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- [Letter from Alfred Dreher to Bonnie Fieldsend, January 14, 1995]
- Letter from Alfred "Ben" Dreher to Bonnie Fieldsend discussing his friendship with Bonnie's father, Geroge Brundrett while in the U.S. Army Air Corps and as a Prisoner of War during World War II in the South Pacific. George died while a P.O.W. in July 1945.
- [Letter from Winnie Allen to M. L. Crimmins - May 16, 1946]
- Letter from the archivist at the University of Texas to M. L. Crimmins discussing materials that he has lent the library, which they are returning, and materials lent by the Herff family that they wish to keep longer than expected to do repair work.
- Letter from State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos
- Letter from State Senator of District 14 Gonzalo Barrientos, supporting First Baptist Church on its project to record their history as the oldest Baptist church for African- Americans.
- [Letter from Brig. Gen. John A. Bemis to the Commandant of the USMC, 1 April 1929]
- Letter from Brigadier General John A. Bemis to the Marine Corps Commandant via the Fifth Marine Regiment commander, recommending the confirmation of probationary regular warrants for seven Marines, including Corporal George W. Stone.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 21, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing a conversation between the two, and mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 23, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing an "April Fool" Emma played on John, mutual acquaintances, and the death of Mr. Adams.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 9, 1879]
- Brief letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis asking if she would accompany him to church that night.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 21, 1878]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. He discusses being a gentleman and studying.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 24, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis including a discussion between him and his parents about working and crops. In a postscript to the letter he discusses mutual acquaintances and wanting a horse from his father.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, February 12-14, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated February 12, 1879, and the second part is dated February 14, 1879. The first part discusses John and Emma being ill. The second part mentions a social John is going to.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 3, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the trip back from Emma's house, and his feelings on Emma being "promised" to another man. Lines from a poem or song are included.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 19, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing plans for a trip Emma will take to see John.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 30, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, July 22, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing plans for friends visiting John, and reconciliation with Miss Genie.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 4, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part discusses mutual acquaintances, and John's wishes that Emma will not forget their memories together. The second part, dated for "Wednesday eve", discusses his and Miss Genie's relationship, what Miss Genie thinks of Emma, and Emma not feeling well.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 18, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the ending of his relationship with Miss Genie, finding time off to visit Emma, Emma feeling ill, and John's wishes for Emma to make a hair wreath for him.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 9, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing mutual acquaintances. It includes a quote from a letter Bettie wrote to John.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 23 & 24, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated March 23, 1879, and the second part is dated March 24, 1879. The first part mentions mutual acquaintances, and the second part discusses Emma feeling ill, and mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated May 18, 1879, and the second part is dated May 19, 1879. The first part discusses John being ill, a barbecue John and Emma attended, and mutual acquaintances. The second part discusses John feeling better, and a "singing" he went to.
- [Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, October 15, 1878]
- Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing ladies he has called on, harvesting crops, and making plans for Christmas.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- Letter from Governor George W. Bush
- Letter congratulating First Baptist Church on its 130th Anniversary from Governor George W. Bush.
- [Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]
- 1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This letter was written at Robbins' Ferry on the Old San Antonio Road at the crossing of the Trinity River (letters went east from there to be carried & put in the US mail system).
- [Letter from M. L. Crimmins to Mrs. Herff - May 20 1946]
- Handwritten letter from Col. M. L. Crimmins to Mrs. Herff discussing a paper that he is sending about cannibalism and information about materials lent to the University of Texas by the Herff family.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. She briefly discusses being unable to meet with John in the morning, because she is not feeling well.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, April 13 & 14, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. The first part of the letter is dated April 13, 1879, and the second part is dated April 14, 1879. The first part includes an apology from Emma and a discussion about their friendship. The second part discusses mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 16, 1878]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a time John visited Emma.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 27, 1878]
- Letters from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a conversation they had at a social.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, August 28, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a man mistreating John and mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, December 8, 1878]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing the death of Mrs. James Prim and a social event.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, February 6, 1876]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing the ballad of "Linnie Dorn."
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, February 14, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses a song ballad, mutual acquaintances, and school.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, January 12, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It includes lines from a poem or song, and discusses a Christmas gift and a New Year's Social.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, January 26, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a lost letter and mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, July 16, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing a trip Emma took and mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, June 16, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 2, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses school and mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 16, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances and Emma possibly visiting John.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, March 30, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. It discusses trip Emma took to the Indian Nation and mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 8, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances and predictions about their marriages.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 11, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer including lines from a poem or song. The letter also discusses Emma visiting with John's parents.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, May 27, 1879]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing mutual acquaintances.
- [Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer, November 17, 1878]
- Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer discussing people they are both acquainted with.
- [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.
- [Letter from J. W. Denver to Hiram Price, January 30, 1883]
- Letter from J. W. Denver in Washington D.C. to Hiram Price, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, regarding condition of affairs in part of Indian Territory occupied by Potawatomi and absentee Shawnee Indians.
- [Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, December 12, 1941]
- Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his life in the Philipines during World War II. The letter was written on paper taken from the Manila Hotel.
- [Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, January 5, 1942]
- Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his life during World War II in the Philippines. George was captured and held as a Prisoner of War in May 1942 after his battalion was ordered to surrender. He would die as a P.O.W. in July 1945.
- [Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, November 6, 1941]
- Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his desire to pay off a loan note. He is writing from the Island of Luzon in the Philippines during World War II.