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[Letter from a black market salesman, 1910~]
Letter belonging to C. C. Cox from a black market salesman in Elizabeth, New Jersey, offering the recipient an opportunity to purchase and profit from the sale of his "Goods." The writer includes prices for his illicit product and specific instructions on how to confidentially communicate.
Date:
1910~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. T. Webb to Claude D. White, 1910]
Letter from T. T. Webb to Claude White in which he writes about an election and running for election. It appears that the first page of the letter is missing.
Date:
1910~
Creator:
Webb, T. T.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter Regarding Railway Line in Abilene, Texas]
Unsigned. draft letter discussing efforts to raise money for a short railroad line connection at Abilene, Texas, which was taken over by the Santa Fe Railroad and indefinitely postponed.
Date:
1910~
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Texas Bank & Trust Co. to Goldthwaite National Bank]
Telegram sent by Texas Bank & Trust Co. to Goldthwaite National Bank requesting that they bid in the sale of Cox lands happening and also to get from Mrs. Robert Grant the execution send to her husband's place for collection.
Date:
1910
Creator:
Texas Bank & Trust Co
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles, February 2, 1910]
Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles discussing the location of a new town. The town will be considerable distance from the center of Callahan County. Robbins does not believe the new town would obtain the vote necessary. Robbins requests the new town be located at the center of the county.
Date:
February 2, 1910
Creator:
Robbins, Walter R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. T. Dashiell to Hawkins, February 10, 1910]
Letter from L. T. Dashiell to Hawkins discussing a previous letter from Hawkins, future political endeavors, congratulating Hawkins' brother, and plans to meet later on. Dashiell also mentions his brother in law, William John Bryan of Abilene.
Date:
February 10, 1910
Creator:
Dashiell, L. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George C. Husmans to T. V. Munson, February 12, 1910]
Photocopy of a letter from George C. Husmann to T. V. Munson discussing an inquiry for fresh Rotundifolia seed from an Italian agricultural institution.
Date:
February 12, 1910
Creator:
Husmann, George C. (George Charles), 1861-1939
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Opal E. Drury to Mrs. Moore and Linnet, February 14, 1910]
Letter from Ohal E. Drury to Mrs. Moore and Linnet. He mentions he has just gotten out of school and mentions who his teachers are. They gave one of the dolls they sent to the baby. He answers their question about pecans. He talks about the pony his father was working with. He talks about what he did for Christmas and decides to end the letter.
Date:
February 14, 1910
Creator:
Drury, Opal E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from T. V. Munson & Sons to George C. Husmann, February 15, 1910]
Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson and Sons to George C. Husmann discussing Husmann's request for Rotundifolia grape seed.
Date:
February 15, 1910
Creator:
T.V. Munson & Son Nurseries
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to C. W. Merchant, Henry James, Geo L. Paxton, W. G. Swenson, H. O. Wooten, and J. M. Redford, February 21, 1910]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to C. W. Merchant, Henry James, Geo L. Paxton, W. G. Swenson, H. O. Wooten, and J. M. Redford, asking the addressees to resign from the board of the Abilene Central Railway Company due to their "partisanship and personal interest in the City of Abilene."
Date:
February 21, 1910
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. Mitchell to Mr. Sayles, February 21, 1910]
Letter from G. A. Mitchell to Mr. Sayles discussing a railroad proposition and recommending Sayles get a guarantee from the M. K. & T. Railroad.
Date:
February 21, 1910
Creator:
Mitchell, G. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Wagstaff to Chas. Hamilton, February 23, 1910]
Letter from J. M. Wagstaff to Chas. Hamilton stating he is in agreement with Hamilton's views written in a prior letter. Wagstaff states he will make an effort to go to Abilene the following week. He is currently suffering from rheumatism.
Date:
February 23, 1910
Creator:
Wagstaff, J. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw, February 25,1910]
Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw discussing that Shanks would like to receive the plans, specifications and full information covering the proposal of construction of the Abilene Central Railroad. Bids for the construction will be received on March 21st.
Date:
February 25, 1910
Creator:
Shanks, Oscar
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to T. V. Munson, March 1, 1910]
Photocopy of a letter from the pomologist in charge of fruit district investigations to T. V. Munson requesting information on grape varieties that may be successful in the dry land fruit garden in Akron, Colorado.
Date:
March 1, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to J. M. Wagstaff and Sayles & Sayles, March 8, 1910]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to J. M. Wagstaff discussing Percy Jones' absence from the country.
Date:
March 8, 1910
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Scott & Sons to H. J. Bradshaw, March 10, 1910]
Letter from John Scott & Sons to H. J. Bradshaw asking if his company can pay all cash for the construction of the Abilene Central Railway.
Date:
March 10, 1910
Creator:
John Scott & Sons
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Bradshaw to John Scott and sons, March 14, 1910]
Letter from H. J. Bradshaw to John Scott and sons saying to wait to see their representation.
Date:
March 14, 1910
Creator:
Bradshaw, H. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Taylor to T. V. Munson, March 14, 1910]
Photocopy of a letter from William A. Taylor to T. V. Munson requesting grafting scions of "Josephine" and "Kawakami" persimmons, the price, and the care required for the scions.
Date:
March 14, 1910
Creator:
Taylor, William A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]
Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar giving notice to attend a Board of Directors meeting for the Abilene Central Railway Company.
Date:
March 15, 1910
Creator:
Abilene Central Railway Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]
Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar urging him to attend an upcoming meeting of the board of directors.
Date:
March 15, 1910
Creator:
Abilene Central Railway Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones, March 15,1910]
Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones discussing Jones presence for a board of the directors for the company.
Date:
March 15, 1910
Creator:
Abilene Central Railway Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar informing him of a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company that he is urged to attend.
Date:
March 15, 1910
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. P. G. to T. V. Munson & Son, March 18, 1910]
Photocopy of a letter from H. P. G. to T. V. Munson & Son discussing grape varieties T. V. Munson & Son had recommended for a dry land fruit garden in Akron, Colorado and requesting several varieties for planting.
Date:
March 18, 1910
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. V. Munson & Son to William A. Taylor, March 18, 1910]
Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson & Son to William A. Taylor discussing persimmon scions Taylor had requested and instructions for grafting the scions.
Date:
March 18, 1910
Creator:
T.V. Munson & Son Nurseries
System:
The Portal to Texas History