Executive Correspondence - Letter from Pennsylvania Rep Tim Murphy to Chairman Principi dtd 18 Aug 05 regarding the Charles E. Kelly Support Center, PA.

Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner discussing how Sandy made arrangements to send money to Duke. As Sandy was low on money, the school has advanced him $30.00. So, Cowperthwaite mentions that it'd be great if Kempner sends those 30 dollars at his latest convenience.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Albert J. Caplan and Company requesting they send the report of the life insurance stock they wish.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph Heacock Company requesting an illustrated list of various types of ferns.

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting a Speedy Hand Weeder and a Rustic Suet Rack.

Letter from The Curtis Publishing Company to Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing the status of Kempner's subscription to Ladies' Home Journal

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. H. Riegelmeier asking for the price of Riegelmeier's Kentia and other house palms.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lieut. Comm. Carl G. Estes discussing Kempner and Estes first meeting, current politics in Texas, and Kempner's two sons who are in the Navy.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman showing gratitude for Bachman acknowledging receipts of the Kempner family history and expressing wanting to see Mr. and Mrs. Bachman while Kempner is in New York.

Letter sent from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from his son, Harlan G. Kirkpatrick, and stating they had received other messages from him. They had been informed by the Navy Department that he was a prisoner of the Japanese on May 12. He also mentions that his son had been on the U.S.S. Houston. Letter is printed on Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from C. M. Kirkpatrick, Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, New York, New York. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.

Letter sent from Mary C. Ames (Mrs. Leslie D. Ames) to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating she believes the message from her son is genuine.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. H. Riegelmeier requesting a quote for 8-inch tubs of Kentia Forsteriana Palms.

Letter from Ann E. Heard to her uncle, L. D. Bradley, dated January 18, 1874 and sent from St. Joseph's Academy in Philadelphia, in which she writes to tell him about the well-being of her family and to inquire about his.

Letter from P. M. Osterhout to his brother, John Patterson Osterhout, discussing news from home and slavery. After providing John with updates from those at home, he told his brother he was unsure whether or not he would want to receive something from the black Republican in Pennsylvania. He then went on to write about his opinion on slavery and he hoped his brother was not beginning to view it as a blessing.

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Hammeken to James F. Perry concerning his travel plans and giving an update about Santa Anna's actions in Mexico.

Copy of transcript for a letter from William Heyle to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1836, asking that Austin be on the lookout for a young man, named Edmond Morris, who has disappeared from his town and is believed to have gone to Texas, Mexico, or New Orleans.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in Perry explains the difficulties he is having in settling his business matters before moving to Texas, asks for Stephen's advice on completing the indenture forms for his slaves, and questions why Stephen was not more vocal about which tracts of land he had reserved for the Perrys.

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, on July 18, 1830, mentioning the birth of a son, and his attempts to finish his business before moving to Texas.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, to her daughter Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, while she was attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Austin to Moses Austin concerning the settlement of business matters between Moses and his brother Stephen Austin. Document contains copies of correspondence between Henry Austin and Stephen Austin on the same matter.