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[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, May 8, 1865]

Description: A letter from Hamilton K. Redway at Kelly's Creek in West Virginia to his wife, Loriette Redway, on May 8, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his concern for his wife's health and asks about her father. Redway says that he is glad to hear that Loriette received the money he sent, and that he may send another two or three hundred dollars to Mr. Baker. He mentions that he has been away from the South for so long, that he would rather live in New York state than in the South. Also inc… more
Date: May 8, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from O. G. Bacon to Hamilton K. Redway, June 8, 1864]

Description: Letter from O.G. Bacon to Hamilton K. Redway which discusses the the current happenings in Bacon's life and in the county he lives in. He tell Redway of a job offer he has taken and of the bountiful wheat and fruit crops. Bacon furthers that the two should continue to correspond to one another. In the letter's closing, he and his wife send their love to Redway's wife and family. Bacon wrote this letter to Redway while he was living in Rheatown, Tennessee.
Date: June 8, 1864
Creator: Bacon, O. G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Brig. Gen. E. W. Hinks, November 8, 1864]

Description: Letter from Brig. Gen. Hinks special order that Private Joseph Short will be joining his regiment without delay. (On Back) The cost of transportation for Private J. Short was $10.00. Also the transportation cost of $5.28 from Baltimore MD.
Date: November 8, 1864
Creator: Hinks, E. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from H. S. Schell to Capt. T. C. Kendall, March 8, 1865]

Description: Letter from Assistant surgeon H.S. Schell to Capt. T.C. Kendall requesting the descriptive list of Private Mauz. V.V. Washburn. A descriptive list is a soldier's record which documents his medical history, physical description, as well as clothing accounts and deposits. In this case, Schell would be requesting his medical history, but would receive an all-encompassing descriptive list of Private Washburn. Schell states that two application requests have been made for this soldier's descriptive … more
Date: March 8, 1865
Creator: Schell, H. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to Clara, July 8,1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding war news and concern for her finances. He asks about the cane crops and talks about buying a horse.
Date: 1864-07-08~
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Letter to Cromwell Anson Jones, 8 April [1869]

Description: Letter from Mary Jones, wife of the last president of the Republic of Texas.
Date: April 8, 1869
Creator: Jones, Mary Smith McCrory
Partner: University of Houston Libraries' Special Collections

[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, March 8, 1862]

Description: Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll discussing the weather and his health. He claims that he is in good health because he keeps busy, and the lazy men fall ill. He asks after blankets and money he sent home, and mentions a battle he fought in.
Date: March 8, 1862
Creator: Carroll, Joseph A.
Partner: Private Collection of Jim McDermott

[Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to Celia Carroll, November 8, 1861]

Description: Letter from Joseph A. Carroll to his wife Celia Carroll. He mentions that his company is in an unpopulated area of the country, and makes clear his opinions of men who are not fighting in the army. He tells Celia to tell the girls of Denton County not to associate with the men around town, and to wait until the soldiers come back to marry, as he considers them real men.
Date: November 8, 1862
Creator: Carroll, Joseph A.
Partner: Private Collection of Jim McDermott

[Letter from Oliver J. Glessner to Miss Lou Moore]

Description: Handwritten letter from Oliver J. Glessner to Miss Lou Moore, inquiring about her well-being and whether she had a safe and pleasant trip to Illinois, as well as a desire to meet her again in Indiana. The two would marry later that year. The lined paper is embossed in the far left top corner with a small crown and shield.
Date: June 8, 1860
Creator: Glessner, Oliver J.
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - February 8, 1862]

Description: Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Graysen Bradley, dated February 8, 1962 and sent from Camp Hebert near Hempstead, Texas, in which he describes his life at Camp Hebert in Hempstead, Texas and expresses his sadness that he cannot see her.
Date: February 8, 1862
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - January 8, 1863]

Description: Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated January 8, 1863 and sent from Grenada, Mississippi, in which he writes about disappointment in not receiving letters from her and information on the possible future movements of his regiment.
Date: January 8, 1863
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - December 8, 1863]

Description: Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated December 8, 1863 and sent from Velasco, in which he writes about the movement of his regiment to the beach near Houston and his hope to be home for Christmas.
Date: December 8, 1863
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

[Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley - May 8, 1864]

Description: Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated May 8, 1864 and sent from Houston, in which he writes about his regiment's orders to go to Louisiana, thwarting his plans to visit home in June, and mentions some of the recent occurrences in the war.
Date: May 8, 1864
Creator: Bradley, L. D.
Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

[Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family, August 8, 1863]

Description: Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family discussing a new baby being born into the family. Now consisting of one boy and four girls for them. He then talks highly on General Grant being the best general he's ever worked for. As well as trusting the man, even enough to following him further into battle. He met a few old acquaintances but they're all unwell.
Date: August 8, 1863
Creator: Trowbridge, S. T.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from John E. George to William M. Rice - July 8, 1868]

Description: Letter from John E. George to William M. Rice discussing the lack of assets he has, due to his creditors taking everything of note, and his likely declaration of bankruptcy. He also mentions that he took out a life policy on himself.
Date: July 8, 1868
Creator: George, John E.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from C. Ennis to William M. Rice - May 8, 1868]

Description: Letter from C. Ennis to William M. Rice discussing the transfer of 10 shares of Houston and Galveston Wharf & Pen'ss Company stock to William. He also discusses Tom Pearce and his proposal of an extension of a railroad to the board.
Date: May 8, 1868
Creator: Ennis, C.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center
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