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[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to William John Bryan, November 14, 1920]
Letter to William John Bryan providing him with reasons why the previous letter he wrote was not responded to in a timely manner, discussing the cattle business, inviting him to visit and thanking him for everything he has done.
Date:
November 14, 1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative about Police and a Model T]
Personal narrative involving the police and a Model T automobile.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 9, 1912]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan congratulating him for a successful recovery and asking him to visit soon.
Date:
October 9, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, June 1, 1944]
Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan informing him of how happy he was to receive the letter he sent, describing Mr. Bryan as a successor to Irvin S. Cobb and praising him for being a great Senator.
Date:
June 1, 1944
Creator:
Meachum, McDonald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Caldwell to HOnorable W. J. Bryan, May 7, 1940]
Letter from Frank Caldwell to Honorable W. J. Bryan telling him how much he enjoyed visiting his home in Abilene, Texas and meeting his wife and children. Mr. Caldwell also provides a description of several books which he recommends Mr. Bryan to read and tells him that he will bring him some during his next visit.
Date:
May 7, 1940
Creator:
Caldwell, Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Income tax. (T. D. 1887.)
Pamphlet issued by the U.S. Commissioner on Internal Revenue outlining information on "Regulations regarding the deduction of the income ax at the source on interest maturing on bonds, notes, and other similar obligations of corporations, joint-of Section II of the act of October 3, 1913."
Date:
1913
Creator:
United States. Office of Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. T. Bartholomew to W. J. Bryan, August 20, 1912]
Telegram from W. T. Bartholomew to W. J. Bryan wishing Bryan a speedy recovery.
Date:
August 20, 1912
Creator:
Bartholomew, W. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julia S. Russell to W. J. Bryan, January 1, 1884]
Letter from Julia S. Russell to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's acceptance as an honorary member of the Lee and Jackson Literary Society.
Date:
January 1, 1884
Creator:
Russell, Julia S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, August 16, 1945]
Letter from McDonad Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking Mr. Bryan for the clipping he sent and sharing his thoughts about it.
Date:
August 16, 1943
Creator:
Meachum, McDonald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James D. Brown to W. J. Bryan, January 15, 1915]
Letter from James D. Brown to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of his payment and letter and informing Mr. Bryan that he would be glad to meet when he is in New York.
Date:
January 15, 1915
Creator:
Brown, James D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Lawyer Who Is Not Running for the Presidency
Article stating that William John Bryan is not running for president, explaining that there has been confusion due to he and presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan having the same initials. A few notes are scribbled on the bottom half of the page.
Date:
October 1, 1896
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Judge George W. Hardy Jr. to W. J. Bryan, October 21, 1947]
Telegram from Judge George W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan letting Bryan know Hardy's "Papa" passed away.
Date:
October 21, 1947
Creator:
Hardy, George W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will Young to W. J. Bryan, February 16, 1944]
Letter from Will Young to W. J. Bryan encouraging him about his operation in Dallas, Texas and reminding him to stay positive.
Date:
February 16, 1944
Creator:
Young, Will
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. G. Robertson to Honorable W. J. Bryan, February 16, 1938]
Letter from N. G. Robertson to W. J. Bryan informing Mr. Bryan that he received the paper he sent from the Abilene Reporter-News and sharing some of the memories it brought back. Mr. Robertson also informs him about the health condition of their friend, Mr. Felix Jackson and inquires about the Oil economy in Abilene.
Date:
February 16, 1938
Creator:
Robertson, N. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Walter Smith to William John Bryan, May 28, 1908]
Letter from John Walter Smith to William John Bryan discussing how Smith will not help Bryan in his run for senate due to Bryan's support of Senator Bailey.
Date:
May 28, 1908
Creator:
Smith, John Walter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator W. J. Bryan]
Letter to Senator W. J. Bryan showing him appreciation for the service he has provided to his country.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from JNO. S. McIlwaine to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 1, 1915]
Letter from JNO. S. McIlwaine to W. J. Bryan thanking him for a letter he sent and wishing Mr. Bryan a happy New Year.
Date:
January 1, 1915
Creator:
McIlwaine, JNO. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John L. Buckley, December 23, 1939]
Letter to John L. Buckley informing him that he was forwarded a photograph and letter written by him to W. J. Bryan and receiving the letter made him joyous as he reminisced about their younger days.
Date:
December 23, 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Sketch of Rath City or Old Reynolds
Photocopy of a sketched map of Rath City with a legend drawn in the top right corner of the page.
Date:
January 1936
Creator:
Riney, W. A.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Narrative about Fort Griffin]
Personal narrative written by an unknown author describing frontier life in the town of Fort Griffin, Texas.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from JNO W. Hornsby to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1912]
Letter from JNO W. Hornsby to W. J. Bryan sympathizing with him about his severe accident and wishing him a speedy recovery process.
Date:
August 12, 1912
Creator:
Hornsby, W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: And Bacon, Too!!!]
Newspaper clipping discussing how an 1849 advertisement printed in another clipping shows what the culture was like in that time period.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Manton M. Carrick to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1920]
Letter from Manton M. Carrick to W. J. Bryan apologizing for not writing back sooner and providing Mr. Bryan with a brief history of his life activities.
Date:
December 16, 1920
Creator:
Carrick, Manton M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History