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[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

[Letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner, August 28th, 1950]

Description: Handwritten letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner letting her know that she finished her dress and thanking her for a nice visit. She goes on to reminisce about spending time with Mary Jeane and "all the old folks" as well as Gladys playing poker with Mr. Joe in Paragould. She also asks if Pierre Chardine remembers her and reminisces about spending time with him during a visit. She is sorry that the cigars she sent to France with a friend never reached him.
Date: 1950-08-28?
Creator: Neff, Lisa
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Claire Jenkins to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1956]

Description: Letter from Claire Jenkins to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing notices for several meetings along with a financial statement for the Aybyrd Compress Company, with mention made to the lack of rain and cooler temperatures.
Date: August 8, 1956
Creator: Jenkins, Claire
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 20, 1956]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as losses amounted by the Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., total amount of stock and sale for cotton bales, work being done on the Prudential building, Blackshear's upcoming trip to Paragould and communications with Bill Gatz regarding the heat and lack of rain.
Date: August 20, 1956
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 6, 1956]

Description: Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing several pieces of news, such as damage to crops done by heat and lack of moisture, progress on shipments from the compress, business at the Hurt Grocer Company and Gas Company, preparations for ginning season, W. L. Gatz's upcoming departure for a soybean meeting.
Date: August 6, 1956
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1950]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner providing updates about the night watchmen on Kempner's estate, cotton gin reports, correspondence from Bill Keyser, a meeting with John Harris about the Galveston Orphans' Home, cotton sold to Japan, seed prices, and notice that he is leaving for Paragould.
Date: August 24, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Lindsey - May 10, 1943]

Description: Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Lindsey, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lindsey (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Elbert Ross Lindsey, recorded in the letter as 'Albert Ross Lindsay'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 10, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Thelma White - May 11, 1943]

Description: Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Thelma White, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Selma White' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Dorothy Ludlow, recorded in the letter as 'Dorothy . . . Lee Ludlow, aged 26, U.S. Army, Second Lieutenant'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Thelma, recorded in the letter as 'Selma', from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 11, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 15, 1954]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the conversation with Mr. Gatz where Mr. Gatz wanted Mr. Kempner to write to Elsa that her ideas were out line with the present and Mr. Kempner would discuss with her when he is in Paragould. Further discusses regarding Charles Williamson and Mr. Gatz suggested that it would be better if Mr. Kempner stops in Paragould while returning.
Date: September 15, 1954
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz, December 07, 1948]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz discussing how Gatz and others might be coming down soon for a ball. Kempner also discusses various topics surrounding cotton, the gins, and a delivery of pecans.
Date: December 7, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 16, 1953]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing advise from Harris about placing Plantersville cotton in government loan. Mentions about the conversation with Bill Keyser related to cotton production, costs and loans. Calling attention to Moody Interests. Adds more about the conversation with Bill Gatz about the Paragould operations.
Date: September 16, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz, October 11, 1953]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz asking after "the rubber contract"; expressing approval over Harris Kempner and Bill Minkus' consultation "over the cotton situation"; and updating him about his trip.
Date: October 11, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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