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[Letter from Lucy A. Kelly to Dr. Joseph Pound, May 9, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Lucy A. Kelly to Dr. Joseph Pound, May 9, 1911]

Sympathy card from Lucy and Margaret Kelly to Dr. Joseph Pound sending their condolences to him after the death of his son. Also included in the record is the small envelope the card was sent in.
Date: May 9, 1911
Creator: Kelly, Lucy A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, March 4, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, March 4, 1906]

Letter from Ida Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, mostly describing her mother's accident in which she fell at her house and messed up her leg causing her to be confined to her bed for at least six weeks. She goes on to say that she wants him to come and visit the next time he comes up; she also asks about the rest of the family and how they are doing.
Date: March 4, 1906
Creator: Moses, Ida
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, February 22, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, February 22, 1907]

Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound detailing instructions on how to apply and be provided an increase in pensions from $12 to $16 as per his service in the Mexican American War. There is an enclosed document that shows the actual act of Congress that was passed to gain this increase; in part the act reads: "any person who served ninety days or more...during the late civil war or sixty days in the war with Mexico...be entitled to receive a pension as follows..." There is a three-tiered pension setup, those who are sixty two years or older gets $12, seventy years get $16, and seventy five or older get $20.
Date: February 22, 1907
Creator: Burleson, Albert Sydney
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. James Steele to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 31, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. James Steele to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 31, 1912]

Letter from Dr. James Steele to Dr. Joseph Pound with regrets that he won't be able to visit at the time he thought he would be able to; Steele says he spends "every Monday morning in San Marcos...and leave on the 1:40 P.M. train in time to reach my office here by 4 P.M." Steele also hopes to meet up with the Pounds in San Marcos one day and let his daughter spend a week with them.
Date: July 31, 1912
Creator: Steele, Dr. James S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, May 7, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, May 7, 1904]

Letter from Idee Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, asking when he would be out their way to visit, as he is going to "the fair before the weather gets too warm." She mentions that they are now moved and comfortably living in their new home; they have had a lot of rain over the last two weeks.
Date: May 7, 1904
Creator: Moses, Ida
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, March 1, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, March 1, 1898]

Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, Surgeon General 3rd Brigade discussing the news that some of their former officers have "offered their services to the government" and that he is preparing his department so that if his brigade were called up "we would be ready for Service in a short time."
Date: March 1, 1898
Creator: Hicks, A. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melda O'Dell to her Brother, December 6, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from Melda O'Dell to her Brother, December 6, 1894]

Letter from Melda O'Dell to her brother describing events over the last decade or two: "[1872] my son Thomas and daughter Mary both died." Furthermore, she went to Illinois to attend to World's Fair but "was sick all the time while there and came home without going."
Date: December 6, 1894
Creator: O'Dell, Melda
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, January 15, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, January 15, 1906]

Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning Pound's wish for an increase in pensions; Burleson tells him to bring himself "within the same category of those who have heretofore been granted increases" and there will be no problem obtaining an increase. At the end of the letter he tells the doctor not to have his secretary speak for him as "she is not very popular with the members" of the respective committee.
Date: January 15, 1906
Creator: Burleson, Albert Sydney
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 17, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 17, 1898]

Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning to developments in the organization of a reunion for the veterans of the Confederate Army in Texas. Hicks says that he has "made arrangements with the citizens of Llano, so that I can issue to the veterans 3 days rations." At the end he tells Pound to "bring your tent, and department flag with you."
Date: July 7, 1898
Creator: Hicks, A. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fanny Hamilton to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 18, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Fanny Hamilton to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 18, 1907]

Letter from Fanny Hamilton to Dr. Joseph Pound letting him know she was aware of his impending visit in August, though she asks him to come in September or October as the weather would be cooler and more pleasureful. She goes on to describe their crops and that they have had an abundance or rain leading to a good crop yield.
Date: July 18, 1907
Creator: Hamilton, Fanny
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, June 2, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, June 2, 1900]

Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning the upcoming reunion of the old Confederate brigade that they were apart of. Hicks tells the doctor to wear his uniform if possible and that he will send another paper that "will give you General order No 1. calling for the meeting of the Brigade in July." Also included is a newspaper clipping that details the reunion of the Mountain Remnant Brigade of the Confederate veterans, and calls for bids "for the leasing of the Reunion Ground Privileges."
Date: June 2, 1900
Creator: Hicks, A. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 30, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 30, 1898]

Letter written by D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound saying at one point that he would love to meet his friend Dr. Powell; later in the letter Riley says: "Show him this letter and if he wishes it I will let him have it" in regards to a certain medicine.
Date: July 30, 1898
Creator: Riley, D. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George P Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 29, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from George P Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 29, 1904]

Letter from George P. Fuilay to Dr. Joseph Pound telling him to correspond with Mrs. Murdock in order to acknowledge his presence at the upcoming reunion in St. Louis. Fuilay says that Murdock had told him that the "Texas & Pacific and Iron Mountain Railways will give our comrades free passage to St. Louis."
Date: August 29, 1904
Creator: Fuilay, George P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Smith to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 8, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Smith to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 8, 1898]

Letter from J. J. Smith to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning an enclosed request for the "Surgeon Gen. of the U. C. V. " to give help "as fully as you can." The second paragraph discusses military numbers and figures.
Date: July 8, 1898
Creator: Smith, J. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Prescription for a Sore Throat] (open access)

[Prescription for a Sore Throat]

Prescription written for the treatment of a sore throat; the note also describes what to do if the inflammation continues.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James M. Hunter to Dr. Joseph Pound, December 1899] (open access)

[Letter from James M. Hunter to Dr. Joseph Pound, December 1899]

Letter from James M. Hunter to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning the doctor's son, and the book that Dr. Pound misplaced: "I am truly sorry that you have lost that most valuable narrative...'Who is Capt Banta'." At the end of the letter Hunter details what eggs are selling for in his town and tells Pound not to move up there if it would cause to much of a sacrifice.
Date: December 1899
Creator: Hunter, James M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, September, 22, 1896] (open access)

[Letter from A. F. Hicks to Dr. Joseph Pound, September, 22, 1896]

Letter from A. F. Hicks to Major J. M. Pound Brigade Surgeon saying that he will not be able to come visit due to his "expecting a telegram from [Hick's] Ranch and may have to leave for there at any moment."
Date: September 22, 1896
Creator: Hicks, A. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, November 20, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, November 20, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett greeting her and informing Ms. Cavett of the recent activities she's been engaged in. She also inquires about the people at Orange and tells Ms. Cavett about her plans to visit during their school break.
Date: November 20, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 23, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 23, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavettt to Georgia Pound Cavett acknowledging receipt of the letter she sent, discussing the details of the war and some cases of the influenza virus. She also discusses the details of the earthquake that occurred in Panama and the details of a letter she composed for Mittie Sorrell (Pretty).
Date: October 23, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Edith Oldham to Mittie Pound Sorrell, September 25, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Sarah Edith Oldham to Mittie Pound Sorrell, September 25, 1918]

Letter from Sarah Edith Oldham to Mittie Pound Sorrell greeting her and informing her about the pictures she received. She also inquires about Ms. Sorrell's thoughts on the dress she sent to her.
Date: September 25, 1918
Creator: Oldham, Sarah Edith
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 10, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 10, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett thanking her for the previous letter she sent and inquiring about her well being. She also shares the details of her finances and informs Ms. Cavett about a letter she received from Russ which she plans to forward to her. Ms. Cavett also shares the details about her interactions with the school children and informs Ms. Cavett about the cake she received from Mittie Sorrell (Pretty).
Date: October 10, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ollie to Mittie Sorrelll, September 21, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Ollie to Mittie Sorrelll, September 21, 1918]

Letter from Ollie Swain Sorrell to Mittie Sorrell discussing the details of Judie's health condition and the care she is receiving. He also reminds Ms. Sorrell to take good care of herself and to write back soon.
Date: September 21, 1918
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 26, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 26, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett thanking her for the letter and package she sent and showing appreciation for the items. She also discusses the details of the letter she received from Roger, informs Ms. Cavett about their school reopening, her current living situations and the previous activities she has been engaged in.
Date: October 26, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett informing her of their planed visit to the Doctor.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
System: The Portal to Texas History