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[Land Patent Issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, November 1860]
Land patent issued to John F. Stroop by the State of Texas, signed by Governor Sam Houston, for a piece of land northeast of Waxahachie.
Date:
November 27, 1860
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Watts to Effie Watts, November 27, 1860]
Letter from Mrs. Watts, to her daughter, Effie Watts discussing how she not only misses her but her other children as well and wishes for their safety. She wonders how Effie and the people in Texas think of Lincoln being elected as the next president. Mrs. Watts also updates Effie on the situation back home.
Date:
November 27, 1860
Creator:
Watts, Mrs.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, November 17, 1861]
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how anxious he is to hear from her, because he has not yet received anything from her for a while. He believes that it is unlikely for any engagement to happen between the Confederates and Union forces in Kentucky, but he is not certain of his prediction because he isn't receiving much accurate information.
Date:
November 17, 1861
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts, November 2, 1862
Letter from Kenner K. Rector to Effie Watts discussing how the fighting with the enemy seems nonstop. Fighting appears everyday to him, from field fights to skirmishes. He wants it to end and wants to hear news from Effie about Texas.
Date:
November 2, 1862
Creator:
Rector, Kenner K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, November 17, 1864]
Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.
Date:
November 17, 1864
Creator:
Sargent, Vanburen W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Vanburen W. Sargent to Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, November 17, 1864]
Transcript of letter from Vanburen W. Sargent, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent discussing how content he feels in the army hospital and in Keokuk, Iowa. He mentions that he created a ring business, already making a profit of $15, and the surprising lack of violence and quiet post-election day.
Date:
November 17, 1864
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Rector to Kenner K. Rector, November 19, 1869]
Letter from Lee Rector, to his brother, Kenner K. Rector discussing how pleased he is to hear from kinfolk in the cold weather. He tells his brother that Effie is welcomed to go through his compositions and papers. As well as the trunk, there all welcomed to take what they need; pneumonia is going about, he's caught it a lot and wishes someone was here on the days he was sick. So he isn't alone.
Date:
November 19, 1869
Creator:
Rector, Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Watts Winston to Kenner K. Rector, November 27, 1873]
Letter from Annie Watts Winston, to her brother in law, Kenner K. Rector discussing needing funds to move things around and also still owing money. Annie speaks of moving to teach elsewhere for awhile, a small update on family, some are sick. An wants to hear more from Kenner and Effie, especially about there move.
Date:
November 27, 1873
Creator:
Winston, Annie Watts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.G. Mills to D.G. Hill - November 23, 1887]
Letter written to D.G. Hill from A.G. Mills, regarding the deed of "Uncle Robert."
Date:
November 23, 1887
Creator:
Mills, A. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. L. R. to Rush Rector, November 11, 1892]
Letter from Ms. L. R., to her nephew, Rush Rector discussing politics. She's not happy Rush supported Hog. She also doesn't like that Cleveland was elected and think people have gone mad. Ms. L Rector was better off happy with Harrison in the house four years ago.
Date:
November 11, 1892
Creator:
L. R., Ms.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles, November 5, 1897]
Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles offering support for Sayles' decision in a case. The letter also discusses possible withdrawal and other sources of disposition.
Date:
November 5, 1897
Creator:
Muse, E. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. A. Bledsoe to Theodore Roosevelt, November 19, 1898]
Letter from T. A. Bledsoe to Theodore Roosevelt congratulating Roosevelt on his election to Governor of New York and expressing gratitude for his contributions as a member of the Rough Riders Association. The letter is co-signed by secretary Bruce E. Oliver.
Date:
November 19, 1898
Creator:
Bledsoe, T. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, November 29, 1898]
Tax notice from the H. M. Trueheart & Company sent to Col. William K. McAlpine and the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine informing him of property taxes still owed. A note is handwritten in the bottom left that reads, "Above amt. received 12/5/98".
Date:
November 29, 1898
Creator:
H. M. Trueheart & Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H.C. Withers to K.K. Legett - November 25, 1899]
Letter from H.C. Withers of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company to K.K. Legett concerning the possibility of putting a railroad crossing on his land.
Date:
November 25, 1899
Creator:
Withers, H. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. R. Moore to James H. Parramore, November 30, 1900]
Letter from M. R. Moore to James Harrison Parramore discussing application for a patent for Forest reserve Lieu Selection several plots of land. A handwritten note in pencil on the right of the page reads, "Franks Mill Sec 17 Howard Mill Sec 10".
Date:
November 30, 1900
Creator:
Moore, M. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Green to William John Bryan, November 22, 1901]
Letter from John M. Green to William John Bryan discussing general politics and commenting on various people running for election.
Date:
November 22, 1901
Creator:
Green, John M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to T.R. Legett - November 21, 1904]
Letter written to Reverend T.R. Legett from his brother, K.K. Legett, concerning the failing health of their mother.
Date:
November 21, 1904
Creator:
Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 16, 1906]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles informing him that he believes one man and an assistant would be enough to cover for them if one of the four would be able to devote a large portion of time to the plant.
Date:
November 16, 1906
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sealy and Hutchings to Henry Sayles, November 19, 1906]
Letter from Sealy and Hutchings to Henry Sayles discussing a receipt for stock dividends. Sealy and Hutchings also inform Sayles that taxes for 1900 and 1901 have been paid.
Date:
November 19, 1906
Creator:
Sealy and Hutchings
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles B. Selby to J. A. Kemp, November 7, 1907]
Letter from Charles B. Selby to J. A. Kemp discussing an assignment from Joseph Galaske, who recently purchased land from Kemp. Galaske expects that he can pay the remaining balance through the sale of his farm. Selby advises Kemp to make a copy of the assignment and send the original to the local Farmer's and Merchant's Bank. Selby wants to protect Galaske.
Date:
November 7, 1907
Creator:
Selby, Charles B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby, November 11, 1907]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby discussing land sold to Joseph Galaske. The writer also mentions land owned by himself and three others, with Henry Sayles acting as the trustee.
Date:
November 11, 1907
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, November 11, 1907]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing correspondence between Kemp and Charles Selby. They will pay their outstanding notes.
Date:
November 11, 1907
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Charles B. Selby, November 12, 1907]
Letter to Charles B. Selby informing him a note for land near Wichita Falls has been transferred to H. Kempner. The writer gives the original agreement to Selby for inspection before it went to the bank.
Date:
November 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, November 5,1908]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles discussing that Bomar will be in Abilene and will be seeing Sayles & Sayles in reference to condemnation matters.
Date:
November 5, 1908
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History