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[Letter from Alfred Dreher to Bonnie Fieldsend, January 14, 1995]

Description: Letter from Alfred "Ben" Dreher to Bonnie Fieldsend discussing his friendship with Bonnie's father, Geroge Brundrett while in the U.S. Army Air Corps and as a Prisoner of War during World War II in the South Pacific. George died while a P.O.W. in July 1945.
Date: January 14, 1995
Creator: Alfred B. Dreher
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Letter from Winnie Allen to M. L. Crimmins - May 16, 1946]

Description: Letter from the archivist at the University of Texas to M. L. Crimmins discussing materials that he has lent the library, which they are returning, and materials lent by the Herff family that they wish to keep longer than expected to do repair work.
Date: May 16, 1946
Creator: Allen, Winnie
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

Letter from State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos

Description: Letter from State Senator of District 14 Gonzalo Barrientos, supporting First Baptist Church on its project to record their history as the oldest Baptist church for African- Americans.
Date: March 30, 2001
Creator: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, April 23, 1879]

Description: Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing an "April Fool" Emma played on John, mutual acquaintances, and the death of Mr. Adams.
Date: April 23, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, August 24, 1879]

Description: Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis including a discussion between him and his parents about working and crops. In a postscript to the letter he discusses mutual acquaintances and wanting a horse from his father.
Date: August 24, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, February 12-14, 1879]

Description: Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated February 12, 1879, and the second part is dated February 14, 1879. The first part discusses John and Emma being ill. The second part mentions a social John is going to.
Date: 1879-02-12/1879-02-14
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, January 3, 1879]

Description: Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the trip back from Emma's house, and his feelings on Emma being "promised" to another man. Lines from a poem or song are included.
Date: January 3, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 4, 1879]

Description: Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part discusses mutual acquaintances, and John's wishes that Emma will not forget their memories together. The second part, dated for "Wednesday eve", discusses his and Miss Genie's relationship, what Miss Genie thinks of Emma, and Emma not feeling well.
Date: June 4, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, June 18, 1879]

Description: Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis discussing the ending of his relationship with Miss Genie, finding time off to visit Emma, Emma feeling ill, and John's wishes for Emma to make a hair wreath for him.
Date: June 18, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, March 23 & 24, 1879]

Description: Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated March 23, 1879, and the second part is dated March 24, 1879. The first part mentions mutual acquaintances, and the second part discusses Emma feeling ill, and mutual acquaintances.
Date: 1879-03-23/1879-03-23
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis, May 18 & 19, 1879]

Description: Letter from John C. Brewer to Emma Davis. The first part of the letter is dated May 18, 1879, and the second part is dated May 19, 1879. The first part discusses John being ill, a barbecue John and Emma attended, and mutual acquaintances. The second part discusses John feeling better, and a "singing" he went to.
Date: May 18, 1879
Creator: Brewer, John C.
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

Letter from Governor George W. Bush

Description: Letter congratulating First Baptist Church on its 130th Anniversary from Governor George W. Bush.
Date: April 3, 1997
Creator: Bush, George W.
Partner: Jacob Fontaine Religious Museum
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