Letter from Henry S. Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing recent news of family and friends, Charles's property in Texas, and the military. Henry writes that he joined the Cavalry company from Collin County under Jim Throckmorton and discusses their preparations for war. There is an envelope addressed to Charles B. Moore in Rocky Bayou, Izard County, Arkansas. It is postmarked McKinney, Texas, July 27. According to the handwritten note in the top left corner, the letter was received on August 6, 1861. The envelope has been torn in several places.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily relates news of the family and acquaintances.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Emily expresses her desire to have their parents bodies moved and a monument constructed for them, as well as her wish to compile a family history with Stephen's help.

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his doctor saying he might be well enough to go home in the next week. Mr. Beritg then talks about how after his doctor left the night before he awoke three times from a dream. He then starts to discuss his concerns with how much cotton had been planted this year and other company operations. He then says he will not be driving home, instead having arranged transportation.

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending melons and informing him of the weather and its effects on his farm. Mr. Bertig also updates Mr. Kempner on his declining health.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as losses amounted by the Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., total amount of stock and sale for cotton bales, work being done on the Prudential building, Blackshear's upcoming trip to Paragould and communications with Bill Gatz regarding the heat and lack of rain.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing selling future contracts on cottonseed for a profit.

Executive Correspondence: Letter from Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and Rep John Boozeman to Chairman Principi dtd 14JUN05 requesting a site visit to Ft. Smith Arkansas.

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Kenneth L. Penney, Airport Director, Fort Smith Regional Airport, to Air Force team leader Kenneth Small of the BRAC Commission, regarding 188th Air National Guard Fighter Wing, Forth Smith, Arkansas.

Letter from Paula Tand to Arlington Hotel discussing a change in plans for Jeane Kempner's stay at the Arlington Hotel.

Letter from Sol S. Steinberg to D. W. Kempner discussing the portfolio and business dealings of A. T. Earles, a real estate dealer in Southeast Missouri.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner explaining the current state of their business at Plantersville and enclosing position reports. Blackshear discusses the high basis on Mexican cotton, bales of cotton produced by gin, the Bertig Company, and their business associates. The document includes a reply afterward by D. W. Kempner about their associate Mackey, and Kempner's return home.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors, Ltd. enclosing a check and requesting the shipment of 2 boxes of pink and white grapefruit to Mrs. W. L. Gatz and Mr. Sol Steinberg in Paragould, Arkansas along with an enclosed card from D. W. Kempner, and suggesting the opening of an account with him.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Albert Pike Hotel informing that Jeane B. Kempner is passing through little rock and mentions she lost a gold hat pin.

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner wishing both Kempner's a merry Christmas and giving the gift of a check. Bertig also discusses the plans for his cotton gin business.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing the Hurt Grocer Company's operations and net profit and explaining that they shouldn't expect the excellent net profit to continue. Blackshear continues by discussing the statements of the Chase National Bank of New York.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. L. Gatz discussing his appreciation for peaches that were sent to him while he was away.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig sending poison grain regarding the Joseph's Mice infestation. He also mentions that Jeane and himself are going to Plantersville.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz discussing about clippings referring to Dallas millionaires.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz discussing about travel schedule and explaining that the trip is postponed because of not being able to reserve a first-class hotel room in Washington. Also, mentions that Mr. D. W. Kempner will not pass through St. Louis.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to William L. Gatz enclosing a certificate for the Bertig Company stock by Daniel W. Kempner.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig sending a copy of a letter regarding an order of Poison Grain/ Wheat . He also sent a prescription for the roaches, and he also request for a dozen bottles of black and tan shoe liquid.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Sol S. Steinberg thanking him for sending the redwood seeds and promising to do his best to grow one.

Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to W. L. Gatz +mentioning that they received box of apples from Fayettville, Arkansas. He mentions that they couldn't find a card enclosed, and they think that it's from Gatz. So he conveys his thanks.