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[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843] (open access)

[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843]

Confidential document addressed to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth from H[enr]i Castro informing Huth what he should do if the representatives in Galveston and San Antonio are not there to meet him. Signed Hi. Castro on October 25, 1843 from Antwerp.
Date: October 25, 1843
Creator: Castro, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Page 224 of letter book] (open access)

[Page 224 of letter book]

Page 224 of letter book containing various financial notes.
Date: 1845
Creator: Huth, Louis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Balance sheet showing financial transactions relating to Henri Castro, December 31, 1846] (open access)

[Balance sheet showing financial transactions relating to Henri Castro, December 31, 1846]

Balance sheet showing financial transactions relating to [Henri Castro].
Date: December 31, 1846
Creator: Huth, Louis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Professor of Surgery Application Materials for James Edwin Thompson] (open access)

[Professor of Surgery Application Materials for James Edwin Thompson]

Collection of materials for James Edwin Thompson's application for Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas. Included is his letter of application, as well as several testimonials written by his colleagues.
Date: August 3, 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
WASP_01-2007-02-200 (open access)

WASP_01-2007-02-200

Certificate addressed to Charlyne Creger from Governors' Camp in Masai Mara for ascent in an air ship balloon named the "Mara Rainbow".
Date: October 25, 1987
Creator: Mara Balloon Safaris
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Bill for Seventy-Eight Dollars Addressed to and Signed by Moses Austin, May 2, 1803] (open access)

[Transcript of Bill for Seventy-Eight Dollars Addressed to and Signed by Moses Austin, May 2, 1803]

Copy of transcript for a bill for seventy-eight dollars addressed to and signed by Moses Austin, in which Austin agrees to pay the amount owed in lead in two months from the date the document was signed, on the condition that the creditor completes the voyage to New Orleans.
Date: May 2, 1803
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hotel Ritz: Notice on Tariffs] (open access)

[Hotel Ritz: Notice on Tariffs]

Document describing fees for transportation services provided by the Hotel Ritz in Paris to railway stations, airports, or sea ports.
Date: 1954~
Creator: Hotel Ritz Paris
System: The Portal to Texas History
Prairiedom:  Rambles and Scrambles in Texas or New Estrémadura. (open access)

Prairiedom: Rambles and Scrambles in Texas or New Estrémadura.

Front cover, spine, and title page of a book about Texas anecdotes. Title page includes an anonymous French quotation and a second by Ben Jonson.
Date: 1846
Creator: Suthron, A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Air France] (open access)

[Invoice from Air France]

Invoice for items sold to Mr. Kempner by Daniel Colin-Olivier, including several Air France plane tickets.
Date: November 13, 1957
Creator: Daniel Colin-Olivier
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Telegram Form With Handwritten Itemized List] (open access)

[Blank Telegram Form With Handwritten Itemized List]

Blank overseas telegram form provided by the Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris. On the reverse side is a handwritten, itemized list of various items, including a clock, flower pot, perfumes, purses, suits, dresses, and gloves, listing their prices in Francs and other currencies.
Date: 1950~
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annotated Business Card for Paula Kaeslin of Au Trianon] (open access)

[Annotated Business Card for Paula Kaeslin of Au Trianon]

Business card for Paula Kaeslin from Au Trianon in Lucerne.
Date: 1952~
Creator: Au Tr
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Written Message on Receipt Paper] (open access)

[Written Message on Receipt Paper]

Receipt paper from a hotel restaurant in Gambsheim, France. Handwritten note in the lower right-hand corner reads, “Unable to get lodging in Herrlisheim, so stayed one night in Gambsheim - had to pass nigh by the Steinwald Woods. Picture here shows 1945 Bomb Crater in the Steinwald!!”
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annoted Business Card from Lanvin] (open access)

[Annoted Business Card from Lanvin]

Business card from Monsieur J. Rosseau, tailor at Lanvin fashion house in Paris. On the reverse side of the card are handwritten notes about a suit fitting and suit repair, along with a record of payments made.
Date: 195X
Creator: Lanvin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Stay at Hotel Sacher] (open access)

[Invoice for a Stay at Hotel Sacher]

Invoice for a stay at Hotel Sacher by Mr. D. W. Kempner.
Date: 1956
Creator: Hotel Sacher
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Bill for Hotel Charges: Hotel Meurice, June 4-10, 1949] (open access)

[Itemized Bill for Hotel Charges: Hotel Meurice, June 4-10, 1949]

Hotel bill from Hotel Meurice listing itemized charges and the total amount due.
Date: June 1949
Creator: Hotel Meurice
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Bill for Hotel Charges: Hotel Meurice, June 11-13, 1949] (open access)

[Itemized Bill for Hotel Charges: Hotel Meurice, June 11-13, 1949]

Hotel bill from Hotel Meurice listing itemized charges and the total amount due.
Date: June 1949
Creator: Hotel Meurice
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hotel Bill for Hostellerie de la Poste, September 30, 1954] (open access)

[Hotel Bill for Hostellerie de la Poste, September 30, 1954]

Hotel bill from Hostellerie de la Poste listing itemized charges and the total amount due.
Date: 1950-08/1950-11
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for A. Sulka & Company, October 14, 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for A. Sulka & Company, October 14, 1953]

Invoice prepared by A. Sulka & Company listing itemized charges and total amount due.
Date: October 14, 1953
Creator: A. Sulka & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Alfred Dunhill, October 7, 1954] (open access)

[Invoice for Alfred Dunhill, October 7, 1954]

Invoice prepared for Daniel W. Kempner by Alfred Dunhill for a gold laminate lighter listing item and shipping costs, tax refund, and total of Frs 53.30.
Date: October 7, 1954
Creator: Alfred Dunhill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Mussels and Bordelaise Sauce] (open access)

[Invoice for Mussels and Bordelaise Sauce]

Invoice for mussels and Bordelaise sauce sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Etablissements Rodel, including the number of tins of mussels purchased, as well as the total price for the purchase.
Date: March 12, 1948
Creator: Etablissements Rodel & Fils Freres
System: The Portal to Texas History