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[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, January 8, 1906]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz sends birthday greetings and mentions he has been participating in target practice in Manila Bay. He mentions potential trouble in China and a possibility of having to go there. Nimitz also indicates the British fleet will be arriving soon in Manila Bay and he expects to be doing a lot of entertaining soon.
Date: January 8, 1906
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Drainage Apparatus.

Description: Patent for a drainage apparatus by using two siphon-pipes, a back-pressure valve and an automatic starting device to drain the water from one place to another when the water is at a predetermined level. Illustration is included.
Date: January 8, 1901
Creator: Carroll, Samuel C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Domestic Boiler.

Description: Patent for a boiler for boiling milk and other liquids prone to boiling over, which prevents the overflow of liquid from the boiler.
Date: October 8, 1907
Creator: Rahm, Phillip
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the purchase and sale of cotton bales since August 4th, Mr. Goff's plans to use the old office for his operation beginning September 15th, unpaid invoices, and information from William B. Keyser on plans to begin picking cotton next week in Plantersville.
Date: August 8, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the purchase and sale of cotton bales since August 4th, Mr. Goff's plans to use the old office for his operation beginning September 15th, unpaid invoices, and information from William B. Keyser on plans to begin picking cotton next week in Plantersville.
Date: August 8, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950]

Description: Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner discussing cotton sales, the employment of a chief engineer to get familiar with the operations of the compress, boiler, and sprinkler systems, two cars of new cotton received for H. Kempner from Sugarland, the changing location of sample racks at O.P.Q.R.&S., and the logistics of building toilets and washrooms for labor and yard clerks and foremen. Biron, furthermore, mentions the increase in tariffs from Houston Warehouses and advises that they increas… more
Date: August 8, 1950
Creator: Biron, A. J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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