[Letter from E. Goyard to Jeane Bertig Kempner, October 17, 1955]

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Letter from E. Goyard to Jeane Bertig Kempner informing her that her dog's collar must be remade and enclosing the raincoat and leash that she ordered.

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[1] p. ; 26 x 21 cm.

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Goyard, Pr. E. October 17, 1955.

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Letter from E. Goyard to Jeane Bertig Kempner informing her that her dog's collar must be remade and enclosing the raincoat and leash that she ordered.

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[1] p. ; 26 x 21 cm.

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Translation of Item: "We have enclosed the raincoat and leash that you kindly ordered for your little dog. An error was made in the dimension of the collar; we have to redo it and will send it to you by plane the day after tomorrow. Please be kind enough to give the delivery person the address where you would like to have it. We apologize for this inconvenience, and with our thanks we ask you, Madam, to accept the assurance of our devoted feelings, Pr. E. Goyard"

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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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  • October 17, 1955

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  • Nov. 14, 2023, 3:29 p.m.

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Goyard, Pr. E. [Letter from E. Goyard to Jeane Bertig Kempner, October 17, 1955], letter, October 17, 1955; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1384462/: accessed June 11, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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