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[Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Parks, 8 November 1902] (open access)

[Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Parks, 8 November 1902]

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Parks from David T. Crockett.
Date: April 8, 1902
Creator: David T. Crockett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Yates to his "Papa," May 12, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Yates to his "Papa," May 12, 1902]

Letter from Earl Yates to his "Papa" discussing sales at the shoe store; there is a list on the back of the letter stating customers' names along with the total amount the each spent.
Date: May 12, 1902
Creator: Yates, Earl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa," May 2, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa," May 2, 1902]

Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa" with a report on how sales at the store had been going and on the back of the letter is a list of people who had made purchases as well as the total amount they spent.
Date: May 2, 1902
Creator: Yates, Earl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, October 12, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Ida Moses to her Uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, October 12, 1902]

Letter from Ida Moses to her uncle, Dr. Joseph Pound, discussing her upcoming visit to his place; her husband's business will keep them from visiting until the middle of November but hope to "stay a few weeks." Ida also says that her mother is especially looking forward to the visit as she has not seen her grandchildren for a year.
Date: October 12, 1902
Creator: Moses, Ida
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902]

Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles discussing a tax statement obtained on the McAlpine land in Liberty County. Sayles mentions one of the two men going to Liberty County and investigating the land in regard to the records in the tax collector's book.
Date: August 6, 1902
Creator: Mansfield, H. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902]

Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles discussing a response to the previous letter would have come sooner if not for outside business. He mentions the origin of the McAlpine tax statement and the evidence provided by the tax collector. Mansfield mentions checking the tax collector's books before remitting any money.
Date: August 6, 1902
Creator: Mansfield, H. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from U. S. Hearrell to Henry Sayles, July 18, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from U. S. Hearrell to Henry Sayles, July 18, 1902]

Letter from U. S. Hearrell to Henry Sayles discussing a ring that was sent. Hearrell informs Sayles he will not be able to send an endorsement letter as the party it is due to will not relinquish it until it is due. Hearrell discusses options Sayles can take to obtain the letter and also states that he will do whatever he can do for Sayles in his part of the country.
Date: July 18, 1902
Creator: Hearrell, U. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1902]

Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles delivering a check for $49.10. Foley also discusses improvements made on certain properties due to notifications from the local health department and that the addressed issues have been fixed.
Date: August 2, 1902
Creator: Foley, Justin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles, August 9, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles, August 9, 1902]

Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles delivering a check for $83.60 to complete an order.
Date: August 9, 1902
Creator: Foley, Justin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from U. S. Hearrell to Henry Sayles, July 7, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from U. S. Hearrell to Henry Sayles, July 7, 1902]

Letter from U. S. Hearrell to Henry Sayles stating that he will pay any insurance to Sayles or Angus and agrees to whatever manner Sayles chooses to handle the situation.
Date: July 7, 1902
Creator: Hearrell, U. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Linnet Moore to Mary Ann Moore and Birdie McGee, January 23, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Linnet Moore to Mary Ann Moore and Birdie McGee, January 23, 1902]

This document is a letter from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Linnet Moore to her mother, Mary Ann Moore, and to her cousin Birdie McGee. In the letter, Linnet details the happenings in her life since her last letter to her mother and they include: receiving her mother's most recent letter and photographs; detailing the rainy weather in Denison; and noting that she and Mrs. P went to church on Sunday morning, then for a walk on Sunday afternoon in the country. She describes the city people and how all they want to do is put on their best and gallivant up and down Main street on Sunday. Linnet details her visit to cousin Walter, mentions a real estate prospect that may have her and Claude moving in the future, and remarks on how windy it is which has made her embroidery and table pieces dirty rom hanging to dry on the line. She notes that she and Claude are planning a visit to Mr. White's home and will be there visiting for two weeks, if all goes well. She remarks on how lovely it is for her mother to have gotten a new dress and …
Date: January 23, 1902
Creator: Moore, Linnet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles S. Fairchild to Holders of the Bonds of the City of Galveston, Texas, June 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Fairchild to Holders of the Bonds of the City of Galveston, Texas, June 1902]

Letter from Charles S. Fairchild to Holders of the Bonds of the City of Galveston discussing the City's willingness and ability to interest on its bonded debt, argument and statements from representatives of the Galveston Commission was requested by the Bondholders' Committee to be writing, which is included.
Date: June 1902
Creator: Fairchild, Charles S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Esther Pennington] (open access)

[Letter to Esther Pennington]

Letter to Esther Pennington informing her why a letter was sent to her earlier.
Date: November 1902
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Esther Pennington from Catherine] (open access)

[Letter to Esther Pennington from Catherine]

Letter to Esther Pennington from Catherine thanking her for the letter she sent, expressing joy for hearing from her and discussing plans for them to meet soon.
Date: November 17, 1902
Creator: Pennington, Esther
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Esther Pennington, December 4, 1902] (open access)

[Letter to Esther Pennington, December 4, 1902]

Letter to Esther Pennington responding to the letter she sent to the writer earlier, inquiring about other family members, sharing details of her recent activities and the weather situation in their town. The writer also reminds Esther of how much she is missed and wishes to see her soon.
Date: December 4, 1902
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from City of Galveston Board of Commisioners to I. H. Kempner and B. Adoue, May 12, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from City of Galveston Board of Commisioners to I. H. Kempner and B. Adoue, May 12, 1902]

Letter from City of Galveston Board of Commissioner to I. H. Kempner and B. Adoue discussing authorization from the commissioners for Kempner to travel to New York in regards representing the bond-holders of Galveston City Bonds payment of interest on bonds.
Date: May 12, 1902
Creator: Austin, William T.; Lange, H. C.; Norman, A. P. & Austin, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to I. H. Kempner from Galveston City Commissioners, May 20, 1902] (open access)

[Telegram to I. H. Kempner from Galveston City Commissioners, May 20, 1902]

Telegram from Galveston City Commissioners to I. H. Kempner discussing congratulations on his settlement with bondholders.
Date: May 20, 1902
Creator: Austin, W. M. I.; Lange, S.; Norman, A. P. & Austin, V. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 27, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 27, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his excitement about the annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. Nimitz bemoans the fact that he is on duty on Thanksgiving Day.
Date: November 27, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 3, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 3, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while returning to the Academy for his second year. He mentions marching in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington in the near future. Nimitz relates a story about arriving at the Academy wearing a giant sombrero he purchased in San Antonio while returning.
Date: October 3, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, May 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz remarks on his standing in the class after the final exams before the summer cruise. He also confesses having very little idea of what ship he will be on during the cruise and addresses rumors about being aboard a battleship all summer.
Date: 1902-05~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 12, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 12, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while participating in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington, DC. Nimitz also shares the news that his class will graduate in June, 1904 as ensigns. (Nimitz actually graduated in January, 1905)
Date: October 12, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 22, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 22, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions receiving a photograph of his siblings, Otto and Dora. He also mentions that calculus is not as difficult as some of the other mathematics he has faced at the Academy. Nimitz comments also on enjoying the work he doing in the carpenter, blacksmith and boiler shops. He also mentions he will be going to Philadelphia in a week for the annual Army-Navy game. He also mentions communicating with Victor Keidel of Fredericksburg, who was in Philadelphia studying medicine.
Date: November 22, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 21, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 21, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz sends a very brief Christmas greeting to his family in Fredericksburg.
Date: December 21, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions his standing in his classes and also describes some of his duties during the week. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery. He also mentions his trip to Philadelphia for the Army-Navy football game. He mentions that he will begin writing letters to Elsie Wahrmund in Spanish.
Date: 1902-12~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History