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[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, August 4, 1867]

Description: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Washington D.C. to his wife, Loriette Redway, on August 4, 1867. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his love for his wife and children, and mentions that he would like his family to join him in Washington as soon as possible. Redway informs Loriette that he has had some goods sent to Loriette. Redway asks about Ellen. This may be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The en… more
Date: August 4, 1867
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway, November 11, 1864]

Description: Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway regarding forage for Redway's horses. The letter indicates that there is 14,210 pounds of hay and 5,216 pounds of grain for Redway's command of 21 horses. Farlin mentions that the grain will last through the end of November, and the hay will last until December 24.
Date: November 11, 1864
Creator: Farlin, S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway, December 13, 1864]

Description: Letter from S. Farlin to Hamilton K. Redway regarding forage for Redway's command of 30 horses. The letter indicates that 18 sacks (2,400 pounds) of oats, 22 sacks (2,400 pounds)of corn, and 10 bales (2,320 pounds)of hay are to be sent to Redway by train. The forage is to last from December 13 to December 20.
Date: December 13, 1864
Creator: Farlin, S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 7, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding his health, health of the unit, which he sends many soldiers to hospitals with guards. He mentions how the weather is not helping people get better and gives his wife advice on agriculture. He also mentions his wish for the end of the war.
Date: June 7, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Clipping on Agriculture]

Description: Discussing the cost to produce a bushel of grain. Feeding hogs is also discussed. The cost of corn which is fed to the hogs, which is not making any profit because of the high cost of corn.
Date: unknown
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Registry Receipt, January 6, 1896]

Description: A registry receipt from the Chambersville, Texas Post Office for registered letter number 2, received of C. B. Moore on January 6, 1896, and addressed to J. D. Shaw in Waco, Texas. The reverse side contains a message regarding the weather and other matters associated with farming.
Date: January 6, 1896
Creator: Chambersville Post Office
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Sam E. Wanford to Charles B. Moore, November 29, 1883]

Description: Letter from Sam Wanford saying he likes Selma California less than Modesto. Talks about visiting Yolo and how irrigation was a problem. He recommends that a cousin of his from Yolo would like to go to Texas and be a teacher. He highly recommends her and says he will accompany her to Texas if they think they can find a place for her. He says she is "a boss on music," but can also assist in teaching school or even pick cotton. He misses going to the dances at their house. Says he is well and… more
Date: November 29, 1883
Creator: Wanford, Sam E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Pressed flower]

Description: Pressed leaf and flower bud that was probably included in the letter from Alice McGee to Charles, Mary, and Linnet Moore of June 23, 1890. In that letter Alice McGee writes "I send you a piece [of] Grandma's Mother Hubbard...."
Date: 1890~
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Alice McGee to Mary and Charles B. Moore, June 23, 1890]

Description: Letter from Alice McGee to Mary and Charles Moore in which she updates her aunt and uncle on family health and activities. She discussed the warm weather and heavy rain. She writes to Linnet that she visited Hobdy's Institute to see the exhibition. She also said that she thought Linnet's red stripped dress was pretty. She then asked for updates on family and friends from Linnet. At the end of the letter she says that she sent a "piece [of]Grandma's Mother Hubbard."
Date: June 28, 1890
Creator: McGee, Alice
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Dinkie and Birdie McGee to Linnet, Charles, and Mary Dodd, July 2, 1892]

Description: Letter from Dinkie McGee talking about her flowers and garden. She also discusses neighbors, dresses they are making, and a new top buggy. There is also a letter from Birdie McGee to Linnet talking about getting her hat newly trimmed and her mother redoing her embroidered dress. She also mentions a new lounging chair they just purchased for $20.00. Also includes envelope from letter. Stamped on the back is Melissa, Texas July 5, 1893.
Date: July 2, 1892
Creator: McGee, Dinkie & McGee, Birdie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Will McGee to Mary Moore, May 17, 1903]

Description: Letter from Will McGee to his Aunt Mary Moore telling of what is growing on the farm, various family news, details of his new baby, Henry, and mentions Sallie Love has gone crazy and is in the asylum in Nashville. Includes an envelope from a letter written in October to Linnet Moore Whyte.
Date: May 17, 1903
Creator: McGee, Will
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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