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[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Edwin Tsai, June 26, 1962]
Letter from Harris K. Weston to Edwin Tsai memorizing his trip to Hong Kong and tennis matches, and informing about his friend's arrival to Hong Kong.
Date:
June 26, 1962
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edwin Tsai, August 28, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edwin Tsai discussing about Mr. and Mrs. Harris Weston's trip to Hong Kong and requesting for guidance.
Date:
August 28, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas Butler to Harris Leon Kempner, April 19, 1960]
Letter from Douglas Butler to Harris Leon Kempner about the certificate not being sufficient that's forwarded with the letter of April 18, covering silk material that he purchased in Hong Kong. As they don't have certificate of Origin, he asks Kempner to follow the instructions included in the letter from the office, dated March 25.
Date:
April 19, 1960
Creator:
Butler, Douglas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, August 20, 1959]
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.
Date:
August 20, 1959
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, June 15, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding thanking him for his letter of 10th and also getting these packages to us. He mentions that Ruth also joins in thanking them for their attention and help.
Date:
June 15, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston, August 28, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston sharing introduction of few people to help on trip to Far East.
Date:
August 28, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, March 28, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors regarding the letter he received from Mr. Douglas Butler, Collector of Customs about the parcel with the plain silk white material, which they'd need a certificate oof Origin for them to release that. So Kempner requests them to provide a Certificate of Origin or do their best in this matter so he'd be able to get the material. He also mentions to do the same for the other package they're sending.
Date:
March 28, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, February 17, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors regarding the dinner jack they made for him the last May he's in Hong Kong. He mentions that some of his friends would like to have some of that material, and he's requesting them to send enough material for two such jackets under two separate parcels and label them as gifts so that the duty would be nominal. And he refers them to F. W. Golding if they have any concerns whom he thinks that they already know.
Date:
February 17, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, April 18, 1960]
Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner regrading the duplicate of the certificate of origin they enclosed in the letter they sent on 13th of April.
Date:
April 18, 1960
Creator:
Tong Yik Tailors
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung, June 29, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung handing the notarized letter of sponsorship for Herbert. He mentioned that he's not sure about where to send it, and thought it's be best to send them to him and Kempner also enclosed another envelope addressed to consular officer if he wishes to use it.
Date:
June 29, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter listing flights, 1959]
Letter listing flights from Tokyo to Hong Kong, from Tokyo to Taipei, and from Taipei to Hong Kong. The list includes airlines, departure times, and arrival times.
Date:
1959~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner, April 2, 1959]
Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner confirming Kempner's flights between Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Taipei.
Date:
April 2, 1959
Creator:
Lide, James C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James C. Lide, March 30, 1959]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James C. Lide requesting that he reserve plane seats for him and Mrs. Kempner.
Date:
March 30, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Loa Hai Shing Company to Harris Leon Kempner, April 13, 1960]
Letter from Loa Hai Shing Company to Harris Leon Kempner certifying that they have sold the material to Messrs. Tung Yik Tailors, which they've imported from T. S. S. p. A Italy.
Date:
April 13, 1960
Creator:
Loa Hai Shing Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Foreign Assets Control Department, April 21, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Foreign Assets Control Department regarding the notice 167 he received from the Bureau of Customs, El Paso about a small package of plain white silk he ordered from Hong Kong. He mentions that he didn't know that a certificate was required, but now he filled the form as advised.
Date:
April 21, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1959]
Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing a copy of letter regarding export subsidy, and a clipping that his father has requested. Then he goes on talking about the cotton business.
Date:
May 18, 1959
Creator:
Rayner, Fred H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to The Consular Officer, June 1959]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to The Consular Officer including the information to sponsor Chung Kat-yan Herbert as he desires to pursue his further education in the United States. He mentions that he'd take care of all his expenses while he's in the United States. He also encloses a statement from bank and if they need any more documents he mentioned not to hesitate.
Date:
June 29, 1959
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Tompkins to Harris Leon Kempner, June 22, 1959]
Letter from J. G. Tompkins to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning about the three boxes of personal effects that're loaded on the "Barbara Lykes" consigned to him. He also mentioned that he'll keep him posted on where it is and when it'll arrive.
Date:
June 22, 1959
Creator:
Tompkins, J. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Charlotte Horstmann, August 19, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Charlotte Horstmann regarding the certificate of Origin for the candles they bought while they were in Hong Kong. As Mr. Golding mentioned that they're not providing him with the certificate, Kempner requests them to do what they promised on doing at the beginning.
Date:
August 19, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brinsley Golding to Harris Leon Kempner, August 14, 1959]
Letter from Brinsley Golding to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the candles they ordered from Charlotte Horstmann. He mentions that the Customs need the certificate of origin and that he tried reaching out to Charlotte through phone calls and letter but they didn't respond yet.
Date:
August 14, 1959
Creator:
Golding, Brinsley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward Marcus, February 10, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward Marcus handing his letters of introduction. He mentions that they have a number of people whom they could write to but mentions that Baird has met them all and it's better if he writes to them.
Date:
February 10, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Trip Itinerary, March 30, 1959]
Letter detailing Harris L. Kempner's itinerary for his trip through Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, and Fiji.
Date:
March 30, 1959
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edwin Tsai, January 23, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edwin Tsai informing about the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Oppenheimer to Hong Kong and requesting for assistance.
Date:
January 23, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Golding, January 23, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Golding informing about the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Oppenheimer to Hong Kong and requesting for assistance.
Date:
January 23, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History