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[Letter from Charles Evans, Jr. to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Charles Evans, Jr. at Cheek-Neal Coffee Company to Clara Evans Willis in 1925. He congratulates her on the birth of her daughter and asks that she get their parents to come out and see his family in California.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Evans, Charles, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aunt Fay to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Aunt Fay to Clara Evans Willis in 1925. She sends her congratulations on the birth of Nancy Claire, and discusses her children's report cards and their recent move.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lillian Evans Settegast to Clara and John T. Willis Sr., 1925]
Letter from Lillian Evans Settegast to Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. in 1925. She congratulates them on the birth of their daughter, asks what they have named her, and suggests they come down to see her and her family whenever they can.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Settegast, Lillian Evans
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lulu Wilson to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Lulu Wilson to Clara Evans Willis in 1925, congratulating her on the birth of her daughter. Wilson outlays plans to move to west Texas and spend some time in California in order to forget some unspecified grief.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Wilson, Lulu
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Parker, Abbie T., and Josephine Willis to Clara and John T. Willis Sr., May 29, 1925]
Letter from Robert Parker, Abbie T. and Josephine Willis to Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 29, 1925. They congratulate Clara and John T. Willis on the birth of their daughter, ask what they will name her, and suggest they come to see them.
Date:
May 29, 1925
Creator:
Willis, Robert Parker; Willis, Abbie T. & Willis, Josephine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Parker Willis to Clara E. and John T. Willis, Sr., October 20, 1925]
Letter from Robert Parker Willis to Clara E. and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 10, 1925. He sends his sympathies upon hearing of the death of their daughter, and apologizes that his family cannot come down to see them. He asks if they have received the flowers his family sent, and asks them to come see him, as his daughter is anxious to see John Todd Willis, Jr. again.
Date:
October 20, 1925
Creator:
Willis, Robert Parker
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis in 1925, congratulating her on the birth of her daughter. The author also discusses packing up for a move, and Clara's nephews.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie M. Forsgard to Clara Evans Willis]
Letter from Annie M. Forsgard to Clara Evans Willis in 1925. She congratulates Clara Willis on the birth of her daughter, and sends best wishes for the lives of both the Willis children.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugenia Evans to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Eugenia Evans to Clara Evans Willis in 1925. She asks Clara to get better, and writes to the baby about how much joy she has brought to her family.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Evans, Hallie Eugenia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugenia Evans to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Eugenia Evans to Clara Evans Willis in 1925, congratulating her on the birth of her daughter and imploring her to recover from giving birth. She also discusses several relatives.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Evans, Hallie Eugenia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis, June 2, 1925]
Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis on June 2, 1925. Ruth asks Clara to name the baby Nancy Ruth for herself and Clara's mother, Nancy Caroline Sleeper Evans.
Date:
June 2, 1925
Creator:
Evans, Ruth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucile Elizabeth Evans to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Lucile Elizabeth Evans to Clara Evans Willis in 1925. She commiserates with Clara on a painful birth, and assures her that the baby will be worth it. She also discusses the new fashion of bobbing one's hair.
Date:
1925
Creator:
Evans, Lucile Elizabeth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis, 1925]
Letter from Ruth Evans to Clara Evans Willis in 1925, congratulating her on the birth of her daughter. The author also discusses the health of her relatives.
Date:
1925
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company to Temple, Texas - March 7 1925]
Sales letter written by J. Ed. Schmitz to the city manager in Temple, Texas (Mr. Graeser) as a follow-up to a sales call about the potential purchase of a fire engine. It references a particular model that would be available immediately, promises "service," and offers various payment plans. Text is printed on letterhead with an image of a building labelled "Dallas Branch and Service Station, American LaFrance Fire Engine Company of Texas, Dallas, Texas, Commerce and La France Streets."
Date:
March 7, 1925
Creator:
Schmitz, J. Ed.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. M. P. Chapman to W. J. Bryan, January 3, 1925]
Letter from Mrs. M. P. Chapman to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent, discussing the cattle and ranching business in Arizona and inquiring about Mr. Bryan's family and boys.
Date:
January 3, 1925
Creator:
Chapman, M. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from a Family Member to their Sister]
Letter from a family member to their sister saying that they have had a lot of rain in Kansas City, Missouri and that the weather will cool down since summer is over.
Date:
September 22, 1925
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, September 24, 1925]
Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers stating the Tomlinson et al. vs. Independent Torpedo Company likely won't be set for trial until after the court convenes. Chastain & Judkins, the plaintiff's attorneys, ask the trial be set for October 9th and will be agreed if Spillers is able to attend.
Date:
September 24, 1925
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to G. C. Spillers, July 23, 1925]
Letter to G. C. Spillers referencing the case of Carter Oil vs. Independent Torpedo Co. in the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The author then ask about a Texas case that Mr. Spillers might have had in mind and if this was correct.
Date:
July 23, 1925
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to G. C. Spillers, September 29, 1925]
Letter to G. C. Spillers stating the trial for the Tomlinson et al. vs. Independent Torpedo Company would be held October 15. The writer informs Spillers of the defense that should be prepared and that he would like to go over the case with Spillers.
Date:
September 29, 1925
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, October 26, 1925]
Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles stating the Tomlinson vs. Independent Torpedo Company case is set for the April term and he will be ready for trial at that time.
Date:
October 25, 1925
Creator:
Spillers, G. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, September 21, 1925]
Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles requesting to know when the Tomlinson v. Independent Torpedo Company case is set for trial.
Date:
September 21, 1925
Creator:
Spillers, G. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, September 28, 1925]
Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Tomlinson v. Independent Torpedo Company case. Spillers asks that the court date be set for October 15 or after. He wishes for both the Sayles and for Wagstaff to assist in the matter.
Date:
September 28, 1925
Creator:
Spillers, G. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Collins to John Sayles, May 30, 1925]
Letter from H. A. Collins to John Sayles discussing a lot that Sayles owns. Collins asks for the price of the lot with a clear deed.
Date:
May 30, 1925
Creator:
Collins, H. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Mary Adkison, August 5, 1925]
Letter to Mary Adkison from Sayles & Sayles, thanking Mrs. Adkison for the enclosing of the last opinion for the Carter Oil Company vs Independent Torpedo Company case.
Date:
August 5, 1925
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History