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[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Representative Martin Dies - August 22, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Neville G. Penrose to Representative Martin Dies - August 22, 1956]

A letter written to Martin Dies, Lufkin, Texas, from Neville G. Penrose, Fort Worth 2, Texas, dated August 22, 1956. Penrose advises that he read the morning paper's announcment of Die's intention to run for the United States Senate when Price Daniel is elected Governor. He reminds Dies that he has just been elected to the House of Representatives for another two years and urges him to serve his term and throw all of his support to Morrow.
Date: August 22, 1956
Creator: Penrose, Neville G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young, April 15, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young, April 15, 1905]

Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young expressing sympathy for the death of Young's father in law, Washington Carroll Bryan.
Date: April 15, 1905
Creator: Battle, T. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Reavley, March 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Reavley, March 18, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Reavley thanking him for information on the small loans legislation and asking if he has ever worked with Household Finance Corporation.
Date: March 18, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John S. Redditt to I. H. Kempner, April 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from John S. Redditt to I. H. Kempner, April 13, 1945]

Letter from John S. Redditt to I. H. Kempner discussing Redditt's trust and friendship with Walter Woodul and acknowledging Kempner's previous letters.
Date: April 13, 1945
Creator: Redditt, John S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Bowie to Stephen F. Austin, August 8, 1832] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James Bowie to Stephen F. Austin, August 8, 1832]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Bowie to Stephen F. Austin, reporting that Col. Jose de las Piedras has declared to be in favor of the Constitution of Santa Anna. Additionally, Piedras has been taken prisoner and that Bowie has assumed command of the 12th Regiment of the Infantry, formerly of Nacogdoches. He also requests that Austin gather and send 20 horse, cattle, or provisions to facilitate their cause.
Date: August 8, 1832
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bessie Moses Berry to her son Robert Berry] (open access)

[Letter from Bessie Moses Berry to her son Robert Berry]

Letter from Bessie Moses Berry to her son Robert Berry sending him birthday wishes and reminding of how proud of him she is.
Date: 1970
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Berry to Lorene Berry] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Berry to Lorene Berry]

Letter from Robert Berry to Lorene Berry discussing the details of the letter he previously sent him and informing her of his plans to come visit.
Date: 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Congressman Martin Dies - September 1, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Congressman Martin Dies - September 1, 1956]

A letter written to Congressman Martin Dies, Lufkin, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 1, 1956. Carswell discourages Dies in his intention to run for the Senate seat to be vacated by Senator Daniel advising him that Texas needs both DIES and MORROW, him in the House where he is, and Morrow in the Senate.
Date: September 1, 1956
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Simon Henderson to his Wife] (open access)

[Letter from Simon Henderson to his Wife]

Letter from Simon Hendersn to his wife, Loucile Johnson thanking her for the letter she previously sent and expressing joy for hearing from her. Simon shares his recent activities with his wife and his travel plans to Houston and their home.
Date: October 18, 1926
Creator: Henderson, Simon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Calvin Lawrence to Harris Leon Kempner, July 29, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Calvin Lawrence to Harris Leon Kempner, July 29, 1963]

Letter from Calvin Lawrence to Harris Leon Kempner expressing thankfulness for gifting a book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date: July 29, 1963
Creator: Lawrence, Calvin
System: The Portal to Texas History