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[Letter from Joseph Graham to Thomas Westbrook, May 9th, 1862]
Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.
Date:
May 9, 1862
Creator:
Graham, Jos. & Westbrook, Thomas
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 18, 1845]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing the arrival of 315 emigrants in two convoys under the direction of Rev. Pfanner. Signed H. Castro on February 18, 1845 in New Orleans.
Date:
February 18, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, October 13, 1849]
Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand Louis] Huth sympathizing with Huth's hard times, giving his negative opinion of Castro, discussing the great sums of money Castro owes him and asking if Huth can prevent the colonists from cutting down pecan trees that need centuries to grow. Signed Illies & Co. on October 13, 1849 in New Orleans.
Date:
October 13, 1849
Creator:
Illies & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 24, 1855]
Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth acknowledging receipt of a letter containing $900 and discussing Gruyère cheese and Cognac for sale. Signed V. E. Maignan on November 24, 1855 in New Orleans.
Date:
November 24, 1855
Creator:
Maignan, V. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, January 16, 1856]
Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth informing him that six chests he asked for have been loaded aboard the Nebraska. Signed V. E. Maignan on January 16, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date:
January 16, 1856
Creator:
Maignan, V. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 5, 1856]
Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth acknowledging his letter containing a check for $500. Signed V. E. Maignan on March 5, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date:
March 5, 1856
Creator:
Maignan, V. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 5, 1856]
Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding merchandise he requested. It is being loaded on the Bull Rush and they will send a bill later. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 5, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date:
April 5, 1856
Creator:
Maignan, V. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. E. Maignan to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 9, 1856]
Letter from V. E. Maignan to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regarding merchandise. They inform him that they've double-checked the cost of powder, were not able to get any tobacco of the same brand and replaced on type of tin with another. Signed V. E. Maignan on April 9, 1856 in New Orleans.
Date:
April 9, 1856
Creator:
Maignan, V. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan to Sterling Houston - March 24th, 2000]
Typed letter from Dan to Sterling Houston. He writes thanking him for sending Le Griffon, a novella by Houston which apparently contains controversial undertones. Dan hopes to see Houston and the show in the future.
Date:
March 24, 2000
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank R. Aqueno to Sterling Houston - October 15, 1992]
Letter from Frank R. Aqueno to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes to invite Houston to his provocative one-man performance piece titled Queer Pier. He encloses a xeroxed newspaper clipping from The Advocate about his play. A third clipping shows a portrait of the writer wearing sunglasses, shorts, and an American flag bandana in front of a chain-link fence.
Date:
October 15, 1992
Creator:
Aqueno, Frank R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Friends - November 1995]
Letter from an unidentified woman to a close group of friends. She informs them of an incident that occurred in New Orleans one night after leaving a friend's wedding. Walking alone towards her car, she became fearful of a man walking behind her. After passing her, he turned back and showed her a t-shirt that read, "all black men are not criminals." The incident shook her considerably as she considered herself a proud liberal. She notes that the problem of racism can be crystallized in such moments, and that she will continue to fight to find solutions.
Date:
November 1995
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to Col. William Henry Daingerfield, January 1843]
Letter from Sam Houston to Col. William Henry Daingerfield discussing an errand being run by Daingerfield to New Orleans to have money engraved for the Republic of Texas.
Date:
January 28, 1843
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. William Henry Daingerfield, February 1843]
Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. William Henry Daingerfield discussing an errand being run by Daingerfield to New Orleans to have money engraved for the Republic of Texas. The letter includes an amendment to prior instructions, and a request to bring the money engraving plates to Texas to prevent fraud.
Date:
February 10, 1843
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. William Henry Daingerfield, February 1843]
Transcript of a letter from Sam Houston to Hon. William Henry Daingerfield discussing an errand being run by Daingerfield to New Orleans to have money engraved for the Republic of Texas. The letter includes an amendment to prior instructions, and a request to bring the money engraving plates to Texas to prevent fraud.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Sam Houston to Col. William Henry Daingerfield, January 1843]
Transcript of a letter from Sam Houston to Col. William Henry Daingerfield discussing an errand being run by Daingerfield to New Orleans to have money engraved for the Republic of Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Maher to Carswell Agency - June 24, 1949]
A letter addressed to The Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from F. W. Maher, General Passenger Agent, United Fruit Company, New Orleans 4, LA, dated June 24, 1949. Maher confirms that, between now and September 1st, if Carswell is unable to give them any business they will feel it necessary to cancel his agency agreement.
Date:
June 24, 1949
Creator:
Maher, F. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Lawrence to T. N. Carswell - November 30, 1952]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thomas Lawrence, Manager Hotel De Soto, New Orleans, LA, dated November 30, 1952. Confirmation of room reservation.
Date:
November 30, 1952
Creator:
Lawrence, Thomas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, February 20, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing scheduling for an impending visit to Sugar Land, Texas. Further communication is planned.
Date:
February 20, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, February 25, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere & Hugh Williams discussing a clipping from the Times Picayune of New Orleans, Herbert's operation, and communication with company officers.
Date:
February 25, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, January 23, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood discussing freight absorption rate numbers in various columns of a report by I. H. Kempner, Jr.
Date:
January 23, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 26, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing Kempner's trip to a Santa Fe meeting and Sugar Land.
Date:
February 26, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Godchaux Sugars, Inc. to George W. Laird, December 29, 1952]
Letter from Godchaux Sugars, Inc. to George W. Laird discussing a reply of Godchaux Sugars, Inc. to petitions of Imperial Sugar Company seeking suspension of various schedules.
Date:
December 29, 1952
Creator:
Godchaux Sugars, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Williams to I. H. Kempner, May 26, 1953]
Letter from H. L. Williams to I. H. Kempner discussing negotiations for acquiring a lower insurance rate with the Home Insurance Company.
Date:
May 26, 1953
Creator:
Williams, Hugh L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles F. Gibbins to Hugh L. Williams, July 23, 1953]
Letter from Charles F. Gibbins to Hugh L. Williams discussing information pertaining to a sugar contract that is being analyzed for a court hearing.
Date:
July 23, 1953
Creator:
Gibbins, Charles F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History