Correspondence, genealogical materials, certificate. The Oliver S. Kennedy Papers are primarily comprised of letters written by Kennedy to his sweetheart, later wife, Georgie Foster, during the Civil War and the years shortly thereafter. Kennedy's 1884 certificate of honorary membership in the Fort Worth Rifles is also included. The collection additionally contains Foster family genealogical materials including the earliest item, an 1853 letter thought to be written by Georgie's mother, Susan Cheatham Foster, discussing her move Enterprise, Florida, for health reasons.
Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Summary of Life Events of Oliver Sylvester Kennedy
Document detailing a summary of the life of Oliver Sylvester Kennedy.
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Letter from Georgia Foster
Georgia C. Foster
Letter from Georgia Foster stating "My grandfather was Ephraim H. Foster" and "My father was William Lytle Foster". She also states that her mother was Susannah Long Cheatham.
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Fragments of Letter By Oliver S. Kennedy
Oliver Sylvester Kennedy
Fragments of letter written by Oliver S. Kennedy.
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Membership Application for the National Society of The Children of the American Revolution
Application for membership to the National Society of The Children of the American Revolution for James Causey Kendrick.
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Letter from Georgie Foster
Georgia C. Foster
Letter written by Georgie Foster thanking the receiver for the kindness they have shown to her husband, Oliver S. Kennedy.
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Letter from Will L. Foster to Oliver S. Kennedy.
William Lytle Foster
Reply letter from Will L. Foster to Oliver S. Kennedy.
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Fort Worth Rifles Certificate for Oliver S. Kennedy
Certificate from the Fort Worth Rifles for Texas volunteer guard, "Mr. Oliver S. Kennedy". The date on the certificate is October 8, 1884.
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Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster in 1862
Oliver Sylvester Kennedy
Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster, his wife. In the letter he informs her that her father will be traveling to Florence, Florida.
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Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster in 1869
Oliver Sylvester Kennedy
Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster, his wife. In the letter he replies to her letters and attends to uplift her spirit.
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Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster in 1869
Oliver Sylvester Kennedy
Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster, his wife. The letter updates his wife on his purchase of her horses.
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Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster in 1869
Oliver Sylvester Kennedy
Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster, his wife. In the letter he states that he wrote her the previous week and sent her messages through Mrs. Asher. The letter was sent from Nashville , Tennessee on October 25, 1869.
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Correspondence from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster
Oliver Sylvester Kennedy
Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster, his wife. He states that he is writing to fulfill his promise to write to her.
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Correspondence from Oliver S. Kennedy to Georgie Foster
Oliver Sylvester Kennedy
Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to his wife, Georgie. The letter states that he is unable to return home on the day he had promised before.
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Letter from Oliver S Kennedy to Georgie Foster
Oliver Sylvester Kennedy
Letter from Oliver S. Kennedy to his wife, Georgie. The letter states updates on his journey to Louisville.
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Correspondence from Mr. Elliott to Georgie Foster
Elliott
Letter addressed to Miss Georgie Foster from Mr. Elliott.
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Letter for Georgie
Oliver Sylvester Kennedy
Letter addressed to "My dear Georgie" requesting for updates and correspondence from Georgie.
