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[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, January 17, 1975]

Description: Letter from W. E. Dancy in Eureka Springs, Arkansas to Roy Klotz in Chicago discussing, briefly, a book about the life of T. V. Muinson, with a longer discussion of different grape varieties including both cultivated and wild grapes to which Dancy has access, as well as other growers that Dancy knows about. It includes several postscripts about additional contacts for information about grape growing and Munson varieties.
Date: unknown
Creator: Dancy, W. E.
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz, August 28, 1976]

Description: Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing Dancy's upcoming move to central Texas to be nearer his daughter and asking after Klotz progress with his Munson grape vines.
Date: August 28, 1976
Creator: Dancy, W. E.
Partner: Grayson College Foundation

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1949]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 30, 1949. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that if it is necessary to appoint or elect officers he will call on Carswell to act as one of them. Hill adds, in a handwritten postscript, that there was no time for corrections.
Date: November 30, 1949
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 5, 1950]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Lafayette Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas - Los Angeles 5, California, dated January 5, 1950. Hill advises that a water softening business at Albuquerque has tentatively agreed to take on their project for distribution. He advises of a Mr. Sproul as the operating head, outlines his travel itinerary and offers best wishes to Carswell, Dalton and Mutt. In a handwritten postscript Hill acknowledges that his letter is "not very fancy written" … more
Date: January 5, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - January 24, 1950]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, Abilene, Texas, from R. D. Hill, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated January 24, 1950. Hill predicts that the New Mexico man will prove to be a "go-get-ter", outlines his business travel itinerary, and requests to learn by February 1 of the status of the Post Office Box in order to direct his mail there. Handwritten postscript at top left of page requests a pardon for the errors.
Date: January 24, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Mrs. W. H. Garnett to W. J. Bryan]

Description: Telegram from Mrs. W. H. Garnett to W. J. Bryan with an illustrated holiday banner at the top, wishing Bryan and his family a Merry Christmas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Garnett, Mrs. W. H.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Ruth Sangford]

Description: A letter from Ruth Sangford to Carl B. Compton regarding his exhibition.
Date: June 5, 1944
Creator: Sangford, Ruth
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Charlyne Creger, December, 1995]

Description: Letter from Charlyne Creger discussing the past year's activities, such as traveling, seeing old friends, attending WASP events, and visiting her sister, Violet.
Date: December 1995
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, November 12, 1862]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara detailing the process and difficulties of sending mail; the winter weather; illness in another company; his duties as a physician and schedule; how to care for sheep with scab; his personal health and a declaration of love for his wife and children.
Date: November 12, 1862
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he asks her to write longer letters with news of her and the children; his hopes for an end to the war in the spring; the shortage of physicians and why that makes it impossible for him to receive a furlough; the difficulty in receiving newspapers that have been subscribed to; news of the war; Abraham Lincoln's success in bringing people in west Tennessee to support the north; the difficulty in sending items home because he does not think th… more
Date: December 10, 1862
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 23, 1863]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing his ill health. He remarks that he has had no letter from her, yet hopes to hear from her before the end of the war. Included in the letter are remarks on troop movements; a request for a photograph; talk of good crops; family updates; and the weather.
Date: June 23, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, June 30, 1863]

Description: Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara declaring his love and stating the importance of communication between them. He includes news of his health; troop locations and news of the war.
Date: June 30, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, July 12, 1863]

Description: Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara informing her of his improving health; the continuing problems of sickness among the troops; the movement of the troops; a description of how his wife can treat a problem with her face; and news of the war.
Date: July 12, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 28, 1863]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara describing the toll that sickness has taken on the Confederate troops; troop movements; demoralized troops deserting and going home; his personal health; and comments on family news.
Date: August 28, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 3, 1863]

Description: Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.
Date: September 3, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, September 4, 1863]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that Mr. J. H. Hodges would be returning home to collect clothing for his company. He gives updates on the war; his health; and the health of his fellow soldiers.
Date: September 4, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter to David Fentress, July 27, 1863]

Description: Letter by an unidentified author to David Fentress regarding sharing federal newspapers and the banning of federal newspapers in some areas. The author passes on the news of the war including the destruction of the Federal merchantmen by the Confederate fleet. He passes along world news: Russia preparing to go to War with Europe and how that could negatively affect the Confederacy. There is also speculation on the future of the war.
Date: July 27, 1863
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 25, 1864]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he states how upset he is that he has not heard form her since June. He recounts a bad dream he had. He updates her on his effort to gain a leave of absence and a transfer. He also describes his health.
Date: August 25, 1864
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 30, 1864]

Description: 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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, March 29, 1863]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he says that he despaired of receiving another letter from her after waiting a month between letters. David describes what they had to leave behind when the order to move out came. He also lists what he took with him. He recounts the meeting with his mother when he returned to her home after moving to Texas. He remarks that for once she hand nothing to say. He tells Clara he raced her mare. He appreciates the hat she gave him. He explains… more
Date: March 29, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 1863]

Description: Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he writes about having fevers and waiting for his box of medicines to arrive. His slave, Al, is sick, so he is having to wait upon the sick,feed his own horses, and do his own cooking. He argues that the losses at Vicksburg, Charleston, or Richmond do not mean that the South is conquered. He says that the North has an advantage with gun boats. He also writes about family, the health of family and friends. He talks about fabric for new pants… more
Date: {1863-08-15,1863-08-17..1863-08-18}
Creator: Fentress, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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