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Letter from Governor George W. Bush (open access)

Letter from Governor George W. Bush

Letter congratulating First Baptist Church on its 130th Anniversary from Governor George W. Bush.
Date: April 3, 1997
Creator: Bush, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos (open access)

Letter from State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos

Letter from State Senator of District 14 Gonzalo Barrientos, supporting First Baptist Church on its project to record their history as the oldest Baptist church for African- Americans.
Date: March 30, 2001
Creator: Barrientos, Gonzalo
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (open access)

Letter from U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett

Letter to the Grant Review Committee in support of First Baptist Church from U.S. Representative Lloyd Daggett.
Date: January 22, 2001
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin (open access)

Letter from Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin

Letter from Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, supporting Ernestine Thompson and First Baptist Church on its project to chronicle its 133 year past.
Date: January 22, 2001
Creator: Kirk Watson
System: The Portal to Texas History
Reverend Marvin C. Griffin (open access)

Reverend Marvin C. Griffin

Written information about the accomplishments of Reverend Marvin C. Griffin of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, TX.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847] (open access)

[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847]

Copy of a letter from Sam Houston to his friend Joseph L. Ellis of Grand Cane at his plantation "Pleasant Lawn." Discusses Judge Worsham, the health of the Houston family, and neighbors. This letter is purported to be a hoax and forgery, as multiple copies exist. It was found folded inside a book that was published in the late 1800s and given to the library over sixty years ago.
Date: June 12, 1847
Creator: Houston, Sam
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011] (open access)

[Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011]

Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to the Mayor of Boerne, discussing the Boerne Village Band and writing that he is including a photograph and historical document. Accompanying the letter is a photograph of three men standing together in front of a gazebo at night. The two men on the right are wearing traditional German dress, while the man on the left is wearing a blue plaid shirt and navy slacks. The man on the left is handing the man in the middle a plaque. A sign on the gazebo indicates that the photo was taken at a Boerne Village Band performance, and handwritten notes on the back of the photo identify the men.
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Scheffrahn, Rudolf R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1998 - 2005] (open access)

[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1998 - 2005]

The Old Settlers Association minutes 1998-2005, includes minutes and accounts of the association.
Date: [1998..2005]
Creator: Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, February 6, 1876] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, February 6, 1876]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing the ballad of "Linnie Dorn."
Date: February 6, 1876
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 16, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 16, 1878]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a time John visited Emma.
Date: August 16, 1878
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 27, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 27, 1878]

Letters from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a conversation they had at a social.
Date: August 27, 1878
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, November 17, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, November 17, 1878]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing people they are both acquainted with.
Date: November 17, 1878
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, December 8, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, December 8, 1878]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing the death of Mrs. James Prim and a social event.
Date: December 8, 1878
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, January 12, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, January 12, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It includes lines from a poem or song, and discusses a Christmas gift and a New Year's Social.
Date: January 12, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, January 26, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, January 26, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a lost letter and mutual acquaintances.
Date: January 26, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, February 14, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, February 14, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses a song ballad, mutual acquaintances, and school.
Date: February 14, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 2, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 2, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses school and mutual acquaintances.
Date: March 2, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 16, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 16, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances and Emma possibly visiting John.
Date: March 16, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 30, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 30, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses trip Emma took to the Indian Nation and mutual acquaintances.
Date: March 30, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 8, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 8, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances and predictions about their marriages.
Date: May 8, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 27, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 27, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances.
Date: May 27, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, June 16, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, June 16, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances.
Date: June 16, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, September 1, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, September 1, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a trip her family is planning, harvesting crops, and mutual acquaintances.
Date: September 1, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 21, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 21, 1878]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. He discusses being a gentleman and studying.
Date: August 21, 1878
Creator: Brewer, John C.
System: The Portal to Texas History