[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950]

Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
Date: February 9, 1950
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Additional Airport Land Called Vital for Growth] (open access)

[Clipping: Additional Airport Land Called Vital for Growth]

Newspaper clippings of an article about the development of an airport in Abilene. Also included is a map of the Abilene municipal airport.
Date: February 6, 1964
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1957]

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the legislative bill concerning the reorganization of schools.
Date: February 12, 1957
Creator: Wilhite, L. E. & Wilhite, Mrs. L. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite, February 14, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite, February 14, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite discussing his opposition to a school consolidation bill.
Date: February 14, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
Date: February 24, 1941
Creator: Armstrong, C. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 17th District Foreign Relations Committee, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated February 5, 1945. Stell requests a full representation of his Committee at the Mid-Winter War Conference in Abilene, Texas on February 18, 1945 in the Ball Room of the Wooten Hotel. Handwritten note at bottom of page by T. N. Carswell suggests a study of Foreign Relations during next several months.
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Stell, A. L. (Albert)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan, February 7, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan, February 7, 1909]

Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent successful speech and suggesting that Bryan push to have Tom McCleere appointed a member of the "Live Stock Sanitarion Board". The letter is headed by an illustration of a building with the title, "Texas Anchor Fence Co.".
Date: February 7, 1909
Creator: Weatherford, A. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Narrative about Poisoned Cattle] (open access)

[Narrative about Poisoned Cattle]

Narrative written by an unknown author describing how a large portion of William John Bryan's cattle were poisoned by alkaline creek water during a drought.
Date: February 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fence Border Stipulations for Land Purchase] (open access)

[Fence Border Stipulations for Land Purchase]

Description of how fences are to be moved on the land purchased by C. E. Jones from Mary E. Sayles. The document is signed by C. E. Jones and by John Sayles on behalf of Mary E. Sayles.
Date: February 27, 1906
Creator: Jones, C. E.; Sayles, Mary E. & Sayles, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Burton-Lingo Company, February 5, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Burton-Lingo Company, February 5, 1912]

Letter from John Sayles to Burton-Lingo Company discussing land in Jones County. Sayles remits the vendor's lien that is to be signed and returned by C. E. Carter and J. S. Barnes.
Date: February 5, 1912
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Smith & Smith to Jack Sayles, February 21, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Smith & Smith to Jack Sayles, February 21, 1941]

Letter from Smith & Smith to Jack Sayles discussing the accounts of a clerk and calculating what monies were still owed to Sayles' client.
Date: February 21, 1941
Creator: Smith & Smith
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land Sale Memorandum] (open access)

[Land Sale Memorandum]

Memorandum stating all the contractual terms for the sale of subdivision #32 of the Austin and Williams League # 340 from Mary E. Sayles to C. E. Jones. The document is signed by C. E. Jones and by John Sayles on behalf of Mary E. Sayles.
Date: February 27, 1906
Creator: Sayles, Mary E. & Jones, C. E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Defendant's Bill of Exceptions] (open access)

[Cause No. 4035: Defendant's Bill of Exceptions]

Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. It contains two bills of exceptions for the defendant, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, which detail two witnesses, W. M. Greer and Johnnie White, and their testimonies.
Date: February 6, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry, February 4, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry, February 4, 1941]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry discussing cause no. 4035, Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles, requesting Sprayberry look for a duplicate check from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for costs related to the suit and to refund the check if found.
Date: February 4, 1941
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1955]

Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer discussing the statewide re-districting bill introduced by Representative Yancy of Houston. He also asks to be placed on the mailing list for the House Journal.
Date: February 22, 1955
Creator: Thomas, Owen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1961]

Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer discussing his plans to start school and work during the summer.
Date: February 11, 1961
Creator: Vinson, Stanley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram Opposing H.B. 19, February 23, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram Opposing H.B. 19, February 23, 1961]

Telegram opposing H.B. 19.
Date: February 22, 1961
Creator: Sosebee & Sosebee Agents
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Stanley Vinson, February 23, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Stanley Vinson, February 23, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Stanley Vinson; He asks for a summary of Mr. Vinson's work experience and lets him know when and where they'll be able to see each other. He also gives Mr. Vinson his telephone number.
Date: February 23, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. H. Shoultz to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from V. H. Shoultz to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1959]

Letter from V. H. Shoultz to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of a bill that would broaden the license granted to nurses.
Date: February 4, 1959
Creator: Shoultz, V. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. C. L. Cromwell to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. C. L. Cromwell to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953]

Letter from Dr. C. L. Cromwell to Truett Latimer requesting support for Texas House Bill #5, regarding the need for higher regulation and updated laws in the field of optometry.
Date: February 4, 1953
Creator: Cromwell, C. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to G. P. Wills, February 25, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to G. P. Wills, February 25, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Mrs. G. P. Wills discussing opposition to the consolidation of Texas schools.
Date: February 25, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. A. Thornton, February 23, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. A. Thornton, February 23, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to C. A. Thornton apologizing for not answering his previous letter and letting him know that he would send the information he asked for after the International Life Insurance Company had made their 1954 report. Mr. Latimer also thanked him for his help when he ran for State Senator and let him know that he would be unable to make his Chamber of Commerce banquet.
Date: February 23, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History