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[Transcript of Letter from Israel McGrady to James F. Perry, November 25, 1850]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Israel McGrady to James F. Perry, in which McGrady asks, on behalf of Dr. W. C. Ashburn, if Perry will sell one-hundred and fifty acres of his land at one dollar an acre.
Date:
November 25, 1850
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Citizens]
A collection of letters received from citizens. The letters' subjects range from appreciation of Chief Curry, requests to forward presents to Marina Oswald's children, to circulating rumors regarding the applause of schoolchildren at President Kennedy's death.
Date:
December 1963
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jimmy Carter to Jesse Fletcher - April 19, 1978]
Copy negative of letter of congratulations on inauguration as twelfth President of Hardin-Simmons University to Dr. Jesse Fletcher from President Jimmy Carter on April 19, 1978.
Date:
April 19, 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950]
Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
Date:
February 9, 1950
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to Hardin-Simmons University - August 19, 1996]
Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to the Alumni Relations office of Hardin-Simmons University describing a collection of pictures pertaining to the Abilene Hall and bookstore fires to be sent to the University. The photographs had belonged to Carnes "Proff" Ribble.
Date:
August 19, 1996
Creator:
Ribble-Harder, Robin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eddie Good to Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department – March 13, 1993]
Letter from Eddie Good to the Hardin-Simmons University Archives Department describing the Abilene Hall fire and the photos he took while on the university as a student. He further inquiries about the status of the cowboy statue that used to stand in front of Abilene Hall.
Date:
March 13, 1947
Creator:
Good, Eddie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall – January 18, 2001]
Letter from George Thatcher to Dr. Lanny Hall to thank him for the material he sent him regarding his grandfather, Dr. George Oscar Thatcher. George Thatcher encloses several photos in return and describes them in this correspondence.
Date:
January 18, 2001
Creator:
Thatcher, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[McMurry College Opening Letter by J. W. Hunt]
Letter from Dr. James W. Hunt announcing the opening of McMurry University in Abilene. The letter invites prospective students to inquire about upcoming courses and enrollment.
Date:
1923
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Mrs. T. M. Willis, July 31, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Mrs. Thomas Middlebrook Willis, on July 31, 1943. He assures her that his mother has been sending her letters to him, and asks after a friend who recently got married and a few relatives.
Date:
July 31, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]
Letter from an unknown assistant cashier at the First State Bank & Trust Co. of Abilene, Texas to whom it may concern expressing interest in the future of John T. Willis, Sr., and informing the reader of Willis' history at the bank and his competency in the field of banking.
Date:
April 16, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcription of Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, 1930]
Letter from Thomas Middlebrook Willis, written around 1930. This is a typed transcript of the letter, which details his family history.
Date:
1930~
Creator:
Willis, Thomas Middlebrook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James, April 14, 1913]
Letter from Henry James at The Farmers and Merchants National Bank in regards to John T. Willis, Sr., in which James explains to the reader that Willis has been raised in Abilene, and will do well by anyone who chooses to employ him.
Date:
April 14, 1913
Creator:
James, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sallie Parker Willis to Clara E. and John T. Willis, Sr., March 25, 1952]
Letter from Sallie Ann Parker Willis to Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on March 25, 1952. She thanks them for their letters, and tells them all the family gossip. There is a photograph attached of Longs Peak and Bear Lake.
Date:
March 25, 1952
Creator:
Willis, Sallie Ann Parker
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe F. Garrison, April 14, 1913]
Letter from Joe F. Garrison at The Citizens National Bank regarding John T. Willis, Sr., in which Garrison recommends Willis to whomever is presented with the letter.
Date:
April 14, 1913
Creator:
Garrison, Joe F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Bynum, April 14, 1913]
Letter from E. B. Bynum of the First State Bank & Trust Company to whom it may concern, on April 14, 1913, recommending John T. Willis, Sr. to any position that he may be considered for.
Date:
April 14, 1913
Creator:
Bynum, E. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.W. Ward to K.K. Legett - January 12, 1900]
Letter written by J.W. Ward of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company to K.K. Legett, concerning passage for his cattle underneath the railroad tracks on his land.
Date:
January 12, 1900
Creator:
Ward, J. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.E. Carpenter to K.K. and K.B. Legett - September 18, 1919]
Letter written by J.E. Carpenter to K.K. and K.B. Legett concerning his examination of a tract of land. Carpenter closes the letter by giving his recommendation of developing the land.
Date:
September 18, 1919
Creator:
Carpenter, J. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.H. Collett to John C. Beasley - May 1, 1886]
Letter written to John C. Beasley from J.H. Collett, concerning the validity of signatures sent to Collett.
Date:
May 1, 1886
Creator:
Collett, J. H.
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 in Abilene, Texas to Mr. K.B. Legett and Mr. C.W. Parsons, acknowledging that she holds the legal title to an oil and gas lease.
Date:
January 21, 1946
Creator:
Parsons, Elizabeth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jame Fielder Heath to Mrs. Percy Jones - February 9, 1970]
Letter written to Mrs. Percy Jones from Jame Fielder Heath (Mrs. Wade), asking for information about her grandmother's family. Included is an envelope addressed to Mrs. Percy Jones.
Date:
February 9, 1970
Creator:
Heath, Jame Fielder
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. M.J. Skinner to Mrs. Percy Jones - August 13, 1928]
Letter written to Mrs. Percy Jones from Mrs. M.J. Skinner, in response to her request for a history of the Bryan family. Included is the envelope.
Date:
August 13, 1928
Creator:
Skinner, M. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William C. Hull to Tom Connally - April 17, 1943]
Letter written to Tom Connally from William C. Hull regarding a letter written to W.R. Ely about Kade Legett.
Date:
April 17, 1943
Creator:
Hull, William C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to Mrs. Percy Jones - September 4, 1970]
Letter written to Mrs. Percy Jones from Erwin L. Skiles, president of Hardin-Simmons University, concerning a resolution related to K.K. Legett. Included is a typed copy of the resolution, entitled "Resolution of Appreciation For the Services of Judge K. K. Legett to Simmons College."
Date:
September 4, 1970
Creator:
Skiles, Elwin L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P.E. Peareson to W. Von Rosenberg - August 18, 1885]
Letter written to W. Von Rosenberg from P.E. Peareson concerning his interest in land, which he intended to give back to Mrs. Glasscock.
Date:
August 18, 1885
Creator:
Peareson, P. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History