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[Letter to J.T. Rogers concerning the James River Squadron Confederate Navy]

Description: Letter from Atlanta, GA May 27 (18)92 States that J.T. Rogers was steward or paymaster's clerk on the Gunboat Roanoke of the James River Squadron Confederate Navy from July 1864 up to the time of the evacuation of Richmond and that in that capacity he was efficient in the discharge of his duties and in every way entitled to, and worthy of confidence. Signed by Samual M. Tucker
Date: May 27, 1892
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, August 13, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on August 13, 1836, discussing opinions about the Texas blockade of Matamoros. He goes on to discuss the upkeep of his newspaper, the Correo Atlántico.
Date: August 13, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, May 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family recounting her daily life while sailing from the United States to the Philippine Islands and upon arriving there. On the island, she tells them that they live in an old Catholic Academy with partial damage from the war, sleep on cots with mosquito bars, and eat with mess kits and canteens in a tent. She mentions that upon arriving, the Filipino people were happy to see them. Agnes' life on the boat consisted of dancing, singing, performances f… more
Date: May 2, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 12, 1944]

Description: Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing a play, future interviews for the play, a skating rink, a recent encounter with another person, ships, aviation, and investment.
Date: March 12, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1943]

Description: Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about watching her grow up, aviation, working in the Army, when his birthday is, the ship he operates, the origin of its name, a picture that was taken of him being served coffee and doughnuts, and other experiences.
Date: August 23, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from H. Struve Hensel to Harris Kempner, February 5, 1946]

Description: Letter from H. Struve Hensel to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a copy of a speech given in Los Angeles and chart of new organizations, and discussing several updates and changes to the Navy Department and it's committees and departments with regard to those who have left and those who are still in charge.
Date: February 5, 1946
Creator: Hensel, H. Struve
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Father]

Description: Letter from Henry Clay, Jr. to his father Henry Clay, Sr. regarding his trip over to England. He was over the ocean as he was writing this letter, and asked about how things were going back home. At the end he shares the possibility of him becoming a major by the end of the war.
Date: 1917?
Creator: Clay, Henry, Jr.
Partner: The University of Texas at Dallas

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, April 21, 1945]

Description: Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on April 21, 1945. He details his voyage from Los Angeles, California on the way to Calcutta, India, including a stop in Australia where he met up with a friend.
Date: April 21, 1945
Creator: Fielder, Park B.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Woodrow W. Aten to Helen H. Aten]

Description: Letter from Woodrow W. Aten in New York, New York to Helen H. Aten in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, in which he speaks of his travels in the Atlantic Ocean on a ship.
Date: [1941..1943]
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Col. S. F. Austin, October 20, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Col. S. F. Austin, in which Fisher updates Austin on the movement of Mexican troops, his opinion of Mexican generals involved in the war, the position of various politicians throughout Mexico on separation from Mexico, his interpretation of events that have transpired, and predictions about the strategic decisions to be made by both the Mexican and rebel leadership.
Date: October 20, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hope]

Description: Invitation from British Consul-General Peter Hope and Mrs. Peter Hope to Harris Leon and Ruth Alma Kempner inviting them to a reception in honor of the Captain and Officers of the H.M.S. London on September 26, 1964.
Date: 1964-09~
Creator: Hope, Peter & Hope, Mrs. Peter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, April 27, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family discussing daily life sailing to the Philippine Islands. She hopes that they will be finished sailing soon. She sleeps on the tennis deck and has gotten so used to being rained out that she covers her head and falls back asleep. Agnes spends her time with Dienst and Baird, who she mentions were married before leaving Topeha. They occasionally see the U.S. Orchestra and movies and there are always song-fests in the evenings.
Date: April 27, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, April 22, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family telling them that she misses them and explaining why she could not have written sooner. She tells them that she cannot write much about her travels but that she is eating well, getting a tan, and has not gotten sea sick. She suggests her family pass the letter along, since it is futile to write letters to several people when there is nothing to write about.
Date: April 22, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, October 19, 1901]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz indicates his aunt Augusta and Mr. Mason visited him recently. He also describes his schedule, his coursework and his academic standing in his class as well as his hopes and prospects of improving.
Date: October 19, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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