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Rescuing Texas History, 2019
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Henry R. Clay, Jr. Papers
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[Birth Certificate of Julia Ann Rogers]
Birth Certificate of Julia Ann Rogers born on May 15, 1918 to J.J. Rodgers (Rogers) and Julia Ann Pratt
Date:
May 15, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Baily Dickey to Katie Harshbarger, July 21, 1918]
Letter to Katie Harshbarger from James Dickey from Camp Cody in New Mexico. Dickey describes how he is lonesome and will soon be shipped off to France for the Great War.
Date:
July 21, 1918
Creator:
Dickey, James Baily
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Baily Dickey to Katie Harshbarger, July 21, 1918]
Letter to Katie Harshbarger from James Dickey from Camp Cody in New Mexico. Dickey says he misses girls from Sadler, Texas, that he hasn't seen any other boys sent to the Camp from Sadler, and that he apologizes for his poor writing.
Date:
July 21, 1918
Creator:
Dickey, James Baily
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 14, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his parents regarding conditions in England; at the time the weather was bad and he hadn't flown more than five times the past week. Clay could soon get his commission but could get his wings first if he flies five hours in a Sopwith Pup thus meeting Royal Flying Corps requirements for wings.
Date:
February 14, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr., December 5, 1918]
Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr. concerning Starks' introduction to Henry Clay, Jr. in which he tells of Clay, Jr.'s courage and ability as a pilot. Starks tells the story of Clay, Jr. shooting down a German plane and then taking parts of the plane as souvenirs.
Date:
December 5, 1918
Creator:
Starks, E. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, Spring 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother for Mother's Day in 1918. This letter primarily concerns his love for his mother.
Date:
Spring 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 19, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family discussing his posting to his squadron and his address will be changing. He goes on to express his love for his mother and his desire to save as much money as possible while overseas.
Date:
March 19, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, Spring 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family primarily primarily dealing with flying tactics and maneuvers a pilot takes, sometimes in dangerous positions, to fly the plane accordingly. He remarks at the end that his commission was issued as a 2nd Lieutenant and he did receive the box from his mother.
Date:
Spring 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 13, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his parents concerning his status in England. Clay mentions that he is "fed up" with the army system since his pay got cut even further. Part of his letter pertains to his mother getting out and seeing a picture show.
Date:
February 13, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 7, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home during his stay in Scotland. In he first half of the letter Clay is thanking his mother for the box she sent him and some pictures as well; afterwards Clay goes into talking about being the first American Squadron to "fight Huns," and possibly being made a captain by the time they depart for France.
Date:
March 7, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, Spring 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home concerning the recent mail issues and the different types of planes that are used in training. Clay is still seeking his commission which would pay him $230 a month.
Date:
Spring 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, January 6, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home concerning recent posting to Wye, England. Clay does not find this place to be very enjoyable, and he is upset that other pilots coming from the states are already commissioned and being sent to the front.
Date:
January 6, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Sister-in-Law, February 6, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his sister-in-law concerning his brother, her husband Ashton. He spends most of this letter essentially comforting her and telling her that flying is not anymore dangerous than any other branch.
Date:
February 6, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 1, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr, to his family from Scotland while he takes a course on gunnery. Clay has nothing but good things to say about the picturesque landscape and nice hotel he is staying in. One of the boys in his detachment also received word that commissions are imminent.
Date:
March 1, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family Back Home, January 13, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home regarding his daily activities in Wye, England. In his letter he talks about different types of airplanes they are around and notes that he saw a Bristol fighter land on a previous day.
Date:
January 13, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alliert Ainsworth to Henry Clay, Sr., January 28, 1918]
Letter from Alliert Ainsworth to Henry Clay, Sr. regarding the death of her son and the compassion that Henry Clay, Jr. showed their family. She goes on to describe the unfair treatment Washington has given Clay, Jr.'s detachment in England and herself by not clarifying the cause of Harold Ainsworth's death.
Date:
January 28, 1918
Creator:
Ainsworth, Alliert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, March 2, 1918]
Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother detailing his total number of flight hours.
Date:
March 2, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, November 12, 1918]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the award the author received from members of Congress as a token of affection and esteem.
Date:
November 12, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 21, 1918]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of his letter of the 17th instant and updating Mr. Bryan about transportation details for the Texas Rangers.
Date:
March 21, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1918]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan providing him with information about the publications he is expecting to receive.
Date:
January 2, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Page to D. D. Parramore, May 4, 1918]
Letter from John H. Page to D. D. Parramore discussing the water rights to a piece of Parramore's property on which a homesteader named Florence A. Belinger resides.
Date:
May 4, 1918
Creator:
Page, John H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between San Simon Cattle Company and Dr. E. W. Johnson, February 23, 1918]
Correspondence between San Simon Cattle Co. and Dr. E. W. Johnson discussing making a payment of ten dollars to the order of J. D. Jordan. The correspondence is written on the back of a torn-open envelope that was once addressed to Mr. J. D. Jordan from attorneys Wilson and Walton.
Date:
February 24, 1918
Creator:
San Simon Cattle and Canal Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Millard Rushing to Sayles & Sayles, December 22, 1918]
Letter from Millard Rushing to Sayles & Sayles stating he sent the B. I. Terry abstract at the request of R. H. Reaves before he moves to Lorenzo. Rushing believes Reaves will find the deed to his liking, but if not Rushing will assist him in payments to Mrs. Terry or reimburse him for payments.
Date:
December 22, 1918
Creator:
Rushing, Millard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to City National Bank, December 20, 1918]
Letter to City National Bank remitting an abstract and royalty deed sent by the request of Sayles & Sayles.
Date:
December 20, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History