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[Letter from Mozelle Chapman to H. Kempner, December 30, 1954]

Description: Letter from Mozelle Chapman to H. Kempner explaining that Mr. Parten had not returned his call due to a severe case of laryngitis and a trip to Madisonville. Mozelle reassures the Kempner's that he will call immediately upon his return to the office.
Date: December 30, 1954
Creator: Chapman, Mozelle & Parten, J. R.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]

Description: 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 le… more
Date: April 25, 1835
Creator: Copeland, Nicholas
Partner: Other

[Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953]

Description: Letter from O. B. Ellis to Truett Latimer discussing a visit of the Penitentiaries Committee to several Texas prison to observe what has been done with state funding.
Date: February 4, 1953
Creator: Ellis, O. B.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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