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[Letter from Robert F. Foote to His Parents, September 8, 1942]

Description: Letter from Robert F. Foote to his parents. At the start of the letter, Foote discusses the island’s scenic views before sharing that he has his own native canoe and what camp life was like. Then, Foote brings up what happened at the Soloman Islands Campaign and his prediction that this war would be extremely brutal. Foote also mentions how this impacted men’s morale and then shared that they were visited by the Secretary of the Navy, Jones Forestal. Before ending his letter, Foote shares that … more
Date: September 8, 1942
Creator: Foote, Robert F.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-Mail Letter from Lois Sadd to Edgar F. Sadd, September 8, 1945]

Description: Printed reproduction of a V-Mail letter from Lois Sadd to Edgar F. Sadd discussing her day briefly with updates about their children with an envelope. She expresses that she misses him and hopes he will return home soon.
Date: September 8, 1945
Creator: Sadd, Lois
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from James Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross, September 8, 1944]

Description: Letter from James Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross updating her on tasks he has completed throughout the day. He also gives an update on his knowledge of the war and that he will potentially be moved to Hawaii in a few weeks. Includes an envelope.
Date: September 8, 1944
Creator: Patrick, James Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Lois Sadd to Edgar F. Sadd, September 8, 1944]

Description: Letter from Lois Sadd to Edgar F. Sadd discussing their friend, Bill, visiting from Baltimore and what they did while he was there. She continues by discussing her phone call with Edgar's mom and updates on some of their friends.
Date: September 8, 1944
Creator: Sadd, Lois
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Edgar F. Sadd to Lois Sadd - September 8, 1944]

Description: Letter from Edgar F. Sadd to his wife, Lois Sadd. In the letter, Edgar describes his daily activities at Theodore Herzl High School, where he took basic training in Pre-Radio with an emphasis on Math and Electricity in Platoon 83. He mentions playing baseball, exams, and study hour.
Date: September 8, 1944
Creator: Sadd, Edgar Fraser
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from James Osgood Shepherd to Upshur B. Quinby, September 8, 1879]

Description: Letter from James Osgood Shepherd to Upshur B. Quinby. He writes that while his sister Lillian V. Shepherd is thankful for Upshur's assistance in finding board for the teaching position, James believes the arrangement is not satisfactory. He worries about his sister's health and kindly asks for Upshur to try to find another arrangement for her.
Date: September 8, 1879
Creator: Shepherd, James Osgood
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter From Robert McNutt - September 8, 1938]

Description: Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities and news. He mentions soon leaving for Long Beach, seeing the man-made Treasure Island, and comments on Elizabeth and Margaret attending college in the fall. Robert also inquires after an injured individual and talks about a wedding, then asks how Mike is doing.
Date: September 8, 1938
Creator: McNutt, Robert
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to Littleton Dennis Teackle - September 8, 1813]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, updating him on their travels to Northampton to see the Eyre family. She says that Ann and John Eyre are upset because many of their enslaved persons fled to join the British troops. Their slave Jack also died. She says she will be back at home by the next week and also mentions the upcoming marriage between Leah Lyttleton Savage and Harold Luther Wilson.
Date: September 8, 1813
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur, 1783-1837
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to Ann Eyre - September 8, 1811]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She discusses the health issues going on around town, including her own recent miscarriage. She talks about being treated by Dr. Robert King. She writes a response to the news of her uncle Littleton Upshur. She also discusses her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle's business dealings. The end of the letter is missing.
Date: September 8, 1811
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur, 1783-1837
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 8, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit. This letter is on St. Charles Hotel stationery.
Date: September 8, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 8, 1902]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from Kerrville, expresses uncertainty about when he and his mother might go to Fredericksburg for a visit.
Date: September 8, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 8. 1944]

Description: Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe noting that it is the one year anniversary of him entering the service, and her pride at his efforts in the war. Catherine also discusses news from home, including going to the train station to meet Dan and awaiting his package with "something pretty."
Date: September 8, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Christie Mitchell to I. H. Kempner, September 8, 1962]

Description: Letter from Christie Mitchell to I. H. Kempner explaining that Mitchell had asked Kempner about contributing to the rodeo because she respects Kempner not because of his money. Mitchell also asks Kempner to join the Galveston Fishing Association for a testimonial dinner for R. E. (Bob) Smith.
Date: September 8, 1962
Creator: Mitchell, Christie
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Peter J. LaValle, September 8, 1962]

Description: Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Peter J. LaValle thanking him including him on the list of people to receive the report on damage caused by storm Carla an year ago, and mentions that he'll read it and sure that he'll find it informative.
Date: September 8, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, September 8, 1944]

Description: Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner discussing a forthcoming article about the essential soundness of Galveston and Dr. Leake’s position regarding a medical school controversy. Day will submit a draft by the 15th, though he finds the topic complex enough to be a book rather than an article. He mentions efforts to recruit a qualified woman from Austin, and his ongoing communication with Mr. Kempner, including an enclosed expense account for travel to Galveston.
Date: September 8, 1944
Creator: Day, Donald
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marcus Wells, September 8, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marcus Wells discussing a newspaper clipping containing an interview with George Sokolsky. Kempner offers his opinions on the clipping, as well as states that it the purpose of his letter is to return it to Wells.
Date: September 8, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Anne Cohen to I. H. Kempner - September 8, 1956]

Description: Letter from Anne Cohen to I. H. Kempner discussing his request of a certain copy of a book, which Anne cannot help him in obtaining. She apologizes for not being able to help, and suggests he put in an ad in the personal column.
Date: September 8, 1956
Creator: Cohen, Anne
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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