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["Casino Champions" Certificate for G. W. Stone & G. J. Foley]

Description: A certificate recognizing Cpl. George W. Stone and Cpl. Gerald J. Foley as "Casino Champions," signed by "ex-champions" Cpl. Harry Leon and Pvt. Roger E. Alcott. The certificate is typed on office paper of the Fifth Marine Regiment, Second Bridge HQ in Managua, Nicaragua.
Date: October 28, 1928
Creator: Leon, Harry & Alcott, Roger E.
Partner: Fort Worth Aviation Museum

[Col. Nicholas Copeland letter to Martin Bridgman, April 25, 1835]

Description: 1835 letter of Col. Nicholas Copeland to his son-in-law Martin Bridgman of Arkansas, enticing him to move to Texas. The letter discusses the price of land and cattle, as well as the profitability of crops such as cotton and corn. Copeland adds a note for Harry Currin, a free African-American, stating that Texas is a safe place to settle. His land grant (settlement & fortification) described in the letter was 25 miles west of the Trinity River just before crossing the Navasota River. This le… more
Date: April 25, 1835
Creator: Copeland, Nicholas
Partner: Other

[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

[Decrees of Mexican Government, dated November 2-4, 1822]

Description: Act of installation of the Meeting... according to the imperial decree of 31 of the last Octe. Copy by Antonio de Mier, 6 l.s Signatories: Juan Francisco (Bishop of Durango), Antonio de Mier, and Francisco Velasco. Reference to: Election of Marquess of Castañiza; speech by Iturbide; text of Organic Bases of the National Meeting Instituyente, originally signed by Jose Manuel Herrera and rubric of Iturbide; siege of San Juan de Ulúa; administration of oath of office; text of speech by President; … more
Date: November 2, 1822
Creator: Herrera, José Manuel; Francisco, Juan & Iturbide, Agustin de
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Home Service Memorial Pamphlet]

Description: This pamphlet describes the memorial service held by the First Baptist Church of Paris, TX to honor the soldiers from Lamar County who were killed during World War I. The front cover features text identifying the event to be held as a Home Service Memorial conducted by the American Red Cross "For the sons of Lamar County who have given their lives in service of their country" at the First Baptist Church of Paris, Texas on March 7th, 1919. The inside of the pamphlet contains a program guide … more
Date: March 7, 1919
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Index for the Vore Letter Collection]

Description: Description of a letter collection between I.G. Vore to J.W. Denver in Washington D.C. Regarding the claims of the Texas Cherokees. All of the letters are digitized and online in the Portal to Texas History.
Date: unknown
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls]

Description: A letter written Mr. Soloman Falls of Paris, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett -- Johnny, Jetty --- Falls) insurance benefits upon his death. The letter was issued by the Treasury Department on May 3rd, 1920 and details the amount paid by Mr. Soloman towards Jett Falls War Risk Insurance, and the amount owed to him upon his son's death. The amount owed was determined to be $65.16, and the letter states that future payments will occur in the amount of $57.50 each month. The letter is typ… more
Date: May 3, 1920
Creator: Treasury Department, United States of America
Partner: Euless Public Library

Irving Near Dallas

Description: Advertisement from the Irving Board of Trade, enticing farmers to move to Irving, Texas.
Date: 1908~
Creator: Irving Board of Trade
Partner: Irving Archives

[Letter From Alan H. Winquist to Carlton Lundgren, May 28, 1983]

Description: Letter from Alan H. Winquist to Carlton Lundgren discussing an inscription in Lundgren's family bible which he had asked Winquist to translate. The letter also mentions a newspaper article in the Brady Herald featuring Winquist.
Date: May 28, 1983
Creator: Winquist, Alan H.
Partner: McCulloch County Historical Commission

[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 Atilano Sanchez to Mariano, March 13, 1857]

Description: Transmittal of copies of documents in the reform of the Fundación de la Obra Pía; efforts to save the organization from destruction; opposition of “los principales en lo científico” Juan José Espinosa de los Monteros, Juan Francisco Azcárate, and Andrés Quintana Roó, directed by Francisco Sánchez de Tagle; mercantile opposition by Lorenzo Carrera; benefits obtained by Lorenzo Zavala for editing the “Decreto sentencia expoliatoria”; financial support given group by Francisco González Agüero; opp… more
Date: March 13, 1857
Creator: Sanchez, Atilano
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Letter from Capt. F. D. Strong, 16 March 1929]

Description: Letter from Capt. F. D. Strong for Cpl. George W. Strong, Cpl. Gerald J. Foley, and PFC Roger E. Alcott approving their leave to travel outside Managua to visit Lake Asososca.
Date: March 16, 1929
Creator: Strong, F. D.
Partner: Fort Worth Aviation Museum

[Letter from Craig C. Watkins to Edgar B. Sutherlin, July 2, 1958]

Description: Letter from Craig C. Watkins of the Veterans Administration to Edgar B. Sutherlin, on July 2, 1958, acknowledging receipt of Sutherlin's application for compensation or pension, and informing him that it has been referred to the Veterans Benefit Office.
Date: July 2, 1958
Creator: Watkins, Craig C.
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from D.H. Scott to Mrs. C.I. Scofield, July 26, 1921]

Description: Letter from D.H. Scott to Mrs. C.I Scofield with condolences on the death of her husband. Judge Scott comments on his 38 years of fellowship with C.I. Scofield.
Date: July 26, 1921
Creator: Scott, David Howell
Partner: Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards

[Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, 1903]

Description: Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, in 1903, complaining that he has recently been sick, and explaining to her the work he does.
Date: 1903
Creator: Sutherlin, Edgar Brown
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, March 3, 1902]

Description: Letter from Edgar B. Sutherlin to Edith Wilson, on March 3, 1902. He apologizes for taking so long to write back, and informs her that his father has died. He also mentions his plans to join the Navy.
Date: March 3, 1902
Creator: Sutherlin, Edgar Brown
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to her parents, April 12, 1926]

Description: Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to John and Sophia Wilson, on April 12, 1926. She is thankful they arrived home safely, and berates them for not asking for money when they nearly went broke.
Date: April 12, 1926
Creator: Sutherlin, Edith Hallie Wilson
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to her parents, August 24, 1927]

Description: Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to John and Sophia Wilson, on August 24, 1927. She writes about her daughters, one of whom is entering college soon, and a boy who helps her husband at his shop.
Date: August 24, 1927
Creator: Sutherlin, Edith Hallie Wilson
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family
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