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Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/28/2005 to Chairman Principi from Senators William Frist and Lamar Alexander, and Representatives Marsha Blackburn, Jim Cooper, Lincoln Davis, Harold Ford, John Tanner, Zach Wamp, William Jenkins, John Duncan, and Bart Gordon

Description: Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 07/28/2005 to Chairman Principi from Senators William Frist and Lamar Alexander, and Representatives Marsha Blackburn, Jim Cooper, Lincoln Davis, Harold Ford, John Tanner, Zach Wamp, William Jenkins, John Duncan, and Bart Gordon expressing their support for the 118th Airlift Wing of the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Date: July 30, 2005
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[Letters from Kathryn A. Straw and Marcia G. Phillips to the BRAC -

Description: Letters from Kathryn Straw and Marcia Phillips to commissioners of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. They urge the Commission to remove the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology from the list of facilities to be shut down.
Date: August 8, 2005
Creator: Straw, Kathryn A. & Phillips, Marcia G.
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Letter from a Tennessee concerned citizen to the BRAC Commssion.

Description: Community Correspondence - Letter from concerned citizen to the BRAC Commssion regarding an newspaper article about the 118th Airlift Wing and recent operations performed by the personnel of the facility.
Date: September 13, 2005
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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 26, 1859 ]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing Jimmie and Mary's return from their travels and their change in plans to board with Mr. Miller instead of Maud, Jimmie's financial proposition to exchange bottom land for David's lot, the town physician's move to Nashville, a financial proposition from Maud to purchase Sallie which is David's horse if Neely does not purchase her, Maud's preparations for Jimmie's party, a discussion about David's failed crops, a dialogue on… more
Date: September 26, 1859
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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 4,1869]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to David Fentress, detailing local activities in Bolivar, Tennessee including information about crops, local marriages, and the management of the John Fentress Estate. In addition she mentions various people's children and how they are growing up.
Date: August 4, 1869
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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 10, 1862]

Description: Transcript of a 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 d… more
Date: December 10, 1862
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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 16, 1864]

Description: Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Date: August 16, 1864
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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress - March 18, 1858]

Description: Transcript of a letter written by Maud Fentress to her son David in which she congratulates David and Clara on their recent marriage. She gives advice on buying land; discusses recent gifts she has sent; she sends information on family and friends; and Anne's illness and the treatment she received.
Date: March 18, 1858
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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress - September 1, 1858]

Description: Transcript of a letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
Date: September 1, 1858
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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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
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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 14, 1859]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she requests more letters from him. She gives news of her health. The Episcopal convocation and baptisms are discussed. Maud gives news of their family and friends; asks after David's baby; and requests news of his crops.
Date: May 14, 1859
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