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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
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from David Smith to Daughter, April 21, 1852]

Description: Letter from David Smith to his daughter and someone else. He writes about the prices of cattle, horses, and the price of Beef. He also mentions wheat crops, corn, and coming home at end of May.
Date: 1852-04-21~
Creator: Smith, David
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from A. Klappenbach to Mr. Ls. Huth, April 21, 1857]

Description: Letter from A. Klappenbach to Mr. Ls. Huth regarding a shipment of rafter and wood for sheathing. Dated April 21, 1857 from Castroville. Signed A. Klappenbach of James Montel & Co.
Date: April 21, 1857
Creator: Klappenbach, A.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Charles Buckholts to David C. Dickson, July 21, 1855]

Description: Letter from Charles Buckholts to David C. Dickson asking Dickson to visit Galveston before the election. It says that the Galveston group was not notified of the convention in Washington.
Date: July 21, 1855
Creator: Buckholts, Charles
Partner: Two Rivers Historical Foundation

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

Description: 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
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Sarah Osterhout, December 21, 1851]

Description: Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his mother, Sarah Osterhout, discussing his safe arrival to Bellville, Texas. He told her he might be staying there for a few months and starting a school, but was unsure. He promised to write her a longer letter soon and let her know the mail only came through once a week.
Date: December 21, 1851
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College
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