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[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, December 21, 1864]
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that he is sending food, candy, and cloth. He requests that she sew the cloth into drawers and send them back to him. He states his salary will be $110 per month. He then lists his expenses. He tells Clara he has had Yellow Fever. He requests cotton socks. He ends by regretting not being able to spend Christmas with his family.
Date:
December 21, 1864
Creator:
Fentress, David
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Frank M. Pinedo to John J. Herrera - 1977-03-21]
Letter from Frank M. Pinedo with an unsigned document, Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Request to Admit Propounded to Defendant under Rule 169, regarding Arizona Bank Travel Service vs. League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is dated March 21, 1976.
Date:
March 21, 1977
Creator:
Pinedo, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Assistant to Chairman, Democratic National Committee, suggesting that LULAC should host a State Director's Ball for Joe A. Garza, State Director of LULAC, for his great work in organizing many new LULAC Councils. Apart from inviting the LULAC members from all the districts, Herrera wishes to take the opportunity of inviting President John F. Kennedy, as he would be visiting Houston in November, and the program could be held during that time.
Date:
September 21, 1963
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Assistant to Chairman, Democratic National Committee, suggesting that LULAC should host a State Director's Ball for Joe A. Garza, State Director of LULAC, for his great work in organizing many new LULAC Councils. Apart from inviting the LULAC members from all the districts, Herrera wishes to take the opportunity of inviting President John F. Kennedy, as he would be visiting Houston in November, and the program could be held during that time.
Date:
September 21, 1963
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick - 1963-09-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to J. Carlos McCormick, Assistant to Chairman, Democratic National Committee, suggesting that LULAC should host a State Director's Ball for Joe A. Garza, State Director of LULAC, for his great work in organizing many new LULAC Councils. Apart from inviting the LULAC members from all the districts, Herrera wishes to take the opportunity of inviting President John F. Kennedy, as he would be visiting Houston in November, and the program could be held during that time.
Date:
September 21, 1963
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Amon G. Carter to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-21]
Western Union Telegram from Amon G. Carter inviting John J. Herrera to lunch at The Houston Club, during which he would be willing to introduce Herrera to Congressman Jim Wright. Carter mentions his agreement with the Harris County Campaign Chairman Johnny Mitchell that it was important to know the major candidate personally.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Carter, Amon G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to T. W. "Buckshot" Lane - 1955-12-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter sent in response to Sheriff T. W. "Buckshot" Lane, assuring him of John J. Herrera's support for Culp Krueger for State Senate. Herrera goes on to say that he feels Krueger is "missing the boat" with Texas Latinos by not helping their mutual friend Abel Cisneros, going on at length about Cisneros's virtues and the unfairness of his situation.
Date:
December 21, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1976-04-21]
Letter from Bob Casey, Commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission, to John J. Herrera, dated April 21, 1976. Casey is replying to a letter from Herrera about Liberty ships SS Benito Juarez, SS Simon Bolivar, SS Jose Bonifacio, and SS Miguel Hidalgo and encloses information sent from Burt Kyle.
Date:
April 21, 1976
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986 & Kyle, Burt
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1966-02-21]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey to John J. Herrera, dated February 21, 1966, to accompany a message from President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date:
February 21, 1966
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]
Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
Date:
November 21, 1961
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marcus Lujan to John J. Herrera - 1964-11-21]
Letter from Marcus Lujan to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1964, regarding the suspension of the Charter of LULAC Council Number 300 in Chicago.
Date:
November 21, 1964
Creator:
Lujan, Marcus
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera - January 21, 1952]
Letter from Gus C. Garcia to John J. Herrera dated January 21, 1952. Garcia discusses the ramifications of a report, most likely the study entitled "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard.
Date:
January 21, 1952
Creator:
Garcia, Gustavo C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera - January 21, 1952]
Letter from Ed Idar, Jr., to John J. Herrera, dated January 21, 1952. This is a cover letter for items sent under separate cover, copies of a report, most likely the study entitled "The Wetback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas," written by Lyle Saunders and Olen E. Leonard, and a letter written to Judge J. T. Canales.
Date:
January 21, 1952
Creator:
Idar, Eduardo, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Castillo to John J. Herrera - 1952-03-21]
Letter from Julian Castillo of Richmond, Texas, Secretary of the LULAC Council in Rosenburg, Texas, to John J. Herrera, dated March 21, 1952. The letter addresses issues about council members not receiving records from past officers. Also comments on some members monopolizing council meetings.
Date:
March 21, 1952
Creator:
Castillo, Julian
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Rios to John J. Herrera - 1953-01-21]
Letter from Joseph Rios, President of Pan American College, San Antonio, Texas, to John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, dated January 21, 1953. Rios acknowledges M. A. Urbina of Pan American College will be speaking at the upcoming LULAC convention.
Date:
January 21, 1953
Creator:
Rios, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Mamie Garcia to LULAC District Eight officers - 1977-03-21]
Letter from Mamie Garcia, League of United Latin American Citizens District Eight Directors, dated March 21, 1977, and printed on LULAC letterhead. In the letter, details are given for the 1977 District Eight Convention and the second and third page of the document includes a detailed agenda.
Date:
March 21, 1977
Creator:
Garcia, Mamie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera - 1977-07-21]
Letter from Eduardo Morga to John J. Herrera, typed on League of United Latin American Citizens letterhead and dated July 21, 1977. The letter refers to two enclosed letters concerning a bill for a banquet and the possibility of raising a defense against the charge.
Date:
July 21, 1977
Creator:
Morga, Eduardo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-03-21]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera informing Herrera of Castañeda's visit to Houston on March 24th in order to interview the complainants and get all the facts concerning the work conditions at the New Gulf company.
Date:
March 21, 1945
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon, dated October 21, 1975, regarding the shameful way Herrera was treated by LULAC Council No. 60 at the Barbara Jordan Function on October 12, 1975.
Date:
October 21, 1975
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon - 1975-10-21]
Hand written draft of a letter from John J. Herrera to Joe Ramon, dated October 21, 1975. Herrera writes regarding the shameful way he was treated by LULAC Council No. 60 at the Barbara Jordan Function on October 12, 1975. Written on yellow legal pad paper.
Date:
October 21, 1975
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ed Idar Jr. - 1955-12-21]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter to Ed Idar Jr. from John J. Herrera dated December 21, 1955 addressing the political issues with the American GI Forum poll tax drive in the Valley, Texas. "I don't see anything wrong in the efforts of the American Gi Forum conducting this type of civic drive in the Valley. I think it should have been done long ago." Herrera writes that the Latin American people of Mexican descent should all be able to vote and pay the poll tax in preservation and contribution to the "American way of life."
Date:
December 21, 1955
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to LULAC members - 1977-04-21]
Letter from John J. Herrera, League of United Latin American Citizens National Legal Advisor, dated April 21, 1977, and directed to "Brother and Sister LULACs." The letter requests financial assistance in paying for the impeachment proceedings against Joe Benites.
Date:
April 21, 1977
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to L. A. Patillo, April 21, 1954]
Letter from George Andre to L. A. Patillo discussing refunds on gas gathering taxes.
Date:
April 21, 1954
Creator:
Andre, George L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner, April 21, 1954]
Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing an overall increase in taxes from 1951 to 1954 for gathering natural gas.
Date:
April 21, 1954
Creator:
Andre, George L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History