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[Transcript of Letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily Austin Perry, January 16, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily Austin Perry, on January 16, 1830, urging her to write Ashley, and informing her of the relocation of her mother and father to Little Rock. She also sends her condolences upon the death of James Austin.
Date:
January 16, 1830
Creator:
Ashley, Mary W. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily Bryan Perry, March 12, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily Bryan Perry, on March 12, 1839, discussing their mutual friends in Alabama. Ashley asks Perry to write her, and laments those of their friends who have died.
Date:
March 12, 1839
Creator:
Ashley, Mary W. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julia A. Barr to the Moore family, December 3, 1888]
This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seella, her two children, and Polly, a dialogue about their helper who was discharged over a year ago and how they are getting along without him, an update on the bountiful crops and how good rain has made it possible for people to get out of debt, a discussion about "Aunt" Sally Smith and Uncle Abner's family, a dialogue about Sottie Knaff's daughter, details about the Goodrich family, an aside about the town of Jerseyville, a dialogue about Mrs. O. P. Powell's children, a discussion about Wilson Cross and Ida Barr Cross, details about Fannie and her love for entertaining, updates on family, a dialogue about Barr's California trip and the places they stopped at along the …
Date:
December 3, 1888
Creator:
Barr, Julia A.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from the Bertig Company to Daniel. W. Kempner, September 12, 1950]
Letter from the Bertig Company to Daniel W. Kempner updating Mr. Kempner on a leaf worm infestation amongst their cotton, the completion of cotton gin repairs and the start of work on bean elevators. The letter also updates Mr. Kempner on the Muskogee building for Jonesway.
Date:
September 12, 1950
Creator:
Bertig Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, May 20, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his doctor saying he might be well enough to go home in the next week. Mr. Beritg then talks about how after his doctor left the night before he awoke three times from a dream. He then starts to discuss his concerns with how much cotton had been planted this year and other company operations. He then says he will not be driving home, instead having arranged transportation.
Date:
May 20, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Chas. M. Webb, October 18, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Chas. M. Webb discussing how he wants Mr. Webb to get a porter to escort his sister from one destination to another safely.
Date:
October 18, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 14, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner informing them about one of his Dalmatian dogs getting injured after being hit by an automobile, describes the dog's condition and treatment and mentions the dog's lonesome brother. He also discusses the heavy rains affecting the crops and mentions a conversation with Mr. Stewart of Stewart Crop Service, who speculated about cotton yield for the year.
Date:
July 14, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, December 01, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing how Bertig is throwing a going away party and is inviting both Mr. Kempner and President Truman. Bertig ends the letter with discussing his cotton business.
Date:
December 1, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, December 13, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing thanks for the earlier gift and letter of congratulations. Bertig clarifies what he meant in his last letter about his business.
Date:
December 13, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 5, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing Mrs. Kempner's upcoming trip to Plantersville and telling her not to expect him as he is too sick, but that Bill would meet her in St. Louis or Memphis. Bertig then comments on tensions between Russia and the United States saying that it must be settled whether that be by World War III or otherwise. Mr. Bertig then says there has been good growing weather, but they could use a little rain. Finally, he mentions that Mary Jean Kempner sent him a letter from Canada alerting him that she was sending a shipment of Salmon.
Date:
July 5, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, October 10, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing how Bertig is sending his sister two checks for her birthday and how he may visit her in St. Louis.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner, February 13, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner discussing all the troubles coming up with Bertig's house that he is having to fix. Bertig also discusses the passing of both a dog and a family friend's son.
Date:
February 13, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner, March 12, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner discussing how Bertig is hoping his roof can hold out through the weather until it gets nicer to finally replace it, and that he is going to St. Louis soon to visit a doctor.
Date:
March 12, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 16, 1953]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing advise from Harris about placing Plantersville cotton in government loan. Mentions about the conversation with Bill Keyser related to cotton production, costs and loans. Calling attention to Moody Interests. Adds more about the conversation with Bill Gatz about the Paragould operations.
Date:
September 16, 1953
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Document Granting Stephen F. Austin Power of Attorney, May 27, 1820]
Copy of transcript for a legal document granting power of attorney to Stephen F. Austin on behalf of James Bryan, on May 27, 1820. Justice of the Peace Edmund Hozan has witnessed the document.
Date:
May 27, 1820
Creator:
Bryan, James
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from E. A. Elliott to James Bryan, October 29, 1820]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Elias Austin Elliott to James Bryan, on October 29, 1820, encouraging Bryan to return to Arkansas Territory to tend to his affairs.
Date:
October 29, 1820
Creator:
Elliott, Elias Austin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, November 26, 1952]
Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner providing some information on the St. Louis Metropolitain Hotel Supply Company.
Date:
November 26, 1952
Creator:
Gatz, W. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to D. W. Kempner, October 23, 1948]
Letter from W. L. Gatz to D. W. Kempner discussing how Earl Painter is asking if he could secure a telephone directory for Kempner.
Date:
October 23, 1948
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, November 7, 1952]
Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing plans to meet him on his way home from New York and updating him on the status of the cotton.
Date:
November 7, 1952
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to D. W. Kempner, July 3, 1954]
Letter from William L. Gatz to D. W. Kempner discussing about Mrs. Kempner's and Miss Gladys's travel to Paragould. And about the reservations for ballgames at St. Louis.
Date:
July 3, 1954
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to L. V. Rhine, December 28, 1956]
Letter from William L. Gatz to L. V. Rhine with Jeane Bertig Kempner's Quitclaim Deed enclosed for Elsa Bertig.
Date:
December 28, 1956
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Getz to D. W. Kempner, August 14, 1950]
Letter from W. L. Getz to D. W. Kempner discussing local agricultural conditions, the progress on a bean storage warehouse, and recent soybean crops. He mentions a pest issue on local cotton farms and updates on mutual acquaintances' activities.
Date:
August 14, 1950
Creator:
Getz, W. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, January 15, 1948]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing stock and the distribution of some of it.
Date:
January 15, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean, February 13, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean discussing dividend checks, travel conditions, and Danny's health.
Date:
February 13, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History