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[Letter from Jessie N. to Lela Smith, November 8 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Jessie N. to Lela Smith, November 8 1913]

Letter from Jessie N. to Miss Lela Smith of Granbury, Texas. The letter is dated November 8, 1913.
Date: November 8, 1913
Creator: Jessie, N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Powell to Levi Perrryman, January 24, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from E. W. Powell to Levi Perrryman, January 24, 1913]

Letter from E. W. Powell to Levi Perryman regarding weather, money, and tax receipts.
Date: January 24, 1913
Creator: Powell, E. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore and Linnet Moore White, June 27, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Ann Moore and Linnet Moore White, June 27, 1913]

In this letter, Sally details that she has been ill for three weeks, notes that their vegetable garden is late, and that farmer's all around them are busy with their crops. She mentions the family who have visited her as of late and that Tom Jackson has married, but has not come home with his wife because she is ill. She gives an update on Cy and Viola Wallace, Birdie McKinley, and Mary Gillespie and her sons. She moves on to news on their Texas kin and notes that there was a homecoming in Chattanooga, TN for all that could attend. She details the news from all the kin who have visited, notes that John Thornhill stayed with them for 15 days, and they visited all their kin in the area. John said that everyone fed him so well that he gained about 10 lbs during his visit. Thornhill states that the had pictures made during John's visit and will send one to Linnet and Mary Ann as soon as she gets more prints. She closes the letter by noting that it may be time for her and Mary Ann to ready themselves for another world. She details that though …
Date: June 27, 1913
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore and the White family, September 22, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore and the White family, September 22, 1913]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee McKinley and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore and the White Family. In this letter, Birdie informs her kin of the goings-on in her community. The news includes: details about how they have survived the drought with their well and spring for the stock animals, a discussion about Minnie's visit and their preparation for Minnie's return to Georgia, a dialogue about Birdie's baby who likes to be in her buggy, updates on community news and the well-being of family and friends, a discussion about a boat trip Will took with the boosters, details about some dentistry work Birdie is going to get done, news about their chickens and milk cow surviving the drought, a discussion about the baby and how she wears short dresses now, details about having some Kodak pictures made of the baby, a dialogue about correspondences received including Linnet's postcard, an update about Will's position at Ewing's,and news about Will's aunt passing away. She closes the letter by noting that she hopes to hear from Mary Ann and the white family soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: September 22, 1913
Creator: McKinley, Birdie McGee
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, December 7, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Ann Moore, December 7, 1913]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Birdie McGee McKinley and is addressed to Mary Ann Moore. In this letter, McKinley updates Mary Ann on her family's well-being as well as Alice's family and other kin in the area. She discusses the weather, notes that Christmas is almost here and she is not ready, as well as details that Will has been ill with tonsillitis for several days. She mentions the lot is nice and that Ruth and Frank will have a good time playing together, as Frank has no children other that the Franklin children to play with. She notes that she saw a moving picture with Alice and Frank Griffin and she was also able to see a play with Will. She states that they have killed hogs and she wishes that Moore and the White family could be there to enjoy bones and sausage. She details how excited Frank was for the snow on Sunday and notes how he is preparing decoration for Christmas. She notes the gifts Frank will receive for Christmas, discusses the cost of living , and mentions that the war (WWI) is terrible. She closes by …
Date: December 7, 1913
Creator: McKinley, Birdie McGee
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore, December 7, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore, December 7, 1913]

Letter from Birdie McGee to Mary Moore that is missing pages. She talks about killing hogs, the lack of feed, and whether to sell the work horses. She writes about the children's excitement over Christmas and the family members that are moving.
Date: December 7, 1913
Creator: McGee, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dr. Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet Moore White, December 19, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Mattie L. Arthur to Linnet Moore White, December 19, 1913]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. In this letter, Dr. Mattie L. Arthur thanks Linnet Moore White for her kindness during her visit with White. She notes that she has intended to write, but has been very busy. She wishes that all are well and also that Linnet and family have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy, Happy New Year.
Date: December 19, 1913
Creator: Arthur, Mattie L.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Wade to Paul Osterhout, May 29, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Wade to Paul Osterhout, May 29, 1913]

Letter from C. B. Wade to Paul Osterhout. The letterhead reads that it was from the City National Bank. Wade wrote Paul to inform him of a telegram from John Jeremiah Osterhout's wife about her husband's death. She requested money for funeral arrangements and Wade had it sent to her.
Date: May 29, 1913
Creator: Wade, C. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Jacksonian Optical College to Edith Wilson Sutherlin, February 11, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from the Jacksonian Optical College to Edith Wilson Sutherlin, February 11, 1913]

Letter from the Jacksonian Optical College to Edith Wilson Sutherlin, on February 11, 1913, informing her that they believe her to have a clear understanding of optics, and reminding her of a diploma fee that must be paid before they can forward her diploma to her.
Date: February 11, 1913
Creator: Jacksonian Optical College
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Henry James at The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in regards to John T. Willis, Sr., in which James explains to the reader that Willis has been raised in Abilene, and will do well by anyone who chooses to employ him.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: James, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Joe F. Garrison at The Citizens National Bank regarding John T. Willis, Sr., in which Garrison recommends Willis to whomever is presented with the letter.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: Garrison, Joe F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]

Letter from E. B. Bynum of the First State Bank & Trust Company to whom it may concern, on April 14, 1913, recommending John T. Willis, Sr. to any position that he may be considered for.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: Bynum, E. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. P. Patch to W. C. Whatley, September 12, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from E. P. Patch to W. C. Whatley, September 12, 1913]

Letter from E. P. Patch to W. C. Whatley, he begins by saying that he is relieved to hear from him after his long absence and then goes into talking about their respective crops and how each are doing. Patch concludes the letter by going into details about the lives of the people that they both used to associate with.
Date: September 12, 1913
Creator: Patch, E. P
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, October 19, 1913] (open access)

[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, October 19, 1913]

Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan requesting photos of him and some information to incorporate in a story regarding gubernatorial candidates and possibilities.
Date: October 19, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. F. Ragsdale to W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1913] (open access)

[Telegram from T. F. Ragsdale to W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1913]

Telegram from T. F. Ragsdale to W. J. Bryan asking him to count counties Medina, Atascosa, and Frio if he runs for an election.
Date: August 21, 1913
Creator: Ragsdale, T. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. H. Dwyer to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 7, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from T. H. Dwyer to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 7, 1913]

Letter from T. H. Dwyer to Honorable W. J. Bryan inquiring about the Arch Sherrick ranch and sending greetings to Mr. Bryan's wife.
Date: March 7, 1913
Creator: Dwyer, Thomas H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, March 18, 1913] (open access)

[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, March 18, 1913]

Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent and thanking him for sending it.
Date: March 18, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry L. Smith to W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Henry L. Smith to W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1913]

Letter from Henry L. Smith to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of his boy's academic progress at Washington and Lee University.
Date: November 18, 1913
Creator: Smith, Henry L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, April 9, 1913] (open access)

[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, April 9, 1913]

Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letters he sent and being a great friend.
Date: April 9, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, April 18, 1913] (open access)

[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, April 18, 1913]

Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent to the White House recommending Mr. W. A. Johnson for appointment as Minister to Chile.
Date: April 18, 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Page to J. H. Parramore, September 25, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Page to J. H. Parramore, September 25, 1913]

Letter from John H. Page to James Harrison Parramore discussing adjustments to land scrip claims. Coordinance notes are hand-drawn in pencil near the right margin of the page.
Date: September 25, 1913
Creator: Page, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Morgan to John Sayles, Setpember 26, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from W. C. Morgan to John Sayles, Setpember 26, 1913]

Letter from W. C. Morgan to John Sayles discussing an abstract requested for lands that cannot be furnished because of where it is now located.
Date: September 26, 1913
Creator: Morgan, W. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, January 4, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, January 4, 1913]

Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles discussing a bill to be offered in the next legislature. Coke gives Sayles a copy as he thinks it will benefit the public and the railroads.
Date: January 4, 1913
Creator: Coke, Alexander S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wallace to John Sayles, March 17, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Wallace to John Sayles, March 17, 1913]

Letter from Jim Wallace to John Sayles confirming receipt for two abstracts and that an abstract will be ready to send soon.
Date: March 17, 1913
Creator: Wallace, James C.
System: The Portal to Texas History