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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 1, 1899]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions learning Spanish from a boarder at the hotel in Kerrville. He also writes of a desire to get ahead in school by studying during the summer. Nimitz also mentions Iago's, his cousin, school ending.
Date:
June 1, 1899
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, Unknown Date]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions exams and school being finished in a few weeks. Nimitz also mentioned that he has permission to go see his grandfather. He also hopes to see Iago.
Date:
1899-05/1900-05
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, Unknown Date]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions exams and school being finished in a few weeks. Nimitz also mentioned that he has permission to go see his grandfather. He also hopes to see Iago.
Date:
1899-05/1900-05
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 18, 1899]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions meeting Civil War veteran General James Longstreet. He also mentions his work schedule at the hotel and that he will begin studying Latin in school. Nimitz also mentioned that he would soon be coming to Fredericksburg. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date:
December 18, 1899
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 18, 1899]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. In this letter, Nimitz mentions meeting Civil War veteran General James Longstreet. He also mentions his work schedule at the hotel and that he will begin studying Latin in school. Nimitz also mentioned that he would soon be coming to Fredericksburg.
Date:
December 18, 1899
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions various people going hunting and doing well in algebra class. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date:
December 4, 1899
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, December 4, 1899]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions various people going hunting and doing well in algebra class.
Date:
December 4, 1899
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Kerrville is putting in fire hydrants. He also mentions Aunt Augusta going fishing. He is also asking his grandfather when they might be embarking on a trip together. Iago, Nimitz's cousin, will not be going on the trip.
Date:
June 24, 1899
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 1, 1899]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions learning Spanish from a boarder at the hotel in Kerrville. He also writes of a desire to get ahead in school by studying during the summer. Nimitz also mentions Iago's, his cousin, school ending.
Date:
June 1, 1899
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, June 24, 1899]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Kerrville is putting in fire hydrants. He also mentions Aunt Augusta going fishing. He is also asking his grandfather when they might be embarking on a trip together. Iago, Nimitz's cousin, will not be going on the trip.
Date:
June 24, 1899
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. Click to the Arabian Perfumo Co. - June 19, 1899]
Letter from J.J. Click to the general manager of the Arabian Perfumo Co. on behalf of his step-daughter (Minnie Barrett) about an issue that she has had with merchandise she received from them.
Date:
June 19, 1899
Creator:
Click, John Jones
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rufus Price, September 8, 1890]
Letter from Rufus Price granting authorization for the establishment of a chapter of the Royal Arch Masons in Sweet Home, Texas in Lavaca County.
Date:
September 8, 1899
Creator:
Price, Rufus
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. H. Blanton to William John Bryan, September 2, 1899]
Letter from L. H. Blanton to William John Bryan regrettably declining his invitation to Texas and reporting that the Treasury Department, Office of the Supervising Architect has purchased land in Abilene.
Date:
September 2, 1899
Creator:
Blanton, L. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mother and Brother, February 25, 1899]
Letter from Dan to Mother and Brother discussing his travels in Egypt and it has been a month since he has heard from home.
Date:
February 25, 1899
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan to Mamma and Ike, February 21, 1899]
Letter from Dan Kempner to Mamma and Ike discussing how he arrived in Alexandria and describe details of his trip.
Date:
February 21, 1899
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, February 9, 1899]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his travels, including some of the places he's seen and the differences in American and European cultures.
Date:
February 9, 1899
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner and Eliza Seinsheimer, February 13, 1899]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his mother, Eliza Seinsheimer, and his brother, Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his travels, especially the people he met on his way to Genoa, Italy.
Date:
February 13, 1899
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner and Eliza Seinsheimer, March 31, 1899]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his mother, Eliza Seinsheimer, and his brother, Isaac Herbert Kempner, discussing his travels through Europe, European current events, European history, and some of his experiences on his trip, including riding a horse. The letter is written on Chapman's Family Hotel stationary.
Date:
March 31, 1899
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, November 26, 1899]
Letter from D. C. Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning his being confined to the bed for more than four weeks. Riley tells about the doctor cutting a place on his jaw and having black blood come out; he was also given a shot of moonshine in his arm which made him sick to his stomach though eventually it made him sleep.
Date:
November 26, 1899
Creator:
Riley, D. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James M. Hunter to Dr. Joseph Pound, December 1899]
Letter from James M. Hunter to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning the doctor's son, and the book that Dr. Pound misplaced: "I am truly sorry that you have lost that most valuable narrative...'Who is Capt Banta'." At the end of the letter Hunter details what eggs are selling for in his town and tells Pound not to move up there if it would cause to much of a sacrifice.
Date:
December 1899
Creator:
Hunter, James M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to Henry Ladd from S.W. Doom]
A letter to Henry Ladd from attorney D.W. Doom regarding “the case of Elisabet Ney against yourself and Mosle.”
Date:
November 8, 1899
Creator:
Doom, D.W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.W. Ward to K.K. Legett - December 22, 1899]
Letter written to K.K. Legett in Abilene Texas from J.W. Ward, Division Superintendent at the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The letter says: "In reference to your letters to Maj. Abrams relative to a crossing near Elmdale, have instructed Mr. Stamper, our Roadmaster, to meet you at Abilene Dec. 27th., and go over the situation with you."
Date:
October 22, 1899
Creator:
Ward, J. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W.H. Abrams to K.K. Legett - December 19, 1899]
Letter from W.H. Abrams of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company to K.K. Legett, concerning obtaining a road crossing over railroad tracks on his land.
Date:
December 19, 1899
Creator:
Abrams, W. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H.C. Withers to K.K. Legett - November 25, 1899]
Letter from H.C. Withers of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company to K.K. Legett concerning the possibility of putting a railroad crossing on his land.
Date:
November 25, 1899
Creator:
Withers, H. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History