[Letter from I. Markowitz to D. W. Kempner, September 27, 1918]

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Letter from Ike Markowitz to D. W. Kempner providing what information he knows about their grandparents. He expresses hope that Dan will be able to send money to several family members in Europe and says that he has sent $2000, but has not been able to confirm that it's gotten to them. He suggests sending any monetary aid through the Red Cross if possible. He also tells him that Dave Cohen should be able to tell him the names and residences of the Cohen family, and asks him to tell him if he finds out as he has been very … continued below

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Markowitz, Ike September 27, 1918.

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Letter from Ike Markowitz to D. W. Kempner providing what information he knows about their grandparents. He expresses hope that Dan will be able to send money to several family members in Europe and says that he has sent $2000, but has not been able to confirm that it's gotten to them. He suggests sending any monetary aid through the Red Cross if possible. He also tells him that Dave Cohen should be able to tell him the names and residences of the Cohen family, and asks him to tell him if he finds out as he has been very worried about them. A list of relatives living in the European War Zone is attached.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Handwritten note: "P. S. Or advise me how you can send this money and I will send it myself. Ike"

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Harris and Eliza Kempner

One of Galveston’s most iconic families, the Kempner family influenced the social and philanthropic landscape of Galveston, and its members created an expansive economic empire. This collection includes both personal papers and documentation of the family's involvement in business and industry.

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  • September 27, 1918

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Markowitz, Ike. [Letter from I. Markowitz to D. W. Kempner, September 27, 1918], letter, September 27, 1918; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1461948/: accessed May 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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