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[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]
Letter from an unknown assistant cashier at the First State Bank & Trust Co. of Abilene, Texas to whom it may concern expressing interest in the future of John T. Willis, Sr., and informing the reader of Willis' history at the bank and his competency in the field of banking.
Date:
April 16, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]
Letter from Henry James at The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in regards to John T. Willis, Sr., in which James explains to the reader that Willis has been raised in Abilene, and will do well by anyone who chooses to employ him.
Date:
April 14, 1913
Creator:
James, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]
Letter from Joe F. Garrison at The Citizens National Bank regarding John T. Willis, Sr., in which Garrison recommends Willis to whomever is presented with the letter.
Date:
April 14, 1913
Creator:
Garrison, Joe F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]
Letter from E. B. Bynum of the First State Bank & Trust Company to whom it may concern, on April 14, 1913, recommending John T. Willis, Sr. to any position that he may be considered for.
Date:
April 14, 1913
Creator:
Bynum, E. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wm. Cameron & Co. to Belford Lumber Co. - September 16, 1914]
Letter written to Belford Lumber Co. in Georgetown, Texas from William Cameron & Co. in Waco, Texas, which says "We wish to call your attention to car #62918, which is now due, and will ask that you kindly let us have exchange to cover."
Date:
September 16, 1914
Creator:
William Cameron & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from Blair Stribling to Etta Mae Carroll - October 5, 1915]
Invitation extended to Miss Etta Mae Carroll of Abbott, Texas to serve as Duchess of Abbott in the Texas Cotton Palace of Waco, Texas. It is signed by Blair Stribling, the Queen's Chancellor. Included with the invitation is information for visiting duchesses and their attendants at the queen's court and a court calendar.
Date:
October 5, 1915
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hill Printing & Stationery Co. to Monteith Abstract Co. - September 21, 1916]
Letter written to Monteith Abstract Company in Belton, Texas from Hill Printing & Stationery Company in Waco, Texas, acknowledging the receipt of their order for 2 reams of paper and promising to complete the order quickly.
Date:
September 21, 1916
Creator:
Gordon, L. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Neale to Mrs. W. A. Crawford - October 27, 1914]
Letter from W. J. Neale to Mrs. W. A. Crawford, thanking her for her work as chairman and inviting her to Opening Day at the Texas Cotton Palace.
Date:
October 27, 1914
Creator:
Neale, W. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. A. W. Koch and Mrs. W. O. Wilkes to Mrs. W. A. Crawford - October 26, 1914]
Letter from Mrs. A. W. Koch and Mrs. W. O. Wilkes to Mrs. W. A. Crawford, inviting her to the Cotton Palace's Woman's Day Parade on November 7 and instructing her about her position in the parade. The letter is typed on Texas Cotton Palace stationery. Mrs. W. A. Crawford's mailing address is at the Tietz Hotel of Waco
Date:
October 26, 1914
Creator:
Koch, Mrs. A. W. & Wilkes, Mrs. W. O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adam Smith to Margaret Smith - September 8, 1918]
Letter from Adam Oscar Smith to Margaret Elizabeth Smith in which Adam is asking Margaret how everyone is back home. He tells her he is doing well and hope they are all as well. He say he has not heard from their brother Mahlon since he left Texas and ask if she has heard from him.
Date:
September 8, 1918
Creator:
Smith, Adam Oscar
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. O. Schearer from her brother - March 3, 1918]
Letter W. O. Schearer from her brother Myron, who is in the military. Myron writes about his stay in the hospital, what Waco is like, his job and bible study classes.
Date:
March 3, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edna Lillard to Joushua Lillard - September 17, 1918]
Letter from Edna Lillard to Joshua Lillard, her brother, discussing what Ripley, and William are doing, how Dick is living, and how many products they are selling a week. Edna wonders where she will go to school and informs Joshua about the rest of the family.
Date:
September 17, 1918
Creator:
Lillard, Edna
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from a soldier to his sister - March 10, 1918]
Letter from a soldier to his sister discussing his work as a guard, the lack of mattresses, and an athletic meet with some cowboys. The soldier was assigned to the military band but does not get paid well and wishes he was assigned to a permanent squadron.
Date:
March 10, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 4, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his excitement for he letters and the hostess house that he will visit with his friends. He asks Emma to send him Gene's address and for her to be careful when she sends him mail.
Date:
November 4, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 5, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing everything he did in the morning, a show he saw with a friend that was disappointing, and his supper.
Date:
November 5, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hecor
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 6, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the mail he received from her, dealing with new troops, and a reminder to address her letters carefully. In the postscript he ask her to not send him money from their account and to send him a copy of an accountant journal.
Date:
November 6, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 7, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the package he received from her, and responding too as many of the questions she asked in the letters she sent him. He explains promotions in the army, the weather, and the status of the war.
Date:
November 7, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 10, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his busy day and the work of training new recruits he has a head of him. He is tired of idling around and wants to et to work on Kitchen duty. He lists what he had for supper and how he forgot to stamp a previous letter.
Date:
November 10, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 11, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the end of the war, newly drafted men, the fair that was occurring and the movie he saw. Mac's father has died and he was sent home on furlough. he asks Emma to write him everyday. In he postscript he talks about am buttons for his coat.
Date:
November 11, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 13, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing he bad food at the mess hall, writing discharge papers, and being discharged before Christmas. He asks about what New York was like when it was announced the war was over. He asks Emma to tell him how his fathers health is.
Date:
November 13, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 13, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussin how he will write discharge papers, short details about his day, and how he wants to receive more letters from Emma.
Date:
November 13, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 14, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing writing discharge papers, Emma's lack of letters, and the letters he sends his mother.
Date:
November 14, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - Novmeber 15, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his work writing discharges for a development battalion, he purchased a "Belgian Baby" from the hostess house, and the new rumors from camp. The postscript includes a rumor about being discharged in five days.
Date:
November 15, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 16, 1918]
Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the possibility of discharge, rumors about discharge going around camp, and a letter from his friend who was sent to New York. He enjoyed Emma's last two letters.
Date:
November 16, 1918
Creator:
Suyker, Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History