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[Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles, August 11, 1897]
Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles discussing the land that Sayles' father, Henry Sayles, owned in the region.
Date:
August 11, 1897
Creator:
McIver, A. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles, August 20, 1897]
Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles discussing the pricing of land co-owned by Mr. Sayles's father and Mr. Bassett in Lee County.
Date:
August 20, 1897
Creator:
Muse, E. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles, August 20, 1897]
Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles discussing an inquiry about a plot of land.
Date:
August 20, 1897
Creator:
Searcy, W. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. McIver to Henry Sayles, August 21, 1897]
Letter from A. W. McIver to Henry Sayles stating that a deed needs to be recorded to Sayle's mother for the land owned and that it is unlikely all the lands will sell by the end of the year.
Date:
August 21, 1897
Creator:
McIver, A. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902]
Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles discussing a tax statement obtained on the McAlpine land in Liberty County. Sayles mentions one of the two men going to Liberty County and investigating the land in regard to the records in the tax collector's book.
Date:
August 6, 1902
Creator:
Mansfield, H. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902]
Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles discussing a response to the previous letter would have come sooner if not for outside business. He mentions the origin of the McAlpine tax statement and the evidence provided by the tax collector. Mansfield mentions checking the tax collector's books before remitting any money.
Date:
August 6, 1902
Creator:
Mansfield, H. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles, August 9, 1902]
Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles delivering a check for $83.60 to complete an order.
Date:
August 9, 1902
Creator:
Foley, Justin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles, August 17, 1904]
Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles discussing plains near the Wichita Water & Light Company through which to build a railroad.
Date:
August 17, 1904
Creator:
Stavely, John A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. McAlpine to John Terrell, August 3, 1906]
Letter from M. McAlpine to John Terrell requesting to purchase lands in accordance with Texas legislature.
Date:
August 3, 1906
Creator:
McAlpine, M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. McAlpine to John Terrell, August 3, 1906]
Letter from M. McAlpine to John Terrell notifying Terrell of his desire to purchase lands listed in the letter.
Date:
August 3, 1906
Creator:
McAlpine, M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles, August 11, 1906]
Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles discussing a warranty deed on the timber in Hardin County. Hemming warrants the title to the extent of his interest.
Date:
August 11, 1906
Creator:
Hemming, C. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen, August 21, 1906]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen discussing having sold land and timber from his family's properties and inquiring to know of any other land his father may have owned.
Date:
August 21, 1906
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Johnson to Will Stith, August 3, 1907]
Letter from D. F. Johnson to Will Stith stating the line to Burkett is more favrable than anticipated and he is looking to obtain more reports on the area. Johnson asks Stith to arrange a meeting with Mr. Story in Chicago.
Date:
August 3, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, D. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith, August 7, 1907]
Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith discussing the railroad route. Norrell states no creek of any kind will need to be crossed. The letter includes a sketch of the railroad map designed to answer Stith's questions.
Date:
August 7, 1907
Creator:
Norrell, Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. N. Smith to Henry Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. N. Smith to Henry Sayles sharing information about possible railroad routes through Texas. Smith gives detailed directions on how certain railways will travel.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Smith, J. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles discussing the most practical railroad route from Hamilton to Temple. Johnson and his colleagues discuss the mileage between cities. He suggests a route from Waco to the coastal area of Houston and Galveston. The line would pass south of Gatesville.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, J. W.; Payne, P. W.; Packering, W. L.; Haines, N. M.; Haines, G. G.; Blackstock, J. H. et al.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907] - Box 29 HSSC_311-21-010
Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles discussing construction of a railroad and its corresponding routes through central Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Short, P. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. A. Watts to Henry Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from S. A. Watts to Henry Sayles discussing construction of the railroad from Abilene to Temple. Watts states that it would be no trouble to continue from Temple to Moffat on the prairie land. He states there is a river to be crossed and a small valley, but it should not cause any trouble for construction.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Watts, S. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Woody to Henry Sayles, August 10, 1907]
Letter from J. C. Woody to Henry Sayles discussing a trail to construct a railroad on top of. Some of the land is said to have already been surveyed and details of the survey will be given to Avery Turner upon his return.
Date:
August 10, 1907
Creator:
Woody, J. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. B. Allen to Henry Sayles, August 10, 1907]
Letter from L. B. Allen to Henry Sayles discussing railroad lines run through towns and H. M. Jones' involvement in the construction of these routes.
Date:
August 10, 1907
Creator:
Allen, L. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. L. Slaton to Henry Sayles, August 12, 1907]
Letter from O. L. Slaton to Henry Sayles stating that his people are anxious to take any steps to further the Santa Fe, but they will assist if needed. Slaton will give a map with the best route.
Date:
August 12, 1907
Creator:
Slaton, O. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. F. Johnson, August 13, 1907]
Letter to D. F. Johnson discussing an engineer looking to start work in the Plains region. The writer informs Johnson of his travel plans so that Johnson may write him while he is away.
Date:
August 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to L. B. Allen, August 13, 1907]
Letter to L. B. Allen asking him if he can present at a conference in Chicago.
Date:
August 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History