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[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Austin to Moses Austin, November 15, 1801]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Austin to Moses Austin concerning the lead mines in Virginia and the settlement of debts.
Date: November 15, 1801
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Peter Elias Bean to Antonio Elozua, October 22, 1830] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Peter Elias Bean to Antonio Elozua, October 22, 1830]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Peter Elias Bean to Antonio Elozua, on October 22, 1830. Bean has discovered that the government is paying Indians to move west of the Mississippi River, and he wonders if the Indians will attempt to retake their lands in Texas.
Date: October 22, 1830
Creator: Bean, Peter Elias
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Charles Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Charles updates Stephen on his family and inquires about Texas.
Date: May 11, 1831
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
D. F. King (open access)

D. F. King

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name, with text reading: "Tobacco Manufacturer and Dealer in Leaf Tobacco"; "Rockingham County Chewing Tobacco."
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ted Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Ted Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1908]

Letter from Ted Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing a letter Hughes received from Mr. Bomar.
Date: June 15, 1908
Creator: Hughes, Ted
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William H. Vann to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 18, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from William H. Vann to Junia Roberts Osterhout, August 18, 1920]

Letter from William H. Vann to Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to inform Junia where she could leave the books she was borrowing and to wish her well.
Date: August 18, 1920
Creator: Vann, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel C. M. Johnson - July 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Lieutenant Colonel C. M. Johnson - July 15, 1942]

A letter written to C. M. Johnson, Lt. Col., Camp Sutton, North Carolina from T. N. Carswell, dated July 15, 1942. Carswell advises Johnson that he had learned that some men were still needed in his regiment. He asks Johnson if the need is of such a nature that he could meet it and then lists his qualifications.
Date: July 15, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Berry - May 10, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Berry - May 10, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Berry', of Engelhard, North Carolina, regarding internee or prisoner of war 'Royal N. Berry', possibly a member of the armed forces. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran - May 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran - May 13, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. M. Cochran, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. R. M. Cadwallader', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Betty Cadwallader, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. F. M. Cochrane'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 13, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943]

Letter sent from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her daughter, Mrs. Cadwallader, and stating they have had no word from her since Manila fell to the Japanese. She explains the names were twisted around in the letter, as she is Mrs. F.M. Cochrane, and her daughter is Mrs. Cadwallader. She states she is enclosing a newspaper clipping from the Charlotte, North Carolina Observer. Newspaper clipping from Charlotte, North Carolina Observer sent with letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie titled 'Word Received from Prisoner: Colonel and Mrs. Cochran get message from daughter held by Japanese.' Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. F. M. Cochran, Davidson, North Carolina. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date: May 20, 1943
Creator: Cochrane, Mrs. F. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to the Oren Fire Apparatus Company - January 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to the Oren Fire Apparatus Company - January 3, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to the Oren Fire Apparatus Company discussing Mr. Bradford's interest in the Oren Fire Engine that was built specifically for the Defense Plant Corporation.
Date: January 3, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. K. Dyer to Alex Bradford - January 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from W. K. Dyer to Alex Bradford - January 13, 1944]

Letter from W. K. Dyer to Alex Bradford discussing the two year development, the various contracts resulting in modifications, and the availability of the fire fighting trucks and apparatuses.
Date: January 13, 1944
Creator: Dyer, W. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 29, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her recent work ferrying aircraft. Written on King Colton Hotel stationary.
Date: June 29, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 14, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying, talking about military personnel, planes, and making other conversation.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 20, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for an offense, talking about Charlotte, North Carolina, aviation, and how good of a friend she is.
Date: July 20, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 31, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing military experiences, past correspondence, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Date: July 31, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Flyer:  From J. M. Caldwell addressed to Comrade - August 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter and Flyer: From J. M. Caldwell addressed to Comrade - August 5, 1944]

A letter addressed to "Comrade" from J. M. Caldwell, Dept. Adjt., American Legion of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C., dated August 5, 1944. Announcement by the Departments of North Carolina and South Carolina regarding their endorsement of the candidacy of Roy McMillan for National Commander of the American Legion. Attachments include: Handwritten note from Jim [J. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell] requesting cooperation and support.
Date: August 5, 1944
Creator: Caldwell, J. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Winifred H. Mills] (open access)

[Letter from Winifred H. Mills]

A letter from Winifred H. Mills to Carl B. Compton regarding his acceptance of a teaching position at North Texas State Teachers College in Denton.
Date: August 19, 1944
Creator: Mills, Winifred H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding and making conversation.
Date: August 23, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 16, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing her aviation training, and travel.
Date: September 16, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, October 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, October 13, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing aviation, dentistry, recent experiences on an air base, local festivities, a wrestler, and Mickey's deployment.
Date: October 13, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 31, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing receiving a pack of cigarettes, flying a fighter from Jackson, MS, to Raleigh and Newark, seeing a show and getting dinner, flying on an airliner at night, picking up a plane from Long Beach, news about her friend Marion, flying in a B-24, and happening to meet an Air Corps private who knew of her through a mutual acquaintance.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 21, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon congratulating her on her completion of training, discussing past correspondence, aviation, and dealing with trainees.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 4, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing mechanical difficulties with an airplane, dinner with an Air Corps lieutenant, typing reports, flying to and from Newark, more mechanical problems, and waiting to travel to New York and Dallas.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History