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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that they received a release on a plot of land in Brazoria County. Blackshear stated that, outside of the release, he had no substantial updates.
Date:
August 1, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 3, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that he received a reply to a previously sent letter. Blackshear states that he attached a copy of the reply to this letter, and then expresses his well wishes for Kempner for the remainder of his vacation.
Date:
August 3, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 4, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner updating Kempner on matters such as who recently requested a loan, providing an article about cottonseed, as well as Blackshear wishing the Kempners' a peaceful vacation.
Date:
August 4, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, August 8, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner updating Kempner on a received payment through the Guaranty Trust Company. Blackshear also mentions another payment that was received for some bales of cotton from Mattioli & Ghedini.
Date:
August 8, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 11, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner on updates to loan balances from people who have requested notes. Blackshear also discusses the most recent cotton sale, and states that he has plans to travel and will write Kempner from St. Louis, Missouri.
Date:
August 11, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 24, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing finances, specifically the unpaid credit balances from people who have taken out loans. Blackshear also offers advice regarding stocks, going into detail on whether or not certain stocks should be kept or sold based on current credit that the Kempners' have as well as interest rates for said stocks.
Date:
August 24, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 27, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing the potential for a rental lease for some property that the Kempners' are affiliated with in Wharton, Texas. Blackshear mentions that there is some confusion regarding the proposed price-per-acre, and also states that he will make a trip to Wharton to further discuss the matter with those involved.
Date:
August 27, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 27, 1949 #2]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing the potential for a rental lease for some property that the Kempners' are affiliated with in Wharton, Texas. Blackshear mentions that there is some confusion regarding the proposed price-per-acre, and also states that he will make a trip to Wharton to further discuss the matter with those involved.
Date:
August 27, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 26, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that he paid the draft today drawn by T C I for $25,000.00.
Date:
August 26, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. Simon to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 8, 1949]
Letter from C. H. Simon to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the logistics of a driver for a proposed trip from Rome to Lake Placid.
Date:
July 8, 1949
Creator:
Simon, C. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles W. Hall to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 7, 1949]
Letter from Charles W. Hall to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's request to have a car meet him and Mrs. Kempner at the New York Central Station and drive them to White-face Inn, Lake Placid.
Date:
July 7, 1949
Creator:
The Oneida National Bank and Trust Co. of Utica
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 18, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing his recent trip to Sugar Land.
Date:
August 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 5, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner updating Isaac on recent cotton sales that were made, as well as briefly discussing the insurance that is held on the cotton. Daniel then explains that outside of the previously mentioned invoices, nothing new had been received and proceeds to then express his well wishes for Isaac and Henrietta as they are on vacation.
Date:
August 5, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 10, 1949]
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.
Date:
August 10, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1949, Page 1]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing potential issues with acquiring a land title for the Oak Grove Ranch. Daniel also forwarded information regarding the cotton crop from Grimes County, and also the projected income that the Kempners' hope to receive from renting out land.
Date:
August 12, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1949, Page 2]
The second page of a letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner explaining how Ray I. Mehan will travel to prospective places to scope out potential land titles. Daniel also informs Isaac of the fact that A. H. Blackshear Jr. will undergo surgery and will spend his recovery with his son. Daniel also updates Isaac on Isaac's upcoming travel plans, specifically on how to retrieve his travel tickets.
Date:
August 12, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 15, 1949, Page 1]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing updates regarding renting/selling a property and fixing the titles in order to successfully do so. Daniel also details the status of the cotton crop, along with providing his opinions on a meeting between a District Attorney and three other commissioners.
Date:
August 15, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 15, 1949, Page 2]
Second page of a letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing the current yield of a cotton crop as well as the impacts said weather was having on the crop. Daniel also informs Isaac of his plans to travel to Sugarland soon.
Date:
August 15, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 18, 1949, Page 1]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner providing updates on the cotton production and harvest in Sugar Land, Texas. Daniel also discusses potential difficulties with preparing vegetable crops.
Date:
August 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 18, 1949, Page 2]
Second page of a letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing cotton production. Daniel mentions the poor property maitenance that he witnessed on his trip, and emphasizes how the lack of property care is going to lead to costly repairs. Daniel also urges I. H. to consider investing in more mechanical means to do farm work and harvests.
Date:
August 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 24, 1949 Page 1]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing the profit yields of various cotton plantations. Daniel also mentions that he intends to make a trip to Plantersville since it had been over a month since he had last been, along with the fact that Plantersville will be employing additional worker due to recently laying some off.
Date:
August 24, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 24, 1949 Page 2]
Page two of original letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner. Daniel explains the progress that was made on the Kempners' compress machinery, and also details his high hopes for having a good export year.
Date:
August 24, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, August 20, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to his brother Isaac H. Kempner discussing various matters of family business such as their oil and cotton production and happenings of interest in Congress.
Date:
April 20, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. David F. Weston, July 22, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing future travel plans, the dissolution of Sugarland Industries, and future business prospects for cotton exports.
Date:
July 22, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History