[Baby Portrait of Marguerite Cavett Hammack]

Baby portrait of Marguerite Cavett Hammack in a white dress.
Date: 1896~
Creator: Blair, W. J.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mattie Brackenridge to Marguerite Cavett, November 13, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Mattie Brackenridge to Marguerite Cavett, November 13, 1918]

Letter from Mattie Brackenridge to Marguerite Cavette apologizing for not writing back sooner and sharing the details about her recent activities.
Date: November 13, 1918
Creator: Brackenridge, Mattie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Miss Bracy to Miss Marguerite Cavett, August 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Miss Bracy to Miss Marguerite Cavett, August 8, 1918]

Letter from Miss Bracy to Miss Marguerite Cavett discussing the details of the cover letter Miss Bracy sent to Mr. Breed.
Date: August 8, 1918
Creator: Bracy, Miss
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. R. Brown to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 7, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from J. R. Brown to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 7, 1910]

Letter from J. R. Brown to Dr. Joseph Pound describing the sickness that his wife has been experiencing and asking the doctor if he had any suggestions as to how to treat such issues as stomach and bowel problems.
Date: July 7, 1910
Creator: Brown, J. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, February 22, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, February 22, 1907]

Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound detailing instructions on how to apply and be provided an increase in pensions from $12 to $16 as per his service in the Mexican American War. There is an enclosed document that shows the actual act of Congress that was passed to gain this increase; in part the act reads: "any person who served ninety days or more...during the late civil war or sixty days in the war with Mexico...be entitled to receive a pension as follows..." There is a three-tiered pension setup, those who are sixty two years or older gets $12, seventy years get $16, and seventy five or older get $20.
Date: February 22, 1907
Creator: Burleson, Albert Sydney
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, January 15, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, January 15, 1906]

Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning Pound's wish for an increase in pensions; Burleson tells him to bring himself "within the same category of those who have heretofore been granted increases" and there will be no problem obtaining an increase. At the end of the letter he tells the doctor not to have his secretary speak for him as "she is not very popular with the members" of the respective committee.
Date: January 15, 1906
Creator: Burleson, Albert Sydney
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 5, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 5, 1906]

Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound saying that he has enclosed a letter from the Bureau of Pensions "showing that your claim for increase pension to $16.00 per month has been allowed." The enclosed document, signed by V. Warner, does say that the "pension has been allowed at $16.00 per month from June 6, 1906."
Date: {1906-07-05,1906-06-29}
Creator: Burleson, Albert Sydney & Warner, V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Georgia Pound Cavett from Marguerite Cavet, October 15, 1918] (open access)

[Letter to Georgia Pound Cavett from Marguerite Cavet, October 15, 1918]

Letter to Georgia Pound Cavett from Marguerite Cavett following up on the previous letter she sent, asking about her school work. The writer also updates Ms. Cavett about their life events and activities.
Date: October 15, 1918
Creator: Cavet, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 4, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 4, 1918]

Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell providing her with an update about Marguerite's health condition and the care she is receiving.
Date: November 4, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Georgia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 8, 1918]

Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell discussing the details of her recent activities with Mr. and Mrs. Ball which has kept her from writing back earlier. She also discusses her finances with Ms. Sorrell and shares some information about the war with Germany.
Date: October 8, 1989
Creator: Cavett, Georgia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 10,1918] (open access)

[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 10,1918]

Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell greeting her and informing her that Mr. Ball caught the influenza virus. She informs Ms. Sorrell about the details of her conversation with Earl Dillard and urges her to write back soon.
Date: October 10, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Georgia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Georgia Pound Cavett, April 8, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Georgia Pound Cavett, April 8, 1909]

Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Georgia Pound Cavett discussing recent rainfall and estimates on how much actually fell; also the sender discusses the status of other people in the community.
Date: April 8, 1909
Creator: Cavett, Georgia Pound
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett discussing the details of the snowy weather, her living situation and activities, and informing the recipient that she is well taken care of. She also inquires about their other family members and urges the recipient to write back soon.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett informing her that she is missed, sharing the details about a phone call and letter the writer recently received.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Cavett, October 6, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Cavett, October 6, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Cavett expressing joy for hearing from her and urging Ms.Pound too write back more often. She also shares some of her school experiences with Ms. Pound.
Date: October 6, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett informing her of their planed visit to the Doctor.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett greeting her and explaining why she has not written to her lately. Marguerite also shares some of her daily activities with Ms. Cavett and urges her to return home soon.
Date: unknown
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, December 31, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, December 31, 1916]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett thanking her for the package she sent and expressing gratitude for receiving it around Christmas. Ms. Cavett also explains why she did not write back earlier, discusses their Christmas activities and the weather in their city.
Date: December 31, 1916
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, November 20, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, November 20, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett greeting her and informing Ms. Cavett of the recent activities she's been engaged in. She also inquires about the people at Orange and tells Ms. Cavett about her plans to visit during their school break.
Date: November 20, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 8, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett thanking her for the letter she sent, reminding her to take good care of herself, wishing her a happy birthday and informing her to expect some gifts in the mail.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 10, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 10, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett thanking her for the previous letter she sent and inquiring about her well being. She also shares the details of her finances and informs Ms. Cavett about a letter she received from Russ which she plans to forward to her. Ms. Cavett also shares the details about her interactions with the school children and informs Ms. Cavett about the cake she received from Mittie Sorrell (Pretty).
Date: October 10, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 23, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 23, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavettt to Georgia Pound Cavett acknowledging receipt of the letter she sent, discussing the details of the war and some cases of the influenza virus. She also discusses the details of the earthquake that occurred in Panama and the details of a letter she composed for Mittie Sorrell (Pretty).
Date: October 23, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 26, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 26, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett thanking her for the letter and package she sent and showing appreciation for the items. She also discusses the details of the letter she received from Roger, informs Ms. Cavett about their school reopening, her current living situations and the previous activities she has been engaged in.
Date: October 26, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, September 14, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, September 14, 1914]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett discussing the details about her dinner with Mr. Williams, recommending that they begin teaching in the city she is in and urging Ms. Pound to write back soon.
Date: September 14, 1914
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History