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[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, May 31, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, May 31, 1904]

Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan discussing how he promised to appoint J. C. Lynch as the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of the One-hundred and third Representative District of Texas.
Date: May 31, 1904
Creator: Wells, James B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. R. Webb, Jr. to William John Bryan, February 3, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from B. R. Webb, Jr. to William John Bryan, February 3, 1904]

Letter from B. R. Webb, Jr. of the Fort Worth Telegram to William John Bryan asking for information for an editorial about the death of a daughter Robert E. Lee.
Date: February 3, 1904
Creator: Webb, B. R., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Moore Murdock to Dr. Joseph Pound, September 3, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Moore Murdock to Dr. Joseph Pound, September 3, 1904]

Letter from Mrs. Moore Murdock to Dr. Joseph Pound detailing the transportation plans from Santa Fe to Fort Worth and stating departure and arrival dates.
Date: September 3, 1904
Creator: Murdock, Mrs. Moore
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles, August 17, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles, August 17, 1904]

Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles discussing plains near the Wichita Water & Light Company through which to build a railroad.
Date: August 17, 1904
Creator: Stavely, John A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Daniel to Ora Osterhout, December 11, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from W. T. Daniel to Ora Osterhout, December 11, 1904]

Letter from W. T. Daniel to Ora Osterhout regarding the deed to 320 acres of land in Comanche County that used to belong to her father, John P. Osterhout, and is now owned by another family.
Date: December 11, 1904
Creator: Daniel, W. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mrs. Moore, January 31, 1904] (open access)

[Letter to Mrs. Moore, January 31, 1904]

Letter to Mrs. Moore that informs her that $202.00 was deposited into her account on January 30, 1904. $32.00 was deposited on December 16, 1903. A request is made for a registered letter that acknowledges the deposits.
Date: January 31, 1904
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, July 27, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, July 27, 1904]

Letter written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly. In the letter, Elmer talks about a type of kidney pills that might help Josephine feel better, as well as his visit with her father one night. Finally he wishes Josephine a "nice time in Belleville this week with love to all and kisses for you."
Date: July 27, 1904
Creator: Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, May 7, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, May 7, 1904]

Letter from Idee Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, asking when he would be out their way to visit, as he is going to "the fair before the weather gets too warm." She mentions that they are now moved and comfortably living in their new home; they have had a lot of rain over the last two weeks.
Date: May 7, 1904
Creator: Moses, Ida
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George P Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 29, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from George P Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 29, 1904]

Letter from George P. Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound telling him to correspond with Mrs. Murdock in order to acknowledge his presence at the upcoming reunion in St. Louis. Fuilay says that Murdock had told him that the "Texas & Pacific and Iron Mountain Railways will give our comrades free passage to St. Louis."
Date: August 29, 1904
Creator: Fuilay, George P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 10, 1904] (open access)

[Two Letters from Elmer Holcomb Wheatly to Josephine Wheatly, August 10, 1904]

Two letters written to Josephine Wheatly from her husband, Elmer Holcomb Wheatly, in Waco, Texas. The first letter discusses Josephine's father's sickness and that her mother is coming down to see him; Elmer and Harry Bahl had not told him that she was coming. The second letter is a response sent shortly after the first, and it states: "Papa is no better he is real sick Harry will write you this morning."
Date: August 10, 1904
Creator: Wheatly, Elmer Holcomb
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Tom Scott from his father, April 12, 1904] (open access)

[Letter to Tom Scott from his father, April 12, 1904]

Letter to Tom Scott from his father, upon Tom's engagement.
Date: April 12, 1904
Creator: Scott, David Howell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Thomas M. Scott from Mr. and Mrs. C.I. Scofield, November 17, 1904] (open access)

[Letter to Thomas M. Scott from Mr. and Mrs. C.I. Scofield, November 17, 1904]

Letter from Dr. and Mrs. C.I. Scofield congratulating Thomas McGee Scott on his engagement.
Date: November 7, 1904
Creator: Scofield, C. I. (Cyrus Ingerson), 1843-1921.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Tom and Carolyn from Mary Foshee Scott] (open access)

[Letter to Tom and Carolyn from Mary Foshee Scott]

Letter to Carolyn Street and Tom Scott from his mother, Mary Foshee Scott.
Date: 1904
Creator: McGuire, Caroline
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rev. John R. Nelson, May 2nd, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from Rev. John R. Nelson, May 2nd, 1904]

Letter from Rev. John R. Nelson, written during the Texas Missionary Conference of 1904. A sketch of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church appears at the top of the letter.
Date: May 2, 1904
Creator: Nelson, Rev. John R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to T.R. Legett - November 21, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to T.R. Legett - November 21, 1904]

Letter written to Reverend T.R. Legett from his brother, K.K. Legett, concerning the failing health of their mother.
Date: November 21, 1904
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 1904]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on a summer cruise aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He mentions his standing while on the cruise and relates a story about getting locked in a hotel bathroom. Also, he mentions having caught a cold, which resulted in an ear infection.
Date: 1904-08~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Folordora Tag Co. - September 28, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Folordora Tag Co. - September 28, 1904]

Letter written to Folordora Tag Company by K.K. Legett, requesting an exchange of goods.
Date: September 28, 1904
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Excerpt from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 7, 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Excerpt from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 7, 1904]

Transcription of an excerpt of a letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions how his studies are proceeding, He also discusses having uniforms made in anticipation of graduating in February. Nimitz also mentions being able to pay his debts. He also describes his duties as officer in charge of Bancroft Hall.
Date: October 7, 1904
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 1904]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz details his standing in his courses. He mentions the upcoming Army-Navy football game and is anticipating seeing some familiar people from home soon. Nimitz also indicates his class will graduate on 30 January 1905. He also admits to being ready to get out of the Academy and into the service.
Date: 1904-11-01/1904-11-05
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 1904]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz laments the fact that Navy lost again to Army in football and admits he believes his class is cursed. He reports on his standing in his classes for November. He also mentions a desire to be assigned to the Asiatic Station upon graduation.
Date: 1904-12~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, 1904]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz expresses concern about an outbreak of yellow fever in San Antonio. He also mentions his standing in his classes and indicates he is getting plenty of exercise. He also mentions that three upperclass midshipmen were dismissed from the Academy for hazing.
Date: 1904~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 6, 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 6, 1904]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz informs his father that he now has a life insurance policy and will be sending it home. He also reflects on the prospects of being commissioned an ensign upon graduating from the Academy. Nimitz also confesses to being restless and ready to move on from the Academy and get into the service. He also mentions going to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game.
Date: 1904-11-06~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1904]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses exams he took in February. He also expresses a wish that he could serve on a ship with a congenial group of officers. Nimitz also mentions he has purchased his sword.
Date: 1904-03~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 24, 1904] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 24, 1904]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses his standing in his classes after the latest monthly exams. He also describes his class being called out from the Academy to fight a fire raging in Annapolis. He also mentions an accident aboard a ship that claimed several lives - including two of Nimitz's friends that had already graduated.
Date: April 24, 1904
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History