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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister Ann Upshur Eyre - September 21, 1800] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister Ann Upshur Eyre - September 21, 1800]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister Ann Upshur Eyre, written from her father-in-law John Teackle's home, Kegotank. She shares family news and mentions her friend Dolly Harwood, Elizabeth Dennis Teackle, Ann Parker Upshur, Mr. Evans, John Eyre, and her husband's sisters Henrietta and Sally.
Date: September 21, 1800
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, September 22, 1806] (open access)

[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, September 22, 1806]

Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, written from Eyre Hall, discussing a party of the Taylors coming from Norfolk, along with Robert Barraud Taylor, a Mr. Tilghman, Mr. Morris, and Mr. Jones. Also mentioned are Grace Duncombe Taylor, Retta Teackle of Easton, and John Eyre. The last page(s) of the letter are missing.
Date: September 22, 1806
Creator: Eyre, Ann Upshur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, September 8, 1811] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, September 8, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She discusses the health issues going on around town, including her own recent miscarriage. She talks about being treated by Dr. Robert King. She writes a response to the news of her uncle Littleton Upshur. She also discusses her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle's business dealings. The end of the letter is missing.
Date: September 8, 1811
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Uphsur Eyre, September 15, 1817] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Uphsur Eyre, September 15, 1817]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Eyre, written from Princess Anne.
Date: September 15, 1817
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Henry A. Wise, governor of Virginia] (open access)

[Correspondence to Governor E.M. Pease from Henry A. Wise, governor of Virginia]

A letter to Governor E.M. Pease from Henry A. Wise, governor of Virginia, regarding the protection of the “honor and interests” of slaveholding states. Includes typewritten transcription of the letter.
Date: September 18, 1856
Creator: Wise, Henry A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Morning Reports for Company F, 1864-1865] (open access)

[Morning Reports for Company F, 1864-1865]

Morning reports of Company F for the years 1864 and 1865. The monthly reports begin in September 1864 and end in July 1865. These reports detail the company's station; the number of soldiers on active duty, special duty, daily duty, or extra duty; the soldier's rank within the company; the number of men who were sick, arrested,confined, or on detached leave; as well as those who were with and without leave. The reports also note the number of serviceable and unserviceable horses. Included along with the monthly reports was a remarks page where the daily happenings of the company were recorded. These remarks listed men who were on furlough, in the hospital, or those who were missing from duty. Hamilton K. Redway and his company were stationed at Camp Piatt and Kelly's Creek during the months the reports were recorded in this book. Redway's signature appears several times in the morning reports.
Date: September 1864
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lora Bryan to Mrs. W. C. Bryan - September 12, 1882] (open access)

[Letter from Lora Bryan to Mrs. W. C. Bryan - September 12, 1882]

Letter written to Mrs. W.C. Bryan from her daughter, Lora Bryan, giving an update about her time in college so far.
Date: September 12, 1882
Creator: Bryan, Lora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Abbot to Prof. Wm. M. Thornton, September 17, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. Abbot to Prof. Wm. M. Thornton, September 17, 1895]

Letter from W. R. Abbot to Prof. Wm. M. Thornton discussing a college recommendation letter for Daniel W. Kempner to attend University of Virginia.
Date: September 17, 1895
Creator: Abbot, W. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lynnhaven Inlet]

Postcard of a still body of water where a man standing on a boat floats towards the shore. The scene is described below as "Lynnhaven Inlet to the famous Lynnhaven Bay; where the largest oysters are gathered. Near Cape Henry, Va." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mamie wish you were here with us - Cape Henry is right all the Atlantic ocean is so pretty with love from Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. S. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 8, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Powhatan Oak, Jamestown Exposition]

Postcard of a park with spaces edged with dark green hedges and a treeline seen in shadow. The letter reads, "Hello Mamie we're having a dandy time. Wish you were here with us. With love, Sig. When are you going home?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 11, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jamestown Exposition]

Postcard of a brick two story building with balconies on the second floor and marble columns. Finely dressed people are walking about the grounds outside. The building is described in the upper left corner as "Virginia State Bldg. Jamestown Exposition, 1907." On the back, a short note reads, "With love to you from Sig." One address is stricken out, but the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 16, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of George Washington's Bedroom at Mount Vernon]

Postcard of a white four poster bed with yellow and pink fringed curtains at the window, cherry wood furniture, and a red and green rug. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, We are now in Washington, having a lovely time with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Arlington Cottage]

Postcard of yellow houses with multiple stories and wrap-around terraces. The scene is described as "The Arlington Cottage, Virginia Beach, Virginia." The letter on the back reads, "We have been to Va Beach + now at Cape Henry and are having a grand time. Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of West Virginia State Building - Jamestown Exposition]

Postcard of a yellow two story building with white accents, columns, and balconies. Around the postcard, a note is written that reads, "Hello! Skinflint I am having a delightful time here every moment. The exposition is fine. Good-bye Leonora." The letter continues on the back with, "I am so disappointed not to have gotten to come to Huntington." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Avenue Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

Raleigh Court, Jamestown Exposition, 1907

"Official souvenir" color postcard depicting the Raleigh Court at the Jamestown Exposition in 1907. There is a lake in the foreground with many boats on it, walkways lined with lamp posts along the water, and numerous red buildings in the background with landscaping and fountains. Correspondence on the card reads,"This looks well on a card, but in reality it is bum, in big letters. It is addressed to Miss Rosa Bassano, S. Mill St., Paris, Texas and postmarked Norfolk, Va on Sept 22, 1907.
Date: September 22, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Emmanuel Church in Staunton]

Postcard of a small red chapel with grey roofing with green flora growing on the side. The letter reads, "It sure is cold up here - Sig." The church is described with the following paragraph, "Emmanuel Church. The Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church, on Frederick Street, was built in 1891, at a cost of about $25,000. It is a splendid brick structure partially covered in ivy. The church has a very strong membership both numerically and financially." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 24, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of North Carolina State Building]

Official souvenir postcard of a two-story white house with blue tile roof and a woman wearing a red dress. Below the picture, a note reads, "Isn't this pretty?" The back continues with, "I am having a fine time but we leave for home tomorrow Washington I mean Lucille." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 28, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Wahoo (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 8, 1928 (open access)

The Texas Wahoo (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 8, 1928

Weekly newspaper of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: September 8, 1928
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Wahoo (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 1, No. 14, Ed. 1 Monday, September 17, 1928 (open access)

The Texas Wahoo (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 1, No. 14, Ed. 1 Monday, September 17, 1928

Weekly newspaper of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: September 17, 1928
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Wahoo (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 1, No. 15, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 22, 1928 (open access)

The Texas Wahoo (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 1, No. 15, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 22, 1928

Weekly newspaper of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: September 22, 1928
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 21, 1929 (open access)

The Texas Steer (U. S. S. Texas), Vol. 1, No. 24, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 21, 1929

Weekly newspaper of the U.S.S. Texas that includes news and information of interest to crew members.
Date: September 21, 1929
Creator: Texas (Battleship)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Natural Bridge in Virginia]

Postcard of a white and blue three story estate, two cliffs connected by stone arching across to the other, and a poem about Virginia. The postcard is further described with, "Natural Bridge - One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. There is no other structure like it. The Lee Highway, U. S. No. 11 passes over Natural Bridge. It is higher by 55 feet than Niagara Falls. The mean height of the bridge from the stream below to its upper surface is 215 feet, it has a span of 90 feet between walls, width averages 100 feet and the arch is 40 feet thick. Hotel and cottage accommodations. Open all year. Illumination every night." The message on the back reads, "Mathew + I stopped to see this wonderful sight Saturday Sept. 27th 1941 on way home from Baltimore, Md."
Date: September 27, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Blaylock and Atwell with a Jeep]

Photograph of men named Blaylock and Atwell as they lean against a jeep that is missing its grille while holding tools. Two other men can be seen sitting in the jeep. A truck, trees, and a long building are visible in the background.
Date: September 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Arlington, Va.), Vol. , No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1946 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Arlington, Va.), Vol. , No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1946

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: September 1946
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History