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[Letter to Honorable W, J, Bryan, January 24, 1911]
Letter to honorable W. J. Bryan commending him for introducing the bill regarding the location of a State Normal School at Abilene, Texas. The author of the letter informs Mr. Bryan that the bill was approved and highlights the importance of the School to the State of Texas.
Date:
January 24, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James D. Brown to W. J. Bryan, January 15, 1915]
Letter from James D. Brown to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of his payment and letter and informing Mr. Bryan that he would be glad to meet when he is in New York.
Date:
January 15, 1915
Creator:
Brown, James D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from JNO. S. McIlwaine to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 1, 1915]
Letter from JNO. S. McIlwaine to W. J. Bryan thanking him for a letter he sent and wishing Mr. Bryan a happy New Year.
Date:
January 1, 1915
Creator:
McIlwaine, JNO. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Hughes to W. J. Bryan, January 31, 1911]
Letter from E. S. Hughes to W. J. Bryan thanking him for successfully taking care of their Velasco situation in the Senate.
Date:
January 31, 1911
Creator:
Hughes, E. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Rankin to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 11, 1915]
Letter from R. E. Rankin to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the details of his office-rent payments and inviting Mr. Bryan to visit soon.
Date:
January 11, 1915
Creator:
Rankin, R. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph B. Babb to W. J. Bryan, January 4, 1915]
Letter from Joseph B. Babb to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the New Years letter and inviting Mr Byan to visit soon.
Date:
January 4, 1915
Creator:
Babb, Joseph B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Buchanan to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 22, 1912]
Letter from C. R. Buchanan to W. J. Bryan apologizing for not reaching out earlier and inquiring about his plans for the upcoming State Senate race. Buchanan reassures Mr. Bryan that he is willing to support him if he does participate in the elections.
Date:
January 22, 1912
Creator:
Buchanan, C. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Radford to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 29, 1911]
Letter from J. M. Radford to Senator W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the State Normal School, and provides Mr. Bryan with several reasons why he should fight and secure it for Abilene, Texas.
Date:
January 29, 1911
Creator:
Radford, J. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1918]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan providing him with information about the publications he is expecting to receive.
Date:
January 2, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter From John Sayles to Graham B. Smedley, January 1, 1912]
Letter from John Sayles to Graham B. Smedley discussing an upcoming suit involving the Citizens' State Bank.
Date:
January 1, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles. to Ed. S. Hughes, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, discussing a bill to approve the Katy Railroad's expansion in Texas.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Graham Smedley to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles, January 9, 1912]
Letter from Graham Smedley to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles stating that he will not be able to waive service for Midland National Bank, and that a letter written to Griffin was returned unclaimed.
Date:
January 9, 1912
Creator:
Smedley, Graham B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to H. N. McKellar, January 11, 1912]
Letter to H. N. McKellar requesting he issue citation for defendant The Midland National Bank only. McKellar also receives carbon copies of the petitions.
Date:
January 11, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, January 4, 1913]
Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles discussing a bill to be offered in the next legislature. Coke gives Sayles a copy as he thinks it will benefit the public and the railroads.
Date:
January 4, 1913
Creator:
Coke, Alexander S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, January 6, 1916]
Letter from Henry Sayles requesting the amount due for 1915 taxes.
Date:
January 6, 1916
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to County Clerk of Comanche County, January 24, 1919]
Letter from Perry Sayles to County Clerk of Comanche County remitting a deed from R. H. Reaves and a check for $1.00 to cover fees.
Date:
January 24, 1919
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Bank of Desdemona, January 30, 1919]
Letter from Perry Sayles to The Bank of Desdemona stating he paid some of the price for a royalty interest owned by R. H. Reaves. Sayles states because of his ownership the deed must be held by the bank and any payment on a previously declined check should be forwarded to the First State Bank of Eastland.
Date:
January 30, 1919
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Rube D. Simonton, January 12, 1916]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Rube D. Simonton remitting $21.75 to pay taxes for 1915 on the John Early Survey.
Date:
January 12, 1916
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes discussing how to handle opposition to the railroad and how to present information about the railroad to Trumbull. Sayles discusses a conference that Abilene was invited to as they will likely have a railroad as part of the Cross Plains extension. Sayles believes there is a good chance of securing a twenty-five year lease for the railroad.
Date:
January 11, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. McAlpine to John Sayles, January 9, 1911]
Letter from M. McAlpine to John Sayles returning the Griffin papers and explaining what's been done by the party McAlpine is with.
Date:
January 9, 1911
Creator:
McAlpine, M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, January 12, 1912]
Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles stating he is willing to do whatever he can for the interest of their people in the country and the county. He believes they can obtain rights of way from some of the people whose land the railroad will be constructed on, but likely not all. He asks where Sayles plans to build the railroad and states his opinion that it should run through the center of Callahan County, instead of farther north.
Date:
January 12, 1912
Creator:
Irvin, T. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles discussing John Bryan and his opinions on railroads. Sayles discusses the Katy railroad and whether or not it will branch into Abilene as that was a main concern of prior correspondence. Sayles desires Abilene to be named as a point on the extension in a proposed consolidation bill.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. D. Williams, January 6, 1911]
Letter to W. D. Williams, copied to Henry Sayles, discussing modifications to the I. G. and N. bill to make the bill more friendly to railroads in West Texas.
Date:
January 6, 1911
Creator:
unknown
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 for payment of taxes.
Date:
January 9, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History