[Letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner, June 19, 1949, Page 1]

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First page of a handwritten letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner where Cohen asks Kempner to loan him $2000 due to a series of hard times that he fell on with his shop.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Cohen, David June 19, 1949.

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First page of a handwritten letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner where Cohen asks Kempner to loan him $2000 due to a series of hard times that he fell on with his shop.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Text of item: "My Dear Ike / I am begging you to loan me $2000.00 which I need badly to keep my Bank Balance in good shape - I had to remodel the store and air conditioning to keep up with the times as I have a long lease this cost me close to $6000.00 on the 15th I had to pay $1180.00 income too this used up my reserve of cash - left me only to pay up every cent I own for Merchandise But no balance of cash in the bank - and against the 2 worse months ahed [sic] - Now Ike do not turn me down I give you my word of honor that I will pay you back every cent on the following term - I will start to pay $100.00 on October 1st and every 60 days thereafter until..."

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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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[Letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner, June 19, 1949, Page 2]

Second page of a handwritten letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner where Cohen asks Kempner to loan him money. Cohen expresses his desperation for the aid to Kempner, and states that the funds will allow him to keep his store afloat and provide for his family.

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Cohen, David. [Letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner, June 19, 1949, Page 1], letter, June 19, 1949; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1471567/: accessed June 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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