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[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to Henry Austin, April 28, 1808] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to Henry Austin, April 28, 1808]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Henry Austin discussing Moses Austin's business affairs with his brother Stephen and outlining conditions if Henry Austin wishes to enter into business with Stephen Austin.
Date: April 28, 1808
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to Stephen F. Austin, April 28, 1812] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Moses Austin to Stephen F. Austin, April 28, 1812]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Moses gives detailed instructions to his son Stephen on managing his business affairs in New York and New Orleans.
Date: April 28, 1812
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a List of Unclaimed Animals] (open access)

[Copy of a List of Unclaimed Animals]

Letter from José María Tovar to the Laredo ayuntamiento with a copy of a list of unclaimed animals being sent as previously requested. The document is signed by numerous individuals including Tovar, Juan Ramos, and José de Jesús Sanchez.
Date: April 28, 1824
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter to A. J. Yates, April 28, 1839] (open access)

[Transcript of letter to A. J. Yates, April 28, 1839]

Copy of transcript for a letter to A. J. Yates concerning the establishment of the seat of government.
Date: April 28, 1839
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Rice to Fred A. Rice - April 28, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Rice to Fred A. Rice - April 28, 1864]

Letter from William M. Rice to Fred A. Rice discussing the lack of progress on the sale of 28 bales of cotton. He emphasizes to Fred that it is crucial to sell the cotton as soon as possible, thus he needs to ship the cotton to Eugene as he will be able to sell it.
Date: April 28, 1864
Creator: Rice, William M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from William M. Rice to Fred A. Rice - April 28, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William M. Rice to Fred A. Rice - April 28, 1864]

Transcript of Letter from William M. Rice to Fred A. Rice discussing the lack of progress on the sale of 28 bales of cotton. He emphasizes to Fred that it is crucial to sell the cotton as soon as possible, thus he needs to ship the cotton to Eugene as he will be able to sell it.
Date: April 28, 1864
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Crockett to sister, April 28 1867] (open access)

[Letter from John B. Crockett to sister, April 28 1867]

Letter from John B. Crockett to his sister. The letter was written on April 28, 1867.
Date: April 28, 1867
Creator: John B. Crockett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Morgan Jones, April 28, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Morgan Jones, April 28, 1909]

Letter to Morgan Jones stating he has permission from Abilene & Southern Railway Company to construct and operate railroad switches, spur tracks and transfer tracks as prepared in his blueprint as they become necessary.
Date: April 28, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. A. Thomas to C. C. Cox, April 28, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from M. A. Thomas to C. C. Cox, April 28, 1913]

Letter from M. A. Thomas to C. C. Cox discussing timber prices.
Date: April 28, 1913
Creator: Thomas, Marion A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. B. Munson, April 28, 1915] (open access)

[Letter to W. B. Munson, April 28, 1915]

Photocopy of a letter to W. B. Munson thanking him for the use of a copy of "Texas Fruits at the Fair."
Date: April 28, 1915
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Samuel C. Hiroms to Stephen F. Austin, April 24, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Samuel C. Hiroms to Stephen F. Austin, April 24, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Samuel C. Hiroms to Stephen F. Austin, in which Hiroms expresses his desire for a vacant piece of land, which he will pay for by working for Austin.
Date: April 28, 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, April 28,1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, April 28,1931]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that Sayles has filed the amended original answer in the A. D. Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company case. Sayles states that this case might not be called on the May 4th date as originally planned.
Date: April 28, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. I. Francis to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from C. I. Francis to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1932]

Letter from Francis Chapman, secretary to Mr. Charles I. Francis, to I. H. Kempner discussing that Mr. Francis has not returned to the city.
Date: April 28, 1932
Creator: Chapman, Francis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff, April 28, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff, April 28, 1932]

Letter from J. W. Behnken to R. Osthoff, discussing an upcoming meeting and a trip to visit the Lutheran Concordia College in Austin, Texas.
Date: April 28, 1932
Creator: Behnken, J. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Milton McKenzie, April 28, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Milton McKenzie, April 28, 1934]

Letter from John Sayles to Milton McKenzie discussing a compromise to be negotiated between Harriett Godwin and Milton McKenzie for the maps. Godwin does not want to dissolve the partnership but cannot except a 75-25 percent agreement.
Date: April 28, 1934
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter to F.D. Moon from W.C. Jones regarding the readiness for a Colored board for Langston University (open access)

Letter to F.D. Moon from W.C. Jones regarding the readiness for a Colored board for Langston University

Letter to F.D. Moon asking if Langston is ready for a Colored board or if a mixed race board of the right people would be a better fit.
Date: April 28, 1937
Creator: Jones, W.C.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. C. Wilson, April 28, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. C. Wilson, April 28, 1939]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. C. Wilson discussing enclosed loan applications to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, requesting any missing information be filled in. Articles of incorporation for the Texas Cotton Industries must also be included.
Date: April 28, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. C. Wilson, April 28, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. C. Wilson, April 28, 1939]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. C. Wilson discussing enclosed loan applications to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, requesting any missing information be filled in. Articles of incorporation for the Texas Cotton Industries must also be included.
Date: April 28, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to M. D. Bownds, April 28, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to M. D. Bownds, April 28, 1939]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to M. D. Bownds discussing a loan from the Federal Reserve Bank that has not yet been approved. Kempner remits a copy of the application and will send another from Wilson as soon as it is complete.
Date: April 28, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to M. D. Bownds, April 28, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to M. D. Bownds, April 28, 1939]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to M. D. Bownds discussing a loan from the Federal Reserve Bank that has not yet been approved. Kempner remits a copy of the application and will send another from Wilson as soon as it is complete.
Date: April 28, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bert E. Low to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Bert E. Low to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]

Letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Bert E. Low, Secretary-Treasurer, Brownwood Farm Loan Association, Brownwood, Texas, dated April 28, 1941. Low requests information from Carswell regarding facts and figures on the sales of liquor in his district which he would like to use in a public appearance. He expresses his dismay at having to decline the invitation to attend the inauguration of Dr. White into the Presidency of HSU.
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Low, Bert E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated April 28, 1941. Davis advises Carswell of the Senate refusal in the confirmation of Dr. Bradfield as Chairman, therefore, they are requesting the Governor to appoint Senator Thomas B. Love.
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to Major Thomas Carswell - April 28, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major R. H. Hansford to Major Thomas Carswell - April 28, 1941]

A letter addressed to Major Thomas Carswell, Commanding 10th Battalion, from Major R. H. Hansford, Commanding 15th Battalion, The Texas Defense Guard, Ranger, Texas, dated April 28, 1941. Hansford asks Carswell to request the appointment as inspector of the 15th Battalion which Hansford commands. The reverse side includes date received stamp of LOCAL BOARD NO. 1, FEDERAL BLDG., P. O. BOX 1721, APR 29 1941, ABILENE, TAYLOR CO., TEXAS.
Date: April 28, 1941
Creator: Hansford, R. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from International Harvester Company, April 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from International Harvester Company, April 28, 1942]

Letters from the International Harvester Company discussing recommendations for equipment to store food. Three additional letters show detailed receipts for the necessary equipment.
Date: April 28, 1942
Creator: International Harvester Company
System: The Portal to Texas History