[Check Written to W. J. Hughes & Co.] (open access)

[Check Written to W. J. Hughes & Co.]

Galveston National Bank check made out to W. J. Hughes & Co. for $33.90 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped and endorsed by W. J. Hughes & Co.
Date: April 12, 1900
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Mr. and Mrs. K.K. Legett - April 12, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Mr. and Mrs. K.K. Legett - April 12, 1905]

Letter written by K.K. Legett to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K.K. Legett, informing them of the death of his father-in-law, Colonel Bryan.
Date: April 12, 1905
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to M. McAlpine, April 12, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Robison to M. McAlpine, April 12, 1911]

Letter from J. T. Robison to M. McAlpine returning deeds entitled to school land in Culberson County. Robison also informs McAlpine of the filing fees.
Date: April 12, 1911
Creator: Robison, J. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 25, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 12, 1919 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 25, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 12, 1919

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 12, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, April 12, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, April 12, 1920]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing multiple deeds, some of which John did not know about. John delivers a letter from Motz and Curtis to cover attorney's and court fees.
Date: April 12, 1920
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1923] (open access)

[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1923]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from Louis C. Perry, dated April 12, 1924. Perry advises Carswell regarding the travel arrangements and accomodations for the Paris Convention and informally supports Green's candidacy.
Date: April 12, 1923
Creator: Perry, Louis C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 28, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 12, 1924 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 28, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 12, 1924

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 12, 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 12, 1924] (open access)

[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 12, 1924]

A Western Union telegram sent to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 12, 1924. Carswell requests that Higgins keep an open mind concerning Green's candidacy. The reverse side includes Western Union terms and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. Newcomb Carlton, President.
Date: April 12, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, April 12, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, April 12, 1928]

Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton suit. Stephens asks them to inform the court that he is preparing and will send judgment.
Date: April 12, 1928
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles, April 12, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles, April 12, 1928]

Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles in regards to the Harmon vs. United States Torpedo Company lawsuit. Mr. Spillers writes asking if the case be set for trial in the Federal Court or if the motion to remand has been sustained.
Date: April 12, 1928
Creator: Spillers, G. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles, April 12, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles, April 12, 1929]

Telephone message from John Sayles to call him.
Date: April 12, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Seth Sayles, April 12, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Seth Sayles, April 12, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Seth Sayles regarding the J. W. Bettis case.
Date: April 12, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John Sayles to Seth Sayles, April 12,1929] (open access)

[Telegram from John Sayles to Seth Sayles, April 12,1929]

Telegram from John Sayles to Seth Sayles discussing that John will not be back in Abilene in time to talk with witnesses and to phone Parmley at Hilton Hotel to have him interview witnesses.
Date: April 12, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 28, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 12, 1930 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 28, Ed. 1, Saturday, April 12, 1930

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 12, 1930
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Charles W. Barnes to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Chas. W. Barnes, dated April 12, 1938. Barnes advises Carswell that it is unwise to undertake a return trip after the flu until he has regained all his strength. He advises that the cold spell is causing slowed business, that the snow is not damaging the crops but did kill the fruit and gardens and then dangles a few remarks regarding a business deal he made assuring that he will hold a part of it for Carswell if he is interested.
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Barnes, C. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Russell S. Stephens to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Clifton Forge, Virginia from Russell S. Stephens, Abilene Printing & Stationery Co., dated April 12, 1938. Humorous gab regarding his own reaction to Charlie Barnes' oil deal. He expresses his dismay that Carswell has flu deeming it unwise to undertake a return trip until he has recovered. He advises that heavy snow killed the fruit but that in spite of the loss they "will have a fine year in West Texas". He expresses his hope that Carswell has an early recovery and returns soon "full of enthusiasm and zeal for your adopted West Texas home".
Date: April 12, 1938
Creator: Stephens, Russell S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell, April 12,1940] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell, April 12,1940]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell asking for a copy of opinion rendered by the Court of Civil Appeals on motion for rehearing in the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs W. O. Rainwater.
Date: April 12, 1940
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Jo Donovan to Truett Latimer, April 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Jo Donovan to Truett Latimer, April 12, 1953]

Letter from Betty Jo Donovan to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #216 and Senate Bill #24 which would raise the beginning base pay of teachers to $3000 minimum.
Date: April 12, 1953
Creator: Donovan, Betty Jo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from C. C. McRorey, April 12, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from C. C. McRorey, April 12, 1953]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from C. C. McRorey discussing opposition to the passage of Texas House Bill #261, stating that it will only hurt the common working man and benefit the insurance companies.
Date: April 12, 1953
Creator: McRorey, C. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecil Warren to Truett Latimer, April 12, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Cecil Warren to Truett Latimer, April 12, 1954]

Letter from Cecil Warren to Truett Latimer discussing re-election for State Representative of District 84.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Warren, Cecil
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Shipman, D. C. to Truett Latimer, April 12, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Shipman, D. C. to Truett Latimer, April 12, 1954]

Letter from J. C. Shipman, D. C. to Truett Latimer discussing how pleased he and his wife are is to hear that Latimer is running for re-election.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Shipman, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. L. Hotchkiss to Truett Latimer, April 12, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from L. L. Hotchkiss to Truett Latimer, April 12, 1954]

Letter from L. L. Hotchkiss to Truett Latimer discussing support for the passage of Texas Senate Bill #12 which is seen to be very beneficial to the Boy Scouts of Texas.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Hotchkiss, L. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Stephenson to Truett Latimer, April 12, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Stephenson to Truett Latimer, April 12, 1954]

Letter from W. A. Stephenson to Truett Latimer discussing candidacy re-election in the House of Representatives of Texas.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Stephenson, W. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Frank Junell, April 12, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram from Frank Junell, April 12, 1954]

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Frank Junell requesting Latimer help bring Senate Bill 12, relating to taxes on charitable bequests to organizations in Texas, to the House for vote.
Date: April 12, 1954
Creator: Junell, Frank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History