A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated December 27, 1954. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the gift of the tie purchased from Neely-Barnes and requests that Carswell give his regards to Charlie Barnes.

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner detailing business updates while Isaac Herbert Kempner is on vacation as well as a bank robbery.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing business-related events in Kempner's absence. Cotton and cottonseed operations are discussed, as well as an attempted robbery.

Airmail from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. informing about enclosing subscription warrant covering multiple rights.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ladenburg, Thalmann & Company, attention to Otto Marx, Jr., discussing Cecile Kempner's account.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Max B. Arnstein discussing a woman names Glady's recent visit to the Arnstein's and explaining that him and Mrs. Kempner haven't visited them in New York in two years because it's a little too fast paced for the Kempner's now. Mr. Kempner says that Mrs. Lalla Arnstein's proposal of another $5,000 donation to the building of a synagogue in her parent's memory is more than welcomed as they are trying to raise an additional $25,000. He also vows that his family will match her donation on top of their $85,000 initial donation. Mr. Kempner also tells Mr. Arnstein that with Lalla's donations she is being given a choice of where the memorial to her parents will be placed.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Edward Coysh appreciating the attention given to Mrs. Thorne. And mentions about the death of Mr. Pat.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Hammacher Schlemmer requesting poachers for him and Mary J. Kempner.

Letter from Robert LeFevre to Mr. Isaac H. Kempner discussing and asking for donations to the United States Day Committee.

Letter from Mrs. DWK to Jeannette Riegler discussing about the dresses sent.

Letter from Mrs. DWK to McCutcheon's requesting for samples of pink, peach and light blue real silk, silk and nylon that are suitable for making slips and night gowns.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing that 12 or 15 copies of letter in English can be sent for correspondents and friends. And if desired a box of H. Kempner stationery and facsimile rubber stamp signature can be sent so that translations can be made.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Miss W. E. Stahl discussing about films that are not sent back yet and asking to hurry back.

Letter from Satterlee, Warfield & Stephens to D. W. Kempner thanking for the letter and accepting the invite to be a guest at Mr. Kempner's place.