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[Letter from A.B. Davidson to R.A. Terrill, September 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from A.B. Davidson to R.A. Terrill, September 2, 1909]

Letter from Texas Lieutenant Governor A.B. Davidson, chairman of the committee to locate the new West Texas State Normal College, to R.A. Terrill of Canyon City, informing him of the decision to locate the college in Canyon City.
Date: September 2, 1909
Creator: Davidson, Asbury Bascom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa," May 2, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa," May 2, 1902]

Letter from Earl Yates to "Papa" with a report on how sales at the store had been going and on the back of the letter is a list of people who had made purchases as well as the total amount they spent.
Date: May 2, 1902
Creator: Yates, Earl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan, April 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan, April 2, 1909]

Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan discussing a false telegram that was sent to Bryan under the name of "Anson Commercial Club". Cooper, of the Anson Printing Company, writes to assure Bryan that no such organization exists, and that the Anson Progressive Club all fully support Bryan and other Texas democratic representatives. The letter is co-signed by James P. Stimson
Date: April 2, 1909
Creator: Cooper, John P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Jones to William John Bryan, March 2, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Jones to William John Bryan, March 2, 1908]

Letter from T. N. Jones to William John Bryan requesting that Bryan help raise campaign funds in Abilene for Senator Bailey.
Date: March 2, 1908
Creator: Jones, T. N.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, February 7, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, February 7, 1907]

Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan requesting a railroad acquire him a train pass and discussing a bill that would allow members of legislature to travel free of charge by railway.
Date: February 2, 1907
Creator: King, Harry Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]

Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan requesting Bryan join him in a visit to Houston and further stating that he would like Bryan to help a man named Butler in his candidacy for president.
Date: May 2, 1909
Creator: Webb, S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]

Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan requesting official copies of Texas legislative bills and their senate votes to publish for the people.
Date: May 2, 1909
Creator: Grant, A. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, February 2, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, February 2, 1905]

Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing Bryan acquire a train pass for a trip Kirk is taking.
Date: February 2, 1905
Creator: Kirk, W. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Reagan to Henry Sayles, July 2,1909] (open access)

[Letter from R. C. Reagan to Henry Sayles, July 2,1909]

Letter from R. C. Reagan to Henry Sayles discussing that the Fred A. Jones company would be glad to do the engineering work for the railroad Sayles is wanting to build.
Date: July 2, 1909
Creator: Reagan, R. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morris B. Locke to Henry Sayles, June 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Morris B. Locke to Henry Sayles, June 2, 1909]

Letter from Morris B. Locke, president of the Colorado, Texas, & Mexico Railroad Company of Oklahoma, to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad extension to Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 2, 1909
Creator: Locke, Morris B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles, July 2, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles, July 2, 1907]

Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles discussing the mileage of a proposed railroad from Abilene to Temple. Presley proposes immediate construction of 110 miles. He then discusses the costs of the railroad that total $1,650,000.00. He believes B. F. Yoakum would consider managing the construction of the railroad.
Date: July 2, 1907
Creator: Presley, J. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]

Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date: June 2, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1902]

Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles delivering a check for $49.10. Foley also discusses improvements made on certain properties due to notifications from the local health department and that the addressed issues have been fixed.
Date: August 2, 1902
Creator: Foley, Justin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to A. F. McDonald, August 2,1909] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to A. F. McDonald, August 2,1909]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to A. F. McDonald discussing that when McDonald is in town if he would come by the Sayles & Sayles office.
Date: August 2, 1909
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, January 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, January 2, 1909]

Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, requesting a "complete statement of all condemnation proceedings" related to Ballinger & Abilene Railroad Company.
Date: January 2, 1909
Creator: Bomar, David T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1908] (open access)

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1908]

Letter I. H. Kempner discussing a suit, Ed. S. Hughes suing J. R. Carrisco, based on two notes held by Kempner and requesting he endorse them back to Hughes and forward them to Judge Scurry.
Date: June 2, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 2, 1909]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Morgan Jones building what is likely a railroad, parallel to the Santa Fe between Abilene and San Angelo, Texas.
Date: October 2, 1909
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Alice Williams to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., December 2, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Alice Williams to Byrd Moore Williams, Jr., December 2, 1907]

Letter from Mary Alice Williams to her son, Byrd Williams, Jr., discussing his upcoming Christmas present, his bible reading study, and his brother, Charles.
Date: December 2, 1907
Creator: Williams, Byrd
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, August 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, August 2, 1909]

Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore in which she writes about her family's health, the weather, and a visit by Claude White. She updates Mary on the activities of family and friends. Sally recounts a crash with a buggy, which left her and Nelly injured. She also tells Mary that she has eczema on her ankles. She describes how she treats the eczema.
Date: August 2, 1909
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 7, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from Linnet Moore to the Moore family, March 7, 1900]

Letter written by Linnet Moore and addressed to the Moore family and Willie. In this letter, Linnet informs the Moore family of the goings-on in Austin during her visit. She apologizes for not writing a soon as she arrived and details the exercise at the University on the state's Independence Day. She notes the day's events and mentions that her and Lula will go to hear Paderewski tomorrow night. She closes the letter by noting her trip to Austin was a good one and states that her parents must write to her. The envelope is included with the letter.
Date: March 2, 1900
Creator: Moore, Linnet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet and Birdie, June 2, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet and Birdie, June 2, 1901]

Letter from Mary Moore to Linnet Moore and Birdie McGee. She was glad to hear Linnet made it and was feeling well. She asks Birdie to straighten out Linnet, Linnet hasn't been the same since the measles. She hasn't heard from anyone since Linnet left Mr. Druoy. She then talks about Mr. Druoy. She talks about what they have been eating and the state of the rum. She talks about Linnet's baby. She mentions that Linnet does not tell where she went. She then writes some news of what is happening at home.
Date: June 2, 1901
Creator: Moore, Mary
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. B. Moore to Claude D. White, June 2, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Moore to Claude D. White, June 2, 1901]

Letter from C. B. Moore to Claude White. Moore is telling Claude Linnet's progress from Austin to Gallatin. And that she has made it there safely. He received a letter from William H. McGee that she had made it. He says that they are doing well also.
Date: June 2, 1901
Creator: Moore, C. B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, July 2, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Laura Jernigan to Mary Moore, July 2, 1907]

Letter to Mary Moore from Laura Jernigan. She talks about the weather, and talks about farming. Lilian had a baby. Sometimes she feels as though she doesn't have children. She asks about Linnet's chickens. She talks about her garden and her roses. She asks that they write soon, she really enjoys their letters.
Date: July 2, 1907
Creator: Jernigan, Laura
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, August 2, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, August 2, 1907]

Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She received their letter and was sad to hear that they weren't coming to visit. She says that she could not go visit them because they are having a lot of bad luck. She is sorry that their crops are not doing well. Birdie's chickens have cholera. Lillie Bell has consumption. She canned and jammed Blackberries and sold them. She comments that everything is ripening late. The cashier at the bank was robbing it for years. She mentions how the money was being used. She brags about Will and how well he is doing. She is waiting for Linnet's letter and wishing they would come visit. She talks about the work she is doing and gives news about people. Richard Dobbins got married. She asks for information about the people living in Texas.
Date: August 2, 1907
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
System: The UNT Digital Library