Verdun A

French quadrangle map depicting geography, towns and major features, with relief shown by contours.
Date: August 12, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - August 12, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Helen Muller - August 12, 1965]

A letter written to Miss Muller from T. N. Carswell, dated August 12, 1965. Carswell advises Muller as to the condition of Dr. Cyrus N. Ray giving an account of some activities involving Dr. Ray which caused his concern. He advises, in a postscript, that there seems to be a gradual weakening of Ray's mental condition. Notation at top of page reads "A. D. Ray, Lubbock, Tx" dated June 7, 1966. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: August 12, 1965
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 12, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 12, 1953. Christian acknowleges receipt of the letter from Gordon regarding Subject 9803 - A, and advises Gordon of the Subject being granted a Certificate of Discharge and that the Subject's file will be closed. Typewritten at the bottom of the page is correspondence from B C [Betty Christian] to Mr. Carswell requesting he close his files on the case and the Certificate of Discharge be given to Subject.
Date: August 12, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Christian to Walter A. Gordon - August 12, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. Walter A. Gordon, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact, Sacramento 14, California, from Howard Carney, Administrator, Interstate Parole Compact (by Betty Christian, Chief, Parole Division), Department of State, Texas, dated August 12, 1953. Cover letter by Christian advising of a letter from T. N. Carswell who is the parole supervisor of Subject A-9803 and of a Notice of Intention to file for Executive Clemency.
Date: August 12, 1953
Creator: Christian, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Milton Whiting to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Milton Whiting, Whiting Oil Company, Clifton Forge, Virginia, dated August 12, 1948. Whiting advises that he should have a car this week and will have it ready for Peggy and mother to take back. They look forward to seeing Peggy and Byrdie and wish that Carswell could come with them. Postscript by Whiting advises that he sent to Mr. Price the notice concerning Earlie's estate.
Date: August 12, 1948
Creator: Whiting, Milton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1943]

A letter written to Legionnaire Thos. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated August 12, 1943. Rather expresses to Carswell his appreciation of having been permitted to serve him, and advises that Carswell's term of office terminates at the Department War Conference.
Date: August 12, 1943
Creator: Rather, Harry E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from JNO W. Hornsby to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from JNO W. Hornsby to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1912]

Letter from JNO W. Hornsby to W. J. Bryan sympathizing with him about his severe accident and wishing him a speedy recovery process.
Date: August 12, 1912
Creator: Hornsby, W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1912]

Letter to W. J. Bryan sympathizing with him about his accident which was shared in the papers and wishing him a successful and speedy recovery process.
Date: August 12, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1912] (open access)

[Letter to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1912]

Letter to Mrs. W. J. Bryan sympathizing about her husband, W. J. Bryan's accident and sending well wishes to her.
Date: August 12, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. E. Gilmore to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from C. E. Gilmore to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1912]

Letter from C. E. Gilmore to Mrs. W. J. Bryan sympathizing about her husbands accident she learned about in the papers and hoping for a continuous improvement in his condition.
Date: August 12, 1912
Creator: Gilmore, C. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 12, 1929] (open access)

[Telegram from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 12, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles instructing Perry Sayles not to come to Abilene.
Date: August 12, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mineral Deed, Amos K. Bass to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Mineral Deed, Amos K. Bass to Perry Sayles]

Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 3/512 interest in and to the oil, gas, and minerals in and under a tract of land in Eastland and Erath Counties, Texas from Amos K. Bass to Perry Sayles.
Date: August 12, 1933
Creator: Bass, Amos K.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 12, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 12, 1932]

Letter from Perry Sayles, likely Perry Sayles, to H. J. Scott discussing the transferred deeds of a property in Eastland, Texas from Sayles, to Joe Driskell, to G. N. Quirl.
Date: August 12, 1932
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed of Trust, Robert Bruce Wiggins et al. to G. L. Addison] (open access)

[Copy of Deed of Trust, Robert Bruce Wiggins et al. to G. L. Addison]

Document certifying the transfer of land in Hemphill County, Texas from Robert Bruce Wiggins, Thomas Darrell Wiggins, Ruth Wiggins, and Sarah Wiggins to G. L. Addison. The deed also outlines the payment arrangement between both parties. There is a note signed by Hiram Park certifying this is an accurate copy of the document in the Hemphill County records.
Date: August 12, 1939
Creator: Wiggins, Robert Bruce; Wiggins, Thomas Darrell; Wiggins, Sarah & Wiggins, Ruth
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. L. Slaton to Henry Sayles, August 12, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from O. L. Slaton to Henry Sayles, August 12, 1907]

Letter from O. L. Slaton to Henry Sayles stating that his people are anxious to take any steps to further the Santa Fe, but they will assist if needed. Slaton will give a map with the best route.
Date: August 12, 1907
Creator: Slaton, O. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. L. Armor to Truett Latimer, August 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from L. L. Armor to Truett Latimer, August 12, 1953]

Letter from L. L. Armor to Truett Latimer regrettably declining an invitation to a breakfast meal held by Latimer and a man name Harley.
Date: August 12, 1953
Creator: Armor, L. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, August 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, August 12, 1953]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing his plans to attend a breakfast gathering being hosted by Truett.
Date: August 12, 1953
Creator: Burkett, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington, August 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington, August 12, 1960]

Letter from Stone and Davis to Mrs. Thelma Harrington discussing the Gloria D. Hanson Vs. James Alvis Hanson case. They inform Mrs. Harrington that the case hearing is on the 2nd of September, 1960, and tells the related parties how to prepare for it.
Date: August 12, 1960
Creator: Stone and Davis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Alderman, August 12, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Alderman, August 12, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Alderman discussing a picture he ordered on Bill Alderman behalf from Christianson-Leberman Photographers.
Date: August 12, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles Senning, August 12, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles Senning, August 12, 1958]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles Senning discussing concerns regarding the Model Real Estate Brokers Licensing Act.
Date: August 12, 1958
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juanita Kring to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from Juanita Kring to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1969]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas 79601, from Albert J. Alsdorf, Assessor-Collector, (Mrs.) Juanita Kring, City of Abilene Texas, dated August 12, 1969. Lot 24, Block 147, Outlot 1, Lewis, Original Town, Abilene. Alsdorf advises Carswell that they will be unable to divide the lot into two parts, so it will be left in Bernice Jackson's name.
Date: August 12, 1969
Creator: Kring, Juanita
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Lucie Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1964]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie Whitehead, dated August 12, 1964. Whitehead acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that whenever he is able to be there that she will be ready to attack the income tax reports. She advises of Lucie Jean, Frank and the boys having sailed for England and that Laurence has health issues.
Date: August 12, 1964
Creator: Whitehead, Lucie K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert C. Petry, Jr. to Truett Latimer, August 12, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Herbert C. Petry, Jr. to Truett Latimer, August 12, 1959]

Letter from Herbert C. Petry, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing appreciation for the commendation and interest given to the Highway Commission.
Date: August 12, 1959
Creator: Petry, Herbert C., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanton Stone to James Alvis Hanson, August 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Stanton Stone to James Alvis Hanson, August 12, 1960]

Letter from Stanton Stone to James Alvis Hanson discussing Mr. Hanson's case with Gloria D. Hanson regarding child support. Mr. Stone prepares him on what to be able to answer and what to bring to the court. The letter contains a section addressed to Truett Latimer; He warns that Mr. Hanson would go to jail if he does not have a good reason for not paying the child support or does not have the receipts of the payments.
Date: August 12, 1960
Creator: Stone, Stanton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History