[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 28, 1945]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on September 28, 1945, telling them that he'll be on a ship to come home in a couple of days. He details how the camp he's stationed at is set up, including German prisoners of war who do K. P. He sets the goal of starting his life over again, and bemoans his loss of a Sergeant rating due to his absence from his original camp, but decides he doesn't care since he'll be a civilian again soon. He is excited to be home in time for deer season.
Date: September 28, 1945
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, January 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, January 28, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on January 28, 1943. He asks them to go visit a friend of his, and to buy him part of a war bond. He also tells them that he can't cash a check they sent him, so he is going to tear it up.
Date: January 28, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 28, 1944. Willis is sorry a friend named Jack broke his arm, but assures his parents that A&M has good doctors. His outfit is still working eleven hours a day, but he notes that they've been getting better food more often. He hopes he will get a 3 day pass soon, so he can travel.
Date: July 28, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 28, 1943. He explains that the army sent some of his mail to the wrong place, discusses the weather, and asks after friends from home.
Date: July 28, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Victor Olson to Todd Bradford Willis, May 28, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from John Victor Olson to Todd Bradford Willis, May 28, 1975]

Letter from John Victor Olson to Todd Bradford Willis on May 28, 1975. He informs Willis that his conditional acceptance to The University of Texas Dental Branch has been made a final acceptance, and asks that Willis confirm that he will be attending.
Date: May 28, 1975
Creator: Olson, John Victor
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Rentz to Todd Bradford Willis, August 28, 1985] (open access)

[Letter from Stanley Rentz to Todd Bradford Willis, August 28, 1985]

Letter from Stanley Rentz to Todd Bradford Willis on August 28, 1985, informing him of his appointment to the McLennan County Historical Commission. He lays out how meetings are scheduled, and the projects the Historical Commission is currently working on.
Date: August 28, 1985
Creator: Rentz, Stanley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - October 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - October 28, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife updating her on life on deployment.
Date: October 28, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Mr. Smith to Mrs. Smith, May 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter Mr. Smith to Mrs. Smith, May 28, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing the world premier of Stage Door Canteen.
Date: May 28, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - September 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - September 28, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing what it is like for some soldiers to be deployed for months on end.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 28, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 28, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the meal he ate for thanksgiving, he learned that the large package he received was not from hid friend but from his boss.
Date: November 28, 1918
Creator: Suker, Hector
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 28, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 28, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing money that was gifted to him and the way he would like Emma to use it. He is eager to return to his work before the army. Emma has gotten him a present and he is excited to see it and her.
Date: December 28, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - December 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - December 28, 1943]

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing his opinions about the year coming to an end.
Date: December 28, 1943
Creator: Smith, Merrill
System: The Portal to Texas History