[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. B. Keyser, November 8,1947]

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Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. B. Keyser discussing a new order of D & P L pedigreed seed and cyanamide fertilizer, condolences for Glazner selling his place, confusion concerning a cultivator, and current orders with Sugar Land.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 22 cm.

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Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 November 8, 1947.

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  • Main Title: [Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. B. Keyser, November 8,1947]
  • Added Title: Seed & Fertilizer
  • Series Title: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)

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Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. B. Keyser discussing a new order of D & P L pedigreed seed and cyanamide fertilizer, condolences for Glazner selling his place, confusion concerning a cultivator, and current orders with Sugar Land.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 22 cm.

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D. W. Kempner signed the letter with a '24' versus the normal '22' he signed for in letters after 1947.

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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 W. B. Keyser to D. W. Kempner discussing the need for pedigreed seed and fertilizer that will cover his needs, but also corresponding tenants and gin customers. Keyser writes he will find out what turkeys are selling for, that he has no need for a cultivator since he already has one, and that Glazner sold his land to someone from Houston.

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[Letter from W. B. Keyser to D. W. Kempner, October 7, 1947], ark:/67531/metapth1002436

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  • November 8, 1947

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  • May 1, 2018, 3:15 a.m.

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  • April 28, 2023, 4:53 p.m.

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Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956. [Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. B. Keyser, November 8,1947], letter, November 8, 1947; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1002491/: accessed June 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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