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Map of the Butterfield Trail, Through Taylor County, Texas

Map of the Butterfield Trail mail route in Taylor County, Texas, in service between September 1858 and 1861, from St. Louis, Missouri, to San Fransisco, California. Map includes water bodies, blocks of land, and other geologic features, with relief shown in hachures. Scale ca. 1:82,368
Date: November 1924
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Brazos Co.

Blue line print of survey map of Brazos County, Texas, showing showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, roads, and blocks of land. Handwritten notes have been made on the map in pencil about crabapple trees. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Date: November 1922
Creator: Matzow, Fr.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927]

A letter written to the State Highway Commission of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, from W. R. Ely, Member Texas Highway Commission, Abilene, dated November 3, 1927. Letter of introduction for Mr. T. N. Carswell of Abilene, Texas as a representative of the various towns touched by Highway No. 4 in Texas and an advisement that he has the endorsement of the Texas Highway Commission.
Date: November 3, 1927
Creator: Ely, W. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1929]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. M. Wagstaff, Wagstaff, Harwell, Wagstaff & Douthit, Abilene, Texas, dated November 5, 1929. Cover letter by Wagstaff advising of an enclosed Charter of West Texas Automobile Club, Franchise tax receipt, etc.
Date: November 5, 1929
Creator: Wagstaff, R. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1926] (open access)

[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, November 18, 1926]

Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent and discussing the details of his recent visit to Texas.
Date: November 18, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to William John Bryan, November 14, 1920] (open access)

[Letter to William John Bryan, November 14, 1920]

Letter to William John Bryan providing him with reasons why the previous letter he wrote was not responded to in a timely manner, discussing the cattle business, inviting him to visit and thanking him for everything he has done.
Date: November 14, 1920
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. J. Bryan, November 14, 1921] (open access)

[Letter to W. J. Bryan, November 14, 1921]

Letter to W. J. Bryan inquiring about the availability of "cow punchers" and ranch workmen in the state of Texas.
Date: November 14, 1921
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan, November 8, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan, November 8, 1926]

Letter from G. W. Hardy to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of a letter he sent to their State Commissioner and inquiring if Mr. Bryan can have it published in his city's papers.
Date: November 8, 1926
Creator: Hardy, G. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to A. J. Stem, November 10, 1927] (open access)

[Letter to A. J. Stem, November 10, 1927]

Letter to A. J. Stem requesting the return of a letter granting Stem permission to use the tank on the writer's property.
Date: November 10, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Dated November 13, 1926] (open access)

[Notes Dated November 13, 1926]

Paper with notes discussing a court case, likely Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company.
Date: November 13, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Bill For Mr. Sayles] (open access)

[Tax Bill For Mr. Sayles]

Tax bill for Mr. Sayles' property in Eastland, Texas. The years listed are 1920, 1921, 1922, 1925, 1926, and 1927.
Date: November 8, 1928
Creator: Hearn, A. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the Railroad Commission to Sayles & Sayles, November 10, 1926] (open access)

[Telegram from the Railroad Commission to Sayles & Sayles, November 10, 1926]

Telegram from the Railroad Commission to Sayles & Sayles, discussing the mailing of a certified copy of the Root-Telling bond.
Date: November 10, 1926
Creator: Railroad Comission
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, November 4, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, November 4, 1926]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, discussing the Root-Telling Syndicate bond mentioned in a previous telegram.
Date: November 4, 1926
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Dated November 8 or 9, 1927] (open access)

[Notes Dated November 8 or 9, 1927]

Paper with a note titled "November 8 or 9 - 1927." The note reads, "F. High - Line [..] Gulf Pipe Line in Taylor Co."
Date: 1927-11?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From The Texas Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr.] (open access)

[Invoice From The Texas Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr.]

Invoice from the Texas Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., for $2.65.
Date: November 18, 1924
Creator: Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 29-B: Agreement] (open access)

[Cause No. 29-B: Agreement]

Document in cause no. 29-B, Hattie M. Sayles vs. Nannie F. Downing, Martin and Hamilton, A. C. Wilson, and W. T. Westmoreland, listing a series of facts that are agreed upon by the attorneys of the plaintiff and defendants. This document has corrections to the text in red pencil or ink and is unsigned.
Date: November 17, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, November 26, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, November 26, 1927]

Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Tomlinson v. Independent Torpedo Company case and a rebate sent to Spillers.
Date: November 26, 1927
Creator: Spillers, G. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 14760: Syllabus] (open access)

[Cause No. 14760: Syllabus]

Document in cause no. 14760, Carter Oil Company vs. Independent Torpedo Company, listing three items related to determining liability for an accident.
Date: November 12, 1924
Creator: Crump, George C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, November 12, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, November 12, 1927]

Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens discussing the court case Over and Bettis vs. Gulf Pipe Line Co.
Date: November 12, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, November 30, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, November 30, 1927]

Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles stating they have received the amount they charged on the Tomlinson case. Spillers expresses his gratitude that they all share the same attitude of fairness.
Date: November 30, 1927
Creator: Spillers, G. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Codicil to Hattie M. Sayles' Last Will and Testament] (open access)

[Codicil to Hattie M. Sayles' Last Will and Testament]

Document amending Hattie M. Sayles' last will and testament, giving the executors the power to manage the property of the estate however they see fit. This document has corrections to the text and is unsigned.
Date: November 30, 1927
Creator: Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Bell to Sayles & Sayles, November 9, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from H. E. Bell to Sayles & Sayles, November 9, 1926]

Letter from H. E. Bell to Sayles & Sayles delivering a copy of the Connellee lease. Bell mentions charges for the documents and who they are payable to.
Date: November 9, 1926
Creator: Bell, H. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Last Will and Testament of Hattie M. Sayles, November 30, 1927] (open access)

[Last Will and Testament of Hattie M. Sayles, November 30, 1927]

Last will and testament of Hattie M. Sayles, in which she bequeaths much of her property to her children, of whom she names the three oldest as the executors of the will.
Date: November 30, 1927
Creator: Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lander Legett to Ruth Legett - November 25, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from Lander Legett to Ruth Legett - November 25, 1928]

Letter written to Ruth Legett from Lander Legett, concerning their family genealogy.
Date: November 25, 1928
Creator: Legett, Lander
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History