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[Transcript of Letter from Stephen F. Austin to David G. Burnet, June 10, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to David G. Burnet, on June 10, 1836, discussing the steps it is necessary to take before the United States government will recognize Texas as independent. He also briefly mentions the movement of troops from Kentucky.
Date: June 10, 1836
Creator: Austin, Stephen F.
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from John Dillon to Stephen F. Austin, October 4, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from John Dillon to Stephen F. Austin, on October 4, 1836, introducing Robert Moore; drawing attention to the widow and children of a man who died fighting for Texas, and the property they feel they are entitled to; and asking if there is adequate water and iron to merit creating an iron works in Texas.
Date: October 4, 1836
Creator: Dillon, John
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, November 18, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on November 18, 1836, asking after his attempts to be appointed to the Texan government, and the land grants promised to empresarios. He also briefly discusses his plans to move his family to Texas, and the education of two of his sons.
Date: November 18, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letters from Reason Mercer and Thomas H. Borden to Gail Borden, March 17th, 1835]

Description: Copy of transcript for letters addressed to Gail Borden, Jr.. The first letter appearing on the transcript is from Reason Mercer to Gail Borden in which Mercer requests that Borden send a copy of a deed for land purchased on behalf of Thomas H. Borden in Mercer's name. The second letter on the transcript is from Thomas H. Borden to Gail Borden in which T. Borden also asks G. Borden to send Mercer the land deed. Additionally, T. Borden provides news regarding the labor situation and local events. more
Date: March 17, 1835
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, September 4, 1963]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub summarizing how much he misses him Shrub, and Sandy; now that Sandy also moved out of the house. Then he explains Sandy's plans. He mentions that the business is not doing great and also about a life insurance policy payment that's due in 3 days.
Date: September 4, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from The Courier-Journal to D. W. Kempner, December 18, 1948]

Description: Letter from the Courier-Journal to D. W. Kempner requesting help to support those fighting for a fair displaced persons bill. The second page has a statement by the Citizens Committee on Displaced Persons. The statement includes a breakdown of what the discriminatory bill they're fighting against entails and why it's discriminatory.
Date: December 18, 1948
Creator: The Courier-Journal
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from L. L. Peck to Annie Peck - October 26, 1883]

Description: Letter from L. L. Peck, Attorney at Law, to Annie Peck, dated October 26, 1883, in which he clarifies their plans. Above the main letter is what seems to be the beginning of a letter to Mrs. Belle Peters in Louisville.
Date: October 26, 1883
Creator: Peck, L. L.
Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

[Transcript of Letter from L. L. Peck to Annie Peck - October 26, 1883]

Description: Transcript of letter from L. L. Peck, Attorney at Law, to Annie Peck, dated October 26, 1883, in which he clarifies their plans. Above the main letter is what seems to be the beginning of a letter to Mrs. Belle Peters in Louisville.
Date: unknown
Partner: Pearce Museum at Navarro College

[Transcript of letter from Thomas Falconer to John David Falconer, December [January] 5, 1841]

Description: Handwritten transcript of a letter from Thomas Falconer to John David Falconer, dated Dec. 5, 1841, but the December is probably a mistake for January since Falconer was captive in Mexico in December 1941. The letter chronicles Falconer's trip by steamboat down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers from Louisville, KY, to New Orleans, LA. There is a small sketch of the steamer, the William French, in the original letter, which is also available via the Portal to Texas History. The letter gives detail… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Falconer, Thomas
Partner: Southwestern University

[Letter from M. W. Neal to C. C. Cox, February 5, 1896]

Description: Letter from M. W. Neal to C. C. Cox discussing a shipment of seeds, and asking if Cox could inform him of the whereabouts of a Conroe resident against whom his company has a claim. Envelope is included.
Date: February 5, 1896
Creator: Neal, M. W.
Partner: Private Collection of the CC Cox Family

[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, November 4, 1942]

Description: Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to several friends discussing a recent trip to Louisville and the medical conference there.
Date: November 4, 1942
Creator: Leake, Chauncey Depew, 1896-1978
Partner: Moody Medical Library, UT

[Letter from Marilyn Moosmiller to T. N. Carswell - November 26, 1941]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Marilyn Moosmiller, Secretary to Herbert Agar, Editor, The Courier-Journal, Louisville, KY, dated November 26, 1941. Moosmiller responds to the letter from Carswell regarding Americanism explaining Agar is committed to the work of national defense and is absent from the office assuring that the letter will receive his attention upon his return.
Date: November 26, 1941
Creator: Moosmiller, Marilyn
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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