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[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated December 28, 1948. Whiting expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and advises that there was no check enclosed as Carswell indicated and, therefore, he should enter a stop payment on it.
Date: December 28, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated August 12, 1948. Whiting advises that he should have a car this week and will have it ready for Peggy and mother to take back. They look forward to seeing Peggy and Byrdie and wish that Carswell could come with them. Postscript by Whiting advises that he sent to Mr. Price the notice concerning Earlie's estate.
Date: August 12, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 15, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 15, 1948. Whiting advises of the enclosed copy of an invoice for the car which totals $1,558.71. He advises that the car has 400 miles on it and that he will break it in more to suit Carswell but assures that it will be in great condition after Carswell drives it home. Enclosure included an inoice addressed to Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Wood Chevrolet Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia dated November 5, 1948. 1948 Fleetmaster 4-door. Total cost is $1558.71.
Date: November 15, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 16, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 16, 1948. Whiting apologizes for not sending yesterday's letter by air mail but that he needed to note, also, that they will be away November 24th-November 26th and to let him know when he will be there to pick up the car.
Date: November 16, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 27, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton [Milton Whiting], Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 27, 1948. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check noting that he will have approximately 1000 miles on the car to have it broken in and explains regarding the care of the car. He requests that when Carswell comes for the car that he be given "a day or two's notice" so he will not be "out of place".
Date: November 27, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, December 1, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, December 1, 1948]

Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing shipped figs to Dr. L. J. Desha and Samuel Bronfman with attached invoices.
Date: December 1, 1948
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tex-Grove Fruit Company, October 22, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tex-Grove Fruit Company, October 22, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tex-Grove Fruit Company discussing the purchasing and shipment of a box of grapefruit to Dr. Francis P. Gaines.
Date: October 22, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Harriss to I. H. Kempner, October 25, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from R. L. Harriss to I. H. Kempner, October 25, 1948]

Letter from R. L. Harriss to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's purchase of grapefruits for Dr. Francis P. Gaines and informing Kempner that the fruit can't be shipped until November due to the lateness in the maturity of the fruit that year.
Date: October 25, 1948
Creator: Harriss, R. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. Malcolm Luck, December 30, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. Malcolm Luck, December 30, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. Malcolm Luck asking for the name, address and business of a man for his brother.
Date: December 30, 1948
Creator: Luck, J. Malcolm
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. T. M Carruthers, February 17, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. T. M Carruthers, February 17, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to T. M. Carruthers discussing Carruthers' upcoming trip to Texas, Kempner's leaving from Galveston and the current financial conditions of alumni in Galveston.
Date: February 17, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. F. Halsey to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, January 29, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from W. F. Halsey to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, January 29, 1948]

Letter from W. F. Halsey to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the success of the Development Fund and an invitation to John W. Harris for local chairman.
Date: January 29, 1948
Creator: Halsey, William F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. F. Halsey to Daniel W. Kempner, March 1948] (open access)

[Letter from W. F. Halsey to Daniel W. Kempner, March 1948]

Letter from William F. Halsey to Daniel W. Kempner extending an invitation to two day courses at the University of Virginia regarding the objectives of the Development Fund, tours of features, social gatherings and tickets to boxing matches, enclosing a form to be completed.
Date: 1948-03~
Creator: Halsey, William F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 30, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - December 30, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated December 30, 1948. Whiting expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the tie given to him for Christmas. He advises that he is returning the cancelled check and restates that Carswell owes nothing on the car.
Date: December 30, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - May 10, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated May 10, 1948. Whiting expresses his disappointment that he has not yet come across a car of the type that Carswell wants, describes his business as too good which makes for a shortage of supply of vehicles but that gasoline is short there making business not much of a pleasure. He advises that Nora had not been well but is better and hopes that Carswell, Byrdie and Peggy will visit.
Date: May 10, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated November 5, 1948. Whiting acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check and asks about Byrd and her broken arm. He advises that he has Carswell's car which is a black 4-door Chevrolet sedan and describes breaking it in. He explains details regarding the registration of the vehicle and the emphasizes the confidentiality of the sale. He advises that he will be adding a hot water heater and servicing it, and, also, of the requirements regarding a rust inhibitor and of the estimated cost of the car.
Date: November 5, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Claiborne Johnston, December 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Claiborne Johnston, December 15, 1948]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Claiborne Johnston requesting the prices of the latter's Virginia hams.
Date: December 15, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to McCoy's Grocery Store, November 29, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to McCoy's Grocery Store, November 29, 1948]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to McCoy's Grocery Store discussing delivery instructions for the ham Mrs. Kempner ordered from them.
Date: November 29, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Weinberger to H. Lowder, November 10, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Weinberger to H. Lowder, November 10, 1948]

Letter from E. M. Weinberger to H. Lowder discussing a ticket refund for I. H. Kempner.
Date: November 10, 1948
Creator: Weinberger, E. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eastern Air Lines, October 9, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eastern Air Lines, October 9, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eastern Air Lines asking for the quickest air route to either Lynchburg or Lexington, Virginia.
Date: October 9, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Kurth to L. J. Desha, December 16, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from M. E. Kurth to L. J. Desha, December 16, 1948]

Letter from M. E. Kurth to L. J. Desha discussing an enclosed cashier's check that was the result of I. H. Kempner's stock for Reed Roller Bit Company being sold for his donation to the Bicentennial Fund of Washington and Lee University.
Date: December 16, 1948
Creator: Kurth, M. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Judge D. L. Groner, October 18, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Judge D. L. Groner, October 18, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Judge D. L. Groner asking Groner and his wife to meet up with Mr. and Mrs. Kempner in Lexington and joining the couple for a small vacation in Williamsburg. Kempner also ask Groner where he plans to reside now that he is retired.
Date: October 18, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1948]

Letter from Tom M. Carruthers to Daniel W. Kempner discussing an upcoming trip to Texas and meetings with alumni, offering an itinerary and invitation to visit.
Date: February 14, 1948
Creator: Carruthers, Tom M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph T. Lykes, October 29, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph T. Lykes, October 29, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph T. Lykes informing Lykes that Kempner has to have an eye operation and his speech needs to be delayed due to the operation.
Date: October 29, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Hoffman, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, October 16, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Hoffman, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, October 16, 1948]

Letter from J. T. Hoffman, Jr. to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner of an enclosed schedule of flights going to Lynchburg, Virginia.
Date: October 16, 1948
Creator: Hoffman, J. T., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History