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[Transcript of Letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin], October 10, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin] discussing land grant issues in Texas, and outlining a portion of the Austin family genealogy. Archibald also mentions the military uniform that he and Mrs. Mexia have created for Stephen to wear in the Mexican national militia, as well as a family coat of arms that Stephen wishes to have engraved.
Date:
October 10, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to A. J. Yates, January 22, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin, Branch T. Archer, and William H. Wharton to A. J. Yates, on January 22, 1836, allowing him to receive proposals for a loan from the United States government.
Date:
January 22, 1836
Creator:
Austin, Stephen F.; Archer, Branch T. & Wharton, William H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter to A. J. Yates, January 22, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter to A. J. Yates, granting him permission from the Texas Commissioners to receive loan proposals in New York City and Boston.
Date:
January 22, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin, February 15, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward B. Babbit to Stephen F. Austin providing an introduction for Dr. Benjamin Austin .
Date:
February 15, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Stephen F. Austin to John Woodward, December 16, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to John Woodward, in which Austin directs Woodward to travel to Washington D. C. to show his commission and instructions to the Minister Plenipotentiary.
Date:
December 16, 1836
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, April 1, 1845]
Letter from Hr. Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] stating his intentions for his trip to Europe. Signed Hr. Castro on April 1, 1845 in Boston.
Date:
April 1, 1845
Creator:
Castro, Henri
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 16, 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He discusses the condition of his ear and is optimistic. He mentions participating in the Grand Army of the Republic reunion parade in Boston as well as his upcoming leave plans. This letter is on USS Massachusetts stationery.
Date:
August 16, 1904
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 16, 1904]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz is on the summer cruise and writing from aboard the USS Massachusetts (BB-2). He discusses the condition of his ear and is optimistic. He mentions participating in the Grand Army of the Republic reunion parade in Boston as well as his upcoming leave plans.
Date:
August 16, 1904
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Coin Controlled Machine
Patent for a coin controlled machine. This invention is designed to accept coins of proper values and operation is dependent on predetermined portion of the im pressed surface of the coin. Illustrations included.
Date:
September 6, 1910
Creator:
Scheble, Eugene S. & Rast, Felix Q.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Scouting, Volume 1, Number 5, June 15, 1913
Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date:
June 1, 1913
Creator:
Boy Scouts of America
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry L. Southwick to Miss Byrdie P. Townley - March 24, 1919]
A letter addressed to Miss Byrdie P. Townley, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas, from Henry L. Southwick, President, Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, dated March 24, 1919. Southwick advises that he has enclosed a recommendation and gives his permission for her to use his name as reference, but also discusses the reasons Townley should stay a second year at Simmons for the good of her career. An enclosure includes a letter of recommendation written by Henry L. Southwick, President, Emerson College of Oratory, Boston for Miss Byrdie P. Townley dated March 24, 1919.
Date:
March 24, 1919
Creator:
Southwick, Henry L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Goodwin to Edith M. Bonnet, March 24, 1926]
Letter from Howard Goodwin to Edith M. Bonnet letting her know that Mellin's Food is a highly regarded modifier of milk for baby formula and want her to read "two pamphlets first and then study the contents of our book." Goodwin concludes by saying they have suggestions "in relation to stools, constipation, colic, vomiting..."
Date:
March 24, 1926
Creator:
Goodwin, Howard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenneth D. Blackfan to Edith M. Bonnet, March 15, 1927]
Letter from Kenneth D. Blackfan, of the Harvard Medical School, to Edith M. Bonnet concerning her recent inquiry of "securing an internship at the Children's Hospital." Blackfan explains that women are not eligible for the position because they lack proper housing facilities for women.
Date:
March 15, 1927
Creator:
Blackfan, Kenneth D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul G. Hudson to Perry Sayles, June 7, 1933]
Letter from Paul G. Hudson to Perry Sayles discussing a waterproof jacket Sayles sent to A. J. Tower Co. complaining of a defect.
Date:
June 7, 1933
Creator:
Hudson, Paul G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Smith to Van Sanders]
A three-page letter from Bill Smith of Boston, Massachusetts, to Van Sanders of Tarantula, Texas. In the letter, Smith talks to Sanders about his son, who is scheduled to travel from the east coast to work with Sanders on his cattle ranch.
Date:
June 1, 1934
Creator:
Smith, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Russell Gerould to T. N. Carswell - December 9, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Russell Gerould, Assistant Secretary to the Governor, State House, Boston, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, dated December 9, 1941. The letter by Gerould advises Carswell that Governor Saltonstall is pleased to send the enclosed essay on Americanism, titled "My Definition of Americanism," by Leverett Saltonstall, Governor of Massachusetts.
Date:
December 9, 1941
Creator:
Gerould, Russell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel L. Marsh to T. N. Carswell -December 20, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Daniel L. Marsh, President, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 20, 1941. Marsh advises that there is no better answer to Carswell's question, "What is Americanism?" than to refer to his book "THE AMERICAN CANON" and notes that he has attached a circular advertising the book.
Date:
December 20, 1941
Creator:
Marsh, Daniel L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joseph T. Zottoli - August 9, 1945]
A letter written to Judge Joseph T. Zottoli, Associate Justice, Boston Municipal Court, Boston, Massachussetts, from T. N. Carswell, dated August 9, 1945. Carswell requests a copy of a report by Zottoli pertaining to a study in Massachusetts in order to do a comparable study in Texas.
Date:
August 9, 1945
Creator:
Carswell, Thomas Norwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph T. Zottoli to T. N. Carswell - October 5, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Joseph T. Zottoli, dated October 5, 1945. Zottoli apologizes for his late answer to the letter from Carswell regarding the problems of drunkeness in Massachusetts. Zottoli advises that a copy of a report, written by himself [The Problem of Alcoholism in the Courts written by Joseph T. Zottoli 1938.], is to be mailed as well as a copy of the legislative act creating the Commission. He details the work done by the Commission and the results of the work.
Date:
October 5, 1945
Creator:
Zottoli, Joseph T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Whites to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 3, 1945]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner discussing his recent trip to Boston, the condition of the store and the plant, his housing situation and stay at the Ritz Carlton, export businesses and other points of interest.
Date:
December 3, 1945
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. White's to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 11, 1945]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner sending a pound of O.P and M.
Date:
December 11, 1945
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. White's to Harris, December 28, 1945]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner requesting Harris' home and office addresses and discussing general points of interest such as business in Europe and Boston, the Navy Industrial League Dinner, Mr. Truman's endorsement and answers to questions regarding awards.
Date:
December 28, 1945
Creator:
R. H. White's
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Joseph T. Zottoli - February 12, 1946]
A letter written to Judge Joseph T. Zottoli, Associate Justice, Boston Municipal Court, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 12, 1946. Carswell requests that Zottoli address a meeting in Abilene on "Beverage Alcohol, its effects, its control".
Date:
February 12, 1946
Creator:
Carswell, Thomas Norwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph T. Zottoli to T. N. Carswell - February 26, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Joseph T. Zottoli, Dorchester, Massachusetts, dated February 26, 1946. Zottoli declines the invitation to address a meeting in Abilene due to a full schedule until Fall.
Date:
February 26, 1946
Creator:
Zottoli, Joseph T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History