Letter from I. H. Kempner to Capt. Charles W. Roland discussing Kempner's discussion with F. T. O'Brien and discussing President Truman and military conscription.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an attached weather forecast from the National Weather Institute.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the weather forecast letter from the National Weather Institute.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an attached weather forecast from the National Weather Institute.

Letter from Albert D. Lasker to Mr. H. Kempner discussing his family's donation to the Galveston Temple, hoping to discuss the topic further in person with Mr. Kempner.

Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft statement of a proposed plan, seeking Kempner’s understanding and support.

Letter from Herman Lurie to W. H. Peek discussing bulk raw sugar shipping and pricing.

Letter from Dorthy Jonson of the Destruxol Corporation to Daniel W. Kempner informing him on the best way to purchase the commercial five-gallon buckets of their product.

Letter from Flowers of Hawaii, Ltd. advertising using their orchids as a way to promote the correspondents' stores.