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[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: 1864-05-26/1864-05-30
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, May 26, 1864]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara to give her information on where to send her letters to him. He also gives news on the categories of soldiers that are being granted furloughs. There is a note on the back, dated May 30, that gives an update on his health and news of the war.
Date: May 26, 1864
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Rev. O.A. Fisher, from Bro. Woods] (open access)

[Letter to Rev. O.A. Fisher, from Bro. Woods]

Letter to Orceneth Asbury Fisher from a Brother Woods discussing payments to Fisher along with a wish for his improved health.
Date: February 20, 1880
Creator: Woods, D. V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Nona Mills Company (open access)

Nona Mills Company

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business with decorative business name and text reading: "Manufacturers of All Kinds of Rough, Sized and Dressed Long Leaf Yellow Pine and Cypress Lumber, Mouldings, Laths, Pickets, Shingles. R. R. Ties, Bridge Timber, Etc."; "Capacity of Mills 70,000 Feet Per Day. On Sabine and East Texas R. R." in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jordan House (open access)

Jordan House

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business and business name, with text reading: "Rates $1.00 Per Day, Meals 25 cts." Letterhead contains G. M. Goale, Proprietor.
Date: 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The State of Texas, Jefferson County (open access)

The State of Texas, Jefferson County

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of county name with designs, and depicts the county courthouse in lithographic print by M. F. Dunn & Bro. N. C.. Letterhead includes the names Ed. P. Gray, County Judge; Lee Blanchette, Co. & Dist. Clerk; Thos. H. Langham, Sheriff & Tax Collector; G. W. Kidd, County Treasurer; S. W. Pipkin, Tax Assessor; L. F. Daniell, County Surveyor; D. P. Wheat, County Attorney; W. L. Rigsby, J. P. Precinct No. 1; County Commissioners J. M. Eastham, Precinct No. 1; W. C. Jackson, Precinct No. 2; B. J. Johnson, Precinct No. 3; Edgar Caruthers, Precinct No. 4.
Date: 1896
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Port Arthur Meat Market (open access)

Port Arthur Meat Market

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes livestock illustration and decorative designs with business name in lithographic print, and text reading: "Choice Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal and Sausage. All Orders Will Receive Prompt Attention." Letterhead contains the names W. C. Jackson; B. J. Johnson.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
W. P. H. McFaddin, Stockman (open access)

W. P. H. McFaddin, Stockman

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustration, business name, and text reading: "General Manager, Beaumont Pasture Co."
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to W. T. Campbell, May 8, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to W. T. Campbell, May 8, 1901]

Letter from Henry Sayles to W. T. Campbell discussing a disagreement with E. R. Spolts over a minor discrepancy in a deed to land belonging to Mary E. Sayles. The disagreement regarded the tax collector that signed the deed not having stated what county he worked for.
Date: May 8, 1901
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chaplain J. E. Doherty to Miss Shafford, October 13, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Chaplain J. E. Doherty to Miss Shafford, October 13, 1918]

Letter from Chaplain J. E. Doherty to Miss Shafford, October 13, 1918. In the letter, Doherty is inquiring about their friend in the war and their well-being. Writteno on the envelope reads "Letter, 1918, With U.S. Flag On it, Concerning the well-being of a friend of Miss Shafford in World War".
Date: October 13, 1918
Creator: Doherty, J. E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Self Winding Clock Company to Edgar B. Sutherlin, February 6, 1922] (open access)

[Letter from Self Winding Clock Company to Edgar B. Sutherlin, February 6, 1922]

Letter from Self Winding Clock Company to Edgar B. Sutherlin, on February 6, 1922, telling him how he can improve the illumination of the dials on the street clock he bought from them.
Date: February 6, 1922
Creator: Self Winding Clock Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to her parents, April 12, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to her parents, April 12, 1926]

Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to John and Sophia Wilson, on April 12, 1926. She is thankful they arrived home safely, and berates them for not asking for money when they nearly went broke.
Date: April 12, 1926
Creator: Sutherlin, Edith Hallie Wilson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to her parents, August 24, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to her parents, August 24, 1927]

Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to John and Sophia Wilson, on August 24, 1927. She writes about her daughters, one of whom is entering college soon, and a boy who helps her husband at his shop.
Date: August 24, 1927
Creator: Sutherlin, Edith Hallie Wilson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Treherne-Thomas, April 18, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Treherne-Thomas, April 18, 1942]

Telegram from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Treherne-Thomas inviting her to a luncheon in her home.
Date: April 18, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram by Waneta Sutherlin Bowman to her mother] (open access)

[Telegram by Waneta Sutherlin Bowman to her mother]

Telegram from Waneta Sutherlin Bowman to her mother informing her that James Sutherlin is going to be shipped to Quonset Point, Rhode Island and going to be stationed there for 4 months.
Date: [1943..1946]
Creator: Bowman, Waneta Sutherlin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Edwards, April 26, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Edwards, April 26, 1943]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Edwards asking her to serve as state chairman for the upcoming national convention.
Date: April 26, 1943
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner, October 8, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner, October 8, 1943]

Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner about two members of the Beaumont unit speaking of the Texas convention.
Date: October 8, 1943
Creator: Davis, Laura Frazier
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, November 22, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, November 22, 1943]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis containing a list of people who will attend the meeting on Friday.
Date: November 22, 1943
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, February 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, February 16, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about an officer from headquarters coming to visit and the Beaumont unit.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner, February 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner, February 18, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner about the new headquarters, the Beaumont unit, and the Harris County Probation Department.
Date: February 18, 1944
Creator: Davis, Laura Frazier
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs Davis, February 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs Davis, February 21, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about the Beaumont unit, cancelling a meeting, and the Harris County Probation Program.
Date: February 21, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries, March 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries, March 16, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries discussing an invoice for several plants and if the business has them available.
Date: March 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, March 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, March 17, 1944]

Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner answering his inquiry about azaleas.
Date: March 17, 1944
Creator: Griffing Nurseries
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Griffing Nurseries to Daniel W. Kempner, March 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Griffing Nurseries to Daniel W. Kempner, March 29, 1944]

Letter from Griffing Nurseries to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a quote for Azaleas sent earlier in the month and asking if they can provide any more assistance.
Date: March 29, 1944
Creator: Griffing, W.
System: The Portal to Texas History