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[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919] (open access)

[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]

Letter from an unknown assistant cashier at the First State Bank & Trust Co. of Abilene, Texas to whom it may concern expressing interest in the future of John T. Willis, Sr., and informing the reader of Willis' history at the bank and his competency in the field of banking.
Date: April 16, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Henry James at The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in regards to John T. Willis, Sr., in which James explains to the reader that Willis has been raised in Abilene, and will do well by anyone who chooses to employ him.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: James, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Joe F. Garrison at The Citizens National Bank regarding John T. Willis, Sr., in which Garrison recommends Willis to whomever is presented with the letter.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: Garrison, Joe F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]

Letter from E. B. Bynum of the First State Bank & Trust Company to whom it may concern, on April 14, 1913, recommending John T. Willis, Sr. to any position that he may be considered for.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: Bynum, E. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Marsh-Marley Music Company, October 5, 1918] (open access)

[Letter to Marsh-Marley Music Company, October 5, 1918]

Letter from "Cadet Major" at the S. A. T. C. barracks at Simmons College to the Marsh-Marley Music Company requesting to purchase two brass army bugles.
Date: October 5, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry L. Southwick to Miss Byrdie P. Townley - March 24, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Henry L. Southwick to Miss Byrdie P. Townley - March 24, 1919]

A letter addressed to Miss Byrdie P. Townley, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas, from Henry L. Southwick, President, Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, dated March 24, 1919. Southwick advises that he has enclosed a recommendation and gives his permission for her to use his name as reference, but also discusses the reasons Townley should stay a second year at Simmons for the good of her career. An enclosure includes a letter of recommendation written by Henry L. Southwick, President, Emerson College of Oratory, Boston for Miss Byrdie P. Townley dated March 24, 1919.
Date: March 24, 1919
Creator: Southwick, Henry L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Thomas L. Blanton - March 31, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Thomas L. Blanton - March 31, 1919]

A letter written to Judge Thomas L. Blanton, M. C., Washington, D. C., New Rochelle, New York [from T. N. Carswell], dated March 31, 1919. Acknowledgement by Carswell of the receipt of the reply by Blanton. Carswell advises that he enclosed a copy of his request for release from active duty.
Date: March 31, 1919
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo. L. Paxton addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned - February 26, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Geo. L. Paxton addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned - February 26, 1919]

A letter addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned, from Geo. L. Paxton, President, Board of Trustees of Simmons College, dated February 26, 1919. This certifies that the bearer, Mr. T. N. Carswell, was for many years Bursar of Simmons College—the Trustees of Simmons College are anxious for his return. Certified to be a true copy by J. G. Roberts, Lieut. (P. C.) U. S. N.
Date: February 26, 1919
Creator: Paxton, George L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Thomas B. Love to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912] (open access)

[Telegram from Thomas B. Love to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]

Telegram from Thomas B. Love to Mrs. W. J. Bryan asking fro Mr. Bryan's condition after an accident.
Date: August 19, 1912
Creator: Love, Thomas B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. F. Ragsdale to W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1913] (open access)

[Telegram from T. F. Ragsdale to W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1913]

Telegram from T. F. Ragsdale to W. J. Bryan asking him to count counties Medina, Atascosa, and Frio if he runs for an election.
Date: August 21, 1913
Creator: Ragsdale, T. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W, J, Bryan, January 24, 1911] (open access)

[Letter to Honorable W, J, Bryan, January 24, 1911]

Letter to honorable W. J. Bryan commending him for introducing the bill regarding the location of a State Normal School at Abilene, Texas. The author of the letter informs Mr. Bryan that the bill was approved and highlights the importance of the School to the State of Texas.
Date: January 24, 1911
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. T. Bartholomew to W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1912] (open access)

[Telegram from W. T. Bartholomew to W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1912]

Telegram from W. T. Bartholomew to W. J. Bryan wishing Bryan a speedy recovery.
Date: August 20, 1912
Creator: Bartholomew, W. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram From B. D. Dashiell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August, 21, 1912] (open access)

[Telegram From B. D. Dashiell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August, 21, 1912]

Telegram From B. D. Dashiell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan offering assistance after Mr. Bryan's accident
Date: August 21, 1912
Creator: Bryan, Banard Dashiell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. T. Dashiell to Hawkins, February 10, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from L. T. Dashiell to Hawkins, February 10, 1910]

Letter from L. T. Dashiell to Hawkins discussing a previous letter from Hawkins, future political endeavors, congratulating Hawkins' brother, and plans to meet later on. Dashiell also mentions his brother in law, William John Bryan of Abilene.
Date: February 10, 1910
Creator: Dashiell, L. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Roberdeau to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 23, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from R. C. Roberdeau to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 23, 1911]

Letter from R. C. Roberdeau to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of W. J. Cunningham's unpaid draft on the Far. & Mer. National Bank. Roberdeau urges Mr. Bryan to speak with Cunningham about the draft and possibly collect it on their behalf.
Date: March 23, 1911
Creator: Roberdeau, R. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from L. T. Dashiell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912] (open access)

[Telegram from L. T. Dashiell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]

Telegram from L. T. Dashiell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan asking to remain updated on Mr. Bryan's accident.
Date: August 19, 1912
Creator: Dashiell, L. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Earl B. Mayfield to Mrs. W. J Bryan, August 19, 1912] (open access)

[Telegram from Earl B. Mayfield to Mrs. W. J Bryan, August 19, 1912]

Telegram from Earl B. Mayfield to Mrs. W. J Bryan asking about Mr. Bryan's injuries.
Date: August 19, 1912
Creator: Mayfield, Earl B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from B. D. Bryan to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912] (open access)

[Telegram from B. D. Bryan to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]

Telegram from B. D. Bryan to Mrs. W. J. Bryan stating when he will be able to leave Chicago.
Date: August 19, 1912
Creator: Bryan, Banard Dashiell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from L. R. Gignilliat to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912] (open access)

[Telegram from L. R. Gignilliat to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]

Telegram from L. R. Gignilliat to Mrs. W. J. Bryan about receiving her telegram and of learning of Mr. Bryan's accident.
Date: August 19, 1912
Creator: Gignilliat, L. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Chris R. Russell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1812] (open access)

[Telegram from Chris R. Russell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1812]

Telegram from Chris R. Russell to Mrs. W. J. Bryan asking to remain updated on Mr. Bryan's accident.
Date: August 19, 1912
Creator: Russell, Chris R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mary D. Ross to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912] (open access)

[Telegram from Mary D. Ross to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]

Telegram from Mary D. Ross to Mrs. W. J. Bryan sympathizing over Mr. Bryan's accident.
Date: August 19, 1912
Creator: Ross, Mary D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter From John Sayles to Graham B. Smedley, January 1, 1912] (open access)

Letter From John Sayles to Graham B. Smedley, January 1, 1912]

Letter from John Sayles to Graham B. Smedley discussing an upcoming suit involving the Citizens' State Bank.
Date: January 1, 1912
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Henry Sayles, March 18, 1912] (open access)

[Letter Henry Sayles, March 18, 1912]

Letter to Henry Sayles discussing the likelihood of Abilene residents allowing right of way for a new road or railroad. The letter is written "The Farmers National Bank of Cross Plains," Texas and is missing the final page or pages.
Date: March 18, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911] (open access)

[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911]

Letter from J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles discussing two letters from Sayles & Sayles to Martin and stating that Martin is returning to Toyah, Texas. The letter is on the stationary of the Hotel Cole in Big Spring, Texas.
Date: February 27, 1911
Creator: Martin, J. A., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History