http://www.civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/files/original/40d0ce992d9cf8f5c50dffc2a83b94d7.gif 224c06293878d0b78b3f2c664904b354 http://www.civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/files/original/e95d260c7a30db2c944ec327b36a07d3.jpg f832455f828f520d889a88c14b8208de http://www.civilwar.williamsonmuseumexhibits.org/files/original/8ae5012c70b76a4fdfaf41c85394d5db.jpg ca3d2c79bd69d904ad12484221860889 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Permanent Collection Description An account of the resource The permanent collection at the Williamson Museum contains objects, artifacts, and photographs that have been permanently gifted or donated to the museum. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Mary Jane Boultinghouse to Daniel B. Boultinghouse, December 30, 1863 Subject The topic of the resource United States -- Texas -- Williamson County. War (Civil War). Description An account of the resource Letter from Mary Jane Boultinghouse to her husband, Daniel B. Boultinghouse discussing life on the home front and the many tasks she must tend to in his absence. She mentions a rumor that furloughed men and deserters are being gathered to guard Austin, along with as many as four thousand African American residents. During this time Daniel Boultinghouse was stationed in Galveston, Texas defending the coast from Union raids. Daniel Boultinghouse and Mary Jane Russell Boultinghouse had eight children during their marriage, eight of whom died of diptheria during and around the time of the Civil War. Though Daniel obtained a Certificate of Disability due to "chronic disease of the lungs", he continued to fight for some time. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 30, 1863 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All rights to the images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted for non-profit educational purposes, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information, contact The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626. http://williamsonmuseum.org Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Document 1863 Daniel B. Boultinghouse Mary J. Boultinghouse