Hamlett Family papers, 1838-1970

Hamlett Family papers, 1838-1970

DRT Collection at Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Description

The Hamlett family papers consist of a miscellany of original and collected photocopies of documents related to a number of family members. Two letters are part of the papers, one from William J. Hamlett, Jr. to his wife-to-be, Elizabeth McDaniel, during his military service, the second written by Mrs. Hamlett to her husband. Items collected by family members include photocopies of Texas land grant records for William J. Hamlett, Sr., a brief summary of the Confederate service of William J. Hamlett, Jr., the Confederate widow’s pension application submitted by Elizabeth Hamlett, and biographical and genealogical sources. Genealogical charts compiled by family members are also included.