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[Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to John Upshur, August 13, 1805]
Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to John Upshur. He discusses Upshur's future visit and the possibility of selling land to him.
Date:
August 13, 1805
Creator:
Littleton Dennis Teackle
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, August 13, 1901]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates information about his grades in various subjects and expresses his appreciation for all his grandfather has done for him. He also mentions that his ears are fine and he does not believe his hearing will bar him from entering the Academy.
Date:
August 13, 1901
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, August 13, 1901]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates information about his grades in various subjects and expresses his appreciation for all his grandfather has done for him. He also mentions that his ears are fine and he does not believe his hearing will bar him from entering the Academy. This letter is written on Robert Werntz Preparatory Academy stationery.
Date:
August 13, 1901
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 13, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing seeing a biographical film about Jack London and his guilt over missing church.
Date:
August 13, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Victor J. Lang to Isaac H. Kempner, August 13, 1958]
Letter from Victor J. Lang, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner allowing sympathy regarding the loss of Hattie Kempner.
Date:
August 13, 1958
Creator:
Lang, Victor J., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American National Insurance Co. to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1963]
Letter from American National Insurance Co. Vice President R. E. Strelsky to I. H. Kempner regarding Policy #1331 and enclosing Form IRS 3435 to be returned so that the company can comply with recent Federal Tax Legislation.
Date:
August 13, 1963
Creator:
American National Insurance Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John D. Hyatt to Mr. Jake Kamin, August 13, 1968]
Letter from John D. Hyatt to Mr. Jake Kamin discussing about the history and building structure of Rosenberg Library.
Date:
August 13, 1968
Creator:
Hyatt, John D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Arthur M. Alpert, August 13, 1962]
Message from Arthur M. Alpert discussing the residence of I. H. Kempner having an elevator inspected and Alpert explaining there were no repairs needed and that the elevator is safe to use.
Date:
August 13, 1962
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1956]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing a Court of Claims case and who to turn it over to, and also mentions he received the correct amount from an order from Chile.
Date:
August 13, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Max A. Blouet to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1962]
Letter from Max A. Blouet to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's reservations at The Drake and informing Kempner of the price of the room per night.
Date:
August 13, 1962
Creator:
Blouet, Max A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, August 13, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake referring to a previous conversation and correspondence about filling in the east and west flats in Galveston. He reports that the city engineer was only planning to fill the east flats from 6th Street to 2nd Street. He says he spoke with the city engineer and they are now preparing an estimate for filling the entire area from east to west and up to the city limits. The letter mentions a committee and its members, including Mrs. Zimmerman who prepared a preliminary report on the filling project.
Date:
August 13, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner and Henrietta L. B. Kempner, August 13, 1954]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner and Henrietta L. B. Kempner discussing his recent business trip as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the American Cotton Shippers. He then updates his parents on his personal affairs and about the cotton business. Harris Kempner adds an addition responding to his father's letter regarding Witter & Pearson and discussing the sale and ginning of cotton in Brownsville.
Date:
August 13, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1954]
Letter from Ray Mehan to I. H. Kempner requesting that Mr. Kempner execute the oil and gas leases for D. H. Rubsam being sent to him and sign and return the riders marked "For identification".
Date:
August 13, 1954
Creator:
Mehan, Ray I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to the Pekao Trading Corporation, August 13, 1954]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Pekao Trading Corporation enclosing a check for Roma Lipowska.
Date:
August 13, 1954
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Irving Weber, January 13, 1945]
Letter from Wiliam M. Nathan to Irving Weber asking that Weber serve as the co-chairman for the Texarkana division of the Hillel Building Fund. He discusses the importance of a new Hillel building for the Jewish youth.
Date:
August 13, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1945]
Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner expressing that he believes that a majority of donations should come from Hillel members. He also discusses his concern with the solicitation of funds because people are being more cautious with their money around tax season.
Date:
August 13, 1945
Creator:
Feld, Mose M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro to the Kempner Family, August 13, 1952]
Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro thanking the Kempner family for presenting Dr. Cohen's house to Temple B'nai Israel as a parsonage. Attached are a typewritten note and a letter that provide extra context. The letter is from I. H. Kempner, answering the first letter and expressing confusion about the presentation of the gift.
Date:
August 13, 1952
Creator:
Schapiro, Sylvan B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford, August 13, 1940]
Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford on a book suggestion on fire fighting. He would also like to hear more stories of Bradford's oil firefighting experiences.
Date:
August 13, 1940
Creator:
Scott, W. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 13, 1949]
Letter from [name] to [name] discussing... [Brief details summarizing the whole letter and highlighting important parts.]
Date:
August 13, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1949]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner providing updates on familial and household happenings. Harris discusses repairs to the plumbing and the various travel schedules for different family members. Harris also mentions the status of the recent cotton harvest, and details upcoming plans for casual gatherings.
Date:
August 13, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Russel H. Markwell to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., August 13, 1955]
Letter from Russel H. Markwell to A. H. Blackshear, Jr. informing about enclosing Lyda Kempner Quinn's will and requesting to put it with other papers.
Date:
August 13, 1955
Creator:
Markwell, Russel H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1953]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing a closed deal with Sam Braslau for record storage, the Broadway highway property, and cantaloupe crop.
Date:
August 13, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. J. Biron to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1953]
Letter from A. J. Biron to I. H. Kempner discussing recent transactions, monthly payments, and loans from various businesses and organizations. He also mentions the potential purchase of a property in Brazoria County.
Date:
August 13, 1953
Creator:
Biron, A. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Gossett to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1952]
Letter from Ed Gossett to I. H. Kempner discussing the Hi-Y Youth and Government Program and asking for possible contributions to the cause.
Date:
August 13, 1952
Creator:
Gossett, Ed
System:
The Portal to Texas History