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[Letter from C. B. Wade to Charlie, March 27, 1891]
Letter from C. B. Wade to Charlie discussing the possibility of a railroad being built from Dublin, Texas, a recent fire, and other recent news. The letter is written on The Hamilton National Bank letterhead. It appears that someone practiced handwriting on the back of the first page, and there is a note written to Mr. Wade from Mrs. John Bevry, [?] Jr. on the back of the last page.
Date:
March 27, 1891
Creator:
Wade, C. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 25, 1874]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He wrote to tell his wife when mail arrived at Stephenville, Texas, and the route he would be taking when he began to head home. He mentioned that he had people he needed to visit and hoped their children were behaving well.
Date:
May 25, 1874
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, May 29, 1874]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He lamented that a mobbing had occurred in Belton, Texas, where his family resided. He wrote about a murder case he handled as a judge and, at the end of his letter, prayed his family was well and in God's grace. Included is an envelope addressed to "Mrs. J. P. Osterhout."
Date:
May 29, 1874
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to Junia Roberts Osterhout, March 11, 1875]
Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He commented that he had not received letters from home recently and wished to receive news from his wife. John purchased a pony for their son, Jeremiah, and planned to have it sent back while he continued to travel for business.
Date:
March 11, 1875
Creator:
Osterhout, John Patterson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to B. I. Terry, January 3, 1919]
Letter from Perry Sayles to B. I. Terry discussing royalties on land owned by Terry. There are few objections on the abstract to the title of the land. Reaves will be able to meet with Terry to clear up the objections soon.
Date:
January 3, 1919
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Grisham Brothers to C. E. Logan, February 20, 1919]
Letter from Grisham Brothers to C. E. Logan discussing exceptions to Sayles' royalties. Shuler and B. I. Terry's wives claim they purchased the land separately. They also need to determine if the land in question is in Erath or Comanche County, or both.
Date:
February 20, 1919
Creator:
Grisham Brothers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don King to John Sayles, December 8, 1910]
Letter from Don King to John Sayles discussing releases to William Allen in Erath County. Also delivered is a deed to be executed by Sayles' mother. King also requests the bill be forwarded for the work.
Date:
December 8, 1910
Creator:
King, Don
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R. H. Reaves, January 1, 1919]
Letter to R. H. Reaves discussing land in the survey of J. T. Carruth and the abstract examined for the land. The letter discusses legal documents relevant to the ownership of the land.
Date:
January 1, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to R. H. Reaves, January 1, 1919]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to R. H. Reaves discussing a 40 acre tract of land in Comanche County as described in a deed from Sarah K. Shuler to B. I. Terry. The abstract is enclosed and the letter discusses the contents of the abstract.
Date:
January 1, 1919
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, September 1, 1953]
Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer stating that he is enclosing a copy of Tarleton State's 1953 football schedule along with a complimentary season pass.
Date:
September 1, 1953
Creator:
Howell, E. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, December 16, 1954]
Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer supporting the proposal to elevate Tarleton State College into a four-year institution.
Date:
December 16, 1954
Creator:
Terrell, Vance
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. W. Varner to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1955]
Letter from R. W. Varner to Truett Latimer stating that he wants John Tarleton Junior College to be expanded into a four-year college.
Date:
February 15, 1955
Creator:
Varner, R. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vance Terrell, January 31, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vance Terrell assuring him that he will support the bill that would make John Tarleton a four-year school.
Date:
January 31, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Truett Latimer, March 10, 1955]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer inviting him to Tarleton State College.
Date:
March 10, 1955
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1955]
Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer supporting a bill that would turn Tarleton into a four-year school. He also talks about the State Affairs Committee hearing in Austin and hopes to see Mr. Latimer there.
Date:
February 2, 1955
Creator:
Terrell, Vance
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer, January 26, 1955]
Letter from Vance Terrell to Truett Latimer supporting the proposal to turn Tarleton into a four-year school.
Date:
January 26, 1955
Creator:
Terrell, Vance
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Arthur to Truett Latimer, September 10, 1959]
Letter from Jack Arthur to Truett Latimer inviting him and his wife to the celebration of Tarleton State College becoming a four-year institution.
Date:
September 10, 1959
Creator:
Arthur, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, September 3, 1957]
Letter from Tarleton State College President E. J. Howell to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer enclosing football tickets for the 1957 season.
Date:
September 3, 1957
Creator:
Howell, E. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank L. Luttrall to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1959]
Letter from Frank A. Luttrall to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his interest in HB 277, the "nine stack laws," and a law on the labeling of milk products.
Date:
April 14, 1959
Creator:
Luttrall, Frank L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. A. Hensarling to Truett Latimer, January 20, 1959]
Letter from T. A. Hensarling to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing plans for a new poultry laboratory in north-central Texas for identifying poultry-borne diseases. Hanserling explains that Texas A&M requires $15,000 for this laboratory; Latimer is urged to support this funding in the Legislature.
Date:
January 20, 1959
Creator:
Hensarling, T. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer, July 25, 1958]
Letter from E. J. Howell to Truett Latimer inviting him to the football games at Tarleton. Mr. Howell also encloses a complimentary pass to the games.
Date:
July 25, 1958
Creator:
Howell, E. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. P. Pearson, Jr. to D. Kempner, December 10, 1951]
Handwritten letter from Texas House member Pink Pearson to Daniel Kempner discussing his efforts to secure appropriations for a county road to Dublin and the paving of roads in the area. He also discusses the settlement of Robert Felder's policy with the American Indemnity Company, detailing the estimated amount for repairs due to damage of an automobile, and asking for Kempner's help in settling the claim.
Date:
December 10, 1951
Creator:
Pearson, Gary Pinkney, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry L. Spencer to T. N. Carswell - September 4, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Harry L. Spencer, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stephenville, Texas, dated September 4, 1942. Spencer declares the idea Carswell is promoting as "indispensible" in a permanent solution of the liquor problem in our country.
Date:
September 4, 1942
Creator:
Spencer, Harry L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge Sam Russell to T. N. Carswell - October 27, 1940]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander Parramore Post, Abilene, Texas, from Sam Russell, District Judge, Stephenville, Texas, dated October 27, 1940. Russell acknowledges his receipt of the telegram sent by Carswell and accepts the invitation to address the Armistice Day Program if it is to be held during the day citing a previous engagement in Stamford that night.
Date:
October 27, 1940
Creator:
Russell, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History