Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, announcing the death of his mother, Elizabeth Dennis Teackle. She also writes of William Burton Savage's death. She asks Littleton to send her certain fabric and clothes for mourning.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, to her daughter Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, while she was attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Orr to Stephen F. Austin in which Orr provides documentation, including a letter from the captain of the militia, regarding Austin's order to deploy the militia in search of a band of the Hardin fugitives.

Copy of transcript for a letter from John Austin to Stephen F. Austin seeking advise about whether to sell his schooner, the Eclipse, to settle debts.

Copy of transcript for a letter from P. Dimmitt to Stephen F. Austin, in which Dimmitt asks Austin for a loan of two-hundred dollars.

M.M. Ryon receipt for inheritance, 10 September 1846.

Letter written by David S. Kennard to his mother Sarah Kennard discussing his reception of two of her letters. He details that he has had a "long spell of sickness" which has delayed his response to her correspondence. He discusses updates of acquaintances and mentions to his mother that he has had a photograph taken of himself. He lets her know he will mail it to Jennie on the day he wrote this letter.He closes the letter detailing to his mother that he has nothing more to write and that he would remain affectionately hers.

Letter from L. D. Bradley to Minnie Bradley, dated September 10, 1864 and sent from Mud Island, in which he writes about how he wishes her to write twice a week rather than once, and speaks of some sickness among the troops in Galveston.

Letter from Fannie to Lizzie Johnson, discussing news in Bastrop. Fannie implies she is now married to Kleberg Trigg, and that the Democratic Party celebrations in Bastrop bother her.

Introductory letter and recommendations for L. L. Bissell asking permission to transfer to Order of the Eastern Star, Lodge No. 137.

Letter from W. C. Walsh to Mary Maxwell requesting real estate documents for review.

Letter from Matilda Dodd talking about family news, the weather, deaths in the neighborhood and the peaches and apples they have picked over the ridge. Also includes a brief note that William Dodd saying they are all well and that Matilda will go to Texas to visit when the weather gets cool. Includes envelope letter was mailed in.

These are letters from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The two letters are written by Mattie Vanter and Aurelia Vanter and are addressed to the Moore family. In this letter to the Moore's, Mattie updates the family on news from her home and it includes: a notice that she has received the Moore's letter, well-wishes for arriving safely in Tennessee, a discussion noting that her family is well, news on the rainy weather, a dialogue about the camp meetings, news about friends and the trips they are making to visit family friends, details concerning who is visiting their county at present, gossip about Maggie Watkins, the attendance of a dance by family, community news, discussion regarding a customer who purchases her lemons, a dialogue about her and her family's longing for a visit from Linnet, and further news about happenings in the community as well as about family friends. Mattie closes her letter by noting that she sends her love to all and she hopes that the Moore's write or visit soon. The second letter is a joint letter written by Aurelia Vanter and Mattie Vanter. Aurelia informs the Moore's about the health of the neighborhood, updates on family and …

This postcard is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles to William Dodd in Gallatin, Tennessee. Moore is writing from a hotel in Nashville. He details what the family has been doing in Nashville and who they have seen during their stay. He mentions that he has not been able to sleep and decided to write the family cards to give them an update on the Moore family's goings-on.

Priest is very sick and weak. They have had to watch him because he gets up at night. He then mentions the weather and the need for rain. Solomon returned and is looking at land to purchase. Solomon received a letter from Clarence, but it did not mention if he had a fever. Neal did not go to church, but instead went fishing. Brother Carr came again and gave him shorthand and theology. He is getting mixed messages on the shorthand. He then talks about theology. Neal is going to Melissa. He talks about working on a grain drill. He mentions the weather again and the harvest flies. He talks about the peaches he has and inquires about their peach orchard. His California visitors have not made it to him yet and he wonders what is keeping them. He is expecting Lila, her baby, Aunt T and John or Neal to go with him to town. He talks about the crops and the most current condition of Priest.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt.

She hadn't heard from them and was worried. She hopes they are doing well and says that she is doing well. She mentions the weather and what she has been doing at Will's. Will has had some visitors. She mentions Birdie going to school and Alice looking better in health. She hasn't heard from Em and was wondering if they were coming to visit or not. She received news from Tobe. She asks that Mr. Moore write his family so she can receive news of them.

Letter from James Jernigan to Mary Moore, Linnet and Claude White in which he updates them of the activities of family member, where they are going to school, and the crops. The children in the family are discussed, as are home improvement, and cooking. A note is on the back of the envelope that refers to money that is due and asking to stop one of two newspaper subscriptions.

Letter Senator W. J. Bryan congratulating him on a successful recovery and inquiring about the flats owned by Mr. G. W. Brilhart from Abilene, Texas.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner requesting to fill a form with questions and mother's disagreement in sending you abroad. Second page contains the requirements for applicants for service abroad.

Letter from Dave Cohen to D. W. Kempner providing his best recollection of where their grandparents were born and letting him know that he will ask Herman Cohen and Mr. Asher for information as well.

Letter from Robert L. Kelly of the American Council on Education discussing a "catechism" on the Student Army Training Corps for public distribution, and the creation of the American Council on Education's Committee on War Service Training for Women College Students.

Letter from P. S. to First National Bank enclosing a check for $75.00 and requesting they deposit it to the author's account.