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The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textLetter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the finances at home and clothing. He mentions the worth of Confederate money is low, his transfer out of the field, and asked Clara to write more often
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textLetter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the weather in Texas and Louisiana. He need for more clothes and he expresses his appreciation of all the work Clara is doing for him and the Army
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textLetter from David Fentress to his wife Clara. The writing is very faded and difficult to read. At one point he seems to be discussing slavery
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textLetter from David Fentress to his wife Clara Fentress, describing his new orders to Houston, Texas. He also discusses the possibility of a leave of absence
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textLetter 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
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textLetter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which lists the items he has sent her. He also sends and toothbrush as well as instructions on keeping her teeth polished. He states he has sold 3 cords of wood for $5.00 a cord. He has not purchased olive oil because it is so expensive
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textLetter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, describing various aspects of his life, including gifts he has purchased for her, as well as his current living conditions. He also includes details about plants that he has seen
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textLetter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding her wool, his cold, and the losses of their peach trees and grapes. He requests that she send bucket butter at the first opportunity
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textLetter 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
The David W. Fentress Family Letters, 1856-1969
No full textTranscript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that he is sending food, candy, and cloth. He requests that she sew the cloth into drawers and send them back to him. He states his salary will be $110 per month. He then lists his expenses. He tells Clara he has had Yellow Fever. He requests cotton socks. He ends by regretting not being able to spend Christmas with his family
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