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Letter to Captain Frank Frantz from the War Department (open access)

Letter to Captain Frank Frantz from the War Department

Letter to Captain Frank Frantz regarding a speech by the writer to the Oklahoma Legislature and an editorial written by Frantz's Brother.
Date: February 21, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Telegram from the War Department to Fort Sam Houston Depot, October 21, 1918] (open access)

[Telegram from the War Department to Fort Sam Houston Depot, October 21, 1918]

Copy of a telegram from the War Department to the Fort Sam Houston Depot regarding a halt on issuing certain clothes to Southern Department troops.
Date: October 21, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[War Department Bulleting Announcing Inactivation of WASP] (open access)

[War Department Bulleting Announcing Inactivation of WASP]

Press release from the War Department announcing that due to increasing numbers of available male pilots, the Women Airforce Service Pilots will be inactivated on December 20, 1944, with a long quote from General Hap Arnold.
Date: Autumn 1944
Creator: United States. War Department. Bureau of Public Relations. Press Branch.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the War Department, Local Board for Taylor County addressed to Thos. N. Carswell - February 19, 1918] (open access)

[Postcard from the War Department, Local Board for Taylor County addressed to Thos. N. Carswell - February 19, 1918]

A postcard from the War Department Local Board for Taylor County, Abilene, Texas, addressed to Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas postmarked Abilene, Texas, Feb. 19, 1918. The reverse side includes form letter from the Local Board for Taylor County stamp dated February 18, 1918 informing Carswell of his qualification for military service, Class 1.
Date: February 19, 1918
Creator: War Department
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Donovan to Daniel W. Kempner, July 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Richard Donovan to Daniel W. Kempner, July 12, 1944]

Letter from Richard Donovan to Daniel W. Kempner acknowledging the letter from Kempner about the prisoners of war in Galveston.
Date: July 12, 1944
Creator: Donovan, Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Major General J. A. Ulio by order of the Secretary of War addressed to The Commanding Generals, Divisions of the War Department Special and General Staff, The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations - March 21, 1942] (open access)

[Form letter from Major General J. A. Ulio by order of the Secretary of War addressed to The Commanding Generals, Divisions of the War Department Special and General Staff, The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations - March 21, 1942]

a Form letter addressed to The Commanding Generals, Services of Supply; Army Ground Forces, Army Air Forces, Armies, Army Corps, Corps Areas, Departments, Defense Commands, and Base Commands. Divisions of the War Department Special Staff and the War Department General Staff. The Commanding Officers of all Posts, Camps and Stations. By order of the Secretary of War: /s/ J. A. Ulio, Major General, The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, dated March 21, 1942. Reproduced Hq. Camp Wolters, Tex., 5-15-42. Army Emergency Relief, Regulations. AG 080 Army Emergency Relief (3-18-42) NB-A_Camp Wolters, Texas. The reverse side of the last page includes handwritten dates of Sept. 25 - Nov. 5.
Date: March 21, 1942
Creator: Ulio, J. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adjutant General's Office, February 25, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Adjutant General's Office, February 25, 1865]

Letter from the Adjutant General's office addressed to the commanding officer of "F" Company, 1st N. Y. Vet. Cavalry which discusses missing papers for Private Andrew M. Anderson. The letter states that Anderson's records are missing a final inventory.
Date: February 25, 1865
Creator: War Department, Adjutant General's Office
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Acceptable Specifications for the Hood Fire Protection - December 6, 1943] (open access)

[Acceptable Specifications for the Hood Fire Protection - December 6, 1943]

Information detailing the war department's acceptable specifications for the Fire Protection Hood. Specifications include fabrics, thread, design, and materials.
Date: December 6, 1943
Creator: United States. War Department. Office of the Chief of Engineers.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John S. Chambers to Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #1] (open access)

[Letter from John S. Chambers to Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #1]

Official notice from Colonel John S. Chambers to the Sweetwater Army Flying School discussing a how to complete requisitions.
Date: June 5, 1942
Creator: Chambers, John S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince, May 21, 1942]

Letter from L. S. Smith to Charles A. Prince discussing "the situation in Washington."
Date: May 21, 1942
Creator: Smith, L. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John S. Chambers to the Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #2] (open access)

[Letter from John S. Chambers to the Sweetwater Army Flying School, June 5, 1942 #2]

Letter from Colonel John S. Chambers to Sweetwater Army Flying School discussing a submission of requisitions.
Date: June 5, 1942
Creator: Chambers, John S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 5, 1943]

Letter from John W. Snyder to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing the termination of the contract between them and the War Department, effective April 3, 1943.
Date: April 5, 1943
Creator: Snyder, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Wendell Coombs to J. B. Plosser, July 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. Wendell Coombs to J. B. Plosser, July 21, 1942]

Copy of a letter from J. Wendell Coombs to J. B. Plosser, discussing a previous letter wherein Plosser listed several unapproved changes to the construction of the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. Coombs writes to remind Plosser of the proper procedure to seek approval of major construction changes from the War Department.
Date: July 21, 1942
Creator: Coombs, J. Wendell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny, August 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny, August 25, 1944]

Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny informing him of the death of her brother, Theodore H. Kirkland, on August 16, 1944. She asks Stasny to notify as many of Theodore's friends as possible in hopes that they will be able to provide her with more information.
Date: August 25, 1944
Creator: Kirkland, Betrice
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert W. Harper to Charles A. Prince, June 3, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Robert W. Harper to Charles A. Prince, June 3, 1943]

Letter from Brigadier General Robert W. Harper to Charles A. Prince discussing a previous letter written from Charles A. Prince to General H. H. Arnold concerning Prince's request for the reinstatement of his contract with the U.S. Army Air Forces.
Date: June 3, 1943
Creator: Harper, Robert W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 4, 1865] (open access)

[Letter from Hamilton K. Redway to Loriette Redway, November 4, 1865]

A letter from Hamilton K. Redway in Baltimore, Maryland to his wife, Loriette Redway, on November 4, 1865. In the letter, Hamilton Redway expresses his affection for his wife and family. He explains that though he would love to return home to his family, he would rather go into the army again in order to monetarily support his family. Redway asks about his father, Chauncey Redway, about Charles, and about Ellen. This could be in reference to his niece, Ellen Loretta. Also included with this item is the envelope in which the letter was sent. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. H. K. Redway in Mannsville, New York.
Date: November 4, 1865
Creator: Redway, Hamilton K.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 26, 1900] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 26, 1900]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news that he received information and sample exams from the Navy and War departments.
Date: April 26, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 26, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 26, 1900]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news that he received information and sample exams from the Navy and War departments. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: April 26, 1900
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jobie to Charles A. Prince, June 17, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Jobie to Charles A. Prince, June 17, 1942]

Copy of telegram from "Jobie" to Charles A. Prince discussing gaining permission from the War Department Board to begin installation of telephone equipment at the air field facilities in Sweetwater.
Date: June 17, 1942
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Henry H. Arnold, May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Henry H. Arnold, May 13, 1943]

Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Lieutenant General Henry H. Arnold discussing the conspiracy case against Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, operators of a military training facility in Sweetwater, Texas. They conclude that the charges and consequent contract cancellation were unjustified and urge the general to reinstate the contract.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: United States Senate
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between the Alcalde and the Department Head] (open access)

[Correspondence between the Alcalde and the Department Head]

Document containing correspondence between the Laredo alcalde and the head of the Northern Department from May to July. Most of the correspondence concerns deserters and the success of the Federalist cause.
Date: {1839-05..1839-07}
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Department Adjutant, U. S. Army Southern Department, November 9, 1918] (open access)

[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Department Adjutant, U. S. Army Southern Department, November 9, 1918]

Memorandum from 2nd Lt. R. N. Richardson of SATC Abilene Unit to the US Army Southern Department adjutant enclosing forms 2A for two officers, including himself.
Date: November 9, 1918
Creator: Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Department Adjutant, U. S. Army Southern Department, November 9, 1918] (open access)

[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Department Adjutant, U. S. Army Southern Department, November 9, 1918]

Memorandum from 2nd. Lt. R. N. Richardson to the US Army Southern Department adjutant enclosing three forms for soldiers at SATC Abilene Unit.
Date: November 9, 1918
Creator: Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Laredo Alcalde to the Department Prefect, August 13, 1843] (open access)

[Letter from the Laredo Alcalde to the Department Prefect, August 13, 1843]

Letter from the Laredo alcalde to the department prefect, informing him he is sending election results and minutes.
Date: 1843-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History