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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 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 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 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
[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 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
[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
[Letter from E.P. Legett to K.B. Legett - April 9, 1934]
Letter from E.P. Legett to K.B. Legett, about another line of Legetts that lives in Canada, and whether or not they are related to one another. Included is a handwritten family genealogy on Rice Hotel stationery.
Date:
April 9, 1934
Creator:
Legett, E. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, April 9, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner requesting ways to identify and help people though relatives, alongside expressing his willingness to provide financial aid for the cause.
Date:
April 9, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lilia M. Forbes to C. C. Cox, April 20, 1922]
Letter from Lilia Forbes to C. C. Cox discussing recent local events and correspondence. Envelope is included.
Date:
April 20, 1922
Creator:
Forbes, Lilia M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lilia M. Forbes to C. C. Cox, May 19, 1922]
Letter from Lilia M. Forbes to C. C. Cox, following up her previous, unanswered letter. Envelope is included.
Date:
May 19, 1922
Creator:
Forbes, Lilia M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr., May 31, 1946]
Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing an ad placed in Sugar and becoming associated with the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date:
May 31, 1946
Creator:
Bohannan, C. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from MacDonald Lynch to Harris L. Kempner, February 28, 1973]
Letter from MacDonald Lynch to Harris L. Kempner discussing recommendations of banks, specifically the Royal Bank Trust Company of Canada.
Date:
February 28, 1973
Creator:
Lynch, MacDonald
System:
The Portal to Texas History