[Letter from W.H. Abrams to K.K. Legett - December 19, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from W.H. Abrams to K.K. Legett - December 19, 1899]

Letter from W.H. Abrams of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company to K.K. Legett, concerning obtaining a road crossing over railroad tracks on his land.
Date: December 19, 1899
Creator: Abrams, W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., December 23, 1926] (open access)

[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., December 23, 1926]

Letter from Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr. informing Sayles that his note for $544.68, in favor of Mary Fasshauer, held by the Bank of A. Levy, Incorporated is due on January 14, 1927. The letter lists the principle, interest, and total due to the bank. There is a stamp on the letter reading, "Paid [..] 1927 Citizens National [..] of Abilene, [Texas]."
Date: December 23, 1926
Creator: Adams, Alpha
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer, December 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer, December 15, 1961]

Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the weekend they spent together.
Date: December 15, 1961
Creator: Adams, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel G. E. Adamson for General Pershing to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel G. E. Adamson for General Pershing to T. N. Carswell - December 5, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Office of the General of the Armies, G. E. Adamson, Colonel, U.S.A., Ret'd, Military Secretary, Washington, dated December 5, 1941. Adamson explains that General Pershing directed him to acknowledge the letter from Carswell requesting his opinion of Americanism and that he commends the campaign but declines to respond to any requests citing that too many were received to be able answer them all.
Date: December 5, 1941
Creator: Adamson, G. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from First Lieutenant John H. Alvis to Detachment Commander, Medical Officer, S-2, S-4 - December 22, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from First Lieutenant John H. Alvis to Detachment Commander, Medical Officer, S-2, S-4 - December 22, 1941]

A letter addressed to Detachment Commander, Medical Officer, S-2, S-4 from John H. Alvis, First Lieutenant, Infantry, S-3, Tenth Battalion, T.D.G., by authority of Maj. T. N. Carswell, Commander, dated December 22, 1941. Alvis confirms that the Training Schedule for the Headquarters Detachment is the same basic training as for the Rifle Company except that it includes an additional specialized training under the supervision of the medical officers, S-2 and S-4.
Date: December 22, 1941
Creator: Alvis, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies - December 1941] (open access)

[Training Schedule for Rifle Companies - December 1941]

A training schedule for rifle companies for the period of December, 1941, Headquarters 10th Battalion, T.D.G. (Maj. T. N. Carswell, Commanding), Abilene, Texas. Prepared by 1st. Lieut. John H. Alvis, Acting S-3, 10th Bat.
Date: December 1941
Creator: Alvis, John H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo S. Anderson to L. R. Hare, December 14, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Geo S. Anderson to L. R. Hare, December 14, 1918]

Letter from Geo S. Anderson of the Taylor County Local Board to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare (addressed as "General Hare"), commandant for the Student Army Training Corps Simmons College Unit, discussing a mistake in Army documents resulting in local soldiers not receiving pay for their first ten days of service.
Date: December 14, 1918
Creator: Anderson, Geo S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Thank you card from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959] (open access)

[Thank you card from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]

A thank-you note to T. N. Carswell from Geo. S. Anderson, dated December 28, 1959. Anderson expresses his appreciation for the letter received from Carswell.
Date: December 28, 1959
Creator: Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Austin E. Anson to Truett Latimer, December 14, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Austin E. Anson to Truett Latimer, December 14, 1956]

Letter from Austin E. Anson of Texas Citrus and Vegetable Growers and Shippers to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer introducing a gift package for Christmas.
Date: December 14, 1956
Creator: Anson, Austin E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 11, 1918] (open access)

[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 11, 1918]

Telegram sent from L. HaF. Applewhite to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare stating that certain items furnished to SATC units, such as pianos and phonographs, can be sold before the unit is officially disbanded, and explains what is to be done with the money made.
Date: December 11, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 27, 1918] (open access)

[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 27, 1918]

Telegram sent from SATC military district inspector H. LaF. Applewhite to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare, commander of the Abilene Christian College Unit, discussing missing contracts from the unit for contract surgeons.
Date: December 27, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 27, 1918] (open access)

[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 27, 1918]

Telegram sent from SATC military district inspector H. LaF. Applewhite to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare, commander of the Simmons College Unit, discussing missing contracts from the unit for contract surgeons.
Date: December 27, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 31, 1918] (open access)

[Telegram from H. LaF. Applewhite to L. R. Hare, December 31, 1918]

Telegram sent from H. LaF. Applewhite to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare, commander of the SATC Simmons College Unit, listing officers to be discharged on January 2, 1919.
Date: December 31, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Arnovich to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Lloyd Arnovich to T. N. Carswell - December 22, 1961]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Lloyd Arnovich, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated December 22, 1961. Arnovich advises Carswell of their efforts to recruit a local doctor to perform an eye exam for Byrdie Carswell, of the enclosed receipts credited to Byrdie's account and that she continues to do well. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director. Typewritten on Big Spring State Hospital letterhead bearing GILBERT BOND watermark.
Date: December 22, 1961
Creator: Arnovich, Lloyd
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Larose Arrington to Truett Latimer, December 7, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Larose Arrington to Truett Latimer, December 7, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. Larose Arrington to Truett Latimer expressing appreciation for the speech that was delivered to them at a meeting the previous Monday.
Date: December 7, 1961
Creator: Arrignton, Mrs. Larose
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. B. Austin to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Austin to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from C. B. Austin, Pastor, West Washington Baptist Church, Washington, D. C., dated December 9, 1941. Austin advises Carswell that he is mailing the letter regarding Americanism to Mr. Geo. B. Fraser, the new President of the D. C. Baptist Convention, to answer the question "What is Americanism?".
Date: December 9, 1941
Creator: Austin, C. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[West Washington Baptist Church bulletin:  "THE LIGHT COMETH" - Illustration by C. M. Burd] (open access)

[West Washington Baptist Church bulletin: "THE LIGHT COMETH" - Illustration by C. M. Burd]

A bulletin from the West Washington Baptist Church (Washington, D.C.), Charles B. Austin, Pastor. The bulletin front includes the announcement of the White Christmas Pageant, "THE LIGHT COMETH" to be held on December 21, 1941 with illustration by C. M. Burd. Inside page includes a schedule of events for SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1941 and listing of OUR WHITE CHRISTMAS PAGEANTS from 1925-1941. Bulletin back; WHITE GIFTS FOR THE KING. The Legend of Cathay.
Date: December 7, 1941
Creator: Austin, Charles B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph G. Babich to T. N. Carswell - December 4, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joseph G. Babich, Secretary, Governor's Office, Sacramento 14, California, dated December 4, 1953. Babich acknowledges, per the request of Governor Knight, the letter from Carswell of December 2 regarding the request made for clemency for Subject No. 17095 assuring Carswell that Governor Knight will not consider another application for executive clemency from this subject until October, 1955.
Date: December 4, 1953
Creator: Babich, Joseph G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, December 22, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, December 22, 1934]

Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles requesting another remittance of $4.29 to extend an outstanding note.
Date: December 22, 1934
Creator: Backes, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Mac Bacon to Truett Latimer, December 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. Mac Bacon to Truett Latimer, December 22, 1959]

Letter from J. Mac Bacon to Truett Latimer stating his objection to the new automobile insurance rate plan.
Date: December 22, 1959
Creator: Bacon, J. Mac
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Baker to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 9, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Baker to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 9, 1942]

Letter from Bob Baker to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for the clipping he sent and sharing his reaction after reading it.
Date: December 9, 1942
Creator: Baker, Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Balch to Henry Sayles, Sr., December 13, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Balch to Henry Sayles, Sr., December 13, 1912]

Letter from A. H. Balch to Henry Sayles discussing taxes owed by Mr. Sayles and by what date he needs to pay them before they are considered delinquent.
Date: December 13, 1912
Creator: Balch, A. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Citizens Lumber Company, December 21, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Citizens Lumber Company, December 21, 1908]

Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to The Citizens Lumber Company discussing a note executed by Ed. Henry and B. F. Jordan to W. P. Carey and A. C. Lombard. Once Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company have record that Carey and Lombard hold the note they will pay Henry and Jordan principal and interest.
Date: December 21, 1908
Creator: Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens, December 29, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens, December 29, 1908]

Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens discussing the railway company's offer to purchase lots 11 and 12 in Block C on Rose Street in Abilene, Texas for the construction and operation of a railroad.
Date: December 29, 1908
Creator: Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History