A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Los Angeles 5, California, dated November 28, 1950. Hill confirms they are now operating in New Mexico and should be able to put the operation on a paying basis regardless of idiotic political doings, that the LLIHEDRA CORPORATION will hold controlling interest and mentions the use of the thousand dollars that Carswell gave to him. Handwritten postscript at left side of page expresses appreciation for the inclusion of Miss Hatchett and gives regards.

Letter from Rudy M. Briones, 2nd R.T.B. PLT. 23, Marine Corps, to John Herrera, with envelope dated September 18, 1950. This is a request for Herrera to help Briones get a discharge from military service.

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Rudy Briones, 2nd R.T.B. Plt. 23, Marine Corps Base, San Diego, California, dated September 21, 1950. This is replying to Briones request for help in getting a discharge from military service. Herrera advises Briones to remain in the Marine Corp, and offers other personal advice.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing the cotton market, prices of Mexican cotton compared to American cotton, the M & P Press, correspondence from Aron to Senator Withers, and the fact that all four senior members of the Kempner firm are out of town at the same time.

Report discussing experiments done on expandable waxes of lignites to determine yields and properties from certain place in the United States.

Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip to San Francisco with her mother, the return of Uncle Lee, US involvement with North Korea, North Korea's government, and Russia's involvement with it.

A formal request from the state of California for a Pre-Parole Investigation for Inmate 9803-A. The request is dated December 15, 1950 and is addressed to John B. Shepperd, Secy of State, Austin, Texas, Attn: Miss Sybil Dickinson, Austin, Texas from Fred Finsley, Deputy Administrator Parole Matters, Sacramento, California. Attached is an institutional processing photograph of Inmate 9803-A, Folsom State Prison.

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, The La Fayette Hotel, Little Rock, Arkansas, dated November 11, 1950. Hill outlines his business itinerary and discribes the bad effects that the war in Korea is having on many businesses. The reverse side includes a postscript informing Carswell of Hill's immediate travel itinerary and a reminder of his Los Angeles address.

Ballgown of black silk taffeta. Halter straps with neckline in modified sweetheart style with folds. Fitted, boned bodice with straight silhouette. Full length with mermaid tail ruffle of two layers of black tulle below knees. Back bustle/train of black taffeta with ruffle over four layers of black tulle; attaches to back with hook & eyes and snaps. Center back zipper closure. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Size tag: 14

Cocktail dress of black net with salmon pink embroidered polka dots. A-lined silhouette. Sweetheart neckline with spaghetti straps; scooped back. Below knee length. Skirt has gathered black net under layers and is trimmed with a 5" high black satin bow at center front knee area. Bodice lined in black taffeta; body lined in black crepe; skirt lined in net. Center back zipper closure; black grosgrain petersham. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus

Dinner ensemble of black alençon lace with picot edges. a) Dress. Constructed with attached hip length overblouse of black lace lined in black net. Blouse has bracelet length dolman sleeves and center back hidden snap closure; snaps around interior of bateau neckline for securing shawl to dress. Black chiffon underdress has bottom tier, straight, below knee length skirt of black lace. Center back zipper closure on under dress. Lined in black mousseline. b) Matching lace cape. Elbow length with split sides. Snaps onto neckline of dress. Center back hidden snap closure.

Cocktail dress of red chiffon. Knee length; long dolman sleeves. Sheer bodice with ruched waist band. Attached under slip of matching red chiffon over red silk. Center back zipper closure. Designer Label: Howard Greer / Bruce MacIntosh Retailer Label: Marie Leavell

Letter from Stanley Keane of Roy F. Wilcox & Co. to D. W. Kempner verifying Kempner's 50% discount and enclosing a requested price list and a copy of their Foliage Plant Brochure.

Letter from Stanley Keane of Roy F. Wilcox & Co. to D. W. Kempner providing advice for the treatment of Kempner's Cibotium ferns, which have become infested with mealy bugs, and enclosing a check as a refund for the missing items in his previous order.

Letter from Stanley Keane of Roy F. Wilcox & Co. to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his previous order and including a requested price list of Kentia palms and their availability information.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner regarding their case and Senator Donnell, sales of their California cotton, the situation with Italy, Mexican cotton, purchases, and personal updates about a swimming meet.

Copy of letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner regarding their case and Senator Donnell, sales of their California cotton, the situation with Italy, Mexican cotton, purchases, and personal updates about a swimming meet.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner enclosing position reports and discussing business at Plantersville, correspondence from business associates, production at the Moody Compress, the locations of the other Kempners, and bank credit lines.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing costs due to and by Mary Jean Kempner related to flights with Braniff Airways and Eastern Airlines.

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by Roy F. Wilcox and Co., Including Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Doescherri, Maranta Kerchoveana, Adiantum Asst., Pteris Ferns, and Fittonia Argyroneura for $13.44.

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by Roy F. Wilcox and Co., including Philodendron Erubescens, Asplenium Nidus-Avis, Philodendron Cordatums, and Dieffenbachia Rudolph Roehrs for $21.93.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner discussing various business and family matters while Daniel is away in France. Isaac provides details on the cotton market; bills they want passed in congress and taxes.

Letter from Keith Shaffer Anthuriums to D. W. Kempner informing him that they cannot guarantee the "exact color" of plants that have not bloomed yet. They state that they will send six plants on June 2, 1950 unless Kempner requests a different date.

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing occurrences in Galveston while D. W. Kempner is in Europe, including the good weather for cotton, the delivery of newspaper clippings, how the $25,000 from Jacquel was divided, the Southern Pacific Railroad and the American Cancer Society who might fill a vacant space in one of their buildings, and his plan to join family at Lake Tahoe.