Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her progress on painting the kitchen, plans to go swimming with Sue, her enjoyment of Elaine staying with her, and news that Dan will be returning from the war for four months.

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the contents of the letters he received, including his excitement over the birthday present Catherine will mail him, his sorrow over Lorraine, Catherine's coworker, leaving, and his enjoyment of his letter from Tommy.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr. mentioning about his letter of August 8th enclosing certificate for 48 shares of E. I. Du Pont D Nemours & Company, which has been placed in Box 40 for the account of Mary Carroll Kempner.

Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing the recent communique shared with the the officers familiar with Mr. Bradford. Mr. Moses touches upon a former colleague, Tony Beacon, who deserted the Canadian Army in favor of serving in the United States armed forces. The letter transitions into curiosity about what Mr. Bradford has been doing since they last met. Finally, several paragraphs are dedicated to providing information pertaining to Ottawa news. The letter ends with Mr. Moses asking for Alex Bradford's most recent contact information.

Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford on how he was glad to have met Bradford. And hopes he can find somewhere, where his services are needed. So that he can get back into action.

Letter from Ray I. Mehan to I. H. Kempner discussing Mehan's recent trip to the Valley to look at the cotton crops. Mehan updates Kempner on the production rates as well as expresses how, due to a recent rain, it wouldn't be worth it to ship what little cotton that wasn't affected to Galveston. Mehan also provides an update on any potential land sales activity that he witnessed.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing an offer received for some land that they were trying to sell. Daniel states that he will file an appeal because the provided offer was not justifiable given the valuations made by officials. Daniel also states that he placed a claim for mineral rights but has very low hopes in obtaining the rights.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing legal paperwork and other business matters. Isaac also tells Harris that the business is doing well with Harris directing transactions. Isaac then goes on to discuss what his vacation has been like, detailing his opinions on women's swimsuits and commenting on the food available at the hotel.

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer accepting to transfer Hattie Kempner's stocks and discussing about issues with air-conditioners.

Letter from David F. Weston to D. W. Kempner discussing about a call from Internal Revenue Department about investments of H. Kempner.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roy Miller discussing the advertisement Judge Mansfield is using for his campaigns and discussing an enclosed advertisement from the news and tribune made by Mansfield's opponent.

Letter from Sam J. Williams to Isaac H. Kempner discussing a statement of the latter's account.

Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner discussing a change of date for his trip to Galveston and asking for reservations for the Galvez Hotel.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Chapman wishing Chapman a speedy recovery after an operation.

Letter from A. G. Preller to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the latter's bid on Imperial Sugar Co. bonds.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley Peterson discussing an enclosed bill and the possibility of returning a pool card for credit or cash.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Raymond Stewart informing Stewart of a silver-plated tray that was delivered to Kempner's house with a broken handle so Stewart may make an inspection of the package if he wishes.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to General Passenger Traffic Manager handing them two tickets for redemption and return, for which he's requesting a check covering the cost at their earliest convenience.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Ratsey & Lapthorn, Inc. discussing details regarding an order of a spinaker.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jake--J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 10, 1948. Sandefer advises regarding the program which was selected for the Hunter Hall dedication.

A love letter from Carolyn R. Itri to her future husband, Nicholas C. Soviero. The letter opens with the news that Nicholas has been overseas for twenty months. Carolyn continues with that she hopes he is taking care of himself with the long hours he has been working. She thanks him for the picture of himself smoking a pipe and asks more about the pictures he sent with the last correspondence. The letter closes with questions in regards to his father and relatives and how she cant wait to get married. Written August 9th and posted August 11th.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Alice Block informing that he has never met or known any of these people.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ela Marie Frankova enclosing a letter to a local chairman.

Letter from Ela Marie Oesterreicherova to D. W. Kempner noting the absence of a response or confirmation to a previous long letter sent to him and urges him to reply soon. She also highlights the importance of getting in touch with Joint and mentions plans to be completed by September or October at the latest.