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[Letter June Yates from "Papa," July 4, 1917]
Letter to June Yates from "Papa" saying that Earl, and John Estill have gone away leaving him with more work to do. He goes on to say where other people have gone to and that they were going to have a picnic but the rain kept them from going.
Date:
July 4, 1917
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. M. Yates to Jack, July 19, 1917]
Letter from J. E. M. Yates to Jack discussing his recent car troubles during his trip to Carrollton, as well as news of people in town getting married.
Date:
July 19, 1917
Creator:
Yates, J. E. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wm. Cameron & Co. to Belford Lumber Co. - September 16, 1914]
Letter written to Belford Lumber Co. in Georgetown, Texas from William Cameron & Co. in Waco, Texas, which says "We wish to call your attention to car #62918, which is now due, and will ask that you kindly let us have exchange to cover."
Date:
September 16, 1914
Creator:
William Cameron & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ida Moses to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 31, 1911]
Letter from Ida Moses to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning their trips to Rochester due to her husband George's multiple stomach surgeries: "George was operated upon the first time the 10 of May...when they operated they found cancer." At the end of the letter she notes that his disease is rapidly progressing and he is really fighting a losing battle.
Date:
July 31, 1911
Creator:
Moses, Ida
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. James Steele to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 31, 1910]
Letter from Dr. James S. Steele to Dr. Joseph Pound discussing rates for a trip to San Antonio and the prospects of eventually moving there; Steele says he plans to come visit "the old town of Dripping Springs."
Date:
August 31, 1910
Creator:
Steele, James S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. R. Brown to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 7, 1910]
Letter from J. R. Brown to Dr. Joseph Pound describing the sickness that his wife has been experiencing and asking the doctor if he had any suggestions as to how to treat such issues as stomach and bowel problems.
Date:
July 7, 1910
Creator:
Brown, J. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from Blair Stribling to Etta Mae Carroll - October 5, 1915]
Invitation extended to Miss Etta Mae Carroll of Abbott, Texas to serve as Duchess of Abbott in the Texas Cotton Palace of Waco, Texas. It is signed by Blair Stribling, the Queen's Chancellor. Included with the invitation is information for visiting duchesses and their attendants at the queen's court and a court calendar.
Date:
October 5, 1915
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Brother Ashton, February 22, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his brother Ashton regarding his current status in England. Another one of Clay's friends died in a flying accident and he tells his brother that he should join the Royal Flying Corps instead of being conscripted by the United States. A new commanding officer who knows a great deal has talked about making Clay an instructor in the Royal Flying Corps.
Date:
February 22, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Parents, February 14, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his parents regarding conditions in England; at the time the weather was bad and he hadn't flown more than five times the past week. Clay could soon get his commission but could get his wings first if he flies five hours in a Sopwith Pup thus meeting Royal Flying Corps requirements for wings.
Date:
February 14, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, October 13, 1917]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother back home regarding the recent letter that he received from her and his flying training that he will soon be starting. Part of his letter also concerns the well-being of others back home and the recent "discord in the family."
Date:
October 13, 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr., December 5, 1918]
Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr. concerning Starks' introduction to Henry Clay, Jr. in which he tells of Clay, Jr.'s courage and ability as a pilot. Starks tells the story of Clay, Jr. shooting down a German plane and then taking parts of the plane as souvenirs.
Date:
December 5, 1918
Creator:
Starks, E. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, Spring 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother for Mother's Day in 1918. This letter primarily concerns his love for his mother.
Date:
Spring 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, December 13, 1917]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family concerning a recent crash he had while flying. Most of the letter is a summary of the incident but the end of the letter he says that he hopes to finish his thirty flight hours by Christmas.
Date:
December 13, 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, October 25, 1917]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family back home concerning his recent joyride in a Curtis machine airplane. He and the other men are now in Stamford, England and have been placed into squadrons.
Date:
October 25, 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, March 19, 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family discussing his posting to his squadron and his address will be changing. He goes on to express his love for his mother and his desire to save as much money as possible while overseas.
Date:
March 19, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, December 22, 1917]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family wishing them a merry Christmas and the possibility that he will be home by next Christmas. At the end he talks about the costs of living in England at the time.
Date:
December 22, 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, Spring 1918]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his family primarily primarily dealing with flying tactics and maneuvers a pilot takes, sometimes in dangerous positions, to fly the plane accordingly. He remarks at the end that his commission was issued as a 2nd Lieutenant and he did receive the box from his mother.
Date:
Spring 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, Harriett Clay]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother Harriett regarding his possible visit home. Clay discusses his future deployment to France after aviation school which would happen "in less than three months." Clay also mentions the teachings of Colonel Rees of the Royal Flying Corps.
Date:
[1917..1919]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Family, August 1917]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother and family back home regarding his travels to St. Louis, Missouri. Clay says that they are on a train about three hours away from St. Louis but does not know about when they will travel to New York. Clay also tries to comfort his mother and tells her that she should be happy.
Date:
August 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, October 4, 1917]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother regarding his near payment for his time since he left Austin. Some of the money needs to go to his friend after having been lent some; he wishes for his mother to send him food while describing the food he eats overseas.
Date:
October 4, 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, November 13, 1917]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother on her birthday. Most of the first page is dedicated to his love for her but Clay returns to talking about his flight training. Clay ends by addressing the letter that his mom had sent two months earlier in which she talked about a nightmare she had.
Date:
November 13, 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Director of Air Service to Henry Clay, Jr., June 21, 1919]
Letter from A. C. York to Henry R. Clay, Jr. relaying information concerning the status of Henry Clay, Jr. The letter says that "Lieutenant Clay was recommended for, but not promoted to a captaincy."
Date:
June 21, 1919
Creator:
York, A. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, October 16, 1917]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother regarding the receiving of letters back and forth. Clay asks about people back home including Jack who took a physical per joining the military; in England Clay had just been ordered to get a tailored suit. Finally he asks again to not worry about him while he is away.
Date:
October 16, 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Folks, October 2, 1917]
Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his "folks" back home considering his current condition in England. Not much had happened since the previous letter but it is getting colder; Clay says that Captain Cousins told them they might become captains soon, and he feels that America is getting its act together rapidly.
Date:
October 2, 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History