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[Transcript of letter from Henry Austin to Moses Austin, July 30, 1811]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Moses Austin concerning Moses Austin's business venture with John Rice Jones on the Renault claim.
Date:
July 30, 1811
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. William Willis Sealy, January 8, 1954]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to William Willis Sealy thanking him for sympathies and discussing old memories.
Date:
January 8, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Samuel Bronfman, December 1, 1955]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Samuel Bronfman discussing an article in the New York Herald about the latter's company that reminded him of their friendship and how infrequently they see each other.
Date:
December 1, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Holiday Greeting Card from Westfal-Larsen & Co.]
Greeting card from Westfal-Larsen & Co. wishing the recipient a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. There is an illustration with green holly and red berries on the front of the card.
Date:
1960?
Creator:
Westfal-Larsen & Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 19, 1949]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing news on the happenings in and around Sugar Land.
Date:
August 19, 1949
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Messrs. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, January 27, 1956]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Messrs. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane asking if the stocks in three Canadian companies they investigated few years ago still have any value.
Date:
January 27, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Bigwin Inn, May 31, 1946]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Bigwin Inn requesting availability and rates for cottages for him and his family, mentioning his previous stay 20 years ago with his parents.
Date:
May 31, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack W. Lindsey to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, November 13, 1950]
Letter from Jack W. Lindsey to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing importing goods from Texas to Ontario.
Date:
November 13, 1950
Creator:
Lindsey, Jack W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William W. Sealy, March 28, 1956]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William W. Sealy thanking him for entering his name as a subscriber to Plaisir de France magazine.
Date:
March 28, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from United Aircraft Corporation, October 18, 1955]
Letter from United Aircraft Corporation regarding subscription shares of preference stock and providing instructions on how to subscribe or sell ones shares.
Date:
October 18, 1955
Creator:
United Aircraft Corporation
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - November 15, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses acknowledging the receipt of Mr. Moses' previous letters and apologizing for the delayed response due to the constant traveling throughout Asia and Africa. Mr. Bradford provides a brief update on his family and their locations. Finally, after giving a brief update on his current appointed position asks about Mr. Moses' life.
Date:
November 15, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - August 22, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses discussing his recent activities throughout South America and the Middle East. Special emphasis is placed on providing information on Bahrein and the oil companies working through out the area.
Date:
August 22, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941]
Letter from Early Deane, Jr. to Tex Bradford discussing recent life updates. Key points include the sale of Mr. Deane's business, the recent news story about Mr. Bradford, and the birth of Mr. Deane's little girl.
Date:
February 3, 1941
Creator:
Deane, Early, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. P. Lancashire - November 12, 1940]
Letter from Sgt. Alex Bradford to Mr. E. P. Lancashire discussing the best type of fog nozzle for large oil fires. Additionally Mr. Bradford recommends looking into a Mr. J. A. Eversden who has developed a new chemical for extinguishing incendiary bombs.
Date:
November 12, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943]
Correspondence between W.R. Bradford and Alex Bradford over three years. The first letter from W.R. Bradford to a Quebec newspaper, asking for Alex Bradford's address. The second letter features Alex Bradford’s response to W.R. Bradford’s letter. This describes Alex’s regrets in not responding sooner as he has been aboard working throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia as a fire-fighting officer or as an explosives engineer. Additionally, Alex mention’s that the firm of Bradford & Wiggins are on permanent hiatus due to all efforts to win the War. Alex also provides his current contact information.
Date:
1941-04-26/1943-10-14
Creator:
Bradford, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940]
Letter from Lance Corporal Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker informing of Mr. Bradford's stationing at Camp Borden with the 2nd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment for training purposes. Mr. Bradford also provides information on his previous housing in Corpus Christi.
Date:
September 30, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - July 27, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker addressing the various meetings on the potential appointment of Alex Bradford to either the British or Canadian forces.
Date:
July 27, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Bill Moses to Alex Bradford, August 20, 1944]
Telegram sent from Bill Moses to Captain Alex Bradford asking for his air mail address and providing Moses' business address in Ontario.
Date:
August 20, 1944
Creator:
Moses, William Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - August 10, 1941]
Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing the recent communique shared with the the officers familiar with Mr. Bradford. Mr. Moses touches upon a former colleague, Tony Beacon, who deserted the Canadian Army in favor of serving in the United States armed forces. The letter transitions into curiosity about what Mr. Bradford has been doing since they last met. Finally, several paragraphs are dedicated to providing information pertaining to Ottawa news. The letter ends with Mr. Moses asking for Alex Bradford's most recent contact information.
Date:
August 10, 1941
Creator:
Moses, William Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bronfman - December 26, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sam and Saidye Bronfman thanking them for the kind Christmas greeting, and hoping to greet personally in the near future, perhaps Winter vacation.
Date:
December 26, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Sugar Company Cirular #45- August 1, 1955]
Notice from Ken L. Laird to all brokers (list #1) discussing updates and information passed along from New York including a quota increase and affect on the market, new legislation affecting sugar, distribution figures, and international sales.
Date:
August 1, 1955
Creator:
Laird, Kenneth L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Sealy to Jeane and Dan Kempner, October 7, 1949]
Letter from William Sealy to Jeane and Dan Kempner about Sealy's family's moving process as they go to their winter apartment.
Date:
October 7, 1949
Creator:
Sealy, William
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Mailed to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail]
Poor quality photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in Dallas County Jail]
Photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History