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[Message from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, June 30, 1834] (open access)

[Message from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo Ayuntamiento, June 30, 1834]

Message from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo ayuntamiento concerning the current rebellion. The governor warns towns to make sure that the military does not join the rebellion in Nuevo León.
Date: 1834-06~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter Concerning Native Americans, September 10, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter Concerning Native Americans, September 10, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a receipt, on September 10, 1825, of two documents from the Mexican government, one of which commands the author to gather forces and march against the Native American rebellion.
Date: September 10, 1825
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rafael Garcia, December 2, 1844] (open access)

[Letter from Rafael Garcia, December 2, 1844]

Letter from Rafael Garcia announcing a rebellion in Guadalajara against Santa Anna.
Date: 1844-12~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, August 12, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, August 12, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mexican Minister of Foreign Relations to Ayuntamiento of Gonzales, regarding the formal response of the Mexican President Pro tempore to the resolution passed by the inhabitants of Gonzales in July of 1834 which contained suggestions for Constitutional reforms. The President Pro tempore of Mexico promises that the August Assembly will take the proposals of Texans into consideration, and that the people responsible for inciting rebellion will be punished.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, September 1905] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, September 1905]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions leaving Manila just as a cholera outbreak occurred. Nimitz mentions his travel plans for he interior of China. He mentions the Boxer Rebellion briefly and various news on some other classmates in the fleet. He also describes a malfunction with one of his torpedoes. Between the time Nimitz started this letter and mailed it, he took an inland trip to Peking, which he describes. He also mentions going to Korea and escorting members of the Taft Party (including Alice Roosevelt).
Date: {1905-09-08,1905-09-11,1905-09-12,1905-09-16}
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, September 1905] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, September 1905]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions leaving Manila just as a cholera outbreak occurred. Nimitz mentions his travel plans for he interior of China. He mentions the Boxer Rebellion briefly and various news on some other classmates in the fleet. He also describes a malfunction with one of his torpedoes. Between the time Nimitz started this letter and mailed it, he took an inland trip to Peking, which he describes. He also mentions going to Korea and escorting members of the Taft Party (including Alice Roosevelt).
Date: {1905-09-08,1905-09-11,1905-09-12,1905-09-16}
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family, August 8, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family, August 8, 1863]

Transcript of letter from S. T. Trowbridge to the Trowbridge Family discussing a new baby being born into the family. Now consisting of one boy and four girls for them. He then talks highly on General Grant being the best general he's ever worked for. As well as trusting the man, even enough to following him further into battle. He met a few old acquaintances but they're all unwell.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore, May 24, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore comparing the Civil War to the American Revolution, considering the future of the nation, and relaying local news.
Date: May 24, 1865
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
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Transcription of the Letter to Colonel Garrett
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Transcript of Letter to Charles B. Moore, August 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter to Charles B. Moore, August 1863]

Transcript of letter to Charles B. Moore written during the Civil War. In the letter, the author discusses the lives of several family members and friends and how the war is affecting them. He also discusses his allegiance to the Union as well as the sides that many of his friends and family decided to take.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, November 30, 1861] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, November 30, 1861]

Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
Date: November 30, 1861
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 2, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to wife Clara, June 2, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the situation at home (the peach orchard, spinning, and a spinning wheel), how to send letters to him, his experience in the army (his need for more clothing, his health, what food the unit is eating, and statistics of his unit), and war news.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Julia Rucker and Henry Moore to Charles Moore, November 13, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Julia Rucker and Henry Moore to Charles Moore, November 13, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Julia Rucker Henry Moore to Charles Moore regarding local politics, lawbreakers, educating children, and business.
Date: November 13, 1865
Creator: Rucker, Julia T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
Date: July 24, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, June 26, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, June 26, 1864]

Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore in which Josephus shares his harsh views about the South, some war news, local news. In addition, he notes that he has a large crop to harvest.
Date: June 26, 1864
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, November 20, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, November 20, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore containing local news and health, a misunderstanding that caused a family friend to be imprisoned, and noting the reelection of Abraham Lincoln.
Date: November 20, 1864
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, April 8, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore about family health and a marriage.
Date: April 8, 1865
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, February 16, 1865] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore, February 16, 1865]

Transcript of a letter from Josephus Moore to Charles Moore speculating about proposed amendments to the Constitution of the state of Tennessee and the conditions that may be imposed upon its people. Josephus then relates the well-being of friends and neighbors.
Date: February 16, 1865
Creator: Moore, Josephus C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant to Charles Moore, September 11, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant to Charles Moore, September 11, 1863]

Transcript of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Constant, describing divisions of Union and Confederate loyalty amongst friends and neighbors and their own story of being refugees. In addition, their crops are doing well but there aren't enough laborers to work the fields.
Date: September 11, 1863
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Walter Godchaux, Jr. to Hugh Williams, April 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Walter Godchaux, Jr. to Hugh Williams, April 21, 1953]

Letter from Walter Godchaux, Jr. to Hugh Williams discussing insurance and expense numbers in relation to a Parks policy decision. An attached copy of insurance details is included.
Date: April 21, 1953
Creator: Godchaux, Walter, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew Kelly to Pierre Chardine, August 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew Kelly to Pierre Chardine, August 4, 1952]

Letter from Andrew Kelly of the Sutherland International Despatch to Pierre Chardine enclosing 10 pages worth of documents and insurance policies, at the request of Mr. Daniel W. Kempner.
Date: August 4, 1952
Creator: Kelly, Andrew
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - March 9, 2006] (open access)

[Letter from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston - March 9, 2006]

Letter, sticker, pamphlet, and photocopied newspaper clippings from Sandra Cisneros to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes to praise his participation in a group reading panel sponsored by Amnesty International and other organizations. The event, "We Say No: Writers Against Torture", brought together a variety of academics and writers for one night in San Antonio Central Library. The material enclosed by Cisneros corresponds with the event.
Date: March 9, 2006
Creator: Cisneros, Sandra
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-12-11] (open access)

[Letter from Albert B. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1976-12-11]

Letter from John J. Herrera's brother, Albert B. Herrera, wishing John and his family a Merry Christmas. The letter is signed B. B., Juanita, and Junior. The letter is accompanied by a booklet entitled, "The Great Questions", a Christian faith-based publication, as well as the addressed envelope that contained the aforementioned contents.
Date: December 11, 1976
Creator: Herrera, Albert B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fayez Sarofim to Harris L. Kempner, September 16, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Fayez Sarofim to Harris L. Kempner, September 16, 1966]

Letter from Fayez Sarofim to Harris L. Kempner providing a copy of an article from the Atlantic Monthly he believed would be of interest.
Date: September 16, 1966
Creator: Sarofim, Fayez
System: The Portal to Texas History