Correspondence, 1954, 1955

1) From R.H. Wilson, National Old Line Insurance (Little Rock), 12/22/1954, draft authorization; 2) From National Old Line Insurance (Little Rock) to First National Bank to, no date, draft authorization; 3) From Malcolm R. Wilkey, US Attorney, 1/6/1955, requesting character reference for Daniel K. Treviño; 4) From Manuel Sanchez Jr, Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, 1/10/1955, inadequacy of Cameron County Courthouse; 5) To Malcolm R. Wilkey, US Attorney, 1/14/1955, providing character reference for Daniel K. Treviño; 6) From Firestone Stores, 1/21/1955, requesting character reference for Lyra H. Garcia Gomez; 7) To West Publishing Co (Minnesota), 1/27/1955, declining book order; 8) From H.F. Heidbrink, 2/2/1955, response; 9) To Firestone Stores, 2/4/1955, providing character reference for Lyra H. Garcia Gomez (2 copies); 10) From George F. Porter, American Law Book Co (Brooklyn), 2/15/1955, requesting payment; 11) To George F. Porter, American Law Book Co (Brooklyn), 2/15/1955, requesting payment plan; 12) To Jose G. Guerra, Manager, B&M Bridge Co, 3/7/1955, regarding confusion over bridge pass (2 sheets); 13) From Mary Espinal Hannier, 3/8/1955, missed appointment, seeking counsel on personal matter; 14) From Mary Espinal Hannier, 3/9/1955, follow up, seeking advice; 15) To Mrs. R. Espinal Hannier, 3/11/1955, clarifying meeting availability; 16) From F.H. Holmsted, American Law Book Co (Brooklyn), 3/15/1955, terms of balance payment; 17) To Mrs. R. Espinal Hannier, 3/22/1955, travelling to San Antonio; 18) (Western Union Telegram) To US Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, 3/28/1955, regarding invitation for Commissioner of Public Roads, C.D. Curtiss; 19) From US Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, 3/28/1955, regarding Commissioner of Public Roads, C.D. Curtis; 20) To F.H. Holmsted, American Law Book Co (Brooklyn), 3/15/1955, terms of balance payment; 21) From Arthur Perry, Assistant to LBJ, 4/6/1955, regrets regarding C.D. Curtiss, enclosure US Senator Lyndon B. Johnson from C.D. Curtiss, 3/31/1955, declining invitation; 22) From Marian Coffman to Albino Estrada, 5/6/1955, writing on behalf of Garza regarding Knights of Columbus dues; 23) (Western Union Telegram), From Frank Pineo, 5/17/1955, invitation to speak at LULAC National Convention; 24) (Western Union Telegram), To Frank Pineo, 5/17/1955, accepting invitation to speak at LULAC National Convention; 25) From Mary Espinal Hannier, 6/11/1955, personal thanks and payment remittance; 26) From L.L. Smith, Plant Manager, Standard Oil and Gas, 6/13/1955, complimentary magazine; 27) To L.L. Smith, Plant Manager, Standard Oil and Gas, 6/24/1955, letter of thanks; 28) From Frank Pindeo, National President, LULAC, no date, confirming speaking engagement; 29) From Frank Pindeo, National President, LULAC, 6/25/1955, letter of gratitude for speech; 30) Financial Report, Brownsville Festival of Music, Inc., 7/1/1955, receipts and disbursements; 31) From John E. O’Brien, Kiwanis Club, 7/1/1955, regarding membership on Brownsville United Fund; 32) Letter of reference for Odon Villazana, “yard boy and handyman”; 33) From Howard Maxon (El Pason), 7/14/1955, letter of thanks for appointment to State Board of Morticians; 34) To Travis T. Johnson (Rockport), 7/19/1955, declining invitation to speak; 35) To Mrs. R. Espinal Hannier, 8/3/1955, birthday wishes; 36) To John V. Trump (Port Isabel), 8/5/1955, meeting reminder for Finance Dinner; 37) To J. Alton Bennett, Olmito Canning Co, 8/5/1955, meeting reminder; 38) To Ura J. Breedlove, Olmito Canning Co, 8/5/1955, meeting reminder; 39) From Mrs. Otis McCreless, 8/5/1955, concerns regarding health and well-being of Mary Espinal Hannier (envelope, 2 pages); 40) To Mrs. Otis McCreless, 8/8/1955, concern over health and well-being of Mary Espinal Hannier (2 pages); 41) From Mrs. Otis McCreless, postmarked 8/10/1955, regarding Mary Espinal Hannier (envelope, 3 pages); 42) (Spanish) To Consuela Cerna, 8/9/1955, requesting (3) copies of birth certificate for Macaria Rodriguez, b. 6/1/1939. 43) From Robert J. Murphy, Newman Foundation, 8/9/1955, invitation to speak; 44) To Father Robert J. Murphy, Newman Foundation, 8/11/1955, accepting invitation to speak; 45) To Mrs. R. Espinal Hannier, 8/11/1955, advising against marriage; 46) From C.O. Anderson, Federal Correctional Institution, 8/18/1955, regarding parole for Emilio Maza; 47) From Mrs. R. Espinal Hannier, 8/26/1955, declining invitation to Brownsville, allaying concerns over marriage; 48) From Gov. Allan Shivers, 8/29/1955, declining invitation; 49) From Rev. Edward Kennedy, Our Lady of Mercy, 8/31/1955, invitation to Coronation of Parish Queen; 50) To Rev. Edward Kennedy, Our Lady of Mercy, 8/31/1955, accepting invitation; 51) To Mrs. R. Espinal Hannier, 9/3/1955, general updates and well wishes; 52) From Albert J. Harno, American Judiciary Society, 9/6/1955, invitation for membership; 53) To Martin E. Garcia, Grand Commander, Order of Alhambra, 9/27/1955, Vice Grand Commander resignation (2 copies); 54) To Martin E. Garcia, Grand Commander, Order of Alhambra, 9/27/1955, Raul A. Besteiro, Raul Tijerina (2 copies); 55) To Delano McKelvey, American Consul (Monterrey), 9/27/1955, assistance on visa application for maid (2 pages, 2 copies); 56) From Velia B. Shiflet, Snyder High School, 10/17/1955, invitation to speak at Pan American Day (3 pages); 57) To Velia B. Shiflet, Snyder High School, 10/19/1955, accepting invitation to speak at Pan American Day; 58) From John Ben Shepperd, State Attorney General, 10/24/1955, letter of thanks; 59) From Joe M. Kilgore, US Representative, 11/15/1955, admission of Alfredo Barrera Guerra by Veterans Administration. 60) (Spanish) From Ernesto Corripio (Matamoros), 11/17/1955, memorandum of thanks; 61) (Spanish) Brief biography of Reynaldo Garza 62) To Robert D. Donahue, Attorney (Austin), 11/25/1955, possible representation for Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Friedman, Jr. following a traffic accident; 63) From Robert D. Donahue, Attorney (Austin), 11/29/1955, notice of other legal representation for Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Friedman, Jr.; 64) From Gaston H. Wilder, Jr., Attorney (Beaumont), 12/2/1955, seeking contacts in Mexico City; 65) To Gaston H. Wilder, Jr., Attorney (Beaumont), 12/27/1955, recommends contacting Mexican Consul; 66) From Ruben Edelstein, United Fund, 12/20, 1955, notice of meeting; 67) To Father William J. Moore (Big Spring), 12/21/1955, holiday wishes; 68) To Father William D. O’Connor (San Antonio), 12/21/1955, holiday wishes; 69) “To the Honorable Mayer and City Commissioners of the City of Brownsville Texas,” undated, regarding Resaca Park