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[Copy of letter from Sam Houston to Joseph Ellis, June 12, 1847]

Description: Copy of a letter from Sam Houston to his friend Joseph L. Ellis of Grand Cane at his plantation "Pleasant Lawn." Discusses Judge Worsham, the health of the Houston family, and neighbors. This letter is purported to be a hoax and forgery, as multiple copies exist. It was found folded inside a book that was published in the late 1800s and given to the library over sixty years ago.
Date: June 12, 1847
Creator: Houston, Sam
Partner: Denton Public Library

[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, June 27, 1935]

Description: Letter from "kids" to "Hubby, Uncle John, and All" on June 27, 1935, discussing a visit with Maurine and Ted McElroy, and a dinner.
Date: June 27, 1935
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from Yvonne Sutherlin to Texas Secretary of State, June 11, 2000]

Description: Letter from Yvonne Sutherlin to the Texas Secretary of State, on June 11, 2000, enclosing photocopies of share certificates taken out by E. B. Sutherlin, and asking for information on The Se-Cola Bottling Company.
Date: June 11, 2000
Creator: Sutherlin, Yvonne Aaron
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to Patrick Heath, Texas, June 17, 2011]

Description: Letter from Rudolf R. Scheffrahn to the Mayor of Boerne, discussing the Boerne Village Band and writing that he is including a photograph and historical document. Accompanying the letter is a photograph of three men standing together in front of a gazebo at night. The two men on the right are wearing traditional German dress, while the man on the left is wearing a blue plaid shirt and navy slacks. The man on the left is handing the man in the middle a plaque. A sign on the gazebo indicates that… more
Date: June 17, 2011
Creator: Scheffrahn, Rudolf R.
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library
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