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[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin, Jr., February 22, 1949]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin, Jr. requesting that he hold space for him on a flight from Europe to the U.S. on the 17th of June while he decides how he wants to travel home after his trip. There are handwritten notes of flight details near the bottom half of the page.
Date: February 22, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Brig. Gen. Manuel Jose Asensio, April 23, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Brig. Gen. Manuel Jose Asensio explaining that he will unfortunately be away from Galveston when Asensio arrives. He invites Asensio to visit his children while in Galveston and hopes to make a stop on the way back to visit him and Ruth.
Date: August 23, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1951]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner catching up on business matters such as a letter from the National City Bank, discussions with Leslie Coleman and Al Long, cotton ginning, and a few news clippings that he found interesting. He mentions the funeral of Fanny Hamburger and Mrs. Freund.
Date: August 7, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Telegram from Chester W. Nimitz to Elizabeth Lasher, December 6th, 1941]

Description: Telegram from Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, to Elizabeth Lasher. He informs her that her son, Robert Jay Lasher, was lost in action during the attack on Pearl Harbor and asks that she not divulge any information regarding her son's ship or station to prevent aiding their enemies.
Date: December 16, 1941
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. H. Kinnicutt, March 11, 1953]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. H. Kinnicutt responding to G.H. Kinnicutt's letter, enclosing a $500 check to secure reservations on the LIBERTE for an August 28th eastbound and October 13th westbound trip. Kempner requests outside cabins on the ANDREA DORIA or other Italian Line boats for a September 11th to October 24th trip, specifying preferences for cabin types and amenities.
Date: March 11, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. H. Kinnicutt, March 3, 1953]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. H. Kinnicutt asking to inquire about sailings and available cabins on the best Italian Line steamers for an eastbound trip around August 25th or 28th and a westbound return around October 15th. Kempner is also open to using the French Line if satisfactory accommodations are not available on the Italian Line, specifying a preference for newer and best steamers, and requests boat plans, sailing dates, and cabin prices.
Date: March 3, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Young Men's Christian Association, July 14, 1953]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to Young Men's Christian Association sends a check for $15 as a deposit to reserve a single bedroom and bath for his chauffeur, V.L. Mackey, for a week starting August 20th, possibly extending a few days. He also requests a reservation for Mackey on November 4th, with Mackey making a deposit for this reservation when he leaves in August. Kempner emphasizes the need to hold the room regardless of Mackey's arrival time.
Date: July 14, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., October 19, 1953]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, Jr. acknowledging receipt of a letter, requesting better formatting in future communications, and noting ongoing issues with Plantersville cotton sales and warehouse completion delays. He mentions unpromising reports from the Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company but hopes for future profits.
Date: October 19, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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