Partial letter from David Fentress to an unknown recipient. In the letter he describes his new location near bayous and lakes, and compares it to Brazos Bottom. He also discusses the living arrangements of him and his men, and mentions that he has lost one man in his time there. He ends the letter hoping to be home by Christmas.
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Partial letter from David Fentress to an unknown recipient. In the letter he describes his new location near bayous and lakes, and compares it to Brazos Bottom. He also discusses the living arrangements of him and his men, and mentions that he has lost one man in his time there. He ends the letter hoping to be home by Christmas.
Physical Description
[1] p. ; 19 x 12 cm
Notes
On the back of the letter, someone has penciled in " July 21st, 1863". However the writing is in pencil not pen, and is not in the same handwriting as the letter.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress ~ November/December 1863], DWF_94-009-011, ark:/67531/metapth160261
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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
Archival collections reflect experiences of women, professional men, military men, Texas cattlemen, businessmen, farmers, and government officials. Funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Partial letter from David Fentress to an unknown recipient. In the letter he describes his new location near bayous and lakes, and compares it to Brazos Bottom. He also discusses the living arrangements of him and his men, and mentions that he has lost one man in his time there. He ends the letter hoping to be home by Christmas.
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress ~ November/December 1863], DWF_94-009-011, ark:/67531/metapth160261