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The Oriental (open access)

The Oriental

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name with text reading: "Finest Hotel Structure in the South"; "Thoroughly Fire Proof"; "Rates $2.50 to $5.00 Per Day." Letterhead contains the name W. J. Alden, Manager, Formerly of Hotel Vendome, Boston, Mass.
Date: 1894
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Palace Hotel (open access)

Palace Hotel

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business with business name, and text reading: "The Only First Class American Hotel in the City, Main Plaza, Chihuahua, Mexico."; "Elegantly Furnished Famili Apartments. Sample Rooms for Traveling Salesmen. Fine Restaurant, Bar and Billiar Room. Hot and Cold Baths."; "Stage to and from Depot on Arrival and Departure of all Trains. (English, French, German and Spanish Spoken.)" Letterhead contains the name Andres Garcia, Proprietor.
Date: 1894
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Pecos Valley Bank (open access)

The Pecos Valley Bank

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes detailed illustration and decorative designs with business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts. Letterhead contains names John Scharbauer, President; R. D. Gage, Vice President; W. D. Johnson, Cashier. Letterhead contains illustration and details about artesian well.
Date: 1894
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
D. N. Chamberlain, County Surveyor of Caldwell County (open access)

D. N. Chamberlain, County Surveyor of Caldwell County

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name.
Date: 1894
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
G. C. Gifford, Dealer in Steer Cattle (open access)

G. C. Gifford, Dealer in Steer Cattle

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains cattle illustration, decorative designs, and stylized text of business name with text reading: "Pierce Station, Texas," in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts, Lith.
Date: 1894
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Slaughter Brothers (open access)

Slaughter Brothers

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes designs and stylized business name and text reading: "Office of Slaughter Brothers, Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Hardware and Queensware." Letterhead contains the names F. R. Slaughter; H. J. Slaughter.
Date: 1894
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: September 10, 1894
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History