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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, July 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, July 15, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that pullman tickets were secured for him, as well as reservations from New York to Galveston. Blackshear also continues the letter by discussing the weather in Galveston, Plantersville, and Bosque.
Date: July 15, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob De Cordova, dated Nov. 20, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob De Cordova, dated Nov. 20, 1859]

Letter from Jacob De Cordova, dated Nov. 20, 1850 to "My dear Doctor," probably Thomas Moore of Burnet County. Discusses his travels through Texas, and various land transactions. He directs that any letters sent by Phin be forwarded to Graham. Phineas De Cordova was Jacob De Cordova's brother and partner in their Land agent business.
Date: November 20, 1859
Creator: De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Thomas Moore from Jacob De Cordova, April 13, 1867] (open access)

[Letter to Thomas Moore from Jacob De Cordova, April 13, 1867]

Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore, dated April 13, 1867. De Cordova issues instructions to pay taxes on several tracts of land in Burnet County. Named persons include: George W. Chambers, John D. Phillips, W.G. Cooke, H.L. Dickson, and Francisco Y. Barboa.
Date: April 13, 1867
Creator: De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Ledger sheet showing transactions between L.H. Scrutchfield and De Cordova, Withers & Co., dated Nov. 13th, 1874] (open access)

[Ledger sheet showing transactions between L.H. Scrutchfield and De Cordova, Withers & Co., dated Nov. 13th, 1874]

Ledger sheet dated Nov. 13th, 1874, showing transactions between L.H. Scrutchfield and De Cordova, Withers & Co., Land Agents.
Date: November 13, 1874
Creator: DeCordova, Withers & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to L.H. Scrutchfield from De Cordova, Withers & Co.. June 30, 1874] (open access)

[Letter to L.H. Scrutchfield from De Cordova, Withers & Co.. June 30, 1874]

Letter from De Cordova, Withers & Co. to L.H. Scrutchfield, dated June 30th, 1874 from Austin City.
Date: June 30, 1874
Creator: DeCordova, Withers & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, July 31, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, July 31, 1951]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the search for a new general farm superintendent for Kempner. Kempner discussed this position with Jake Schrum, and James attached a letter from candidate, John R. Wood.
Date: July 31, 1951
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, June 23, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, June 23, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a plan for an upcoming meeting between the two men. James also mentions an upcoming vacation and I. H. Kempner's return from a trip.
Date: June 23, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, March 22, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, March 22, 1949]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing prices given from Mr. Williams on baling wire in comparison to Sugarland Industries.
Date: March 22, 1949
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. L. James to W. L. Goble Jr., March 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Thos. L. James to W. L. Goble Jr., March 24, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to W. L. Goble Jr. requesting the cancellation of a partially unfulfilled contract for cottonseed meal and/or pellets in Bosque County, Texas.
Date: March 24, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., April 9, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., April 9, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., relaying information on brands recorded in the name of H. Kempner in Bosque and Grimes County.
Date: April 9, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Geo. W. Stephenson, September 06, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Geo. W. Stephenson, September 06, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Geo. W. Stephenson discussing how Kempner enclosed a check for eggs.
Date: September 6, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. George Stephenson, March 09, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. George Stephenson, March 09, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. George Stephenson discussing how the Kempners will be out of the city so they will have their egg delivery held until April 3rd when they get back.
Date: March 9, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, March 21, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, March 21, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing pricing quotes from Mr. Williams on baling wire.
Date: March 21, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, September 21, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, September 21, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing the recent sell of cattle in Fort Worth and Houston.
Date: September 21, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, September 8, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, September 8, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing a multiple of matters that he would like handled or that he is in response of.
Date: September 8, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, February 24, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, February 24, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing if the price for Government surplus potatoes to be delivered to Plantersville would be equal to delivering to Sugar Land.
Date: February 24, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, March 27, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, March 27, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing the details of previous purchases of cottonseed meal and cake from the Brazos Valley Cotton Company and H. Schumacher Oil Works.
Date: March 27, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George W. Stephenson, July 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George W. Stephenson, July 10, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George W. Stephenson sending a check for a dozen fryers for $9 and request to hold the other dozen.
Date: July 10, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George W. Stephenson, July 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George W. Stephenson, July 24, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George W. Stephenson informing the chickens can be shipped the following Saturday. Daniel also mentions to ships the eggs as usual.
Date: July 24, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George W. Stephenson, May 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George W. Stephenson, May 29, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George W. Stephenson informing that he received her letter from Mr. Greenwood and doesn't need broiling size chickens. He is also pleased that the cattle are doing fine.
Date: May 29, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Morgan Stephenson, June 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Morgan Stephenson, June 10, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Morgan Stephenson requesting for her to ship a dozen of the largest chicken eggs.
Date: June 10, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 17, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady acknowledging the senator's travel to Washington, Chicago, and New York, and mentions a forthcoming payment of $29.55, suggesting that the senator has undercharged on his retainer. The letter also includes a handwritten note detailing expenses related to travel, including an advance, salary, and express charges, with a total cost and clarifications for travel to Austin and Meridian. The top portion of a General Bulletin from the Committee for Economic Development addressed to committee members is also enclosed.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl T. Lovelady, October 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl T. Lovelady, October 10, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl T. Lovelady acknowledging not having received a written report from Lovelady but has gotten wires on Monday, which leads them to believe Lovelady has been busy at home. He agrees that it is understandable given the circumstances and expresses a wish to speak with Lovelady either in Austin or Meridian on the coming Friday or Saturday.
Date: October 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady] (open access)

[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady]

Telegram sent by I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady asking if Lovelady could arrive Tuesday afternoon or early Wednesday morning for a committee meeting.
Date: 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History