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[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950]

Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
Date: February 9, 1950
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Canty to William John Bryan, December 11, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Canty to William John Bryan, December 11, 1909]

Letter from J. C. Canty to William John Bryan discussing sending him and others fresh oyster to have at Christmas.
Date: December 11, 1909
Creator: Canty, J. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy M. Bryan to William John Bryan, March 4, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from Guy M. Bryan to William John Bryan, March 4, 1905]

Letter from Guy M. Bryan to William John Bryan discussing his appreciation of Bryan's political stances on a particular bill amendment.
Date: March 4, 1905
Creator: Bryan, Guy M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. Sayles, August 17, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Mr. Sayles, August 17, 1909]

Letter to Mr. Sayles discussing the writer's travel plans, stating they are giving up their trip to New York and Boston and will leave for Galveston in a few days.
Date: August 17, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, October 17, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, October 17, 1893]

Letter from the H. M. Trueheart & Company sent to Col. William K. McAlpine informing him of property taxes still owed for the year of 1893. A purple stamp and handwritten note from the Trueheart Company at the bottom mark the bill as paid.
Date: October 17, 1893
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, November 29, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, November 29, 1898]

Tax notice from the H. M. Trueheart & Company sent to Col. William K. McAlpine and the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine informing him of property taxes still owed. A note is handwritten in the bottom left that reads, "Above amt. received 12/5/98".
Date: November 29, 1898
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1908] (open access)

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1908]

Letter I. H. Kempner discussing a suit, Ed. S. Hughes suing J. R. Carrisco, based on two notes held by Kempner and requesting he endorse them back to Hughes and forward them to Judge Scurry.
Date: June 2, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill, January 14, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill, January 14, 1927]

Letter from John Sayles to W. L. Hill delivering a copy of a court order to probate the will of Sarah J. McAlpine
Date: January 14, 1927
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, November 20, 1908] (open access)

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, November 20, 1908]

Letter to I. H. Kempner discussing a loan owned by the Texas Land and Loan Co. with the "Noble and Henderson land" as collateral.
Date: November 20, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 2, 1909]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Morgan Jones building what is likely a railroad, parallel to the Santa Fe between Abilene and San Angelo, Texas.
Date: October 2, 1909
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Gouldman to W. K. McAlpine, April 20, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from E. Gouldman to W. K. McAlpine, April 20, 1900]

Letter from E. Gouldman to W. K. McAlpine discussing some documents and the guardianship of C. E. Gouldman.
Date: April 20, 1900
Creator: Gouldman, Carl E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, December 5, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, December 5, 1895]

Letter from the H. M. Trueheart & Company sent to Col. William K. McAlpine informing him of property taxes still owed for the year of 1895. A handwritten note from the Trueheart Company in the bottom right corner marks the bill as paid.
Date: December 5, 1895
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Truett Latimer, February 25, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Truett Latimer, February 25, 1954]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Truett Latimer informing him that Lonie Kiel was hospitalized in Galveston at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.
Date: February 25, 1954
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vernon E. Smith to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Vernon E. Smith to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1953]

Letter from Vernon E. Smith to Truett Latimer discussing financial aid for medical operations towards their mutual friend, H. A. "Salty" Hull.
Date: October 1, 1953
Creator: Smith, Vernon E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Earl Glenn Rose, March 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Earl Glenn Rose, March 2, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Earl Glenn Rose discussing a letter Rose wrote to Bill Kugle.
Date: March 2, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington, August 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington, August 12, 1960]

Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington discussing the Gloria D. Hanson Vs. James Alvis Hanson case. They inform Mrs. Harrington that the case hearing is on the 2nd of September, 1960, and tells the related parties how to prepare for it.
Date: August 12, 1960
Creator: Stone and Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961]

Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting medical attention for her son in prison. She attaches his admission summary from the Texas Department of Corrections, Huntsville, Texas.
Date: February 10, 1961
Creator: Woods, Ora
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward H. Schwab - July 16, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Edward H. Schwab - July 16, 1938]

Letter written by Edward H. Schwab, M.D. to certify that K.B. Legett is healthy and vaccinated. Included is an envelope with a printed return label: "Wagstaff, Harwell, Wagstaff & Douthit Attorneys at Law, Abilene, Texas."
Date: July 16, 1938
Creator: Schwab, Edward H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.G. Mills to D.G. Hill - November 23, 1887] (open access)

[Letter from A.G. Mills to D.G. Hill - November 23, 1887]

Letter written to D.G. Hill from A.G. Mills, regarding the deed of "Uncle Robert."
Date: November 23, 1887
Creator: Mills, A. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Harris to Spoonts and Legett - December 18, 1885] (open access)

[Letter from John W. Harris to Spoonts and Legett - December 18, 1885]

Letter written to Spoonts and Legett from John W. Harris concerning a potential lawsuit.
Date: December 18, 1885
Creator: Harris, John W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe A. Williamson to Truett Latimer, March 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joe A. Williamson to Truett Latimer, March 12, 1953]

Letter from Joe A. Williamson to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Joint Resolution 28.
Date: March 12, 1953
Creator: Williamson, Joe A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Mead, June 4, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Mead, June 4, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Mead asking for admiral commissions for Dr. J. E. Peavy, Leroy Jennings, Jr., and Leroy Johnson.
Date: June 4, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman L. Begeman to Charles D. Winter, July 2, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Herman L. Begeman to Charles D. Winter, July 2, 1959]

Letter from Herman L. Begeman to Charles D. Winter discussing the endorsement to the policy number 'CA - 856858 - Grover Anthony'. Mr. Begeman recommends they disregard the endorsement, in relation to a claim, because it has not been prescribed for use in Texas.
Date: July 2, 1959
Creator: Begeman, Herman L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. George C. Boller to Truett Latimer, June 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. George C. Boller to Truett Latimer, June 4, 1957]

Letter from Mrs. George C. Boller to Truett Latimer thanking him for his work on HCR 13.
Date: June 4, 1957
Creator: Boller, Mrs. George C.
System: The Portal to Texas History