Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding the the award of a Distinguished Service Medal and that of several posthumous Distinguished Service Crosses.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing how the method of obtaining visas has changed over the years. Kempner also discusses the possibilities, mainly negative, of the family staying where they are and what might occur if they do travel to America.

Postcard featuring a large group of people gathered on the beach promenade of Nice, France. The other side of the postcard features a note sent from Ernest Stanczyk to his wife regarding his deployment.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing how Chardine heard that Kempner is coming over to Europe, but did not see that he had plans to visit Le Havre and is trying to persuade Kempner to visit.

Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner discussing how Du Pasquier would be delighted to have Kempner at lunch on Saturday.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the drought in the Valley, mismanagement of funds in Carrizo Springs and Dimmit County, cotton and cattle in Sugar Land, and business regarding property titles.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing an enclosed letter that details how Chardine thinks Kempner would approve of them sending Hamon to not delay the departure.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing some financials from when Kempner was in Paris.

Letter to Cecile from her father about her friend Deetie, Mr. Acheson's travels, the Marshall Plan, and international relations.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson acknowledging a previous letter from Dawson, thanks him for the information provided about the use of an American Driver's License, and notes upcoming advice on hiring an experienced chauffeur for a Cadillac. The letter mentions enclosing passport-size photographs for a new International Driver's License and completed questionnaires and advises keeping certain numbers from a previous French car license and suggests that any missing data can be obtained from the Cadillac Motor Car Division in New York.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr.. to D. W. Kempner enclosing position reports, a financial statement, a letter to the Commerce Trust Company of Kansas City, and discussing payments received and cotton production at Plantersville.

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking the Kempner's for the robe they gifted him.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the records Mr. and Mrs. Kempner sent to Mr. Chardine.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fremaux's plans to visit Galveston.

Letter from Sabine Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending the Chardine's brown sugar and giving Mr. Kempner updates on her family.

Telegram sent by Daniel W. Kempner announcing the birth and arrival of Daniel Kempner Thorne to New York.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine asking him to provide any assistance needed for friends and family members of his who are planning to travel to Europe in the coming months.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to the H. Kempner firm informing them that the man who was threatening a lawsuit against them has agreed to a settlement.

Letter from Boucheron to D. W. Kempner discussing about Mrs. Kempner's glasses and about the memories shared by Mr. and Mrs. Clerc.

Letter from Bill Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner providing a status update on the cotton business while he is out of the office.

Telegram sent by Meuris Hotel to Harris L. Kempner reserving a suite from September 5th.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on various business happenings while he is out of the office.

Copy of a letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on various business happenings while he is out of the office. Included on the page are some handwritten notes by Mr. Kempner after he received the letter.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean discussing current events in both their lives.