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[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to D. C. Barrett, February 18, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to D. C. Barrett, February 18, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to D. C. Barrett, on February 18, 1836, discussing the enthusiasm for the Texas cause in the United States, and Nashville in particular.
Date: February 18, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas D. Owings, February 12, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas D. Owings, February 12, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to Thomas D. Owings, on February 12, 1836, discussing the legitimacy of an offer of 800 acres of land and a bounty put forth by Sam Houston, and the offer of the ladies of Nashville, Tenn. to outfit a regiment.
Date: February 12, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, March 3, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, March 3, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer, on March 3, 1836, urging the Texans to declare independence from Mexico, and telling of the support from the United States.
Date: March 3, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Archer, Branch T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, January 20, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin and Branch T. Archer to Henry Smith, on January 20, 1836, discussing the gathering of troops and money to fight for Texas.
Date: January 20, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F. & Archer, Branch T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, February 24, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, February 24, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton, on February 24, 1836, discussing the engraving of treasury notes for the Republic of Texas.
Date: February 24, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry B. Friedman and Billy B. Goldberg to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 31, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harry B. Friedman and Billy B. Goldberg to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 31, 1962]

Letter from Harry B. Friedman and Billy B. Goldberg to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing about Youth Fellowship in honor to Willie Loewenberg, alongside requesting for monetary funds.
Date: May 31, 1962
Creator: B'Nai B'Rith Foundation of the United States
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Bounds to Charles B. Moore, February 22, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Bounds to Charles B. Moore, February 22, 1900]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written to Charles B. Moore from J. W. Bounds. In this letter, Bounds informs Moore of the goings-on in Nashville, TN. The news includes: a discussion about Washington's birthday, details about his Christmas vacations and Lila Franklin, a dialogue about the smallpox outbreak in his area, details not to tell his parents about his close encounter with smallpox, a discussion about graduating, and a weather update. He closes the letter by sending his regard to all of the Moore family. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 22, 1900
Creator: Bounds, J. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee - July 6, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee - July 6, 1943]

A letter addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, Vice-Commander, American Legion, Department of Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Carswell advises of the plans to propose a Texan for National Commander and requests information on the approximate amount of money that was expended in electing Judge Waring.
Date: July 6, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, June 10, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, June 10, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from T. Jefferson Chambers to Ira R. Lewis, on June 10, 1836, enclosing dispatches and letters of introduction.
Date: June 10, 1836
Creator: Chambers, T. Jefferson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George C. Childress to Stephen F. Austin, October 28, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George C. Childress to Stephen F. Austin, October 28, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George C. Childress to Stephen F. Austin, on October 28, 1836, introducing Colonel A. S. Thurston.
Date: October 28, 1836
Creator: Childress, George C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Charles B. Moore and Rev. Jim Biggs, February 16, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Charles B. Moore and Rev. Jim Biggs, February 16, 1899]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. it is written by J. J. Crawford and is addressed to Charles B. Moore and Rev. Jim Biggs. In this letter, Crawford informs Moore and Biggs about the goings-on in Nashville, Tennessee. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt on Moore's letters, a discussion concerning the reasons why he hasn't written Moore in some time, details on the bitter winter weather and how important it is to have a fire in this weather, a dialogue about Moore's trip to Colorado and how Crawford learned much from the letters Moore sent to him,a brief message to Biggs about Tennessee and how he has not been outside of Nashville to see their "old time folks," news about Crawford's family and the winter activities of the children, a message from Anna to the Moore family, and a few messages sent by Crawford to people he knows who reside in Texas. He closes the letter by noting that he hopes Moore, Biggs, and their families are not home bound due to the bad winter weather, detailing that soon the blue birds will sing. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: February 16, 1899
Creator: Crawford, J. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Henry S. Moore, November 13, 1889] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. Crawford to Henry S. Moore, November 13, 1889]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by J. J. Crawford and addressed to Henry S. Moore. In this letter, Crawford details the bow he has received from Henry and how it makes him reminiscence of their past times. He mentions that he will practice his archery skills when he has more time and will read through Henry's instructions more thoroughly when he begins to practice. Crawford notes that he is pleased to learn that C. B and his family have arrived home in good order and details that their visit was welcomed and such a pleasure. He closes his letter by stating that C.B. could relay the goings-on during his visit with Crawford and to remind C. B. and Molissa Wallace to write soon.Crawford sends his highest regards to all his old Tennessee friends and to Henry at the letter's end. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: November 13, 1889
Creator: Crawford, J. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949]

Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing a second planned itinerary for the trip through New York to Quebec and then along Great lakes, with hotel accommodations and notes for the chauffer. He also offers assistance with car service reservations in New York.
Date: August 24, 1949
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Charles B. and Mary Ann Moore, March 30, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Charles B. and Mary Ann Moore, March 30, 1897]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda Dodd. In this letter, Dodd informs the Moore family about the goings-on in Gallatin, Tennessee and the news includes: a confirmation of the receipt of the Moore's last letter, an update on the health of family members, details about Minnie's visit, weather news, a discussion about planting crops and gardens, a dialogue about the bad weather Collin County has been having, details on the late wheat crop, an update on the seeds sent by Alice to the Moore family, news about Lillian, and a discussion concerning family and friends. She closes the letter by noting that Mary Ann and Charles should write the family soon. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: March 30, 1897
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Equitable to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, January 25, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Equitable to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, January 25, 1956]

Letter from Ralph Owen to Harris L. Kempner expressing pleasure at his recorded security transaction and patronage.
Date: January 25, 1956
Creator: Equitable
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, September 1, 1858]

Letter from M. C. (Maud) Fentress to her son, David Fentress, concerning her gathering seeds for him; the amount of money she can raise and send to him; the trial of Allick Neilson for rape; the condition of the crops; and an update on the health and activities of friends and family.
Date: September 1, 1858
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 6, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 6, 1859]

Letter is from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: sending Kate off to school in Nashville,Maud's feelings about her children growing up, receiving Mary Tate's letter from White Sulphur Springs, Virginia, a dialogue about her stolen chickens,a conversation about Sallie starting school with Miss Hunt as her teacher and information about Jimmie and Willie's schooling, news about the weather,news about 'Aunt Mag' and her trip to Austin,a discussion about receiving no information on Wallace and his safe arrival,a dialogue about 'the babies dress and bonnets', and town news from Bolivar.
Date: September 6, 1859
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 4, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 4, 1836, discussing the family he hopes will move to Texas, and his wish to be useful in the military.
Date: August 4, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.
Date: July 30, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore family, January 10, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to the Moore family, January 10, 1901]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Elizabeth "Bettie" Franklin and is addressed to the Moore family. In the letter, Franklin informs the Moore family that Matilda Dodd has passed way from pneumonia. She discusses the time period right before Dodd passed and describes how the family worked very hard to keep her well with visits from the Doctor and with medicine. The family realized she would not get well and all they could do was keep her comfortable tile she passed. Franklin details how the family and how friends have all helped out during this trying time. This is a fragment of the letter.
Date: January 10, 1901
Creator: Franklin, Elizabeth
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Seinsheimer Insurance Agency, July 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Seinsheimer Insurance Agency, July 24, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Seinsheimer Insurance Agency discussing a trip Mrs. Kempner was making to New York and the damage to her Cadillac's fender and window after having it parked in a Nashville parking garage.
Date: July 24, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W., R. L., S. E., and H. L. Kempner, June 25, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W., R. L., S. E., and H. L. Kempner, June 25, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W., R. L., S. E., and H. L. Kempner discussing a new possible investment.
Date: June 25, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, April 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, April 1955]

Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to several friends discussing the weather, a trip to Washington D.C., the Aero Medical Association, Vanderbilt University, a meeting in San Francisco, and teaching.
Date: April 1955
Creator: Leake, Chauncey Depew, 1896-1978
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Lowndes to Galveston Cotton Company, January 10, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from William Lowndes to Galveston Cotton Company, January 10, 1967]

Letter from William Lowndes to Galveston Cotton Company discussing about fight for restoring free enterprise system by Southern States Industrial Council and requestion for monetary contributions.
Date: January 10, 1967
Creator: Lowndes, William
System: The Portal to Texas History