Letter from Brenda Galelard to BRAC Commission dtd 2 Sep 05 regarding the 188th FW at Ft. Smith, AK.

Transcript of a Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.

Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that Mr. J. H. Hodges would be returning home to collect clothing for his company. He gives updates on the war; his health; and the health of his fellow soldiers.

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 written by David Fentress to his wife Clara seeking to reassure her about his recovering health. He updates her on the sickness among the troops. He also comments on the dispirited populace and troops since the fall of Vicksburg.

Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara telling her that Mr. J. H. Hodges would be returning home to collect clothing for his company. He gives updates on the war; his health; and the health of his fellow soldiers.

Transcript of a letter from Henry Moore to Ziza, Charles, and Elvira Moore and Aunt Till containing local news, including Henry's molasses production and the difficulties of returning to normalcy after the war.

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Henry S. Moore to his brother Charles B. Moore. In the letter, Henry informs Charles of news from Collin Co. and it includes: the letter sent to Sam with a turnip seed in it, a family friend's haul of corn, the construction of the reaper shelter per Charles' advice, Betty Thornhill and Neal Moore's visit, the unexpected visit of Jim Nelms, Solomon's trip to Hunt Co. and details that he has not returned yet, the plowing of Osbourne's millet patch, the condition of his turnip plants due to the dry weather, Neal's reading ability and how he has been passing the time, Henry's discovery of a new star and details on how he has passed on that information to verify the discovery, Nelm's religious affiliation, the killing of a wild cat, political commentary on the prohibition party, and updates on weather, friends, and community. The envelope is included with the letter. It was sent to Charles when he was in Gallatin, Tennessee visiting kin.

Travis left Sherman with Miss Dora and dropped her off with her family. He took the train to visit Bettie Emerson, who was in Eurkea Springs, Arkansas. He is amazed at how big Fort Worth is. He met up with Charley Moore, whose family was in town. He was very thankful for Charley being kind and courteous. He then went to Dallas and between Fort Worth and Dallas he believes that Dallas will be The City in north east Texas. While waiting at the depot he met George Wilson. Mr Hubbard arrived with Debra Collins and Jack's daughters entertained her. Travis thinks Jack is lucky with his family. He met Uncle Sam Moore and all of his children. He called on Bettie Henry several times. He did not see much of Tom Benton. He thanks Charles and Henry Moore and George Wilson, for their hospitality. He hopes to send love to everyone and thanks for the wonderful time he had.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin outlining the state of her affairs after the passing of her husband James Bryan. Emily also discusses the death of a number of family friends, her desire to move to Texas, and warns Stephen not to return to the U.S. because of his outstanding debts.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James E. B. Austin to Stephen F. Austin discussing the possibility of recovering the Mine á Breton estate and other financial matters. James also passes along news that Emily is to be remarried soon.

Transcript of a letter from Enoch Rushing and Henry Moore to Charles Moore. Enoch Rushing talks about farming, friends, and the large number of Republicans running for local political positions. Henry Moore talks about family health, mill work, and property for sale.

Letter from Enoch Rushing and Henry Moore to Charles Moore. Enoch Rushing talks about local politics, farming, and friends. Henry Moore talks about family health, mill work, and property for sale.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing current events happening at Sugarland Industries while Kempner is in France.

Letter from William L. Gatz to I. H. Kempner discussing how well his family is doing and how thankful he is despite the deteriorated state of his crops.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James offering his opinion on Sugar Land acquiring a new gin.

Letter from H. Gale Rogers to Isaac H. Kempner inviting him to talk at the Cowboy Club banquet on September 19, 1951.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to National Old Line Insurance Company discussing a previous note from them.

Telegram sent by Jeane and D. W. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gatz discussing their congratulations.

Telegram sent by Jeane and D. W. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gatz, Jr. discussing their congratulations on the arrival of their son.

Letter from W. E. Dancy to Roy Klotz discussing Dancy's Munson grape vines, in particular the Xlnta variety, and requesting that Klotz send an inventory of his T. V. Munson vines with a list of the varieties he would like to have to Dancy.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to R. Lee Kempner requesting three orders of a dozen small jars of figs for Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gatz, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Keyser, and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Mitchell.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner enclosing position reports and discussing gin production at Paragould Gin Operations, income, prices, and amount of product ginned.

Letter from the Bertig Company to Daniel W. Kempner updating Mr. Kempner on a leaf worm infestation amongst their cotton, the completion of cotton gin repairs and the start of work on bean elevators. The letter also updates Mr. Kempner on the Muskogee building for Jonesway.