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[Two Letters from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, October 27 & 28, 1917]
Two letters from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother and family. The first letter primarily concerns his living situation in Stamford, England along with a short discussion about his first real flight time. In the second letter Clay primarily talks about a rain-filled day and reading, along with him and his friend DeGarmo eating peanut butter.
Date:
October 1917
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Official Document with Orders to Report to Duty]
This document contains orders to the First Lieutenants of the "Aviation Section, Signal Officers' Reserve Corps" that they are to report to active duty and the names of the men ordered to service are listed underneath the brief paragraph.
Date:
March 20, 1918
Creator:
Harbord, James G.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. C. Harris to Henry R. Clay, Jr., September 16, 1920]
Letter from the Adjutant General P. C. Harris to Henry R. Clay, Sr., concerning an award to be awarded posthumously to Henry Clay, Jr. The letter documents two combats that Henry Clay, Jr. fought valiantly against a larger force.
Date:
September 16, 1920
Creator:
Harris, P. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Official Document from the Bureau of War Risk Insurance]
This official government document is a notification on how to make a claim because of a soldier's death in the war. Clear instructions are written at the bottom pertaining to the claiming of belongings or pay for Army personnel.
Date:
April 7, 1919
Creator:
Houlihan, H. C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[War Department Document to the A. E. F.]
This official War Department document contains orders to the named officers "of the Aviation Section, Signal Reserve Corps," the names are listed on the following pages. The men are to "participate regularly and frequently in aerial flights."
Date:
July 24, 1918
Creator:
McAndrew, James W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Selden Mooney to Henry Clay, Jr., July 30, 1917]
A telegram from Selden Mooney to Henry Clay, Jr. with orders to report in the morning so that he can leave with the group going to New York.
Date:
July 30, 1917
Creator:
Mooney, Selden
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jae P. Moore to Henry Clay, Sr., April 24, 1919]
Letter to Henry Clay, Sr. from Jae P. Moore concerning Moore's sending of Henry Clay, Jr.'s combat reports. Moore says that the reports are copies made "from the original that I took for myself."
Date:
August 24, 1919
Creator:
Moore, Jae P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Combats in the Air of 1st Lt. Henry R. Clay, A.S., USA., D. F. C.
This document contains Henry Clay, Jr.'s different combats in the air from August 16, 1918 to September 27, 1918. Each page contains technical information, result of the fight, and comments about the enemy aircraft. The result listed at the bottom of the page is either "Decisive America" or "Considered O. C. by 13th Wing, R. A. F."
Date:
[1918-08-16..1918-09-27]
Creator:
Newhall, M. L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Henry Clay, Jr.'s Air Combat Records]
This five page document outlines different air combats that Henry Clay, Jr. was a part of. Each page contains a description of time, location, plane type, etc., remarks about the enemy aircraft, and a result of the fight.
Date:
[1918-08-16..1918-09-28]
Creator:
Newhall, M. L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr., April 4, 1919]
Letter from Sol Reinthal to Henry Clay, Sr. regarding the death of Henry Clay, Jr. Reinthal includes a message from his son that describes the amazing qualities of Clay, Jr.
Date:
April 4, 1919
Creator:
Reinthal, Sol
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing the Flight Personnel of Squadron 43]
This document contains the names of the men of Squadron 43 of the Royal Air Force 1916-1919. This document is organized by columns: "name, rank, duty, nationality, year, ref. code, casualty, remarks."
Date:
April 28, 1968
Creator:
Wakeman, George G.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Lieutenant Whelihan to Henry Clay, Jr., February 4, 1919]
Telegram from Lieutenant Welihan to First Lieutenant Henry Clay, Jr. regarding his recent accepted proposal to be transferred.
Date:
February 4, 1919
Creator:
Whelihan
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Anderson Wright to Mr. and Mrs. Clay, April 15, 1921]
Letter from C. Anderson Wright, president of Tale-Spins Magazine Co. to the parents of Henry Clay, Jr. apologizing for the War Department having not altered Clay, Jr.'s status. He does off a complementary subscription to the magazine if they would like.
Date:
April 15, 1921
Creator:
Wright, C. Anderson
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A Christmas Card from the 43rd Squadron R. F. C.]
This card was from the 43rd Squadron R. F. C. during Christmas time. The inside of the card wishes a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Date:
[1917..1919]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Close-Up Photograph of a Soldier]
Copy print of a photograph of a soldier in uniform and a part of a larger group photograph. According to the photo this soldier's name is Mooney.
Date:
[1917..1919]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Close-Up Photograph of a Uniformed Soldier]
Copy print of a photograph of a uniformed soldier. This photo is zoomed in to only show this soldier's face, but he is a part of a larger group photograph. According to the photo this soldier's name is Ainsworth.
Date:
[1917..1919]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Listing Names of the 41st Aero Squadron]
This document has names of some 1st and 2nd Lieutenants of the 41st Aero Squadron, Air Service Fifth Pursuit Group. The pilots were to write how many hours they had flown ,and on which planes they flew, under their names. There is a handwritten note on the bottom of the second page.
Date:
November 25, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document of Pilots of the 41st Aero Squadron]
This document contains the names of pilots of the Fifth Pursuit Group, 41st Aero Squadron. The document is divided into three different flights, on three different pages: "A Flight, B Flight, C Flight." B Flight contains nine different crews, and C Flight also contains nine crews.
Date:
[1917..1919]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Showing the Men of the 41st Aero Squadron]
This document contains the names and assignments of the men of the 41st Aero Squadron. The names are broken up into different assignment categories: "Headquarters, Kitchen, Armorers, Ordinance Dept., Radio Dept., Chauffeurs, Sergeants, Privates..."
Date:
November 25, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form Stating Transportation of Henry Clay, Jr.'s Belongings]
This bill of lading from the United States War Department stating the shipment of the belongs of Henry Clay, Jr. The form contains the number of packages, and the contents of the packages, as well as the weight.
Date:
November 10, 1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Identification Card of Henry R. Clay, Jr.]
Identification card belonging to Henry R. Clay, Jr. The card identifies Clay's rank as a 1st Lieutenant, and his function as "air service." Clay was a member of the American Expeditionary Forces. The right side of the card has a blank space where the recipient was to place his photograph "within four days after issue."
Date:
[1917..1919]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History