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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Juan Ante - 1961-05-18]
Letter from John J. Herrera soliciting Juan Ante's support for Bill Blakley in the upcoming run-off primary. Herrera names several strengths of Blakley and expresses his concerns for the possibility of the Republican candidate being elected instead, who has been ignoring the Latin Americans of Texas in Herrera's estimation.
Date:
May 18, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr. - 1961-05-24]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from William D. Bonilla to Andrew Espinosa Jr., dated May 24, 1961. Bonilla informs Espinosa, Jr. of his schedule and indicates that the letter has been copied to John J. Herrera.
Date:
May 24, 1961
Creator:
Bonilla, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera - 1961-05-26]
Letter from John J. Herrera to John M. Herrera concerning an election and Senator William A. Blakley.
Date:
May 26, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dave F. Thompson, Jr. to John J. Herrera - 1961-05-22]
Letter from Dave F. Thompson, Jr. requesting that John J. Herrera write a letter recommending Thompson for the vacant position at the County Court of Law.
Date:
May 22, 1961
Creator:
Thompson, Dave F., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Philip E. Sayers - 1961-05-24]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Commissioner Philip E. Sayers on behalf of the Hon. D. F. Thompson, Jr. for a pending vacancy at the County Court at Law.
Date:
May 24, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to V. V. Ramsey - 1961-05-23]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Commissioner V. V. Ramsey on behalf of the Hon. D. F. Thompson, Jr. for a pending vacancy at the County Court at Law.
Date:
May 23, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to E. A. Lyons - 1961-05-23]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Commissioner E. A. "Squatty" Lyons on behalf of Justice of the Peace D. F. Thompson, Jr.
Date:
May 23, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Bill Elliott - 1961-05-23]
Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter of recommendation from John J. Herrera to Judge Bill Elliott on behalf of colleague D. F. Thompson, Jr., then serving as a Justice of the Peace, for an upcoming appointment.
Date:
May 23, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Dillard to John J. Herrera - 1961-05-22]
Letter from Jack Dillard to John J. Herrera. Dillard, administrative assistant to Senator William A. Blakley, is writing on Blakley's behalf, and thanking Herrera for his support for Senator Blakley's campaign.
Date:
May 22, 1961
Creator:
Dillard, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera - 1961-05-09]
Letter from Jim Wright to John J. Herrera, thanking Herrera for suggesting Wright should run for governor. Wright asks Herrera to lay some groundwork in this direction, though Wright has not made any final decisions yet. Handwritten in bottom of the letter: "Any missionary groundwork you could lay in this direction would be appreciated. I surely don't want to get into another race only to find labor and the Latin Americans going off in other directions."
Date:
May 9, 1961
Creator:
Wright, Jim, 1922-
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to William Ruben Lozano - 1961-05-18]
Letter from John J. Herrera to William Ruben Lozano on behalf of Senator William "Bill" Blakley requesting Lozano's support of that candidate. The typed letter begins with "Dear Fellow Democrat"; a handwritten note after this adds "Oops!" In the bottom left corner, Herrera has written a personal note to Lozano that he hopes this letter finds him well.
Date:
May 18, 1961
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History