Letter from Harry F. Jepson to I. H. Kempner discussing an executive person who has potential for developing into a top level official at Kempner's company.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Bates to John W. Honey, on May 20, 1815, asking that Honey allow James Bryan to have nails and metals.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Robert C. Bruffey, on February 20, 1816, telling him that Mr. Beek will pay his account next week.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily relates news of the family and acquaintances.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Bates to Stephen F. Austin relaying the news of the death of Mary Austin, Stephen's mother. Bates also mentions the deaths of a number of other family friends, including Stephen's business partner from New Orleans, Joseph H. Hawkins.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Emily expresses her desire to have their parents bodies moved and a monument constructed for them, as well as her wish to compile a family history with Stephen's help.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to James F. Perry, in which she requests items she would like for him to bring home from Philadelphia, and gives him news of the family.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily Austin Perry to James Perry, on September 20, 1830, discussing the health of his children, and detailing the fabrics and other materials she wishes him to buy while he is in the city.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily Austin Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on March 20, 1830, discussing her excitement at her husband's agreement to move to Texas, and her wish that her parents be laid to rest in a graveyard rather than a field.

Copy of transcript an invoice authorizing Moses Austin to seel barrels of alcohol for Henry Jones at the specified prices.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Charles Elliott concerning the arrival and sale of lead shot. Austin also outlines some of his business troubles to Elliott.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Charles Case concerning the sale and shipment of lead.

Letter from Joseph C. Williams to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his letter that congratulated Williams for winning the election for President of Commerce Trust Company.

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his doctor saying he might be well enough to go home in the next week. Mr. Beritg then talks about how after his doctor left the night before he awoke three times from a dream. He then starts to discuss his concerns with how much cotton had been planted this year and other company operations. He then says he will not be driving home, instead having arranged transportation.

Letter from Henry S. Carroll to Joseph A. Carroll relating the news from Louisiana. He mentions a burglary, the crops, and the schoolteacher.

Letter from Missouri A. Smith to Joseph A. Carroll telling him the family news, and discussing the church and her education.

Letter from Paul Schulz to Oliver Harms, awarding money for the purchase of lockers and a fence.

Letter from Mandel Fry to C. C. Cox asking how things are in Splendora, Texas. The envelope is included.

Letter from Sol S. Steinberg to D. W. Kempner discussing the portfolio and business dealings of A. T. Earles, a real estate dealer in Southeast Missouri.

Letter from N. L. McLaren to Mr. Harris Kempner discussing a busy schedule including trips to San Francisco, Kansas City, Houston, and Galveston where they will meet for a luncheon.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. F. G. Robinson discussing his support for SWFB Proposal 57345 while suggesting changes to the proposal including the addition of Missouri-Pacific Lines to the railroad routing of Galveston to the southeast, originally limited to the Southern Pacific Lines.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz discussing about travel schedule and explaining that the trip is postponed because of not being able to reserve a first-class hotel room in Washington. Also, mentions that Mr. D. W. Kempner will not pass through St. Louis.

Letter from George W. Dillon to D. W. Kempner discussing how Kempner's note of $6,100 is increasing in interest rate.

Letter from R. Irl Jones to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the kind letter and discussing his recent improvement in health.