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[Transcript of letter from T. A. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1829] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from T. A. Smith to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1829]

Copy of transcript for a letter from T. A. Smith to Stephen F. Austin introducing Dr. Hutchenson, who is looking to settle in Texas.
Date: December 1, 1829
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin informing Stephen of his upcoming visit to Texas and the likelihood of him being able to tie up his business affairs in Missouri in order to eventually move to Texas.
Date: March 1, 1830
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of announcment from James F. Perry, September 1, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of announcment from James F. Perry, September 1, 1835]

Copy of transcript for an announcement from James F. Perry, stating that Stephen F. Austin has arrived home after leaving Mexico City on July 13, 1835.
Date: September 1, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, September 1, 1835] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin, September 1, 1835]

Copy of transcript for a letter from H. Meigs to Stephen F. Austin welcoming Austin back to Texas.
Date: September 1, 1835
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, impressing upon him the necessity for a newspaper that is sympathetic to the Texan cause, and asking that Austin help to revive the Correo Atlántico in New Orleans.
Date: December 1, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, suggesting George Fisher for the position of Consul or Vice Consul to the city of New Orleans.
Date: December 1, 1836
Creator: Wharton, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of an incomplete letter from [James F. Perry] to Robert Baldwin Jr. and Co., May 1, 1839] (open access)

[Transcript of an incomplete letter from [James F. Perry] to Robert Baldwin Jr. and Co., May 1, 1839]

Copy of transcript for an incomplete letter from [James F. Perry] to Robert Baldwin Jr. and Co. concerning Guy M. Bryan and other matters.
Date: May 1, 1839
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for goods, August 1, 1859] (open access)

[Receipt for goods, August 1, 1859]

Receipt for goods purchased from Karstendiek & Co. by Mr. Louis Huth of Castroville.
Date: August 1, 1859
Creator: Karstendiek & Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement by John Seward, Copy #1] (open access)

[Statement by John Seward, Copy #1]

Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas. This copy has colored text.
Date: August 1, 1865
Creator: Steniger, Charles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement by John Seward, Copy #2] (open access)

[Statement by John Seward, Copy #2]

Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas.
Date: August 1, 1865
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement by John Seward, Copy #3] (open access)

[Statement by John Seward, Copy #3]

Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas.
Date: August 1, 1865
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement by John Seward, Copy #4] (open access)

[Statement by John Seward, Copy #4]

Copy of a legal statement by John H. Seward in New Orleans regarding his ownership of sixty-seven bales of cotton that were seized by the United States Army in Brownsville, Texas.
Date: August 1, 1865
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Milk Cart View in New Orleans]

Postcard of a woman driving a cart laden with milk jugs pulled by a white horse. Three other women are outside a white building with green doors and balcony fences. On the back of the postcard, the letter reads "Dear Mamie, I hope I will see you before this postcard does. It sure is hot here today - with love - Sigioua." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: October 1, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Louisiana Southern Train 10, #2]

Photograph of a train engine attached to a car. A building is partially visible in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "New Orleans, La. Aug 1st 1931. La. Southern #10 (ex T&P #43)."
Date: August 1, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Louisiana Southern Train #11]

Photograph of a train engine connected to a car, viewed from the side; an unidentified man wearing a uniform is in the train's cab. A handwritten note below the image says, "New Orleans La. Aug 1st 1931. La. Southern #11 (ex T&P #63)."
Date: August 1, 1931
Creator: Carlson, R. H.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Louisiana Southern Train Engine #10]

Photograph of a parked train engine connected to a car that has the number "10" marked on the side. Handwritten text below the photo says, "New Orleans, La. July 1st 1939 - Louisiana Southern # 10 (ex T&P #43)."
Date: July 1, 1939
Creator: Winters, Charles E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7, June 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7, June 1, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7 informally acknowledging receipt of the Lodge's donation of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund. He explains that the Rabbi has left for a trip so their formal acceptance of the donation will be delayed. He also states that he believes there will be no problem with placing a plaque in the Hillel House to honor their deceased Secretary Myron M. Goldman who the donation is on behalf of.
Date: June 1, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from New Orleans Cotton Exchange to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from New Orleans Cotton Exchange to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 1, 1945]

Letter from Henry Plauche to Harris L. Kempner confirming a reservation for him and Mrs. Kempner at the Roosevelt Hotel.
Date: December 1, 1945
Creator: New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 1, 1946?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 1, 1946?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on Hotel Monteleone (New Orleans) stationary discussing visiting a friend in New Orleans.
Date: 1946-03-01?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 1, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 1, 1946]

Letter to Cecile from her father about investment and economics.
Date: April 1, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Longstaff to Harris L. Kempner, April 1, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Longstaff to Harris L. Kempner, April 1, 1946]

Letter from J. B. Longstaff to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a Legion of Merit Award and a Citation Awarded by the president.
Date: April 1, 1946
Creator: Longstaff, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Longstaff to Harris L. Kempner, April 1, 1946, copy] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Longstaff to Harris L. Kempner, April 1, 1946, copy]

Letter from J. B. Longstaff to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a Legion of Merit Award and a Citation Awarded by the president.
Date: April 1, 1946
Creator: Longstaff, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Longstaff to Harris L. Kempner, April 1, 1946, copy 2] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Longstaff to Harris L. Kempner, April 1, 1946, copy 2]

Letter from J. B. Longstaff to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a Legion of Merit Award and a Citation Awarded by the president.
Date: April 1, 1946
Creator: Longstaff, J. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Side View of Train Engine #2 and Car]

Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. The number "2" and text "T.P.-M.P.T.R.R. OF N.O." are visible on the car. Buildings can be seen in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "New Orleans, LA. Nov 1st 1948 - T&P-M.P. Term of New Orleans #2 (Former Trinity & Brazos Valley #76) (Sold to Bisco Coal & Towing Co #2)."
Date: November 1, 1948
Creator: Winters, Charles E.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History