Memorandum from I. H. Kempner discussing upcoming funeral services and arrangements planned for D. W. Kempner from a conversation with Mary Jean Kempner Thorne.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing his opinions on Harold G. Aron and suggesting they find a competent law firm and lawyer.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner informing Daniel Kempner that the Grimes County gin was sold to Mr. F. H. Imhoff and Mr. Fletcher L. Yarborough and that Universales made a profit of $20,000, along with an enclosed Whaley-Eaton Service letter.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Daniel Kempner's upcoming arrival in New York with an enclosed letter to Kempner's doctor, orders from the CCC to reconcentrate cotton bales, the purchase of more cotton, the hiring of a new employee, the response to a bookkeeping ad, Blackshear's return from a wedding in Greenville with enclosed article and an update to the total stock of cotton bales.

Letter from Foreign Service of the United States of America to H. Kempner discussing Daniel W. Kempner's death in France and the official report.

Newspaper clipping announcing the death of D. W. Kempner in Paris.

Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to Daniel W. Kempner discussing changes and renovations being done to several properties, such as new office leases, waterproofing, marble steps for the bank, new vacancies at the apartments and Orphan's home and construction on the third floor of the Texas Building.

Telegram for Mary Jean discussing instructions from D. W. Kempner concerning his funeral wishes.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to H. Fahrenkrug regarding the receiving of a letter addressed to Daniel Kempner and the notification of his death.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Daniel W. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as the total amount of stock and sales for cotton bales, communications with Bill Keyser regarding settlements with tenants, lack of rent payments from tenants, the destruction of the Lafe Gin by a fire and the borrowing of money from Sugarland Industries, with mentions made to Harris going to Hawaii.

Invoice for funeral expenses for late Mr. Daniel Webster Kempner by Bernard J. Lane, including removal from hotel to the American hospital, automobile and personnel, preparation of the remains and cremation casket, etc. worth 164.819 Francs. Written received payment with thanks on October 16th, 1956.

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Daniel W. Kempner discussing several matters of interest, such as the recent lack of rain, the purchase of several steers and their prices, the completion of the harvest of corn and cotton, the operation of the dehydration plant, the consideration of the drilling of wells, the trading and acquisition of various acres of land, the completion of a drive in, the inquiry into building a country club and the delivery of a letter to Jackie.

Letter from Gladys Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing the passing of Daniel W. Kempner, and mentions family and friends that have been supporting her and Jeane Bertig.

Letter from O. A. Heath to D. W. Kempner discussing the possible extension of automobile insurance with White Cross Insurance that is soon to expire.

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel De Normandie in Le Havre during October 16th through 17th, including the balances due along with their explanation.