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Rescuing Texas History, 2019
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[Letter from R. I. Mehan to Mr. D. W. Kempner, January 29, 1939]
Letter from R. I. Mehan to Mr. D. W. Kempner enclosing figures related to compensation for members of the H. Kempner firm from 1916-1923 an a discrepancy in additional compensation for D. W and I. H. Kempner from the year 1918.
Date:
January 29, 1939
Creator:
Mehan, Ray I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Diocese of Galveston regarding burial]
Letter from the Diocese of Galveston regarding the issue to John J. Rogers of wanting to bury a non catholic parent in a catholic cemetery
Date:
January 25, 1939
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell requesting a record of the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. Sayles also asks if his motion for new trial was overruled. A note from Harrell is shown at the bottom of the letter stating the motion for new trial has been overruled.
Date:
January 24, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell discussing the case W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles & Sayles is asking for any transcript of records for the regarding case so that Sayles & Sayles can prepare an appeal. Sayles& Sayles also ask for notification on if the judge has signed the order overruling the motion for a new trial.
Date:
January 24, 1939
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 21, 1939]
Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter and clippings he sent and inquiring from Mr. Bryan about the history of cowboys and ranching.
Date:
January 21, 1939
Creator:
Weadick, Guy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Geo. Harrell, January 18, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Geo. Harrell discussing a motion for new trial and an order overruling the motion. Since the date of order was a Sunday, Sayles requests that it be amended for the following day.
Date:
January 18, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Wise to Alex Bradford, January 12, 1939]
Letter from E. Muise to Alex Bradford on thanking him for the bouquet and letter. Will locate and send a useful article to Bradford.
Date:
January 12, 1939
Creator:
Wise, E. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, January 11, 1939]
Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner discussing the resignation of Walter Woodul as trustee and the acceptance of D. W. Kempner as trustee of Sugarland Industries.
Date:
January 11, 1939
Creator:
Ulrich, Gus D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to Walter F. Woodul, January 11, 1939]
Letter from G. D. Ulrich to Walter F. Woodul discussing the process of Woodul's nomination as trustee to succceed Mrs. Eldridge.
Date:
January 11, 1939
Creator:
Ulrich, Gus D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Webb to Alex Bradford - January 11, 1939]
Letter from J. E. Webb to Alex Bradford discussing a recent conversation about salvaging a drilling rig equipment that was lost in the Saxet field of Nueces County, Texas. In addition to approving of the salvage operation, Baltic Drilling Company approves of the the distribution of the recovered value.
Date:
January 11, 1939
Creator:
Webb, J. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. M. Leopold to Alex Bradford - January 10, 1939]
Letter from D. M. Leopold to Alex Bradford discussing the approval of recovering the oil rig drilling equipment from the Lawrence Lease blowout. Along with the approval of recovering the drilling equipment, Mr. Leopold has approved of a payment plan of $2,000.00 for each recovered piece of equipment or 50% of its evaluation.
Date:
January 10, 1939
Creator:
Leopold, D. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton - January 7, 1939]
A letter addressed to Messrs. C. W. Barnes, O. D. Dillingham, W. J. Fulwiler, J. C. Hunter, E. R. McDaniel, O. E. Radford, and E. L. Thornton, from T. N. Carswell, Merchants Paper Company, dated January 7, 1939. Carswell confirms that the papers legally setting up the Merchants Paper Company as a Limited Partnership have been filed and recorded and advises of a $4,000.00 partnership interest to Mr. P. H. Diffenbaugh .
Date:
January 7, 1939
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Vaughen to Alex Bradford, January 6, 1939]
Letter from F. G. Vaughen to Alex Bradford that a copy of his letter on a pipe locator was sent to Mr. E. M. Wise in there Houston, Texas Office. Bradford should expect a letter from him in a day or two.
Date:
January 6, 1939
Creator:
Vaughen, F. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, January 3, 1939]
Letter from W. H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and praising him for being among the great men who contributed toward the development of West Texas.
Date:
January 3, 1939
Creator:
Cousins, W. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1939]
Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan discussing the status of his book about cowboys, their horses, work and play. Weadick also asks Mr. Bryan to share additional information he may have to be incorporated in the book.
Date:
January 2, 1939
Creator:
Weadick, Guy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson, January 31, 1938]
Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson asking about if a four of six size diesel can power a fire truck. For Bradford has decided to purchase a new fire truck and wants to know all information on the cylinder diesels. While also asking on the cost and if there high-speed type diesels.
Date:
January 31, 1938
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. P. Loughridge to D. C. Dobbins, February 19, 1938]
Letter from F. P. Loughridge to D. C. Dobbins discussing the employment of firemen in 1928.
Date:
January 19, 1938
Creator:
Loughridge, F. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.
Date:
January 15, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Los Angeles, California, dated January 7, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they intend to exhibit the Colleen Moore Doll House sometime in Abilene that year.
Date:
January 7, 1938
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcription of a Letter from Jose Ossorio to Men in Laredo]
Transcription of a letter from Jose Ossorio to "Señores Capitan, Cabildo y Apoderados de Laredo." The letter provides instructions on collecting tariffs, which include a permit the commisional despatch sent to the kingdom's magistrates and township deputies. The note at the bottom of the transcription is from the copier in 1936.
Date:
January 27, 1936
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Motz & Curtis to Perry Sayles, January 25, 1936]
Letter from Motz & Curtis to Perry Sayles requesting payment on Sayles' account as he has not responded to prior letters.
Date:
January 25, 1936
Creator:
Motz & Curtis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer, January 24, 1936]
Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer discussing a photograph of Sayles' father sent to Speer by John Sayles.
Date:
January 24, 1936
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer, January 24,1936]
Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer discussing that he does not have a photo of his father to provide, however his brother John Sayles will be sending a photo.
Date:
January 24, 1936
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Parsons to K.B. Legett and C.W. Parsons - January 21, 1936
Letter written by Elizabeth Parsons to K.B. Legett and C.W. Parsons, in reference to her legal title to an oil and gas lease from K.B. Legett.
Date:
January 21, 1936
Creator:
Parsons, Elizabeth
System:
The Portal to Texas History