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[Envelope addressed to John Barrows, October 22, 1888] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John Barrows, October 22, 1888]

Envelope addressed to John Barrows. Postmarked October 22, [18]88 from Philadelphia.
Date: October 22, 1888
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dolly D. Adams to Links Sisters - September 9, 1985] (open access)

[Letter from Dolly D. Adams to Links Sisters - September 9, 1985]

Letter from Dolly D. Adams to members of The Links, Inc. She is enclosing a copy of the minutes from the 1982 National Assembly held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Date: September 9, 1985
Creator: Links, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore, dated May 20, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore, dated May 20, 1858]

Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore and Moore's son Hamilton. The letter discusses De Cordova's upcoming tour of Europe.
Date: May 20, 1858
Creator: De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Simon from Edwin Harrington & Son] (open access)

[Letter to Simon from Edwin Harrington & Son]

Papers of Alexander Simon. Letter to Simon from Edwin Harrington & Son, "Manufacturers of Iron Planers, Lathes, Drills, Patent Portable Hoists, and Other Machinists' Tools" regarding an order for a portable hoist.
Date: October 2, 1882
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge James P. McGranery - February 21, 1953]

A letter written to Judge James P. McGranery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1953. Carswell advises McGranery that he had written to Chairman McCarran and to both Texas Senators in opposition to his confirmation but decided that after McGranery began his duties he felt he had misinterpreted his "calibre as a man and official". He expresses his appreciation for what McGranery did for the country.
Date: February 21, 1953
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. Robert G. Mickey to Linda L. Ramsey, January 8, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. Robert G. Mickey to Linda L. Ramsey, January 8, 1987]

Letter from Mr. Robert G. Mickey to Linda L. Ramsey nominating Dr. May Owen for the 1987 Distinguished Physician-Scientist Award presented by the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He mentions including three letters of recommendation and a history of Dr. Owen's accomplishments.
Date: January 8, 1987
Creator: Mickey, Robert G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Linda L. Ramsey, January 9, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Linda L. Ramsey, January 9, 1987]

Letter from Mr. C. Lincoln Williston to Linda L. Ramsey endorsing the nomination of Dr. May Own for the 1987 Distinguished Woman Physician-Scientist Award by the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He discusses Dr. Owen's accomplishments and career, as well as her contributions to medical academia.
Date: January 9, 1987
Creator: Williston, C. Lincoln
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon to Dr. May Owen, March 16, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon to Dr. May Owen, March 16, 1987]

Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon and Linda Ramsey to Dr. May Owen discussing her nomination for the National Board Award of The Medical College of Pennsylvania. They encourage her to work with her nominator, Robert G. Mickey, to resubmit the next year, and inform her that her application made it to the finalist group.
Date: March 16, 1987
Creator: Gordon, Denny
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon to Mr. Robert G. Mickey, March 24, 1987] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon to Mr. Robert G. Mickey, March 24, 1987]

Letter from Mrs. Denny Gordon and Linda Ramsey to Mr. Robert G. Mickey thanking him for his nomination of Dr. May Owen for the 1987 National Board Award of the Medical College of Pennsylvania (which was awarded to Dr. Kathleen M. Foley), and encouraging him to nominate Dr. Owen again the next year.
Date: March 24, 1987
Creator: Gordon, Denny
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ken L. Laird to All Brokers - List #1, April 11, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Ken L. Laird to All Brokers - List #1, April 11, 1955]

Letter from Ken L. Laird to all brokers - list #1 discussing market activity.
Date: April 11, 1955
Creator: Laird, Kenneth L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ruth A. Morton - April 29, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Ruth A. Morton - April 29, 1953]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Ruth A. Morton, secretary to the American Friends Service Committee in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated April 29, 1953. This is a reply to Morton's letter of April 10, 1953, inquiring about the migrant agricultural labor situation in Texas. The American Friends Service Committee offered to help and John Herrera suggests they undertake a program to set up rest stations for migrant workers.
Date: April 29, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth A. Morton to John Herrera - 1953-04-10] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth A. Morton to John Herrera - 1953-04-10]

Letter from Ruth A. Morton, Field Secretary, Community Relations Program, American Friends Service Committee in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John Herrera dated April 10, 1953. This is an inquiry about the migrant agricultural labor situation in Texas and how the American Friends Service Committee can determine if there is a need for specific programs to help migrant agricultural workers.
Date: April 10, 1953
Creator: Morton, Ruth A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 7, 1838] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry, March 7, 1838]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry relating news about James F. Perry's health and other family members and acquaintances.
Date: March 7, 1838
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on July 22, 1827, discussing the health of his neighbors, and land in the east that has been left to the Austin family.
Date: July 22, 1827
Creator: Perry, James Franklin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Document Ascribing Power of Attorney to Thomas F. Leaming, February 1, 1828]

Copy of transcript of a document written by Stephen F. Austin and James Austin, on February 1, 1828, giving the power of attorney to Thomas F. Leaming in the case against Jacob Fox, who holds lands in New Jersey that rightfully belong to the Austins.
Date: February 1, 1828
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Austin, James Elijah Brown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Bank of Orleans to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, January 22, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Bank of Orleans to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, January 22, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from the Bank of Orleans to Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on January 22, 1836, informing them that any money they deposit in certain banks will be credited to the government of Texas.
Date: January 22, 1836
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, February 24, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, February 24, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on February 24, 1836, discussing the engraving of treasury notes for the Republic of Texas.
Date: February 24, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Stewart Sewell, April 1, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Stewart Sewell, April 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to Stewart Sewell, on April 1, 1836, informing him that he has been appointed the Texas agent in Philadelphia, allowing him to collect monetary donations to the Texas cause.
Date: April 1, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, June 10, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, June 10, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, on June 10, 1836, enclosing dispatches and letters of introduction.
Date: June 10, 1836
Creator: Chambers, T. Jefferson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1836, asking that Austin be on the lookout for a young man, named Edmond Morris, who has disappeared from his town and is believed to have gone to Texas, Mexico, or New Orleans.
Date: November 18, 1836
Creator: Heyle, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, suggesting George Fisher for the position of Consul or Vice Consul to the city of New Orleans.
Date: December 1, 1836
Creator: Wharton, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily Bryan Perry, March 7, 1838] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily Bryan Perry, March 7, 1838]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary Ann Ellis to Emily Bryan Perry, on March 7, 1838, discussing their mutual acquaintances in Missouri.
Date: March 7, 1838
Creator: Ellis, Mary Ann
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1825] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1825]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily apologizes for not returning to Texas with James E. B. Austin, discusses the possibility of Moses Austin's heirs regaining ownership of Mine รก Breton, and passes along news of mutual friends and relatives.
Date: January 9, 1825
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 22, 1827]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin explaining his hesitation to move to Texas, discussing family land matters, and giving news from Missouri.
Date: July 22, 1827
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History