date: June 10, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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