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Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer
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Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family
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Oklahoma Historical Society
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Fort Worth Aviation Museum
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Midwestern State University
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Euless Public Library
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Patrick Heath Public Library
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UNT Libraries
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Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum
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Letter from Governor George W. Bush
Letter congratulating First Baptist Church on its 130th Anniversary from Governor George W. Bush.
Date:
April 3, 1997
Creator:
Bush, George W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos
Letter from State Senator of District 14 Gonzalo Barrientos, supporting First Baptist Church on its project to record their history as the oldest Baptist church for African- Americans.
Date:
March 30, 2001
Creator:
Barrientos, Gonzalo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett
Letter to the Grant Review Committee in support of First Baptist Church from U.S. Representative Lloyd Daggett.
Date:
January 22, 2001
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Kirk Watson, Mayor of Austin
Letter from Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, supporting Ernestine Thompson and First Baptist Church on its project to chronicle its 133 year past.
Date:
January 22, 2001
Creator:
Kirk Watson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Reverend Marvin C. Griffin
Written information about the accomplishments of Reverend Marvin C. Griffin of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, TX.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847]
Copy of a letter from Sam Houston to his friend Joseph L. Ellis of Grand Cane at his plantation "Pleasant Lawn." Discusses Judge Worsham, the health of the Houston family, and neighbors. This letter is purported to be a hoax and forgery, as multiple copies exist. It was found folded inside a book that was published in the late 1800s and given to the library over sixty years ago.
Date:
June 12, 1847
Creator:
Houston, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls]
A letter written Mr. Soloman Falls of Paris, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett -- Johnny, Jetty --- Falls) insurance benefits upon his death. The letter was issued by the Treasury Department on May 3rd, 1920 and details the amount paid by Mr. Soloman towards Jett Falls War Risk Insurance, and the amount owed to him upon his son's death. The amount owed was determined to be $65.16, and the letter states that future payments will occur in the amount of $57.50 each month. The letter is typed, and was written by R. H. Hallett, the Assistant Director in charge of Compensation and Insurance Claims Division.
Date:
May 3, 1920
Creator:
Treasury Department, United States of America
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Index for the Vore Letter Collection]
Description of a letter collection between I.G. Vore to J.W. Denver in Washington D.C. Regarding the claims of the Texas Cherokees. All of the letters are digitized and online in the Portal to Texas History.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 29, 1883]
Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., urging General Denver to try to have Congress pass an act to enable the Texas Cherokees to institute a suit in U.S. Court.
Date:
November 29, 1883
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]
Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. regarding Potawatomi Indians contacting Vore about their land claims - spoilations and railway interests around Chicago and in Kansas. Vore has claims for losses of Shawnees amounting to $360,000, the Otoe Indians want their matters with the government handled, and the Osages have the largest interests.
Date:
November 16, 1882
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, November 16, 1882]
Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. in regards to Denver being willing to aid in prosecuting the claims of the Texas Cherokee and their associated bands, Absentee and Black Bob Shawnees requiring assistance in attending to some matters.
Date:
November 16, 1882
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, March 5, 1884]
Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., regarding the claims of the Texas Cherokees.
Date:
March 5, 1884
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. M. Haworth, March 3, 1884]
Letter from I. G. Vore to J. M. Haworth in Washington D.C., stating that Vore secured a copy of the Treaty between the Republic of Texas and the Cherokees and their associated bands. He also hopes Davidson will succeed in getting legislation through Congress to enable him to secure the Cherokees their rights.
Date:
March 3, 1884
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, July 24, 1882]
Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. in answer to Denver's letter of May 15 in regard to the Texas Cherokee claim, and mentions Chief Fields of the Texas Cherokees.
Date:
July 24, 1882
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, January 8, 1883]
Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., regarding introducing an Act of Congress authorizing Texas Cherokees to sue the State of Texas, and the sale of Black Bob Shawnee's land in Kansas.
Date:
January 8, 1883
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Denver to Hiram Price, January 30, 1883]
Letter from J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. to Hiram Price, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, regarding condition of affairs in part of Indian Territory occupied by Potawatomi and absentee Shawnee Indians.
Date:
January 30, 1883
Creator:
Denver, J. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, January 24, 1883]
Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C, regarding claims of absentee Shawnee Indians, 30 mile square tract on which Potawatomi and Shawnee Indians live.
Date:
January 24, 1883
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, January 19, 1883]
Letter from I. G. Vore to General J.W. Denver in Washington D.C., regarding claims of Potawatomi and Osage Indians.
Date:
January 19, 1883
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, January 19th, 1883]
Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., regarding Denver acting with Gore as attorney for various tribes of Indians, affairs of Potawatomi Indians, and the sale of Osage lands in Kansas.
Date:
January 19, 1883
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 3, 1884]
Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. Vore states he will take all claims presented to him from Potawatomi, Caddo, Anadarko, Ioni, Penateka Comanche, Waco, Towaconie and Keechi.
Date:
April 3, 1884
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 29, 1884]
Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. In matter of relations between Absentee Shawnee and Potawatomi Indians, their removal to Kansas on thirty-square mile tract in Indian Territory, and the Potawatomi to purchase 160 acres for each head of family and Shawnee to have theirs as a gift.
Date:
April 29, 1884
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. G. Vore to J. W. Denver, April 1884]
Letter from I. G. Vore to General J. W. Denver in Washington D.C., regarding claim of the Texas Cherokees and associated bands against the State of Texas, Cherokee driven from Texas in 1839 by the Lamar administration, background of claim.
Date:
April 1884
Creator:
Vore, I. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011]
Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to the Mayor of Boerne, discussing the Boerne Village Band and writing that he is including a photograph and historical document. Accompanying the letter is a photograph of three men standing together in front of a gazebo at night. The two men on the right are wearing traditional German dress, while the man on the left is wearing a blue plaid shirt and navy slacks. The man on the left is handing the man in the middle a plaque. A sign on the gazebo indicates that the photo was taken at a Boerne Village Band performance, and handwritten notes on the back of the photo identify the men.
Date:
June 17, 2011
Creator:
Scheffrahn, Rudolf R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Old Settler's Association of Grayson County Minutes, 1998 - 2005]
The Old Settlers Association minutes 1998-2005, includes minutes and accounts of the association.
Date:
[1998..2005]
Creator:
Old Settlers Association (Grayson County, Tex.)
System:
The Portal to Texas History