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[Telegram From the Acarrette Family to the Kempners, November 23, 1963]
Telegram sent by the Acarrette family to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner and their sons discussing their devastation at the death of President Kennedy and expressing their deep and affectionate sympathy.
Date:
November 23, 1963, 3:10 p.m.
Creator:
Acarrette
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner, September 4, 1963]
Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner informing him that Francine is still out of town but will take care of arrangements to Sally Truslow and her friend as soon as she returns. He notes that most people are absent from Paris in the month of August.
Date:
September 4, 1963
Creator:
André Clerc
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for 56 francs 50 centimes paid to A. Bartz for his passage from Galveston, January 5, 1844]
Receipt for 56 francs 50 centimes paid to A. Bartz for his passage from Galveston, with promise to repay in goods or cash at the end of six months. Signed A. Bartz on January 5, 1844 in Galveston. "Received from Mister Louis Huth on behalf of Mister Castro."
Date:
January 5, 1844
Creator:
Bartz, A.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Bovelly to J. B. LaCoste, March 2, 1881]
Letter from J. B. Bovelly to J. B. LaCoste regarding lands owned by Albert Huth. [Ferdinand] Louis Huth was paying taxes on the land but letters to him have gone unanswered. The family would like to know whose name the properties are listed under, whether taxes have been paid, whether the land can be sold and what might its value be. Signed J. B. Bovelly on March 2, 1881 in Galveston.
Date:
March 2, 1881
Creator:
Bovelly, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for 81 francs, 10 cents paid to Justin Bulacher, January 6, 1844]
Receipt for 81 francs, 10 cents paid to Justin Bulacher. Signed Justin Bulacher on January 6, 1844 on Galveston. "Received from Mr. Louis Huth on behalf of Mr. H[enr]i Castro."
Date:
January 6, 1844
Creator:
Bulacher, Justin
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cassegrain to Jeane Bertig Kempner, November 9, 1956]
Letter from Cassegrain to Jeane Bertig Kempner informing her of a printing error regarding her cards, making them unable to be shipped and having to redo the order.
Date:
November 9, 1956
Creator:
Cassegrain
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cassegrain Graveur to D. W. Kempner, December 12, 1955]
Letter from Cassegrain Graveur to Daniel W. Kempner in response to a previous letter Kempner sent. The business informs Kempner of what paper colors he should choose in order for the stamps to better show up, and also informs him of the price of purchasing an engraving as well as a specific telephone, along with a book of stamps.
Date:
December 12, 1955
Creator:
Cassegrain Graveur
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 1, 1845]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding his success in Congress. He gives details of his trip to Europe including when he expects to return. Signed M. Castro in February 1, 1845 in Galveston.
Date:
February 1, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 5, 1845]
Letter from [Henri Castro] to Ferdinand [Louis] Huth regarding the arrival of [Pfanner] and his immigrants. Signed H. C. on February 5, 1845 in Galveston.
Date:
February 5, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 6, 1845]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that the letter is entrusted to Rev. Pfanner and many immigrants are expected shortly. He lists some provisions he is sending, including salt, nails, seeds, etc. Signed H. Castro on February 6, 1845 in Galveston.
Date:
February 6, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, February 11, 1845]
Letter from [Henri Castro] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating that the schooner Pauline left the previous day with Pfanner and 206 immigrants. He encloses his accounts with Cobb and a list of the immigrants and their financial standing. Signed H. C. on February 11, 1845 in Galveston.
Date:
February 11, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, July 6, 1846]
Letter from H[enri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth]. He states he has been in Galveston for three days and has come to the realization that their letters are being intercepted. He also gives instructions regarding the construction of his house and other things that must be done. Signed H. Castro on July 6, 1846 in Galveston.
Date:
July 6, 1846
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth regarding the brig Oscar, February 11, 1845]
Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] regarding the brig Oscar and 100 immigrants. Signed Hi. Castro on February 11, 1845 in Galveston.
Date:
February 11, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co., December 31, 1952]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co. asking for some information on shipping jars of truffles from France to the United States.
Date:
December 31, 1952
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, January 31, 1953]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner asking him to send a copy of a recent issue of Life Magazine which contains an editorial that was particularly off putting to many people in France. Enclosed in the letter are two translations of a letter sent to Mr. Chardine regarding the article.
Date:
January 31, 1953
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, July 28, 1953]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner telling him of a serious car accident that some associates of theirs were involved in.
Date:
July 28, 1953
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from André Clerc to Harris Leon Kempner, February 17, 1949]
Letter from André Clerc to Harris Leon Kempner providing a copy of George V Hotel's letter and apologizing for having forgotten to send it.
Date:
February 17, 1949
Creator:
Clerc, André
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Cobb to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 13, 1844]
Letter from H. A. Cobb to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding Mr. Guilbeau. Signed H. A. Cobb on April 13, 1844 in Galveston.
Date:
April 12, 1844
Creator:
Cobb, H. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. A. Cobb to Ferdinand Louis Huth, March 12, 1844]
Letter from H. A. Cobb to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth regarding the arrival of the Heinrich and 137 emigrants, 77 of them bound for Castroville. He also states that there are several chests with table linens and straw hats. Signed H. A. Cobb on March 12, 1844 in Galveston.
Date:
March 12, 1844
Creator:
Cobb, H. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Martin and H. A. Cobb to Louis Huth, April 16, 1845]
Letter from E. B. Martin and H. A. Cobb to Louis Huth requesting acknowledgment of their previous letter. Signed E. B. Martin and H. A. Cobb on April 16, 1845 in Galveston.
Date:
April 16, 1845
Creator:
Cobb, H. A. & Martin, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to Ferdinand Louis Huth, November 21, 1844]
Letter from E. Martin and H. A. Cobb to [Ferdinand] L[ouis] Huth referring to a circular and confirming a letter from Cobb. They state the the Tom Jack has already left with his goods on board. Signed E. Martin and H. A. Cobb on November 21, 1844 in Galveston.
Date:
November 21, 1844
Creator:
Cobb, H. A. & Martin, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[List of emigrants going from Antwerp to Galveston, January 21 and April 1, 1846]
List of emigrants going from Antwerp to Galveston. Signed Guillaume D'Hanis and dated January 21 and April 1, 1846 in Antwerp. "Ledger of the emigrants embarked this day on the ship "Diamond".
Date:
1846-01-21/1846-04-01
Creator:
D'Hanis, Guillaume
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1964]
Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging his order for new shirts and promising to send them his way as soon as they are ready.
Date:
December 28, 1964
Creator:
David Chemisier
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, May, 1964]
Letter from French tailor company David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner informing him they are moving and providing an address for future use.
Date:
May 1964
Creator:
David Chemisier
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History