Handwritten letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner discussing the lack of rain effecting farmers and the growth of cotton and a letter he received from Oakleigh L. Throne.

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing the effects of the recent terrible weather and weevils on his cotton, the work and salary of someone named Elsa, and Mr. Bertig's health.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Sol Steinberg informing that the peaches arrived in perfect condition.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz sending stocks that are in the hands of the executor.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz discussing being unable to attend a meeting because all the stockholders' meetings for national banks are being held on the same day and he has a prior commitment to the meeting for the United States National Bank in Galveston. Mr. Kempner also informs Mr. Gatz of his other obligations throughout January to corporations in Galveston and decided that the meeting he is missing will just have to be adjourned as he is a majority stockholder and has to be in attendance for there to be a quorum.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Arlington Hotel referring to the letter of the 23rd and 30th, he regrets to mention that they'd need to cancel the reservations as their trip is deferred.