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[Letter from the U. S. Land Office to J. H. Parramore, April 10, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from the U. S. Land Office to J. H. Parramore, April 10, 1905]

Letter from the U. S. Land Office to James Harrison Parramore discussing the suspension of Lieu Selection #760, thus forbidding the removal of timber or other valuable assets from a particular section of land.
Date: April 10, 1905
Creator: United States. General Land Office.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young, April 15, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young, April 15, 1905]

Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young expressing sympathy for the death of Young's father in law, Washington Carroll Bryan.
Date: April 15, 1905
Creator: Battle, T. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan, April 17, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan, April 17, 1905]

Letter from H. B. Smoot to William John Bryan discussing pulling their funds together to open a bank in Abilene and proposing an in-person meeting to cover details..
Date: April 17, 1905
Creator: Smoot, H. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Robert S. Simmons - April 2, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Robert S. Simmons - April 2, 1906]

Letter written to Robert S. Simmons from K.K. Legett, containing a short message, "I mailed check to Judge Clinch Saturday."
Date: April 2, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, April 3, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, April 3, 1906]

Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan reminding Bryan to obtain King and another man named W. J. train passes to Austin for legislative business.
Date: April 3, 1906
Creator: King, Harry Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to William Young - April 7, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to William Young - April 7, 1906]

Letter written to William Young from K.K. Legett, asking for payment of a note and its accrued interest.
Date: April 7, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, April 20, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, April 20, 1906]

Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan discussing political strategies hinging on teamwork between William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan.
Date: April 20, 1906
Creator: Walsh, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - April 25, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - April 25, 1906]

Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, explaining the Simmons College board's decision regarding money to be donated to the James B. Simmons endowment fund.
Date: April 25, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to W.R. Smith - April 30, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to W.R. Smith - April 30, 1906]

Letter written to W.R. Smith from K.K. Legett, inviting him to deliver the commencement address at Simmons College.
Date: April 30, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. H. Brown to William John Bryan, April 7, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from N. H. Brown to William John Bryan, April 7, 1908]

Letter from N. H. Brown to William John Bryan asking Bryan to give a commencement address at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas.
Date: April 7, 1908
Creator: Brown, N. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Jones to William John Bryan, April 19, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Jones to William John Bryan, April 19, 1908]

Letter from T. N. Jones to William John Bryan discussing speakers that could aid Bryan in his senatorial run.
Date: April 19, 1908
Creator: Jones, T. N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from [Illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles, April 29, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from [Illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles, April 29, 1909]

Letter from [illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles discussing changes to a city ordinance.
Date: April 29, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]

Letter from E. B. Bynum of the First State Bank & Trust Company to whom it may concern, on April 14, 1913, recommending John T. Willis, Sr. to any position that he may be considered for.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: Bynum, E. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Henry James at The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in regards to John T. Willis, Sr., in which James explains to the reader that Willis has been raised in Abilene, and will do well by anyone who chooses to employ him.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: James, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]

Letter from Joe F. Garrison at The Citizens National Bank regarding John T. Willis, Sr., in which Garrison recommends Willis to whomever is presented with the letter.
Date: April 14, 1913
Creator: Garrison, Joe F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.K. Rosson to Judge K.K. Legett - April 7, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from J.K. Rosson to Judge K.K. Legett - April 7, 1919]

Letter written by J.K. Rosson, president of Rosson Oil Company No. 2, to Judge K.K. Legett, concerning stocks he purchased and the remaining unsold stocks. Included is an illustrated map with the location of Rosson Oil Company No. 2.
Date: April 7, 1919
Creator: Rosson, J. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919] (open access)

[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]

Letter from an unknown assistant cashier at the First State Bank & Trust Co. of Abilene, Texas to whom it may concern expressing interest in the future of John T. Willis, Sr., and informing the reader of Willis' history at the bank and his competency in the field of banking.
Date: April 16, 1919
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. and K.B. Legett to James Baker - April 18, 1921] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. and K.B. Legett to James Baker - April 18, 1921]

Letter written to James Baker from K.K. and K.B. Legett, acknowledging that they owe money to Baker and stating the amount.
Date: April 18, 1921
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926 & Legett, K. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1923] (open access)

[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 12, 1923]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from Louis C. Perry, dated April 12, 1924. Perry advises Carswell regarding the travel arrangements and accomodations for the Paris Convention and informally supports Green's candidacy.
Date: April 12, 1923
Creator: Perry, Louis C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Goodnight to J. M. Sibley, April 2, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Goodnight to J. M. Sibley, April 2, 1924]

Letter from Charles Goodnight to J. M. Sibley concerning items he sent about the conditions of the Panhandle at the moment.
Date: April 2, 1924
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. H. Moore, Superintendent Fort Worth Public Schools, Fort Worth, Texas, dated April 3, 1924. Moore advises Carswell of a resolution adopted by the Fort Worth Lions Club to not only endorse but to push the candidacy of R. D. Green.
Date: April 3, 1924
Creator: Moore, M. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924]

A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas [from T. N. Carswell], dated April 14, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Higgins dated April 9 which was written to Julien Hyer. Carswell expresses his appreciation that the letter was forwarded giving him the opportunity to tell Higgins, frankly, concerning Green's candidacy for District Governor. Carswell advises regarding a letter written to Col. Perry in January and of the reply from Perry. Carswell explains the history of the candidacy of Lion Green for District Governor and the circumstances and happenings which created the controversy.
Date: April 14, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rough draft of letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924] (open access)

[Rough draft of letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924]

A rough draft of a letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas [from T. N. Carswell], dated April 14, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of Higgin's letter of April 9 written to Julien Hyer, expresses his appreciation that the letter was forwarded giving Carswell the opportunity to tell Higgins, frankly, concerning Green's candidacy for District Governor. Carswell advises regarding a letter written to Col. Perry in January and of the reply from Perry. Carswell explains the history of the candidacy of Lion Green for District Governor and the circumstances and happenings which created the controversy.
Date: April 14, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Higgins to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Higgins to T. N. Carswell - April 16, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Higgins, First Vice President, Lions International, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 16, 1924. Higgins expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell explaining the history of the Green and Perry races and advises that the boys may support Green.
Date: April 16, 1924
Creator: Higgins, W. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History