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[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847]
Copy of a letter from Sam Houston to his friend Joseph L. Ellis of Grand Cane at his plantation "Pleasant Lawn." Discusses Judge Worsham, the health of the Houston family, and neighbors. This letter is purported to be a hoax and forgery, as multiple copies exist. It was found folded inside a book that was published in the late 1800s and given to the library over sixty years ago.
Date:
June 12, 1847
Creator:
Houston, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cleveland Mayor Jill Barnett Kirkonis]
Letter from the mayor of the City of Cleveland. It discusses the 75th Anniversary of the city, and talks about the achievements that have been made over the years.
Date:
July 4, 2010
Creator:
Cleveland (Tex.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., October 10, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., discussing two memorandums from Blackshear and Stanley Kempner.
Date:
October 10, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902]
Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles discussing a tax statement obtained on the McAlpine land in Liberty County. Sayles mentions one of the two men going to Liberty County and investigating the land in regard to the records in the tax collector's book.
Date:
August 6, 1902
Creator:
Mansfield, H. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1952]
Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer requesting Latimer's support in his candidacy for Speaker of the House.
Date:
April 14, 1952
Creator:
Daniel, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer, July 10, 1952]
Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer discussing his campaign for Speaker of the House.
Date:
June 10, 1952
Creator:
Daniel, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer, June 22, 1953]
Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's previous letter and how they each enjoyed working together.
Date:
June 22, 1953
Creator:
Daniel, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Daniel, May 20, 1952]
Letter from Bill Daniel discussing meeting his correspondent at the San Antonio democratic Convention and inviting them to utilize his hotel room at any time. "Speaker Race" is written int he top right corner.
Date:
May 20, 1952
Creator:
Daniel, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. J. "Andy" Rogers to Truett Latimer, August 1, 1952]
Letter from A. J. "Andy" Rogers to Truett Latimer discussing Truett's success in a primary election and giving support to Bill Daniel in his race for Speaker of The House.
Date:
August 1, 1952
Creator:
Rogers, A. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Governor Henry Smith to Stephen F. Austin, informing Austin of events in Texas.
Date:
January 30, 1836
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to W. H. Hardin, December 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Judge William H. Hardin, in which Austin passes along Houston's instructions that Hardin should try and convict 4 persons who were charged with helping Mexican prisoners to escape in Liberty County, rather than sending them to Columbia.
Date:
December 15, 1836
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards, January 30, 1990]
Letter from Doris Tanner to Rigdon Edwards discussing how the sales of her book titled " Who Were WASP " are going.
Date:
January 30, 1990
Creator:
Tanner, Doris Brinker
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. D. Scarborough and T. Clack to the Taylor County Commissioner's Court, March 23, 1954]
Letter from Mrs. Dallas Scarborough and Tommie Clack to the Taylor County Commissioner's Court asking that a bill be introduced to pass an Act officially designating the naming of Taylor county to the three brothers who died defending the Alamo, Edward, James, and George Taylor.
Date:
March 23, 1954
Creator:
Scarborough, Mrs. Dallas & Clack, Tommie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from First National Bank of Cleveland, Texas to C. C. Cox, October 31, 1919]
Letter from the First National Bank of Cleveland, Texas, to C. C. Cox notifying him that a bond note of his will mature the following day. Envelope is included.
Date:
October 31, 1919
Creator:
First National Bank of Cleveland (Texas)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. B. Henderson to C. C. Cox, March 12, 1919]
Letter from F. B. Henderson to C. C. Cox discussing vouchers.
Date:
March 12, 1919
Creator:
Henderson, F. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Fry to C. C. Cox, January 28, 1924]
Letter from M. Fry to C. C. Cox asking for information about elevated taxes in Liberty County, Texas. Envelope is included.
Date:
January 28, 1924
Creator:
Fry, Mandel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Bartee to C. C. Cox, March 18, 1916]
Letter from H. Bartee at the State Bank of Cleveland to C. C. Cox inquiring about Cox's his school district's credit. The envelope is included.
Date:
March 18, 1916
Creator:
Bartee, H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator Price Daniel - October 21, 1955]
A letter written to Senator Price Daniel, United States Senator, Liberty, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 21, 1955. Carswell advises of the attempt made to have a special meeting with Daniel but that the tight schedule for the visit to Abilene on November 3rd forced them to abandon the plan.
Date:
October 21, 1955
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Price Daniel to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1955]
A letter written to Mr. Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Price Daniel, Liberty, Texas, dated October 5, 1955. Daniel expresses his appreciation for the confidence in his public service and that he especially appreciates Carswell's hope that he will run for Governor next year. Daniel confirms in a handwritten postscript the date he is to be in Abilene.
Date:
October 5, 1955
Creator:
Daniel, Price
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor-Elect Price Daniel - December 14, 1956]
A letter written to Governor Price Daniel, Governor-elect, Liberty, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1956. Carswell recommends to Daniel the name of Wright Morrow of Houston to take his place in the Senate until an election is held.
Date:
December 14, 1956
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. P. Ross to C. C. Cox, January 21, 1921]
Letter from J. P. Ross to C. C. Cox offering $330 for a tract of timber. The envelope is included.
Date:
January 23, 1921
Creator:
Ross, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas S. Flavey to C. C. Cox, May 3, 1915]
Letter from Thomas S. Falvey at the State Bank of Cleveland to C. C. Cox requesting he return a bank note sent to him by the bank.
Date:
May 3, 1915
Creator:
Falvey, Thomas S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Bartee to C. C. Cox, April 17, 1915]
Letter from H. Bartee at the State Bank of Cleveland to C. C. Cox, recommending that he cash a different check than the one he sent owing to a discrepancy. Included is a blank note with accounting written on the back, and the envelope.
Date:
April 17, 1915
Creator:
Bartee, H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. B. Rice to C. C. Cox, August 1st, 1922]
Letter from K. B. Rice to C. C. Cox, discussing his daughter Stella's application to teach at Cox's school in Splendora, Texas. The envelope is included.
Date:
August 1, 1922
Creator:
Rice, K. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History