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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 Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011]
Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to the Mayor of Boerne, discussing the Boerne Village Band and writing that he is including a photograph and historical document. Accompanying the letter is a photograph of three men standing together in front of a gazebo at night. The two men on the right are wearing traditional German dress, while the man on the left is wearing a blue plaid shirt and navy slacks. The man on the left is handing the man in the middle a plaque. A sign on the gazebo indicates that the photo was taken at a Boerne Village Band performance, and handwritten notes on the back of the photo identify the men.
Date:
June 17, 2011
Creator:
Scheffrahn, Rudolf R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, June 16, 1879]
Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances.
Date:
June 16, 1879
Creator:
Davis, Emma
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 4, 1879]
Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part discusses mutual acquaintances, and John's wishes that Emma will not forget their memories together. The second part, dated for "Wednesday eve", discusses his and Miss Genie's relationship, what Miss Genie thinks of Emma, and Emma not feeling well.
Date:
June 4, 1879
Creator:
Brewer, John C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 18, 1879]
Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the ending of his relationship with Miss Genie, finding time off to visit Emma, Emma feeling ill, and John's wishes for Emma to make a hair wreath for him.
Date:
June 18, 1879
Creator:
Brewer, John C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, June 5, 1836]
Letter from Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna to Francisco Pizarro Martinez, from Velasco, Texas.
Date:
June 5, 1836
Creator:
Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Sutherlin to James and Yvonne Sutherlin, June 3, 1983]
Letter from Lee Sutherlin to James and Yvonne Sutherlin, on June 3, 1983, informing them that he will send them his brother's genealogy charts, barring unforeseen complications.
Date:
June 3, 1983
Creator:
Sutherlin, Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Yvonne Sutherlin to Texas Secretary of State, June 11, 2000]
Letter from Yvonne Sutherlin to the Texas Secretary of State, on June 11, 2000, enclosing photocopies of share certificates taken out by E. B. Sutherlin, and asking for information on The Se-Cola Bottling Company.
Date:
June 11, 2000
Creator:
Sutherlin, Yvonne Aaron
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter, June 27, 1935]
Letter from "kids" to "Hubby, Uncle John, and All" on June 27, 1935, discussing a visit with Maurine and Ted McElroy, and a dinner.
Date:
June 27, 1935
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector to George W. Stone, 10 June 1929]
Letter from a "Hector" to George W. Stone while Stone was stationed in Nicaragua with the US Marine Corps.
Date:
June 10, 1929
Creator:
Hector
System:
The Portal to Texas History