Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip with her mother to Austin, the President's decisions, Russia, World War II, the Spanish-American War, and speculation about potential war with Russia.

Letter to Cecile from her father about Aunt Jeane travelling to New York, US relations with Korea, Germany, Austria, Japan, Russia, Russia's actions, politics, economics, possible travel, and other personal matters.

Letter from Tom Connally to John J. McCloy, US High Commissioner (equivalent to ambassador) of Germany, introducing him to Daniel W. Kempner and asking he extend Mr. Kempner any possible courtesies.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner discussing the delivery of remittance to Dr. Lifschütz for $4,500 while mentioning when he will sail back to New York from Paris.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller discussing a memorandum from October 14th related to a Blocked D - Mark Account in Bremen. He also acknowledges the complexity of the matter and expresses willingness to invest the blocked D marks in a German company that could promote their cotton sales in Germany. He also refers to the amount of marks owned and blocked in Germany, with the legal and administrative aspects being Heller's responsibility.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing facts rumored and stated at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, including that Galveston Wharves were planning to building a warehouse for Campdera, Cook & Company would lease ten acres of their property and erect a warehouse, and that Volkart is planning to add 125,000 square feet to their property. Furthermore, the materialization of these prospects would increase the importance of Galveston as a cotton port and possible opportunities to sell parts of their own plant.