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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - October 21, 1858]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David Fentress in which she gives advice on the building of David's home. She gives details on the ownership of slaves and the division of property. She describes Jimmie's masquerade act. She also says that she will be sending seeds to Clara Fentress, David's wife. Maud updates David on who is in school, which schools, and the cost. Also included is news of family and friends.
Date: October 21, 1858
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Last Will and Testament of Chauncey H. Redway, November 7, 1854]

Description: Last will and testament of Chauncey H. Redway on November 7, 1854. Upon his death, Redway wishes to give his wife Lodema one-third of the avails of his farm; his daughter Harriet $100 and two cows; his daughter Electa $100; his daughter Cornelia $200; his granddaughter Ida $100; his granddaughter Ellen Loretta $200; and his son Hamilton K. Redway all the remainder of his estates. Redway appoints Thomas C. Chiltenden to be executor of the will. The will was examined and executed on October 1, 18… more
Date: November 7, 1854
Creator: Redway, Chauncey H.
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Testimony of Witness to Will, October 1, 1855]

Description: Testaments of Witness to the will of Chauncey H. Redway by Samuel Bemis, Joseph A. Bemis, and David J. Redway on October 10, 1855. These documents were recorded in Jefferson County on April 18, 1860 in Book 143 of Deeds. Written at the same time of his will, verifying what is said in his will.
Date: October 1, 1855
Creator: State of New York
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Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. John B. Raines, cause no. 301, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. John B. Raines, accused of betting money at a gaming device called Rondeau, filed March 15, 1853. Documents include an arrest warrant and a bill of indictment, signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. George Foos, cause no. 302, 1853

Description: Documents related to The State of Texas vs. George Foos, accused of horse theft, filed between March 14, 1853 and November 26, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton, an appearance bond, an arrest warrant, affidavits for continuance, subpoenas, plea in abatement, and a writ of habeas corpus.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. George Foos, cause no. 303, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. George Foos, accused of grand larceny, filed between February 4, 1853 and November 26, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton, an appearance bond, arrest warrants, alias plurias, and a subpoena.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. John M. Crockett, cause no. 304, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. John M. Crockett, accused of betting at Rondeau, filed between March 4, 1853 and November 16, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton, an appearance bond, an alias capias, subpoena, and a motion in arrest of judgment.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Newton Jackson, cause no. 305, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Newton Jackson, accused of betting at Rondeau, filed between March 12, 1853 and September 28, 1853. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton, an appearance bond, and an alias capias.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. James Burdett, cause no. 306, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. James Burdett,accused of betting at Rondeau, filed between March 12, 1853 and October 30, 1854. Documents include a subpoena, bill of indictment grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton, appearance bond, an alias capias, and arrest warrant.
Date: 1853
Creator: Brown, Frank
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. William F. Weeks, cause no. 307, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. William F. Weeks, accused of betting at Rondeau, filed between March 12, 1853 and October 17, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton, an alias capias, and a subpoena.
Date: 1853
Creator: Brown, Frank
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. James W. Scott, cause no. 308, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. James W. Scott, accused of betting at Rondeau, filed between March 12, 1853 and November 14, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton, an appearance bond,arrest warrant, subpoena, and a motion in arrest.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. William C. Young, cause no. 309, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. William C. Young, accused of betting at Rondeau, filed between March 12, 1853 and August 26, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton and an alias capias.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Trowbridge Ward, cause no. 311, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Trowbridge Ward, accused of betting at Rondeau, filed between March 12, 1853 and October 30, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton, an alias capias, and a subpoena.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Benjamin F. Hill, cause no. 312, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Benjamin F. Hill, accused of betting at Rondeau, filed between March 12, 1853 and October 30, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton, an alias capias, and a subpoena.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M. & Brown, Frank
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. James R. Jackson, cause no. 313, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. James R. Jackson, accused of betting at Rondeau, filed between March 12, 1853 and October 30, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton and a subpoena.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M. & Brown, Frank
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. Charles Westmoreland, cause no. 314, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. Charles Westmoreland, accused of betting at Rondeau, filed between March 12, 1853 and August 28, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman M.C. Hamilton and an alias capias.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M. & Brown, Frank
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. John A. Green, cause no. 316, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. John A. Green, accused of betting at Pool, filed between March 22, 1853 and May 8, 1854. Documents include bills of indictment signed by grand jury foreman Thomas A. Washington, subpoenas, and an arrest warrant.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office

Documents pertaining to the case of The State of Texas vs. John W. Blue, cause no. 317, 1853

Description: Documents related to the case of The State of Texas vs. John W. Blue, accused of betting at Pool, filed between September 4, 1853 and September 15, 1854. Documents include a bill of indictment signed by grand jury foreman Thomas A. Washington, an appearance bond, subpoenas, an arrest warrant, and instructions of the judge. Also included is an undated document related to The State of Texas vs. John Horan, accused of permitting gaming in his house.
Date: 1853
Creator: Costley, John M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Legal Document
Partner: Travis County District Clerk’s Office
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