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[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, May 30, 1950]

Description: Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner updating Kempner on Nicole's health issues following childbirth, describing the complications and her current condition. He mentions difficulties in obtaining necessary medication, which they ultimately found through a helpful individual, P. Francoise. He also notes the departure of a mutual friend, Daniel Colin Olivier, to Texas, providing Kempner with the details to possibly meet him.
Date: May 30, 1950
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
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[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, June 19, 1947]

Description: Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the package of flour, sugar, soap, and other necessities that he sent him and telling him that he forwarded the package to Mrs. Hamon that he sent her. Mr. Chardine encloses the reply from Hôtel Splendide-Royal & Excelsior, but informs Mr. Kempner that it is too soon to contact Hotel Plaza-Athénée and that he will do so in two or three months.
Date: June 19, 1947
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
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[Letter from Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner, November 25, 1950]

Description: Letter from Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the gratitude expressed by Raoul Henkart at Mr. Kempner's help obtaining an immigration visa and U.S. school recommendations for his son. Mr. François also thanks Mr. Kempner for sending $5 bills signed by Ike Kempner and informing him that the Kempner name is well known in Belgium.
Date: November 25, 1950
Creator: François, Peter H.
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[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, September 30, 1950]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig expressing pleasure at receiving his letter and clarifying a misunderstanding about correspondence during a trip. He apologizes for any missed letters, especially one to the Grand Hotel. He also mention poor reports of the cotton crop in his area and the impact on business in Galveston. He is pleased that Mr. Bertig has a television set and shares their travel experiences in Europe. .
Date: September 30, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
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