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[Transcript of letters from Stephen F. Austin, December 14, 1830]
Copy of transcript for letters from Stephen F. Austin, sent during the period of June 5, 1830 until December 14, 1830.
Date:
December 14, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, July 17, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, on July 17, 1836, commending his son, John A. Rogers, Jr., and stating his opinion on Texas' war with Mexico.
Date:
July 17, 1836
Creator:
Rogers, John A., Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy]
Diary of G. L. MacMurphy of Galveston, Texas, describing events of the Civil War from his perspective as a soldier. Parts of the diary were written in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Date:
1862/1863
Creator:
MacMurphy, G. L.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Diary of G. L. MacMurphy]
Diary of G. L. MacMurphy of Galveston, Texas, describing events of the Civil War from his perspective as a soldier. Parts of the diary were written in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a list in the back of the diary has the names of soldiers and whether they had died or deserted.
Date:
1864/1865
Creator:
MacMurphy, G. L.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, September 28, 1865]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a discussion regarding finance; news concerning the financial situations of family; a dialogue regarding crops to be planted and animals to be raised; news about Frank becoming Chancery Clerk and his plans to study law; news about Kate and her portion of the family's land which will be farmed on a small scale between Frank, Maud, and Kate; financial advice from Maud and news about a real estate transaction in Bolivar; a discussion about the state of society in Bolivar; a dialogue about David moving; updates on the lives and health of family and friends; a discussion about endeavoring to be a pious christian; and a dialogue concerning David's debt to Maud.
Date:
September 28, 1865
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Kempner Scrapbook 1924-1929]
Scrapbook documenting the Kempner family and businesses, including newspaper clippings, invitations, letterhead, telegrams and correspondence, images, and other ephemera.
Date:
1924~/1929~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis, December 8, 1943]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis asking for shipments of fruit to be sent.
Date:
December 8, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Shad to D. W. Kempner, November 01, 1944]
Letter from John J. Shad to D. W. Kempner discussing the schedule for Kempner's flight and car pick up.
Date:
November 1, 1944
Creator:
Shad, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Minkus to D. W. Kempner, November 8, 1944]
Letter from W. L. Minkus to D. W. Kempner discussing a time and place to meet up at together. The author also discusses two appointments with Mr. Scruggs and Mr. Kimbrough.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
Minkus, W. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 29, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing the addresses Kempner wants each Preserved fig case to go to.
Date:
November 29, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. L. Rice to I. H. Kempner, January 25, 1945]
Letter from L. L. Rice to I. H. Kempner discussing funding for the Cordell Hull memorial library fund and asking Kempner to help by contributing a sum of money to the fund.
Date:
January 25, 1945
Creator:
Rice, L. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, March 2, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing how the Belgian mission bought no cotton, the classifications of cotton in Texas and an offer to Spain for a thousand bales of cotton, along with other points of interest, such as Harris' automobile policy, the conditions at Sugar Land
Date:
March 2, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, September 5, 1945]
Letter, using Western Union, from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing travel plans.
Date:
September 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hohenberg Bros. Company to Commander Harris Kempner, December 13, 1945]
Letter from A. E. Hohenberg to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a copy of Kutcher Threefoot's application for release and inactive duty.
Date:
December 13, 1945
Creator:
Hohenberg Bros. Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cook & Company to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 24, 1946]
Letter from Edward W. Cook to Harris L. Kempner expressing gratitude and appreciation at a recent visit and dinner with Harris and Ruth.
Date:
October 24, 1946
Creator:
Cook & Company
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. M. Grout to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1949]
Letter from F. M. Grout to I. H. Kempner offering Mrs. Kempner to exchange her stocks in the Colonial Baking Company for $150.00 per share.
Date:
April 28, 1949
Creator:
Grout, F. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Sam Hubbard, June 17, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Sam Hubbard discussing Bertig's sister's recommendation that he work with Hubbard's firm for some of his hedging business.
Date:
June 17, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949]
Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing a second planned itinerary for the trip through New York to Quebec and then along Great lakes, with hotel accommodations and notes for the chauffer. He also offers assistance with car service reservations in New York.
Date:
August 24, 1949
Creator:
Dawson, Frank E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Armour Lindsay to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 24, 1949]
Letter from James Armour Lindsay to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing their hopes Kempner will visit the schools on his trip through the Southeast.
Date:
September 24, 1949
Creator:
Lindsay, James Armour
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to the Tennessee Gas Transmission Company, November 28, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to the Tennessee Gas Transmission Company discussing the incorrect inscription of certificates under the name of Henrietta B. Kempner.
Date:
November 28, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Walser to Mr. H. Kempner, November 30, 1949]
Letter from W. D. Walser to Mr. H. Kempner discussing previous incorrectly inscribed certificates, acknowledging future certificates referencing common stock of the Tennessee Gas Transmission Company are under the name of Henrietta B. Kempner.
Date:
November 30, 1949
Creator:
Walser, W. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Robert Taylor, December 30, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Robert Taylor asking for 15 to 20 prints of Mr. Taylor's photographs.
Date:
December 20, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History