During the Base Closure and Realignment Commission's Regional Hearing at New Orleans on 22 July, several members of the Florida delegation suggested relocating the Navy's east coast Master Jet Base, presently at Oceana Naval Air Station in Virginia, to Cecil Field. You, however, did not mention the possibility of such a move in your remarks.

With the support of Governor Bush, I am writing to request an opportunity to present information to the BRAC Commission relative to the, possible return of military operation to Cecil Field.

Correspondence between the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) and Donald Rumsfeld and between Jeb Bush and the Commission. In them, the Commission seeks answers as to why Rumsfeld did not include his additional recommendations for base closures in an earlier list. In other letters, Jeb Bush argues in favor of making Cecil Field should be made the Navy's East Coast Master Jet Base.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Louis A. Seinsheimer discussing Kempner's son, I. H. Kempner, Jr., being made president of the Imperial Sugar Company and Harris Kempner relieving I. H. Kempner of most of his cotton export business duties.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Company discussing an order of 3 different types of Phyllanthus's Mr. Kempner had placed with them and not received. Mr. Kempner asks them to inquire with other plant nurseries in Florida if Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Company is unable to fulfill the order.

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her father Fred's passing.

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, most likely addressed to her parents, written on Hotel St. Francis (New Orleans) stationary as she rode a train to Washington D.C. discussing her ride, her time visiting home and that she left some things there, and her hope for a job with the Red Cross.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about meeting a newly appointed Captain, Eddie Marcus.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Royal Palm Nurseries sending a check for $12.50 regarding the 4 inch pots.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Royal Palm Nurseries informing that he put in orders for plants.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Royal Palm Nurseries sending in an order for several plants.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Co. requesting information about several plants.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Cape Bulb Company about an order to send to Mr. M. Rekoff.