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[Bill of sale for three slaves to William Murrell, September 20, 1849] (open access)

[Bill of sale for three slaves to William Murrell, September 20, 1849]

Bill of sale for the slaves Anderson, Henry, and Maloina to William Murrell by Samuell Murrell, September 20, 1849 for $1500.
Date: September 20, 1849
Creator: Murrell, Samuel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 8, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 8, 1878]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing a ring Emma gave to him.
Date: September 8, 1878
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 20, 1878] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 20, 1878]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing his brother, Willie, delivering a package for him, and John calling on a lady.
Date: September 20, 1878
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, September 1, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, September 1, 1879]

Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a trip her family is planning, harvesting crops, and mutual acquaintances.
Date: September 1, 1879
Creator: Davis, Emma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 3, 1879] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, September 3, 1879]

Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances, John feeling ill, and crops.
Date: September 3, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Dr. James Franklin Sutherlin]

Photograph of Dr. James Franklin Sutherlin posing next to a fireplace. He is wearing a vest and a coat, and his right arm is resting on a decorated pillar or counter to his right.
Date: September 27, 1883
Creator: Cadwaller
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[George Amery General Business Ledger: 1886-1887] (open access)

[George Amery General Business Ledger: 1886-1887]

Ledger containing general business notes and accounts for George Amery.
Date: 1886-09/1887-10
Creator: Amery, George
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Business Letters: September 1890-December 1900] (open access)

[Business Letters: September 1890-December 1900]

Ledger containing business letters written by D. M. O'Connor and G. Howard. discussing the payment of bills, filing of legal documents, and other related information.
Date: 1890-09-23/1900-12-19
Creator: Howard, George & O'Connor, Dennis Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Accounts of D.M. O'Connor Estate: September - November 1900] (open access)

[Accounts of D.M. O'Connor Estate: September - November 1900]

Ledger documenting general business transactions for the estate of D.M. O'Connor, including payments made by the estate, the completion of sales, salaries for work, and other estate business.
Date: 1900-09-20/1900-11-09
Creator: Howard, George; Carsner, C. F. & O'Connor, Martin
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Pittsburgh From Washington Heights]

Postcard of an aerial view of three sections of a city, divided by two branches of a river and connected by bridges. The bottom of the picture describes it as "Partial view of Pittsburgh u.Allegheny, from Washington Heights." Written below by the sender. "Dear Mamie, How are you? Are you glad to get home? Helen." On the back, the address is written as "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 9, 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Houston Cotton Barge]

Postcard of a wooden barge christened as "Houston," bearing bales of cotton on the Buffalo Bayou. The bottom edge describes the scene as "Loading Cotton Barge on Buffalo Bayou. Houston, Texas." The letter on the same edge reads, "Hello Mamie, Will be home Thurs. With Love Sia." The back of the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1316 Calder Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 11, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Man and Woman in Field]

Postcard of a man wearing a red tunic, dark pants and hat, and white tunic standing in a field with a woman in a red dress and red hat wearing a white apron. Both of their heads are bowed in prayer, a basket sitting on the ground between them, with a laden wooden wheelbarrow set beside the woman and a pitchfork stuck in the ground beside the man. The letter written on the horizon reads as follows, "My dear Mamie, Did you get home safe? My address is 1225 E. Ave. Huntington. Good bye." The postcard is addressed to Mamie McFaddin 1316 Calder Ave. Beaumont Texas."
Date: September 13, 1906
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Altamont and Shelly Arms Hotels at Fort Thomas, KY]

Postcard of two separate red buildings with grey roofing and an American flag flying from a pole. The letter on the back of the postcard reads, "May go to Cheder park tomorrow Dear Holy, This is the place my uncle + aunt live, although it does not do it justice. Went to coney last night. To town today saw labor day parade. - Heine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Third Avenue Huntington W. Va. Care Mr. J. L. Caldwell."
Date: September 4, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Shooting the Chutes at Coney Island]

Postcard of a yellow pier with a white sign reading "Shoot the Chutes 5c." Four men, three boys, and a girl stand on the docks while two full boats are on the water. On the back of the postcard, a letter reads as follows, "Shelley Arms - Fort Thomas - S. Kentucky Dear Holy: We went on this thing the other day - it took my breath. It looks so much like it. Saw your mother and grandma today in front of Roger's and Miss Mary Parsons and Mother. Sincerely, Heine." The postcard is addressed to, "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave. Huntington, W. Va. to J. L. Caldwell."
Date: September 5, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Country Club in Cincinnati]

Postcard of a two story building with a red roof, described as "Country Club." The letter reads, "Dear Holy: This is a dandy place. It is the largest. We are going to the pool this afternoon. Went to the Columbia theatre yesterday - Heine." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin Huntington, W. Va. Third Ave Care Mr. Caldwell."
Date: September 6, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Lynnhaven Inlet]

Postcard of a still body of water where a man standing on a boat floats towards the shore. The scene is described below as "Lynnhaven Inlet to the famous Lynnhaven Bay; where the largest oysters are gathered. Near Cape Henry, Va." The letter on the back reads, "Hello Mamie wish you were here with us - Cape Henry is right all the Atlantic ocean is so pretty with love from Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss M. S. McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 8, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Powhatan Oak, Jamestown Exposition]

Postcard of a park with spaces edged with dark green hedges and a treeline seen in shadow. The letter reads, "Hello Mamie we're having a dandy time. Wish you were here with us. With love, Sig. When are you going home?" The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 3rd Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 11, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jamestown Steamer From Norfolk & Wahsington Line]

Postcard of a ship as seen from the side with three levels, many flags including two American flags, and a large black steam column. "With love from Leonora," is written below the picture. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1141 3rd Beaumont Texas."
Date: September 13, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Jamestown Exposition]

Postcard of a brick two story building with balconies on the second floor and marble columns. Finely dressed people are walking about the grounds outside. The building is described in the upper left corner as "Virginia State Bldg. Jamestown Exposition, 1907." On the back, a short note reads, "With love to you from Sig." One address is stricken out, but the postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 16, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Niagara Falls]

Postcard of a black and white photo of Niagara Falls, described as "General View of The Falls Niagara Falls, N.Y." To the side, a note reads, "I wish for you all the best little girl. Love + kiss for all - Huntie Carley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1916 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 16, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Wayne Pavilion in Detroit, Michigan]

Postcard of a two level pier with green roofing and a steam ship docked near the pier. The letter on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 16, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Provincial Parliament Buildings in Toronto]

Postcard of a multiple story estate of stone with light blue roofing. The letter on the back reads, "Just saw the sights from "Rubber neck wagon." Look in this bldg. Having a delightful trip. Wish for you. Love for all. Auntie Curley." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 17, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of George Washington's Bedroom at Mount Vernon]

Postcard of a white four poster bed with yellow and pink fringed curtains at the window, cherry wood furniture, and a red and green rug. The note below the picture reads, "Hello Mamie, We are now in Washington, having a lovely time with love, Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave. Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Arlington Cottage]

Postcard of yellow houses with multiple stories and wrap-around terraces. The scene is described as "The Arlington Cottage, Virginia Beach, Virginia." The letter on the back reads, "We have been to Va Beach + now at Cape Henry and are having a grand time. Sig." The postcard is addressed to "Miss Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont, Texas."
Date: September 18, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History