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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to Clara Fentress, August 30, 1862]

Description: 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.
Date: August 30, 1862
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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]

Description: 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.
Date: August 30, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
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[Transcript of Letter from from David Fentress to his wife Clara - May 30, 1865 ]

Description: 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.
Date: May 30, 1865
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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - June 30, 1858]

Description: 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.
Date: June 30, 1858
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[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
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[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, June 1865]

Description: 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.
Date: June 30, 1865
Creator: Redway, Capt. Hamilton K.
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[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, April 1865]

Description: 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.
Date: April 30, 1865
Creator: Redway, Capt. Hamilton K.
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[Return of Capt. Hamilton K. Redway, November 1864]

Description: 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.
Date: November 30, 1864
Creator: Redway, Capt. Hamilton K.
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[Return of Lieut. Hamilton K. Redway, September 1864]

Description: 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.
Date: September 30, 1864
Creator: Redway, Lieut. Hamilton K.
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[List of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, September 30, 1864]

Description: 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 li… more
Date: September 30, 1864
Creator: United States. Army.
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[List of clothing, camp, and garrison equipage, September 30, 1864]

Description: 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 li… more
Date: September 30, 1864
Creator: United States. Army.
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[Quarterly Report on the Condition and Quality of Ordnance Stores, September 30, 1864]

Description: 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.
Date: September 30, 1864
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[Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores, September 30, 1864]

Description: 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.
Date: September 30, 1864
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
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