Papers contain correspondence, legal documents, financial documents, orders, photographs, memorandum book, prescription, poem, confederate currency, and recipe. These are personal and official papers which relate to Dunham's military career. Included are his marriage certificate to Lucy J. McIntyre and two deeds concerning the purchase and sale of land in Harris County, Texas, 1843 and 1846, by William Ferguson.
Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Portrait of Unidentified Man By S. Piper
Samuel S. Piper
Portrait of unidentified man taken by photographer S. Piper in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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"Plantation Bitters Cure Heartburn" and Drake's American Receipt Book"
The first page, numbered 31 states benefits of a product named "Kathairon" for curing hair loss. The second page, numbered 32 states tips on for farmers relating to agriculture and cattle.
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Cyrus Moore Dunham Prescription for T. B. Bond Pharmacy
Medical for Cyrus Moore Dunham prescription to be used at T. B. Bond Pharmacy, in Hillsboro, Texas.
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Correspondence from Sidney L. Willson to Cyrus Moore Dunham
Sidney L. Willson
Document from Sidney L. Willson, pension agent, for Cyrus Moore Dunham. In the document he states that he has sent the original pension certificate of Dunham and a voucher for the first payment to Cyrus Moore Dunham.
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Marriage certificate of Cyrus Moore Dunham and Lucy J. McEntire.
The marriage certificate of Cyrus Moore Dunham and Lucy J. McEntire.
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Correspondence from St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company General Attorney
Correspondence from the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company Office of General Attorney. The receiver of the letter is B. P. Ayers, attorney at law of Fort Worth, Texas. The letter states that the sender has attached a copy of the record of marriage of Cyrus Moore Dunham and Lucy J. McEntire.
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Envelope Titled Will of Cyrus Moore Dunham
Envelope with the words Will of Cyrus Moore Dunham filed in February 20, 1900.
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Cyrus Moore Dunham Pension Vouchers
Document in which Cyrus Moore Dunham states that he is the person named in the pension certificate number 9442 and that he served as a acting assistant Paymaster on the USS Forest Rose.
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Correspondence from the Navy Department of Office of the Secretary
Correspondence from the Navy Department of Office of the Secretary. The letter is responding to another letter requesting confirmation on records of Cyrus Moore Dunham's past position as Acting Assistant Paymaster.
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Document Regarding Cyrus Moore Dunham Pension
Green Berry Raum
Document from the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Pensions. The document is a certificate number 9442 for the pension issued to Cyrus Moore Dunham. The date in which the document was received is stated as March 25, 1891 and it was written March 12, 1891.
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Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association 1900
H. C. Tatum
Document from the Western Commercial Travelers Association sent to Cyrus Moore Dunham reminding him that assessment 13 will expire on February 15, 1900 signed by H. C. Tatum. A payment of $7.00 is requested.
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Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association 1898
H. C. Tatum
Document from the Western Commercial Travelers Association stating that they have received in payment of death loss assessment number 13 from Cyrus Moore Dunham. The payment received was seven dollars on February 13, 1900 and signed by H. C. Tatum.
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Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association 1894
H. C. Tatum
Document from the Western Commercial Travelers Association stating that they have received in payment of death loss assessment numbers 178, 179, and 180 from Cyrus Moore Dunham. The payment received was six dollars on April 9, 1894 and signed by H. C. Tatum.
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Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association 1898
H. C. Tatum
Document from the Western Commercial Travelers Association stating that they have received in payment of death loss assessment numbers 277 and 278 from Cyrus Moore Dunham. The payment received was four dollars on August 12, 1898 and signed by H. C. Tatum.
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Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association 1892
H. C. Tatum
Document from the Western Commercial Travelers Association stating that they have received in payment of death loss assessment numbers 150 and 151 from Cyrus Moore Dunham. The payment received was five dollars on January 14, 1892.
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Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association 1888
Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association stating that four dollars were received in payment of death loss assessments number 64 and 65 from Cyrus Moore Dunham. The date stated for this payment is October 15, 1888.
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Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association 1888
Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association stating that two dollars were received in payment of death loss assessment number 54 from Cyrus Moore Dunham. The date stated for the payment is February 13, 1888.
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Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association 1887
Document from the Western Commercial Travelers' Association stating that two dollars were received in payment of death loss assessment number 51 from Cyrus Moore Dunham. The date stated for the payment is September 10, 1887.
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Sale of Property Between Stephen D. Moore and Mrs. M. A. Sargent
Document stating details of sale of property between Stephen D. Moore and Mrs. M. A. Sargent.
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Reconciling Statement Regarding Cyrus Moore Dunham and the U. S. S. Forest Rose
Reconciling Statement of the account of Cyrus Moore Dunham affirmative action plan, U.S.S. Forest Rose.
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Cotton Sales Document from Ethell and Thomas
Ethell and Thomas
Document from the Office of Ethell and Thomas regarding cotton sales relating to Cyrus Moore Dunham.
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George Young Prize Money
Document stating prize money due to George Young for the capture of [R. R. Cotton #3].
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Resignation Acceptance For Cyrus Moore Dunham
Gideon Welles
Document signed by Gideon Welles stating that the resignation of Cyrus Moore Dunham from his position as acting assistant paymaster has been accepted.
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Letter to Cyrus Moore Dunham from E. W. Dunn
Letter to Cyrus Moore Dunham from E. W. Dunn wishing him to recover from his health issues and wishing him well.
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Letter to Cyrus Moore Dunham
Letter to Cyrus Moore Dunham that expresses farewells after Dunham has decided to retire from his position as acting assistant paymaster.
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Transportation Pass for Cyrus Moore Dunham
Alexander Mosely Pennock
Document signed by fleet captain, Alexander Mosely Pennock, on July 15, 1864. The document states that Cyrus Moore Dunham has permission to board on any United States Naval transport on the western waters, free of expense, excepting meals. The document also states that the order was given by rear admiral, David D. Porter.
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List of Medicinal Ingredients
Document signed by [P.M. Mucay M. D.]. In the document, multiple medicinal and natural ingredients are listed such as "Chamomile Flowers" and the words "..One tablespoonful 3 to 4 times day.."
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Detailed Report of Order From January 15, 1864
Letter with unidentified author stating a detailed report on order given on January 15, 1864 by the receiver.
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Letter from H. L. Lane to Cyrus Moore Dunham
H. L. Lane
Letter by H. L. Lane to Cyrus Moore Dunham. The letter is a response to a letter send by Dunham that ends with the words "I am your friend".
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Navy Document Signed by Cyrus Moore Dunham
Cyrus Moore Dunham and Alexander Mosely Pennock
Document signed by Cyrus Moore Dunham and Alexander Mosely Pennock, fleet captain, requesting for the receiver to report without delay to the officer of the U.S.S. Forest Rose.
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Letter from Robert Townsend to Cyrus Moore Dunham
Robert Townsend
Letter addressed to Cyrus Moore Dunham from Robert Townsend. In the letter, Townsend congratulates Dunham on his promotion to acting assistant paymaster of the United States navy.
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Document Signed by Cyrus Moore Dunham
Cyrus Moore Dunham and Gideon Welles
Document signed by Gideon Welles, secretary of the navy, and Cyrus Moore Dunham, acting assistant paymaster. The document states that Dunham will report to Admiral David Dixon Porter.
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![Letter from [William H. Lells] by William H. Lells](https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/specialcollections_cyrusmooredunham/1008/thumbnail.jpg "Letter from [William H. Lells] by William H. Lells")
Letter from [William H. Lells]
William H. Lells
Letter from [William H. Lells] praising Cyrus Moore Dunham and congratulating him on his new position as paymaster.
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Letter from Gideon Welles to Cyrus Moore Dunham
Gideon Welles and Cyrus Moore Dunham
Document signed by Gideon Welles, secretary of the navy. The document notifies Cyrus Moore Dunham of his appointment as acting assistant paymaster in the Navy of the United States.
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Letter signed by Y. Saunds
Y. Saunds
Letter signed by Y. Saunds to state Cyrus Moore Dunham as the person take charge of his effects including his public and patriate.
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Letter from the Department of North Carolina, Quarter-Master's Office
Letter from the Department of North Carolina, quarter-master's office. The letter was written on February 13, 1862.
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Letter from Frank W. Cachett
Frank W. Cachett
Letter from Frank W. Cachett from the U.S.S. Miami in March 2, 1863. The letter notifies that "Mr. C. U. Dunham" of New Orleans, left the ship to join the Mississippi squadron.
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Document Written by U. Morgan
E. W. Morgan
Document written by U. Morgan, superintendent from the Kentucky Military Institute. In the document he praises Robert Moore for being "a worthy member" of the institute.
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Letter from Cyrus Moore Dunham to S. Fischel
Cyrus Moore Dunham
Letter from Cyrus Moore Dunham to S. Fischel discussing lease prices at St. Diana and Goodford, Texas.
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New Clothing Store in Yazoo County
S. D. Moore
Document announcing the opening of a "New Clothing Store" in Yazoo county.
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Deed signed by William R. Baker and Levi J. Parker
William Robinson Baker and Levi J. Parker
Document filed on November eleventh, 1843. The document was recorded on the Harris county record of deeds and written by William R. Baker.
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Deed Written by William Ferguson
William Ferguson
Document filed on March 6, 1946. The document was recorded on the Harris county record of deeds and written by William Ferguson.
