Letter from W. R. Poage to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the invitation to the annual Kempner family barbecue but apologizing for being unable to attend.

Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. Herbert S. Scharff discussing the state of oil and gas production among various properties.

Letter from Herbert S. Scharff to Mr. Mehan requesting information on oil wells in preparation of the Federal Estate Tax Return following the death of Reube Archenhold.

Letter from L. T. Murray to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his sympathy for Murray's missing two sons-in-law and informing Kempner that he is still holding out hope for the boy's safe return.

Postcard of George Sealy's mansion taken from outside the front gate. Text Text on the upper left-hand margin reads: "*Where Mr Joe Wren lives." Text toward the bottom of the photograph reads "Sealy Residence, 25th & Broadway. Galveston." Text on the bottom margin reads "Please take note that there is a 'sidewalk' here, not steps. Many thanks for the postals." Text on the right margin reads "Give my best to tall. S.C.F. 11-30-08." Text on the back of the card reads "It's 'a good thing,' I was not in Waco when 'my friend' was 'put out of the way,' what a time there would have been!" This text is accompanied by a drawing of an older woman with glasses, a tight bun and a long dark dress. The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard.