Letter from Otis F. Richardson to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes as an old friend, and sends photocopied pages of a magazine article in THING, in which Houston was profiled. A fourth page shows some of Richardson's work as an illustrator. He discloses to Houston that he would like to start a line of gay and lesbian greeting cards. He has included three of these mock-ups in the letter as well.

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore comparing the Civil War to the American Revolution, considering the future of the nation, and relaying local news.

Letter from Charles Moore to Ziza Moore comparing the Civil War to the American Revolution, considering the future of the nation, and relaying local news.

He says that they haven't heard from them in a while and were happy to hear that they were doing well. Mary was expecting $100 from her uncle Same Wallace's estate. He is sorry that the estate is going to the courts to be settled. He has had a cold for the past three weeks and hopes he is almost over it. He mentions that all of the relatives are well and there have been five deaths in the city. He mentions that the roads aren't good and they have started plowing oats. J. Knox Smith has consumption. He says the wheat looks well considering the problems they had in the fall. They have had hay, corn, oats, and bran delivered to the county for home demands. He has irish potatoes from Ireland and Scotland on sale. He asks that they write soon and sends his regards.

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.

Circular from Geo. J. Ball to Daniel W. Kempner including a form for ordering Fall chrysanthemums. A business reply envelope is included as part of the circular.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Eastman Kodak company asking for his dollar back unless they are willing to open an account with Kempner. He refers to the US National Bank of Galveston or National City Bank of New York.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing difficulties in obtaining celery feet and asparagus. A handwritten note at the bottom reads: "P.S. Please return letter - Returned ltr 4/28/52" with an initial signature.

Letter from Allan Shivers to Isaac H. Kempner thanking him for the complements the latter gave about the recent addresses he gave.

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to to Time Subscription Service appreciating them for their advise as to expiration date of the Subscription of Daniel Webster Kempner.

Telegram sent by I. H. Kempner to Meinrath Brokerage Co. saying that Santa Fe has secured a compartment with insufficient time for a safe connection. Kempner asks to book a new compartment.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Geo. J. Ball, Inc. asking for a variety of flower seeds, one packet/ounce each.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from David Limbardi, City Manager of Highland Park, Illinois, writing to Chairman Principi, regarding BRAC recommendations for Fort Sheridan.

Letter from F. Pfotenhauer to R. Osthoff, offering advice and counsel regarding hiring new professors.

Letter from Henry W. Horst to R. Osthoff, giving an update about construction bids.

Letter from Mrs. Vera M. Doctor to Truett Latimer asking him for the materials he loaned from their library.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. L. Goar discussing Goar's addresses that he read. Kempner also inquires about potential damage to eyesight from watching television.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Gurley thanking them for the gift of flowers for the Kempners' 50th anniversary.

Telegram sent by Isaac H. Kempner to Meinrath Brokerage Co. discussing their preferences for transportation in New York.

Letter from Eastman Kodak Company to Sugarland Industries discussing the types of lamp that can be used in certain cameras.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vaughan's Seed Company requesting a replacement washer for the Dobbin's big head sprayer purchased from the company previously, and asking that it be sent to Mr. Louis Patthey in his stead. He also inquires about opening a charge account with them.

Letter from John J. Shad to Daniel W. Kempner discussing reserved flights and times.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Shoreham Hotel discussing the Kempner's cancelling their reservations at the Shoreham Hotel after finding out that Kempner has to be in Chicago and New York the day of the reservation.