Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her recent travels for aviation training.

A letter addressed to Honorable Francis B. Sayer, U. S. High Commissioner, Manila, Philippine Islands, from T. N. Carswell, For the Committee, Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated December 5, 1941. The letter discusses the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an American Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers.

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "post-war outlook" and the "restoration" of our Allies.

Letter to Cecile from her father about her contributions to his business and the war. He shares that he believes that Germany is "doomed economically". Again, he brings up the Jones-Wallace issue. International relation between Russia, Britain, and the US are also discussed.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing raw sugar supplies in Cuba being potentially compromised.

Letter from Ken L. Laird to All Brokers - List #1 discussing sales and markets.

Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.

Telegram sent by S. Frieder and Sons to Harris L. Kempner discussing a quote regarding Manila raw cotton bales.

Letter from George Perutz to Harris Kempner discussing international firms in the Philippines and Hong Kong.

Letter from Carlos Cheng to George Perutz discussing the upcoming consolidation of the H. Kempner Cotton Company.

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to S. Frieder & Sons discussing an offer with commission conditions and expenses.

Letter from Dillon Anderson to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for his letter of January 6, enclosed with a copy of he Foreign Policy Bulletin on Laos which is of his interest. So, Anderson requests Kempner to suggest any names of the people who are living in The Philippines, South Vietnam, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand so he could ouch bases with them.

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner sharing his itinerary of the trip to Far East and requesting for letter of introduction and suggestions for the trip.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dillon Anderson handing a copy of letter that they have written to their contact in Bangkok, Mr. Lyman. If he couldn't help, he'd at least provide leads. And Kempner mentions that he's working on Philippine letters currently and would send them over once he's done.

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about the negotiations of cotton sales in Manila.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. C. Bacon regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Frank Bacon, recorded in the letter as 'Frank Orville (?) Bacon (?) Daton (?), Jr.'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. C. R. Bickford, Tivoli, Texas (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Clara May Bickford, Second Lieutenant, Army Nurse Corps'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing Pearl Harbor and World War 2.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions some trouble between the Moros and some Americans in the southern Philippines. He also outlines the summer plan of the USS Ohio (BB-12) to cruise to Japan. Nimitz describes a fire aboard ship in a storeroom next to a powder magazine. He mentions being glad to be away from the Academy and expresses a desire to have shore duty in Honolulu when his time comes. He also mentions going into drydock at Kowloon and seeing all the barnacles on the hull of the Ohio.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses preparing for target practice in Manila Bay. He mentions the ship's cat being thrown overboard by the concussion of the 12-inch guns being fired. The cat was recovered. He also mentions entertaining officers of the British fleet.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a letter from Mary Jean discussing her travel plans, and discussing general points of interest regarding Aunt Jeane and other family members and the cotton business.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz provides his opinion on the Russian navy. He also mentions the prospect of going to China and being able to visit various cities there. He anticipates staying aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12) until the next summer when new passed midshipmen arrive to fill posts and he is moved to a smaller ship. Nimitz mentions fishing for sharks in Manila Bay and recalls all the various pets aboard the ship. Nimitz also mentions that the USS Brooklyn (CA-3) was bringing John Paul Jones back to the USA from France.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions training daily for upcoming target practice in Manila Bay. He also mentions a faulty torpedo. Nimitz mentions league baseball games and being invited to mess with the admiral of the fleet once.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the upcoming target practice competition. He also mentions the possibility of returning to China in case of trouble there. At the end, Nimitz asks for Kerrville's newspaper, the Mountain Sun, to be delivered to him.