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[Letter from Belle George to her friends and family, 1898]

Description: Letter from Belle George in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to her friends and family (the "home folks") in 1898. In the letter, Belle describes the events that took place during a great rain storm and subsequent river flooding in Tellico Plains, near the Tellico Lumber mill. While trying to secure her belongings and escape the home of Mr. Heyser, the general manager of Tellico Lumber, Belle fell into the water beneath a rearing horse ("Joe the horse"). She was saved by John Ballon, a black preacher… more
Date: 1898
Creator: George, Belle
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to John, October 15, 1898]

Description: Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to John discussing Kempner's plans for his trip, including which places in Europe he will travel to on which dates.
Date: October 15, 1898
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund

[Transcript of Letter from J. T. Black to Kenner K. Rector, August 22, 1898]

Description: Transcript of letter from J. T. Black, to his cousin, Kenner K. Rector discussing the state of his farm, his life, and his neighbors lives. He mentions that a majority of the cotton planted had been destroyed by the Mexican Weevil, that a neighbor sold his land for far below its worth, and bankruptcy.
Date: August 22, 1898
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

[Letter from J. J. Click to J. H. Major - June 20, 1898]

Description: Letter from J. J. Click to John Major titled "Friendly Criticism" discussing a joint business and claiming that Major has been negligent. It includes long itemized lists of accounts documenting money spent by each of them.
Date: June 20, 1898
Creator: Click, John Jones
Partner: Private Collection of J. K. Johnson

[Letter from J. T. Black to Kenner K. Rector, August 22, 1898]

Description: Letter from J. T. Black, to his cousin, Kenner K. Rector discussing the state of his farm, his life, and his neighbors lives. He mentions that a majority of the cotton planted had been destroyed by the Mexican Weevil, that a neighbor sold his land for far below its worth, and bankruptcy.
Date: August 22, 1898
Creator: Black, J. T.
Partner: McWhiney History Education Group

Joseph Funk & Bros., Cattle Raisers and Dealers

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustrations, business name, brand descriptions, and text reading: "Ranch on Rocky Creek, Tom Green, Sterling and Irion Counties." Letterhead contains names Joseph Funk; J. F. Funk; Ike Funk.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

A. M. Bruni & Bro.

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business with business name, and text reading: "Office of A. M. Bruni & Bro., Wholesale and Retail"; "Dry Goods, Groceries, Liquors and Tobaccos." Letterhead contains the names A. M. Bruni; L. Bruni.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

B. C. Hardin, County Surveyor

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of surveyor name with decorative designs in lithographic print by the Texas House, Galveston.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The State of Texas, Bandera County

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of county name as well as decorative illustrations in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston. Letterhead includes the names I. B. Langford, County Judge; Chas. Montague, Dist. and Co. Clerk; I. W. Stevens, Sheriff and Tax Col'r; John J. Bandy, Tax Assessor; A. L Scott, County Surveyor; J. N. Hodges, County Treasurer; County Commissioners: Kasper Dugos, Precinct No. 1; J. A.… more
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Botica Juarez

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Correspondence is written in English, but letterhead language is Spanish. Letterhead includes decorative designs with business name and text reading: "Botica Juarez de F. Garza Gongora y Co."; "Negociantes en Drogas, Medicinas, Artículos de Tocador y Utiles de Escritorio." Letterhead includes the names Dr. F. Garza Góngora, Nemesio García.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

L. C. Beverly, Dealer in Cattle

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative images, cattle illustration, and business name.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

L. E. Seaman, Breeder of Fine Cattle

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative images, cattle illustration, cattle brand description and business name.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Legal Tender Saloon

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and the names Truesdell & Gardner, Proprietors.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The Mabile House

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and text reading: "Rates $2.00 Per Day. Free Sample Rooms. Patronage of the Traveling Public Solicited. Convenient to Depots. Porter Meets All Trains." Letterhead includes the names J. M. Thompson; W. H. Vinson, Manager.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Melvin Bros., Ranch & Stockmen

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustration, and the names W. H. Melvin; O. T. Melvin.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Opera House Saloon

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business with business name and text reading: "Halletsville Opera House. Seating Capacity 1000. Large Modern Stage. Latest Sceneries"; "Finest of Wines, Liquors, Beer and Cigars." Letterhead contains the names Kahn & Stanzel, Proprietors.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The Phelps & Bigelow Wind Mill Company

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration and business name with text reading: "Western Branch Offices of The Phelps & Bigelow Wind Mill Company, Of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Manufacturers Of Wind Mills and Fixtures, John Q. Adams, Manager Western Branches."
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The Quanah Tribune-Chief

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs with business name and text reading: "Harry Koch, Editor and Proprietor"; "Subscription price $1.50 per annum. Advertising Rates Sent on application"; "The Tribune-Chief, the pioneer of Hardeman county journalism, is the best advertising medium in the Panhandle for those desiring the trade of stockmen and farmers residing in this section of the State."; "Tribune established 1889. Chi… more
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

R. B. Masterson, Cattle Grower and Dealer

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustration and business name with location of range.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Robert Ellison, Cattle and Horses

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustrations, decorative designs with business name, and descriptions of brand markings. Text reads: "Pasture in Collingsworth County."
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

W. E. Chaney, Cattle Raiser and Dealer

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustration, and business name.
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office

B. M. Collyns

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative images of cattle and brands, and business name. Additional text reads: "Main ranch 18 Miles N. W. of San Angelo."; "Office of...B. M. Collyns, Breeder and Dealer in Live Stock. Charlie Collyns, Manager."
Date: 1898
Partner: Texas General Land Office
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