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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, September 2, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing the article "Source of Rights" sent by Mr. Lowe and the company paper Mr. Kempner is sending him for the article "City that Sugar Built".
Date:
September 2, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, April 8, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing a letter written by the tax attorney Homer Bruce.
Date:
April 8, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. Tuffly Ellis to Harris Kempner, February 15, 1965]
Letter from L. Tuffly Ellis to Harris Kempner discussing about progress on collecting the historical records of cotton companies involving John H. Todd.
Date:
February 15, 1965
Creator:
Ellis, L. Tuffly
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner, April 27, 1953]
Letter from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner discussing about being added to the credit file as a regular customer, services and bills.
Date:
April 27, 1954
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner, April 10, 1954]
Letter from James Shiels, Vice President of Breck's of Boston, to D. W. Kempner informing him that they've taken over Peter Henderson & Co. but they still carry the candles he requested and have similar bird feeders to the one he wanted.
Date:
April 10, 1954
Creator:
Shiels, James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[No Charge Adjustment Form from Breck's of Boston, April 30, 1954]
No Charge Adjustment form from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner.
Date:
April 30, 1954
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum, May 27, 1952]
Memorandum discussing the difficulties in making a round trip from Boston to Galveston while visiting the United States. An included sheet lists the cost for such a trip on the Missouri-Pacific railroad.
Date:
May 27, 1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cousens & Pratt to Mr. H. Kempner, June 20, 1946]
Letter from Cousens & Pratt to Harris L. Kempner discussing their inability to make sails or supply sail plans.
Date:
June 20, 1946
Creator:
Cousens & Pratt
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Breck's of Boston, April 15, 1954]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Breck's of Boston ordering bird feeders and candles.
Date:
April 15, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston County Republican Party to L. H. Hewitt, January 20, 1954]
Letter from the Galveston County Republican Party to Col. Hewitt urging him to fill out and submit his application for Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission.
Date:
January 20, 1954
Creator:
Galveston County Republican Party
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. H. Hewitt to I. H. Kempner, February 23, 1954]
Letter from Col. L. H. Hewitt to I. H. Kempner discussing the death of Wilson Saville and Col. Hewitt's application to become Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico.
Date:
February 23, 1954
Creator:
Hewitt, Leland H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. H. Hewitt, April 19, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. L. H. Hewitt discussing Col. Hewitt's recent selection as Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico and saying that he cannot take much credit for the outcome.
Date:
April 19, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. H. Hewitt to I. H. Kempner, April 16, 1954]
Letter from Col. L. H. Hewitt to I. H. Kempner discussing Col. Hewitt's recent selection to be Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico and his delayed appointment due to Congress.
Date:
April 16, 1954
Creator:
Hewitt, Leland H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Atlantic Monthly to Mrs. I. H. Kempner, December 28, 1951]
Letter from Atlantic Monthly to Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner explaining that Kempner's agent had already paid the newspaper subscription for another year. The Atlantic Monthly encloses a refund check for the amount that Mrs. Kempner originally sent.
Date:
December 28, 1951
Creator:
The Atlantic Monthly
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert P. Kelsey to Daniel W. Kempner, January 21, 1953]
Letter from Robert R. Kelsey to Daniel W. Kempner offering to send him some booklets on employee benefit plans published by the John Hancock company.
Date:
January 21, 1953
Creator:
Kelsey, Robert P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Breck's of Boston to Daniel W. Kempner, January 19, 1955]
Postal card to Daniel W. Kempner signed by Barry from Breck's of Boston informing Kempner that Breck's no longer carries the type of shears he requested.
Date:
January 19, 1955
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. White's to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 11, 1945]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner sending a pound of O.P and M.
Date:
December 11, 1945
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to John W. Lowe, December 22, 1954]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing closing financial positions of the sugar refinery and inviting John W. Lowe and his wife to Sugarland for a visit.
Date:
December 22, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Whites to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 3, 1945]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner discussing his recent trip to Boston, the condition of the store and the plant, his housing situation and stay at the Ritz Carlton, export businesses and other points of interest.
Date:
December 3, 1945
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. White's to Harris, December 28, 1945]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner requesting Harris' home and office addresses and discussing general points of interest such as business in Europe and Boston, the Navy Industrial League Dinner, Mr. Truman's endorsement and answers to questions regarding awards.
Date:
December 28, 1945
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian L. Schley to I. H. Kempner, March 3, 1962]
Letter from Julian L. Schley to I. H. Kempner expressing pleasure in informing Ike that he and Hennie expect to be in Washington around the first of May and suggests setting aside time to update each other on various personal and global affairs, including those of Galveston. The letter mentions that they have spent the winter visiting friends in Palm Beach and enjoying outdoor activities.
Date:
March 3, 1962
Creator:
Schley, Julian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. White's to Mr. Harris Kempner, September 12, 1946]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner asking if he can stay with Harris and Ruth for a night and discussing departures and arrivals for flights to Houston and New Orleans.
Date:
September 12, 1946
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. White's to Harris L. Kempner, August 31, 1946]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner discussing recent contacts with Mr. DeLille, arrangements for a cosmetic buyer and his plans to travel to California and Galveston.
Date:
August 31, 1946
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Stanley Cotton to Mr. Harris Kempner, August 28, 1946]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jack Stanley discussing supplies of cloth for an order of sail cloth.
Date:
August 28, 1946
Creator:
J. M. Stanley Cotton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History