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[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 28, 1951]

Description: Letter to Cecile from her father about his visit to Dallas, Herb and Mary's trip to Mexico, Herb's future trip to New York, taxes, US economics, populations of Europe, and US government.
Date: October 28, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 27, 1950]

Description: Letter to Cecile from her father about past travel to Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico, and experiences in those countries as well as their government, society, politics, religion, economics, and history. He also writes about Mexican art and future plans to return to Havana or Mexico City.
Date: February 27, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, impressing upon him the necessity for a newspaper that is sympathetic to the Texan cause, and asking that Austin help to revive the Correo Atlántico in New Orleans.
Date: December 1, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, May 14, 1825]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin concerning recovering property in Arkansas for James Bryan's heirs. Perry also reports other news from Missouri and of the election of John Quincy Adams and the United States' recognition of Mexico's independence.
Date: May 14, 1825
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of letter from Secretary of State Henry Clay to Henry Middleton, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary U.S. to St. Petersburg, May 10, 1825]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Secretary of State Henry Clay to Henry Middleton, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary U.S. to St. Petersburg requesting that Middleton attempt to engage Russia in persuading Spain to not continue fighting in order to hold onto to its New World colonies.
Date: May 10, 1825
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. Harry E. Stewart, April 23, 1948]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. Harry E. Stewart asking Stewart to assist in finding a job in Mexico for a Mr. Stanislas Bleyberg, who had been a prisoner in a concentration camp and is now looking to secure a visa to Mexico by obtaining a job in the country.
Date: April 23, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Transcript of Letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin], October 10, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin] discussing land grant issues in Texas, and outlining a portion of the Austin family genealogy. Archibald also mentions the military uniform that he and Mrs. Mexia have created for Stephen to wear in the Mexican national militia, as well as a family coat of arms that Stephen wishes to have engraved.
Date: October 10, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from the Association Des Eleves, 1965]

Description: Letter from the Association of Eleves informing the recipient about an upcoming trip the engineering students of the National School of Agriculture and Food are taking to Mexico.
Date: 1965
Creator: Association Des Eleves
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Telegram from Kempner, July 2, 1949]

Description: Telegram sent by Kempner in Ghent discussing sales to buyers of July/August shipments and prices quoted by competitors.
Date: July 2, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, June 9, 1948]

Description: Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the appearance of Mexican cotton in shipments to Belgium, issues with the dehydrating plant and other business in Sugar Land, Fanny Hamburger's return to the United States, and the Marshall Plan.
Date: June 9, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, June 4, 1948]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing problems with business in Europe and the possibility of hiring a continental agent. He also proposes shipping the GIRC 1,000 bales of 1-1/32 cotton with certain stipulations. There are handwritten notes from Daniel W. Kempner responding to the letter.
Date: June 4, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Gwilym A. Price, March 6, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Gwilym A. Price discussing his disapproval of Price and Westinghouse Electric Corporation's asks for the imposition of tariffs to prevent the U.S. government or citizens from buying foreign electrical products at a cheaper price while providing evidence to support his statements.
Date: March 6, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 14, 1951]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner catching up on various personal matters such as Frances Louise and her pain level, Harris' experience sailing with the Thompsons, a game of bridge with Lyda and Mary Matthews, and Shrub's little league baseball team. He also mentions that life at the office has been quiet.
Date: May 14, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[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
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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