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[Telegram From the Acarrette Family to the Kempners, November 23, 1963] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 17, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 17, 1963]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner explaining that they didn't receive the shirt he returned. They also provide a statement of the amount that he needs to pay them since the package is lost.
Date: September 17, 1963
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1963]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the shirt that he sent back due to damage. The company will take the necessary steps to reimburse Kempner.
Date: September 25, 1963
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, March 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, March 26, 1963]

Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for his order of two white shirts.
Date: March 26, 1963
Creator: Freres, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from André Clerc to Harris Leon Kempner, February 17, 1949] (open access)

[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
[Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner, 1962] (open access)

[Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner, 1962]

Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner with artwork of la Palais de Justice in Rouen, France. The artwork shows the exterior of the building with its main staircase in the foreground and its main tower to the left. The building's facade is adorned with flamboyant and renaissance style ornaments. A red border surrounds the illustration. Inside the card is a message from the Fremaux's sending memories and best wishes to Mr. Kempner and hoping to have him at their new home.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Fremaux, Albert & Fremaux, Sabine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, December 26, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, December 26, 1962]

Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner with samples of shirts he has ordered previously and dark poplin to be used for pajamas.
Date: December 26, 1962
Creator: Freres, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1965]

Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner apologizing for not responding sooner and informing him that the fabric samples he requested are on the way.
Date: December 28, 1965
Creator: David, Jean-Paul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rene Dufour to the H. Kempner Cotton Company, January 9, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Rene Dufour to the H. Kempner Cotton Company, January 9, 1965]

Letter from Rene Dufour to the H. Kempner Cotton Company thanking them for their offer to help and updating them on his current travel plans.
Date: January 9, 1965
Creator: Dufour, Rene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1964]

Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner regarding Kempner's request for shirt samples. The letter mentions the price for two types of shirts and states they hope to see Kempner in Paris. Included with the letter are 3 fabric samples stamped with numbers.
Date: December 4, 1964
Creator: Froger & Cie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1964] (open access)

[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 Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, January 8, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, January 8, 1964]

Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner explaining that his order is being sent by air mail and enclosing an invoice for 3 poplin shirts.
Date: January 8, 1964
Creator: Froger & Cie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From P. Thoumyre to Harris Leon Kempner, December 1, 1960] (open access)

[Letter From P. Thoumyre to Harris Leon Kempner, December 1, 1960]

Letter from P. Thoumyre to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his telegram of November 7th about his friend, Pierre Chardine's death that he got to know now from his father-in-law. He mentions that he's grateful for this kind gesture. He also included a copy of the announcement they're sending everyone who weren't informed till now.
Date: December 1, 1960
Creator: Thoumyre, P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, May, 1964] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Jacques Roederer to Monsieur Harris Kempner, June 1, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jacques Roederer to Monsieur Harris Kempner, June 1, 1953]

Letter from Jacques Roederer to Harris L. Kempner responding to a previous letter and apologizing for any inconvenience.
Date: June 1, 1953
Creator: Roederer, Jacques
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean Kowachiche to Mr. Harry Kempner, October 2, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Jean Kowachiche to Mr. Harry Kempner, October 2, 1957]

Letter from Jean Kowachiche to Harris L. Kempner discussing his nephew who is studying in the United States and requesting that Harris and him meet.
Date: October 2, 1957
Creator: Kowachiche, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean Fauchille to Monsieur Harris Kempner, March 23, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Jean Fauchille to Monsieur Harris Kempner, March 23, 1955]

Letter from Jean Fauchille to Harris L. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as Kempner's last stay in Spring, his work on a book which is enclosed, his health, job positions regarding his son and staff with the Union of Cotton Importers.
Date: March 23, 1955
Creator: Fauchille, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Mulliez to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Mulliez to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 5, 1953]

Letter from Paul Mulliez to Harris L. Kempner discussing a trip to Mexico due to his inability to obtain a visa to Galveston.
Date: October 5, 1953
Creator: Mulliez, Paul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucien Heyndrickx to Harris Kempner, October 30, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Lucien Heyndrickx to Harris Kempner, October 30, 1953]

Letter from Lucien Heyndrickx to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for a kind welcome and good time in Galveston.
Date: October 30, 1953
Creator: Heyndrickx, Lucien
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georges Wattinne-Segrad to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Georges Wattinne-Segrad to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 14, 1953]

Letter from Georges Wattinne-Segard to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for a kind welcome in Galveston and requesting and confirming an order of cotton.
Date: December 14, 1953
Creator: Wattinne-Segard, Georges
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from René Hure to Harris Leon Kempner, July 23, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from René Hure to Harris Leon Kempner, July 23, 1956]

Letter from René Hure to Harris Leon Kempner discussing reservations at the Hostellerie de la Poste Avallon and having dinner at the hotel.
Date: July 23, 1956
Creator: Hure, René
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emilie Huby to Jeane Bertig Kempner, November 4, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Emilie Huby to Jeane Bertig Kempner, November 4, 1949]

Letter from Emilie Huby to Jeane Bertig Kempner providing her with a list of required evidence and documentation for her immigration from France to America.
Date: November 4, 1949
Creator: Huby, Emilie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elise le Lierre to Daniel W. Kempner, September 8, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Elise le Lierre to Daniel W. Kempner, September 8, 1949]

Letter from Elise le Lierre to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Louise and Angele Hamon's intentions to leave the Kempner's and recommending a new girl to be their house maid.
Date: September 8, 1948
Creator: Le Lierre, Elise
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History