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[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, March 12-20, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, March 12-20, 1899]

She is happy that they write each other everyday. She talks about what happened after dinner. Minnie had an old friend from school visit. She talked about her to her family and they are all happy to hear about Linnet's welfare. She always think of her. She saw Jim who acted like he hadn't heard from Linnet. Lorena saw Jett who also hadn't heard from Linnet. She talks about teaching and hearing a sermon. She received a letter from Melvin and Carter. She plans to see her in June. She talks about what she did Monday and the reason why she was unable to write Monday night. She had a weird dream Sunday night. She talks about the weather and hopes it will rain. She washed some clothes and did some reading. She went with Minnie to look at Mr. Darbis' flowers. Minnie received a letter from Linnet's father. She received a letter from Mr. Taylor who sent only Linnet love. She calls Linnet her adopted daughter and asks about the boys Linnet met. She heard about a letter from Linnet to Jim Cook. She sent a letter to Carter that she would not be going to Austin and that …
Date: March 12, 1899
Creator: Dalton, Lula
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, June 18, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Lula Dalton to Linnet Moore, June 18, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Lula Dalton and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Lula informs Linnet of the goings-on in Chambersville, TX. The news includes: a confirmation of receiving a note from Linnet written by Mary Ann, a discussion about her trips to Georgetown and Austin, details about her visit to Austin, an update on her eyes and the treatment she received from an oculist, news from her community when she got home from Austin, and a discussion about the camping trip she and her friends will go on to the river. She closes the letter by noting that she hopes Linnet will write as soon as she can and sends her best regards to the Moore family. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: June 18, 1899
Creator: Dalton, Lula
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jno. H. McLean to Heber Stone - March 27, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from Jno. H. McLean to Heber Stone - March 27, 1895]

Letter written by Jno. H. McLean (Southwestern University regent, according to the stationary) to Heber Stone. Expresses appreciation for Stone's visit to Houston on behalf of the university and boasts that university graduates have attained high positions in church and state.
Date: March 27, 1895
Creator: McLean, Jno. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Hodges to Heber Stone - May 4, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Hodges to Heber Stone - May 4, 1897]

Letter written by J. W. Hodges to Heber Stone. Includes details of where and when the annual Southwestern University Board of Trustees meeting will take place. Invites Heber Stone to attend.
Date: May 4, 1897
Creator: Hodges, J. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Chilton to Heber Stone - December 31, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from H. Chilton to Heber Stone - December 31, 1897]

Letter written by H. Chilton to Hon. Heber Stone. Chilton expresses his thanks and describes what he liked about the address Stone gave at Southwestern University.
Date: December 31, 1897
Creator: Chilton, Horace
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. Carroll Rector to Heber Stone - August 17, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from G. Carroll Rector to Heber Stone - August 17, 1897]

Letter written by G. Carroll Rector to Heber Stone. Rector informs Stone he would like to pay for the tuition of a student who wishes to continue attending Southwestern University and enter the field of ministry.
Date: August 17, 1897
Creator: Rector, G. Carroll
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Shaw to Heber Stone - May 14, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Shaw to Heber Stone - May 14, 1897]

Letter written by W. A. Shaw to Hon. Heber Stone. Shaw explains why he thinks Dr. McLean is an unfit regent for Southwestern University and defends his position in making such a judgement.
Date: May 14, 1897
Creator: Shaw, W. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. B. Lockett to Heber Stone - July 31, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from M. B. Lockett to Heber Stone - July 31, 1897]

Letter written by M. B. Lockett to Heber Stone. Lockett provides the details of when and where the Board of Trustees meeting will take place. Explains the projects that would require the university to take on an additional debt of $1,000.
Date: July 31, 1897
Creator: Lockett, M. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. B. Lockett to Heber Stone - May 1, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from M. B. Lockett to Heber Stone - May 1, 1899]

Letter written by M. B. Lockett to Heber Stone. Lockett explains that the note Stone held against Southwestern University has been paid and thanks him for the original loan he made.
Date: May 1, 1899
Creator: Lockett, M. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. Carroll Rector to Heber Stone - September 1, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from G. Carroll Rector to Heber Stone - September 1, 1897]

Letter written by G. Carroll Rector to Heber Stone. Since he has not gotten a reply to his proposal to shift his debt from a regular payment to the payment of a student's tuition, Rector asks Stone to give his approval or disapproval.
Date: September 1, 1897
Creator: Rector, G. Carroll
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Tha[u]bol[u] to Heber Stone - July 24, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from C. Tha[u]bol[u] to Heber Stone - July 24, 1897]

Letter written to Senator Heber Stone. Asks for the present address of a fresco artist.
Date: July 24, 1897
Creator: Tha[u]bol[u], C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George T. Jester to Heber Stone - July 1, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from George T. Jester to Heber Stone - July 1, 1897]

Letter written by George T. Jester to Hon. Heber Stone. Says that the requested scholarship for a young woman cannot be given. Mentions some of the affairs of the Texas legislature.
Date: July 1, 1897
Creator: Jester, George T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. S. Hyer to Heber Stone - August 10, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from R. S. Hyer to Heber Stone - August 10, 1897]

Letter written by R. S. Hyer to Hon. Heber Stone. Hyer explains his delay in sending plates to Stone and describes the condition of a box he is sending him.
Date: August 10, 1897
Creator: Hyer, R. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Gray to C. C. Cox, October 6, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Gray to C. C. Cox, October 6, 1896]

Letter from R. E. Gray to C. C. Cox discussing the potential sale of some land and a description of the plot. The envelope is included.
Date: October 6, 1896
Creator: Gray, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Taylor National Bank (open access)

Taylor National Bank

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business with business name and text reading: "Capital paid up $100,000.00," in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts, Lith. Galveston. Letterhead contains the names Joseph Speidel, President; C. H. Booth, Vice President; C. Mendel, Cashier.
Date: 1897
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History