Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lucien Heyndrickx discussing a previous visit and hoping they may visit again soon.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as profits from the cotton business, business correspondence with Villa in Europe and obtaining an affidavit for the Galveston Cotton Company.

Letter from Paul Mulliez to Harris L. Kempner discussing a trip to Mexico due to his inability to obtain a visa to Galveston.

Letter from Lucien Heyndrickx to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for a kind welcome and good time in Galveston.

Letter from Georges Wattinne-Segard to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for a kind welcome in Galveston and requesting and confirming an order of cotton.

Letter from H. Eaton Hart to Harris L. Kempner discussing and recommending a possible tutor for Kempner's sons in Paris.

Gray suit with attached brown suede belt. (a) Jacket: Short princess line jacket of gray wool knit. V-neckline with large spread collar. Set in two piece sleeves. Center front separating zipper opening supplemented by single hook&eye closure. Cinnamon suede belt attached at waist ties at center front. Fully lined in cinnamon silk. Belt backed with tan leather. Designer's label in back neck below collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number label below designer's label, blank(?) Paper tag pinned at bottom right hem: "XM 80" (b) Skirt: Matching semi-tailored skirt falling just below the knee. 3/4" folded waistband. Left side zipper closure supplemented by two hook&eyes on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in gray silk. Paper tag pinned at bottom seam: "XM 80" Separate paper tag pinned at bottom seam: "W-13 / H-19 / L-26 1/2" on back of tag "XM 80"

Coat of black wool broadcloth.

Pages listing dates and duties for various individuals employed by D. W. Kempner during a 1955 European trip. Also included are itineraries for D. W. Kempner and Jeane B. Kempner along with contact information and addresses for both while traveling. Another page lists the definition of "medical care" according to Section 23 (x) of the 1939 Code.

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing various farm operations and related business. This letter was written to keep Kempner updated during his vacation in Europe.

Letter from W. J. Sheridan to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a pamphlet about shipping a car aboard and suggesting that he join the American Automobile Association. He also discusses the chauffer's rate in and outside of Paris.

Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., including export price, shipping costs, etc. worth 32930 Francs.

Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Cie., including balance of 32930 Francs.

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., Factory of Patès de Foie Gras and Canned Food, with 15% discount worth $32.52.

Invoice for balance paid by D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., including paté, export price, discount, etc. worth $32.52.

Day suit of royal blue linen. a) Blazer. Single breasted with 4 circular, blue plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Release tucks at bust line. Notched collar; hip length. Long, set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs. Flap pockets at sides. Lined in matching blue silk jacquard with "Christian Dior" woven design. Designer's label at right side seam: "Christian Dior-New York / Original / *Trade Mark" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" b) Skirt in straight style. Left side zipper with 3 hook & eyes. Center back 12" pleat. Unlined.

Daytime dress of red silk faille. Street length. Short sleeves with turned-back edge. Shawl collar with button-down ends at front. Center front opening of 6 circular faceted red plastic buttons. Skirt gathers/pleats at waistline. Side slit pockets. Bodice partly lined in red silk. Red grosgrain ribbon petersham with hook & eye. Designer's label at right side seam: "Christian Dion Original / Made in U.S.A. / Christian Dior - New York Inc. / Trademark" Retailer's label at left side seam of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus". With accompanying belt of red leather covered with matching red silk faille. Elongated oval buckle covered with red silk faille except for tongue, which is enameled red. Designer's stamp on back: "Christian Dior / New York, Inc." and size, partly illegible. 10 or 12.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that the bill he was worried about paying has been covered.

Translation of a letter from Robert Gerst & Co to Pierre Chardine providing some information on shipping their products to the United States.

Translation of a letter from Robert Gerst & Co to Pierre Chardine providing some information on shipping their products to the United States.

Letter from F. H. Bouquet to Harris L. Kempner confirming the cancellation of a reservation.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Harris L. Kempner discussing Nicole and Jean-Louis' medical conditions.

Letter from Jacques Roederer to Harris L. Kempner discussing a recent car accident and the conditions of Jean Louis and Nicole.

Letter from Jacques Roederer to Harris L. Kempner responding to a previous letter and apologizing for any inconvenience.