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[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda K. Quinn, September 6, 1960]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda Quinn informing about enclosing an invoice covering a purchase in Hong Kong and requesting to pay it to H. Kempner Cotton Company.
Date:
September 6, 1960
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to The Consular Officer, June 1959]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to The Consular Officer including the information to sponsor Chung Kat-yan Herbert as he desires to pursue his further education in the United States. He mentions that he'd take care of all his expenses while he's in the United States. He also encloses a statement from bank and if they need any more documents he mentioned not to hesitate.
Date:
June 29, 1959
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, March 4, 1963]
Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner conveying his travel plans to Europe and arrangements to meet any friends of Mr. I. H. Kempner along the way. He mentions a forthcoming itinerary and a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, then a journey to Hong Kong and Naples via ship through the Suez Canal.
Date:
March 4, 1963
Creator:
Armstrong, Wright
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, January 8, 1962]
Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his letter of December 14th about jade ring of Ruth's. He mentions that he remembers that one would look out for a similar one in Hong Kong.
Date:
January 8, 1962
Creator:
Baird, James T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas Butler to Harris Leon Kempner, April 19, 1960]
Letter from Douglas Butler to Harris Leon Kempner about the certificate not being sufficient that's forwarded with the letter of April 18, covering silk material that he purchased in Hong Kong. As they don't have certificate of Origin, he asks Kempner to follow the instructions included in the letter from the office, dated March 25.
Date:
April 19, 1960
Creator:
Butler, Douglas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Golding to Harris Leon Kempner, June 10, 1959]
Letter from F. W. Golding to Harris Leon Kempner checking if he settled down from his trip, and hopes that the excess baggage didn't trouble him too much. He also mentions that the weather didn't get any better after his departure, and that the three packages will ship on 14th of June where he included the certificate of origin just in case customs need that. He also mentions that they hope to see him soon and they could visit new territories.
Date:
June 10, 1959
Creator:
F. W. Golding
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brinsley Golding to Harris Leon Kempner, August 14, 1959]
Letter from Brinsley Golding to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the candles they ordered from Charlotte Horstmann. He mentions that the Customs need the certificate of origin and that he tried reaching out to Charlotte through phone calls and letter but they didn't respond yet.
Date:
August 14, 1959
Creator:
Golding, Brinsley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Golding to Mr. H. Kempner, September 12, 1959]
Letter from F. W. Golding to Mr. H. Kempner explaining delays in the shipment of a box of candles to Galveston. The box will now be shipped per the "Mallory Lykes" on September 16th.
Date:
September 12, 1959
Creator:
Golding, F. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1966]
Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date:
December 22, 1966
Creator:
H. Kempner (Firm)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1966]
Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date:
December 22, 1966
Creator:
H. Kempner (Firm)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peg Harris to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1952]
Handwritten letter from Peg Harris to Harris Kempner asking for updates on his life and family, as it has been nine years since they have seen one another, and providing an update on Frank's global career.
Date:
December 4, 1952
Creator:
Harris, Peg
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. R. Hill, February 26, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. R. Hill discussing about his recent trip through Suez Canal and involvement with Nanyang cotton mills. He also expresses interest in conducting business and offers to supply up to 2000 bales of cotton monthly with payment terms via sight draft New York.
Date:
February 26, 1949
Creator:
Hill, E. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. R. Hill to D. W. Kempner, 18 February 1949]
Letter from E. R. Hill to D. W. Kempner discussing about opening cotton business on "Queen Mary". He mentions his role as director of Nanyang Cotton mills and mill's demand for American cotton. He also invites Kempner to provide quotes for his demand and expresses willingness to secure orders. The letter also includes a post card indicating that it is from E. R. Hill and an envelope targeting to D. W. Kempner
Date:
February 18, 1949
Creator:
Hill, E. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sidney J. Jackson to I. H. Kempner, December 22, 1949]
Letter from Sidney J. Jackson to I. H. Kempner describing to Kempner the types of things that Jackson had witnessed while in Hong Kong visiting family. Jackson provides his opinions on the Chinese Communist Party and the urban developments he's witnessed, but also speaks on his predictions for U.S. international relations with Soviet Russia.
Date:
December 22, 1949
Creator:
Jackson, Sidney J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. R. Hill, October 5, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. R. Hill informing that they have returned to Galveston and mentions that they have been doing business with several firms in China.
Date:
October 5, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. B. Hitchcock to Gladys Kempner, March 19, 1965]
Letter from T. B. Hitchcock to Gladys Kempner welcoming her to Hong Kong and directs her to the bank and the main branch.
Date:
March 19, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Gladys
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank A. Richards, April 22, 1966]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank A. Richards filling him in on their upcoming trip to East Asia and asking him to write some letters of introduction should he need them.
Date:
April 22, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James C. Lide, March 30, 1959]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James C. Lide requesting that he reserve plane seats for him and Mrs. Kempner.
Date:
March 30, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, August 19th, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding regarding the Horstmann action. He mentions to let the candles come forward and asks him to pressure Charlotte Horstmann to send the certificate of origin.
Date:
August 19, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, June 15, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding thanking him for his letter of 10th and also getting these packages to us. He mentions that Ruth also joins in thanking them for their attention and help.
Date:
June 15, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, September 2nd, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding regarding his package from Hong Kong. He's checking if he's able get the certificate of Origin and be able to send it to Kempner.
Date:
September 2, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to C. Y. Tung, January 30, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to C. Y. Tung informing about the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Oppenheimer to Hong Kong and requesting for assistance.
Date:
January 30, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Charlotte Horstmann, August 19, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Charlotte Horstmann regarding the certificate of Origin for the candles they bought while they were in Hong Kong. As Mr. Golding mentioned that they're not providing him with the certificate, Kempner requests them to do what they promised on doing at the beginning.
Date:
August 19, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, January 30, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about a guest house at Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Date:
January 30, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History