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[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, January 9, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the projected railroad from Cross Plains. Sayles asks Acheson to discuss the matter with W. J. Harris to ease his doubts about the railroad.
Date:
January 9, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. N. Jackson, April 3, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to I. N. Jackson informing him the Texas meeting for railroads has been postponed. Sayles asks Jackson to prepare rights-of-way that were previously discussed by them.
Date:
April 3, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. N. Jackson to Henry Sayles, April 20, 1912]
Letter from I. N. Jackson to Henry Sayles stating he's been unable to get anything more than a promise of right of way from McFarlane and West. He may be able to get them to meet Sayles in Baird.
Date:
April 20, 1912
Creator:
Jackson, I. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, July 6, 1912]
Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine requesting responses to previous letters written, questioning McAlpine's usual promptness. Handwritten text on the back of the letter written in black ink.
Date:
July 6, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inventory of Property Owned by Henry Sayles, Sr., 1912]
An inventory list created by Henry Sayles, Sr. of all the property he owns for the purpose of tax assessment for the year of 1912, prepared for A. H. Balch, the tax assessor of Abilene.
Date:
1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Minnock to Henry Sayles, May 28, 1912]
Letter from R. F. Minnock to Henry Sayles stating he will do what he feels is the right thing about granting the right of way for the railroad and for any problems that may arise.
Date:
May 28, 1912
Creator:
Minnock, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. K. Fuller to F. E. Haynes, September 13, 1912]
Letter from J. K. Fuller to F. E. Haynes discussing cases and balances outstanding for multiple people.
Date:
September 13, 1912
Creator:
Fuller, J. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Richard Cordwent, May 25, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Richard Cordwent stating his beliefs on the condition of the railroad in Abilene. Sayles states the Cotton Belt people will build a line first unless the Texas Central Railway quickly moves to occupy the land. Sayles states there is no reason to talk to Webb, the president of the M. K. & T. Railroad to try to change the policies in place. Sayles wants to extend the railroad from Abilene into Cross Plains, but does not believe this will happen without rights of way from the people who live there.
Date:
May 25, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912]
Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad trip from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas for Mr. Acheson, W. A. Webb, and Mr. Fischer. Webb requests that Sayles make the necessary arrangements and offers to pay all expenses for the trip. The letter is on the letterhead of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas, Office of Assistant to President.
Date:
August 2, 1912
Creator:
Webb, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, August 26, 1912]
Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing a call made to Sayles' office earlier in the day regarding Hughes' travel plans had changed suddenly.
Date:
August 26, 1912
Creator:
Hughes, Ed. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. and T. S. to A. M. Acheson, March 28, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the change in presidency of the New York Central Lines and the building of a railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas.
Date:
March 28, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for State and County Taxes, 1911]
Receipt for taxes paid to the State of Texas and an unspecified county by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1911.
Date:
January 5, 1912
Creator:
Crawford, Baylor
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles Jr. to Henry L. Lilley, January 9, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles Jr. to Henry L. Lilley remitting $4.90 to pay taxes.
Date:
January 9, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Abilene City Poll Taxes, 1911]
Receipt for a poll tax paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1911. The receipt includes Sayles' age, occupation, race, and the number of years he'd lived in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
January 23, 1912
Creator:
Balch, A. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, December 4, 1912]
Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine confirming receipt of previous letters and discussing suggestions made by Martin.
Date:
December 4, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, January 9, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing railroad issues that W. J. Harris hoped to resolve and mentioning possibly health issues in Dallas.
Date:
January 9, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles, February 16, 1912]
Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles discussing the costs of right of ways for a proposed railroad line.
Date:
February 16, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, March 11, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the extension of the Texas Central Railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas and setting a meeting between the author and Achison.
Date:
March 11, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Balch to Henry Sayles, Sr., December 13, 1912]
Letter from A. H. Balch to Henry Sayles discussing taxes owed by Mr. Sayles and by what date he needs to pay them before they are considered delinquent.
Date:
December 13, 1912
Creator:
Balch, A. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. N. McEarburn to Henry Sayles, July 16, 1912]
Letter from J. N. McEarburn to Henry Sayles giving directions to his house.
Date:
July 16, 1912
Creator:
McEarburn, J. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. P. Hailey to Henry Sayles, February 17, 1912]
Letter from N. P. Hailey to Henry Sayles discussing a meeting the following week and creating different drafts.
Date:
February 17, 1912
Creator:
Hailey, N. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, January 27, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin discussing the route for the railroad at the most optimal cost. Sayles says he will make time to meet with Irvin in the near future.
Date:
January 27, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, July 6, 1912]
Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine stating he has no responses to previous letters, questioning McAlpine's usual promptness.
Date:
July 6, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. P. Hailey to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1912]
Letter from N. P. Hailey to Henry Sayles discussing construction of a railroad, as well as barbecuing meat suggested by Sayles. It also discusses deals made by Mr. Borvell. The last page includes a hand-drawn illustration of the north section of the town.
Date:
June 15, 1912
Creator:
Hailey, N. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History