Description:
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the order from Captain Weir stating that the men are to report to their captains in their respective counties. He writes of his plans to return home. He also gives an update on his health.
Description:
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara that informs her that his Brigade is being sent back to Texas by detachments. He says that he will try to obtain a furlough once he reaches Houston, Texas, so that he can see her, the children, and pick up some books.
Description:
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara was written while he was on the march in Louisiana. He describes the troops that are gathered and speculates on the purpose of their movements. He mentions that he has been invited to dine with Captain McDavid.
Description:
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara in which he states how upset he is that he has not heard form her since June. He recounts a bad dream he had. He updates her on his effort to gain a leave of absence and a transfer. He also describes his health.
Description:
Transcript of a letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara regarding the difficulties he faces applying for a transfer and/or a leave of absence. He states that he has 110 men in hospitals. Dr. Fentress's brigade is to march to Arkansas and only waits for Hardeman's Brigade to arrive. He also states that his men look forward to leaving Louisiana and moving to Arkansas.
Description:
Letter from Jos. Graham to Thomas Westbrook movement of company that is camped 9 miles west of Clarksville and on its way to Little Rock, Arkansas. Fears that company may be dismounted and have to continue without horses. Asks about Rachel Kennard. Discusses successful battle at Yorktown and the enemies possession of New Orleans. Mentions leaving 9 men behind at Bonham because of illness.
Description:
Typed letter from Dan to Sterling Houston. He writes thanking him for sending Le Griffon, a novella by Houston which apparently contains controversial undertones. Dan hopes to see Houston and the show in the future.
Date:
March 24, 2000
Partner:
UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
Description:
Letter from Frank R. Aqueno to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. He writes to invite Houston to his provocative one-man performance piece titled Queer Pier. He encloses a xeroxed newspaper clipping from The Advocate about his play. A third clipping shows a portrait of the writer wearing sunglasses, shorts, and an American flag bandana in front of a chain-link fence.
Date:
October 15, 1992
Creator:
Aqueno, Frank R.
Partner:
UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
Description:
Letter from an unidentified woman to a close group of friends. She informs them of an incident that occurred in New Orleans one night after leaving a friend's wedding. Walking alone towards her car, she became fearful of a man walking behind her. After passing her, he turned back and showed her a t-shirt that read, "all black men are not criminals." The incident shook her considerably as she considered herself a proud liberal. She notes that the problem of racism can be crystallized in such mom…
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Date:
November 1995
Partner:
UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
Description:
Letter from Julia Brogdan Purnell to members of The Links, Inc. Purnell is thankful for members' contributions, and, in that vein, she is sharing a brief article from The Morning Advocate, a Baton Rouge newspaper, about the recent philanthropic activities of Links. Also includes a photocopy of the article.
Date:
December 1978
Creator:
Links, Inc.
Partner:
UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections
Description:
Memorandum from Ruben Bonilla Jr., League of United Latin American Citizens National President, dated August 29, 1979, and directed to "Members, National Executive Board and Appointed Officers." The memo is regarding the appointments of State Directors for the State of Louisiana and the State of Connecticut.
Date:
August 29, 1979
Creator:
Bonilla, Ruben, Jr.
Partner:
Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
Description:
Letter from Sam Houston to Col. William Henry Daingerfield discussing an errand being run by Daingerfield to New Orleans to have money engraved for the Republic of Texas.
Description:
Letter from Sam Houston to Hon. William Henry Daingerfield discussing an errand being run by Daingerfield to New Orleans to have money engraved for the Republic of Texas. The letter includes an amendment to prior instructions, and a request to bring the money engraving plates to Texas to prevent fraud.
Description:
Transcript of a letter from Sam Houston to Hon. William Henry Daingerfield discussing an errand being run by Daingerfield to New Orleans to have money engraved for the Republic of Texas. The letter includes an amendment to prior instructions, and a request to bring the money engraving plates to Texas to prevent fraud.
Description:
Transcript of a letter from Sam Houston to Col. William Henry Daingerfield discussing an errand being run by Daingerfield to New Orleans to have money engraved for the Republic of Texas.
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Letter from Dr. J. P. Sanders to his classmates of 1926, telling of those that he knows will not be able to make it to the annual meeting in Galveston.
Description:
Letter from J. P. Sanders to classmates of 1926 announcing the date for their annual meeting in 1956. Sanders hopes that all will attend though he knows that some have passed, and that over time they will slowly lose contact with one another.
Description:
Letter from David R. Hamilton discussing Hamilton's interest in joining the Third World Players performance troupe for their performance of the play Tell Pharaoh.
Description:
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Rollo C. Jarreau, Editor and Publisher, Alexandria Daily Town Talk, Alexandria, Louisiana, dated December 1, 1941. Rollo C. Jarreau defines Americanism.
Description:
A letter addressed to The Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, from F. W. Maher, General Passenger Agent, United Fruit Company, New Orleans 4, LA, dated June 24, 1949. Maher confirms that, between now and September 1st, if Carswell is unable to give them any business they will feel it necessary to cancel his agency agreement.
Description:
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Thomas Lawrence, Manager Hotel De Soto, New Orleans, LA, dated November 30, 1952. Confirmation of room reservation.
Description:
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing scheduling for an impending visit to Sugar Land, Texas. Further communication is planned.
Date:
February 20, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Description:
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing sugar legislation and the state of sugar operations for producers in Louisiana, Florida, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. Producers want to increase their sugar quotas.
Date:
January 12, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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