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[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, 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 Faye to Harris L. Kempner, September 28, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Faye to Harris L. Kempner, September 28, 1964]

Handwritten letter from Faye to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for the letter of introduction and updating him on travel plans.
Date: September 28, 1964
Creator: Faye
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company, April 28, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company, April 28, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company inquiring about the chosen chauffeur for his trip to Europe, Mr. Stachewsky's ability to speak French, English and Italian as well as the conditions in the contract about lodgings, meals, and salary in and out of Paris.
Date: April 28, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs Lacerda, December 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs Lacerda, December 28, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Lacerda informing that it was thoughtful to send Henrietta and himself Christmas greetings.
Date: December 28, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ellsworth Bunker, May 28, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ellsworth Bunker, May 28, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ellsworth Bunker introducing Bunker to Kempner's sister, Hattie Oppenheimer.
Date: May 28, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ellsworth Bunker, May 28, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ellsworth Bunker, May 28, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ellsworth Bunker discussing the enclosed letter introducing Bunker to Kempner's sister, Hattie Oppenheimer.
Date: May 28, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Annamaria and Jose Lacerda, December 28, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Annamaria and Jose Lacerda, December 28, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Annamaria and Jose Lacerda thanking them for their Christmas greetings. He returns their good wishes and expresses concern that things that are "at variance with the spirit of Peace on Earth, Good Will towards Men" are "on the horizon of the [United States'] economic sky".
Date: December 28, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gian Paulo and Roberto, December 28, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gian Paulo and Roberto, December 28, 1962]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gian Paulo and Roberto regarding the box and note they received. He mentions that they're going to eat it soon and mentions that Shrub left to get in a a few days of skiing before he goes off to school and that Sandy is still with them and he'll leave just after the New Year for Duke. He wishes them a Happy New Year.
Date: December 28, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mattioli, Ghedini and Moraschini, January 28, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mattioli, Ghedini and Moraschini, January 28, 1963]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mattioli, Ghedini and Moraschini expressing his deep appreciation of his cable on his birthday, and apologizes for the late reply.
Date: January 28, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adele and Rodolfo Barba to Miss. Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner, February 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Adele and Rodolfo Barba to Miss. Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner, February 28, 1949]

Letter from Adele and Rodolfo Barba to Miss Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner thanking her for her kindness after the war, gifting her a Sicilian hand worked handkerchief, and requesting a few dollars for food.
Date: February 28, 1949
Creator: Barba, Adele & Barba, Rodolfo
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louise Fúeker-Goldstein to I. H. Kempner, January 28, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Louise Fúeker-Goldstein to I. H. Kempner, January 28, 1948]

Letter from Louise Fúeker-Goldstein to I. H. Kempner discussing and thanking Kempner for assisting with Goldstein's deceased husband's property and asking Kempner to send his check for the property to her daughter, Greta.
Date: January 28, 1948
Creator: Fúeker-Goldstein, Louise
System: The Portal to Texas History