Document regarding the sale of lands in the Medina District. Discusses location and price of lands, as well as the procedure for procuring property. It mentions the price of livestock. Also discussed are possible reasons why the land was not settled earlier, if it's as desirable as they say it is. Signed by J. E. Rump on September 1, 1848 in Bremen. Includes a section informing people to apply to Huth & Co. if they want to acquire already surveyed lands under favorable conditions.

Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his stay in Berlin.

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing transportation and economics in America.

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing US relations with Japan and her tax return.

Letter from A. J. Biron to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the receival of cotton at the press, inspection of the Liberty Compress, cotton storage, updates on Daniel Kempner's home and the orphanage and Biron's upcoming trip to Rome, Italy.

Telegram sent to Kempner questioning Tom Rice's ability for work.

Letter from Kempner to Thomas Rice Price discussing a delay in his return and to report Mary Jean.

Telegram sent by Mary Jeane to Kempner in Galveston informing them that all is well.

Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner Thorne discussing a telegram from D. W. Kempner on his travels.

Invoice for doctor's visit from Dr. Dietrich Schlüter, including a diagnosis for Daniel W. Kempner of curvature of the spine and shortness of breath.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as the operations of the Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. and amounted losses, communications with the Bertig Company regarding handling fees, the bales from the Plantersville gin, Blackshear's departure for a wedding in Greenville and looking forward to Kempner's return to Galveston. A response from Daniel Kempner is also written.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner discussing the delivery of remittance to Dr. Lifschütz for $4,500 while mentioning when he will sail back to New York from Paris.

Letter from Hyman S. Block to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the USDA's estimated cotton crop and his recent family vacation to the eastern US. Included on the page are some handwritten notes by Mr. Kempner after he received the letter.

Copy of a letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner discussing a recent meeting he went to covering property owned by various Galveston businesses. Included on the page are some handwritten notes by Daniel Kempner after he received the letter.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner discussing a recent meeting he went to covering property owned by various Galveston businesses.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner discussing offers made for a piece of property they own. Included on the page are handwritten notes by Daniel Kempner after he received the letter.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner discussing contractor bids for a building they own. Included on the page are some handwritten notes from Daniel Kempner after he received the letter.