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[Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound, July 5, 1906]
Letter from Albert Sydney Burleson to Dr. Joseph Pound saying that he has enclosed a letter from the Bureau of Pensions "showing that your claim for increase pension to $16.00 per month has been allowed." The enclosed document, signed by V. Warner, does say that the "pension has been allowed at $16.00 per month from June 6, 1906."
Date:
{1906-07-05,1906-06-29}
Creator:
Burleson, Albert Sydney & Warner, V.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, September 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions leaving Manila just as a cholera outbreak occurred. Nimitz mentions his travel plans for he interior of China. He mentions the Boxer Rebellion briefly and various news on some other classmates in the fleet. He also describes a malfunction with one of his torpedoes. Between the time Nimitz started this letter and mailed it, he took an inland trip to Peking, which he describes. He also mentions going to Korea and escorting members of the Taft Party (including Alice Roosevelt).
Date:
{1905-09-08,1905-09-11,1905-09-12,1905-09-16}
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his visit to Seoul, Korea. He also writes about having crowd control duty during a friendly football game between crew members from two different ships. He mentions also that the USS Ohio (BB-12) is at Shanghai and will be going upriver to nanking soon.
Date:
{1905-09-20,1905-09-23,1905-09-30}
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, September 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions leaving Manila just as a cholera outbreak occurred. Nimitz mentions his travel plans for he interior of China. He mentions the Boxer Rebellion briefly and various news on some other classmates in the fleet. He also describes a malfunction with one of his torpedoes. Between the time Nimitz started this letter and mailed it, he took an inland trip to Peking, which he describes. He also mentions going to Korea and escorting members of the Taft Party (including Alice Roosevelt).
Date:
{1905-09-08,1905-09-11,1905-09-12,1905-09-16}
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes his visit to Seoul, Korea. He also writes about having crowd control duty during a friendly football game between crew members from two different ships. He mentions also that the USS Ohio (BB-12) is at Shanghai and will be going upriver to Nanking soon.
Date:
{1905-09-20,1905-09-23,1905-09-30}
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters And Envelope Addressed to McAlpine]
Two letters and an envelope discussing ranch matters. The first letter is addressed to "Uncle" and signed "Bof Bingham," discusses news of a cattle ranch and is dated June 2, 1918. The second letter is on Sayles Bros. & McAlpine letterhead, addressed to "John" and dated July 2, 1908. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Uncle McAlpine" and has a note written on it that reads, "This explains itself. It may be a bluff and may not. He has done nothing yet."
Date:
{1908-07-02,1918-06-02}
Creator:
Bingham, B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters from B. J. Warz to Dr. Joseph Pound]
Two letters from B. J. Warz to Dr. Joseph Pound stating that he will get an increase in pension, and that he is to "execute the voucher...and return it to the pension agent at Knoxville." The second letter concerns the protection against fraudulent impostors of officers in the Bureau of Pensions: "The OBJECT OF THIS CIRCULAR is to protect all persons...against the swindling schemes of unprincipled IMPOSTORS."
Date:
{1903-04-14,1903-07-30}
Creator:
Warz, B. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wes Logan to Mr. Spivey - December 26, 1909]
Letter written to Mr. Spivey of Marlin, Texas from Wes Logan of Waco, Texas, informing Mr. Spivey of his new employment at DeLong & Riddle, dealers in all kinds of fresh meats, fish and oysters in season.
Date:
December 26, 1909
Creator:
Logan, Wes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White, December 18, 1909]
Letter from J. E. Gibson to Claude D. White. Gibson is trying to buy Claude's shares of the Melissa State Bank. He would like to purchase it before January 1st.
Date:
December 18, 1909
Creator:
Gibson, J. E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Mittie Pound Sorrell, December 17, 1909]
Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Mittie Pound Sorrell concerning to freezing weather up in Oklahoma; they look forward to moving once they are able to get out. She is sorry that they will not be able to make it down for Christmas but do look forward to the next time they make it down.
Date:
December 17, 1909
Creator:
Sorrell, Mittie Pound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude White, and Linnet Moore White, December 12, 1909]
Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She says that she is not going to write as often, not because she doesn't think of them. She asks about the weather. She talks about killing hogs and making lard. She is trying to move into her new house, but the contractors haven't finished yet. She wishes they could spend Christmas with them. She gives news on everyone. Mr. Thornhill died of a locked jaw. She receives news from Minnie and Sallie. She has a picture she wants to send them. She talks about her future neighbors. She mentions the next time she writes will be in her new home. She asks that they write to her and tell her how they are doing.
Date:
December 12, 1909
Creator:
McKinley, Birdie
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, December 12, 1909]
Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. He comments that Birdie will be living in her grandfather's house that is being redone. He would like to have them come visit him. He plans to stay where he is because otherwise he couldn't bring Birdie with him. He talks about farm land selling and the nice profit people are making. He thinks there are good opportunities in Washington and Oregon. He would like them to come visit for Christmas.
Date:
December 12, 1909
Creator:
McKinley, W. J.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. C. Canty to William John Bryan, December 11, 1909]
Letter from J. C. Canty to William John Bryan discussing sending him and others fresh oyster to have at Christmas.
Date:
December 11, 1909
Creator:
Canty, J. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White, November 24, 1909]
Letter from H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White. He asks that a check be sent for interest. He will then send the money over a twelve month period. He sends his regards to Mrs. White.
Date:
November 24, 1909
Creator:
Wysong, H. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Claude D. White]
Letter concerning a purchase at $70. Two blank checks for the Melissa State Bank are included. Also a card of the bank's statement and list of directors and stockholders.
Date:
November 16, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, November 15, 1909]
Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She recovered quicker than she thought, it was almost like when she hurt her hip. She mentions they need rain for the wheat. She talks about the hogs and the fruits that are ripe. Since she got hurt she is unable to go visit friends. She asks for information on everyone. She received news from Camilla. Alice Wright visited her, she has been treated for dropsy in Fort Worth. Bettie Keller is not well. She mentions Nannie's baby. She tells Mary who is getting married. She is sorry about writing in pencil and talks about Bertha's baby. She asks for information on the kin she has in McKinney. She gives an update on all of their friends.
Date:
November 15, 1909
Creator:
Thornhill, Sally
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff reiterating the agreement that the minimum amount of bonds authorized would be issued for the Abilene Central Railway. Sayles then lists the agreement.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff discussing stock issued for the Abilene Central Railway Company and that the maximum amount of bonds authorized would be issued. The remainder of the document outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Jones, Morgan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff reminding him of the stock and bond issuance agreement. Attached is the agreement signed by the committee both men are on to create a railway from Abilene to Ballinger. The agreement outlines conditions and details needed for the funding, construction and costs of the railroad.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Jones, Morgan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Edgar Scurry, October 31, 1909]
Letter to Edgar Scurry stating Abilene residents wish for a railroad to be built as far as Rising Star. The writer states Scurry can set a case at Gainesville for November 22.
Date:
October 31, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. M. Kirkes to John Sayles, October 28, 1909]
Letter from L. M. Kirkes to John Sayles discussing a conversation between the two men a few days previously and the cost of a survey.
Date:
October 28, 1909
Creator:
Kirkes, L. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles, October 26, 1909]
Letter from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles discussing weather in both men's respective region as a State Fair is taking place in Thorne's region. Thorne states he will visit Sayles in Abilene in the near future.
Date:
October 26, 1909
Creator:
Thorne, L. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. B. F. Terry, October 23, 1909]
Letter to B. F. Terry remitting a letter about the Prisco railroad. The writer asks Terry to not let this matter get into the hands of the public. The writer will send Vice-President Drake and General Freight Agent Preston to Rising Star to meet with Terry.
Date:
October 23, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. C. Preston, October 23, 1909]
Letter to W. C. Preston stating the land between Abilene and Comanche. The writer states that the people of Abilene are favorable towards Preston's railroad more than any other in the state and believe it can handle their freight.
Date:
October 23, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History