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[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, July 10, 1860]

Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the visit of friends. Maud is sending a trunk of presents to David and his family that includes preserves, clothing, and seeds. She regrets that he is selling his buggy. She also discusses the digging of a new well. She ends with updates on the activities of friends and family.
Date: July 10, 1860
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, July 17, 1885] (open access)

[Letter from Matilda Dodd to Mary Ann and Charles B. Moore, July 17, 1885]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Matilda Dodd, Mary Ann Moore's mother. In the letter, Dodd notes that the family has received the letter written by Mary Ann and that they were all glad to hear that they were all well. She mentions that Bettie's health has improved while she was there visiting the Franklin family. She states that there has been so much rain that people are losing there oat and hay crops, but the corn corps are flourishing and the fruit promise to be abundant. Dodd details that some family members are hauling clover hay because the weather is warm. She notes that the Moore family will experience warm weather as they travel up to see the Dodd and their kin in Tennessee. Dodd states that there is no report of Cholera and that there are no illness that she knows of around their community. The discussion moves to the abundance of berry harvests that she and Florence have put up. She also mentions that she has put up a sizable blackberry harvest for Bettie. She notes that Dinkie has gone to visit a family friend who is very sick …
Date: July 17, 1885
Creator: Dodd, Matilda
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Travis Winham to C. B. Moore, July 22, 1889] (open access)

[Letter from Travis Winham to C. B. Moore, July 22, 1889]

His health and the health of his wife and Lyke are well. Lyke and him went to go visit Lou Wallace. He also visited with Wallace's mother, Bet Wallace, Jimmy Wallace and one of Bet's sons. He met both of Dr. Bill Love's sons. He did not learn a lot about his relatives while there and so won't try to remember what he did. He was glad to hear that Moore and the rest of his family was doing so well. He then talks about his religious beliefs. He will try to visit with them when they come visit.
Date: July 22, 1889
Creator: Winham, Travis
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 29-30, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Charles B. Moore to Linnet Moore, July 29-30, 1898]

This is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Charles B. Moore and is addressed to Linnet Moore. In this letter, Moore informs Linnet about the goings-on in Collin County. The news includes: a confirmation on the receipt of Linnet's card, an update about Anderson who fell down Chandler's well, a discussion about the Rutledge burial of one of their three sons, news about Jack Kelly's death, community news, agricultural updates, a dialogue about correspondences received, a discussion about harvest delays in Gallatin due to rain, details about purchasing train tickets to destinations in Colorado, and updates on the well-being of family members and their activities at present. In a brief letter, dated July 30, 1898, Moore discusses the family's milk cow "Old Cora," details community news, and notes that Linnet has received catalogs from Oak Cliff and Fort Worth. He tells her that he would like her to go to school this coming session, but he feels that their excursion to Colorado would provide her with more experience than attending a session. He details some places they will visit on their trip. He wishes she would write soon and send word for Betty and …
Date: July 29, 1898
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]

Transcript of a letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
Date: July 9, 1860
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, July 16, 1876] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Mary Ann Dodd Moore, July 16, 1876]

Letter from Dinkie McGee to her sister, Mary Ann Dodd Moore discussing all the illness from flux, including her daughter, Sissie, who almost died. Discusses numerous other neighbors that had died from the flux. Discusses 4th of July parade and picnic put on by the Grangers (The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry). Discusses the garden and the wheat threshing and the hopes that Mary will be able to visit. She says to "tell Mr. Moore I prefer living here [Tennessee] if the women have children when 50 years old out there [in Texas]."
Date: July 16, 1876
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, July 8, 1907]

Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. Birdie wrote them a while ago and they never heard from them. They are worried that Claude and them are all sick. The last time they heard from them they were planning on coming to visit. He asks that they write back if they have been sick.
Date: July 8, 1907
Creator: McKinley, W. J.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, July 21, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, July 21, 1907]

Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore. She wanted to write sooner, but it was too hot and he wasn't feeling well. She mentions what was eaten for dinner. She talks about hard times, but is thankful. She talks about the crops of wheat and corn. She talks about prices and practices for farming. She comments on how Mary is feeling blue about taking care of the farm and gives some advice for it. Sally went to go visit Mr. Thornhill's sister, who was not feeling well. She also saw Aunt Jane who also was not feeling well. She tended to Sue's chickens and turkeys. Alice and her mother went back to Texas, but Sally has not heard from them. She stayed at Alice's and it felt like old times. Sabina and Dr. J. B. Walton died. She talks about the trip she wants to go on. She talks about the weather and the rain they need. She talks about the teachers at the schools. She asks if anyone in the Rucker family got small pox. She is working hard and her children papered her room. She talks about her chickens.
Date: July 21, 1907
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of account signed by Stephen F. Austin, July 16, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of account signed by Stephen F. Austin, July 16, 1836]

Copy of transcript for an account statement signed by Stephen F. Austin recording deposit, payments, and shipping expenses that appear to be for the Commissioners of Texas.
Date: July 16, 1836
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Saucedo, July 23, 1828] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from José Antonio Saucedo, July 23, 1828]

Copy of transcript for a letter from José Antonio Saucedo, on July 23, 1828, discussing the discovery of people who had assassinated an important figure living in Texas, and asking that the appropriate measures by followed.
Date: July 23, 1828
Creator: Saucedo, José Antonio
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John A. Rogers, Sr. to Stephen F. Austin, July 17, 1836] (open access)

[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
[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, July 30, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on July 30, 1836, discussing his intention to raise volunteers for the Texas Revolution and to move to the Zavala Colony soon.
Date: July 30, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, July 6, 1838] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, July 6, 1838]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas J. Pilgrim to James Perry, on July 6, 1838, discussing a school for Perry's son Stephen in Steubenville, Ohio. Pilgrim also discusses what he did for the Fourth of July.
Date: July 6, 1838
Creator: Pilgrim, Thomas J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860] (open access)

[Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore, July 9, 1860]

Letter from Ziza Moore to Charles B. Moore discussing news of friends and family, agriculture, politics, and weather. He writes of the Know-Nothing party and what they have been doing in his area before continuing to speak of other unrelated local matters.
Date: July 9, 1860
Creator: Moore, Ziza
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, July 30, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, July 30, 1951]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing his leave to Memphis and to respond should he hear from Henryk or Dave.
Date: July 30, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 5, 1950] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Special Orders Number 104, Extracts 18-24] (open access)

[Special Orders Number 104, Extracts 18-24]

Extracts of several special orders and regulations for both Women Airforce Service Pilots and male pilots ordered by Lieutenant Colonel Munson.
Date: July 25, 1944
Creator: 555th Army Air Force Base
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Seinsheimer Insurance Agency, July 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Seinsheimer Insurance Agency, July 24, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Seinsheimer Insurance Agency discussing a trip Mrs. Kempner was making to New York and the damage to her Cadillac's fender and window after having it parked in a Nashville parking garage.
Date: July 24, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to International - Great Northern Railroad Co., July 11, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to International - Great Northern Railroad Co., July 11, 1952]

Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to International - Great Northern Railroad Co. returning the portion of ticket No. 42288 purchased on July 8th to Memphis, Tennessee. He's requesting them to return and refund for which he hasn't used in returning to Galveston as he came back by airplane.
Date: July 11, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Science Hall at the University of Tennessee]

Postcard of the science hall at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Handwritten note on the front and back of the postcard tells Lou Rayburn of the author's traveling from Knoxville to Hot Springs.
Date: July 26, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy H. May to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Guy H. May to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Vice-Com., American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Guy H. May, Department Adjutant, American Legion, Nashville 3, Tennessee, dated July 13, 1943. May explains the use of funds that the Department spent on Colonel Waring's candidacy advising that Colonel Waring might have the other information Carswell requested.
Date: July 13, 1943
Creator: May, Guy H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee - July 6, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee - July 6, 1943]

A letter addressed to Adjutant, American Legion, Department of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, from T. N. Carswell, Vice-Commander, American Legion, Department of Texas, dated July 6, 1943. Carswell advises of the plans to propose a Texan for National Commander and requests information on the approximate amount of money that was expended in electing Judge Waring.
Date: July 6, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stuart Godwin to D. W. Kempner, July 3, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Stuart Godwin to D. W. Kempner, July 3, 1952]

Letter from Stuart Godwin to D. W. Kempner discussing Kempner's flight reservations and new airline flight confirmation policies.
Date: July 3, 1952
Creator: Godwin, Stuart
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Manager, July 5, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Manager, July 5, 1958]

Letter from W. L. Gatz to the manager of the Holiday Inn in Chatanooga, Tennessee requesting a change to a reservation for Mrs. D. W. Kempner for July 21, 1958.
Date: July 5, 1958
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History