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[Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles, January 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles, January 15, 1931]

Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles discussing the price to lease lands owned by Salyes' mother for oil and gas purposes. Batts says he has written the Houston office requesting information on the lands, as they are not in the Fort Worth District.
Date: January 15, 1931
Creator: Batts, R. E. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James D. Brown to W. J. Bryan, January 15, 1915] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.
Date: January 15, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 15, 1953]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 15, 1953. Notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
Date: January 15, 1953
Creator: Collier, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1909] (open access)

[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1909]

Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Henry Sayles for the year 1909. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 15, 1910
Creator: Hale, W. B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Haralson to Truett Latimer, January 15, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Dale Haralson to Truett Latimer, January 15, 1960]

Letter from Dale Haralson to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for his help in helping him secure a job.
Date: January 15, 1960
Creator: Haralson, Dale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Elmer D. Holt addressed to J. D. Riddle - January 15, 1941] (open access)

[Postcard from Elmer D. Holt addressed to J. D. Riddle - January 15, 1941]

A postcard addressed to Mr. J. D. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, postmarked Throckmorton, Texas (January 15, 1941). The reverse side includes correspondence to Bro. Riddle, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas from Elmer D. Holt, Throckmorton, Texas. Holt announces a meeting of the Dry Forces of their County to be held at the First Presbyterian Church and requests of Riddle that a team be sent to assist in the beginning of the work.
Date: January 15, 1941
Creator: Holt, Elmer D.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Ed Henry and B. F. Jordan to W. P. L[ea]ry and A. Lowbond, January 15, 1907] (open access)

[Promissory Note From Ed Henry and B. F. Jordan to W. P. L[ea]ry and A. Lowbond, January 15, 1907]

Promissory Note from Ed Henry and B. F. Jordan to W. P. L[ea]ry and A. [..] Lowbond Co-Partners as [..], in the amount of $30.20. There is a note reading "Paid 4/15-07" on the front and "Ballinger + Abilene Ry Co. vs. A. M. E. Church & c. Filed Dec. 15, 1908 T. A. Bledsoe County Judge Taylor County, Texas" written on the back.
Date: January 15, 1907
Creator: Jordan, B. F. & Henry, Ed
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan, January 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan, January 15, 1941]

Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan thanking him for purchasing his book "Longhorn Trail Drivers" and informing him to expect it in the mail soon.
Date: January 15, 1941
Creator: King, Frank M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. King to Truett Latimer, January 15, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from William M. King to Truett Latimer, January 15, 1956]

Letter from William M. King to Truett Latimer enclosing a copy of the Securities Act of Texas.
Date: January 15, 1958
Creator: King, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Abraham Kazen Jr., January 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Abraham Kazen Jr., January 15, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Senator Kazen. Mr. Latimer says that he enclosed a card from Nick Barbato.
Date: January 15, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to David E. Sleeper, January 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to David E. Sleeper, January 15, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to David E. Sleeper as words of gratitude for the gift subscription to The Christian Science Monitor.
Date: January 15, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorothy Roberson, January 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorothy Roberson, January 15, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorothy Roberson responding to her request that he support a budget increase for the Abilene State Hospital and salary increases for state employees. Latimer writes that he is a member of the Appropriations Committee and hopes to increase appropriations for the hospital but they will likely not get everything they are asking for since requests from state agencies exceed expected revenue. He also mentions that the legislature has voted to increase state employee salaries in the past and will likely continue to do so.
Date: January 15, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to F. J. Pruitt, January 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to F. J. Pruitt, January 15, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to F. J. Pruitt discussing gratitude for his Reporter-News and well wishing for a productive session.
Date: January 15, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr., January 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr., January 15, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. D. Perry, Jr as words of gratitude for all the support and confidence.
Date: January 15, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to James G. Gee, January 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to James G. Gee, January 15, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to James G. Gee thanking him for the season pass to football games in East Texas State College.
Date: January 15, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Katie Roy, January 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Katie Roy, January 15, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Katie Roy discussing a proposed budget increase for the Abilene State Hospital and salary increases for state employees. Latimer, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee, writes that he hopes legislators can give the hospital an increased appropriation but it is unlikely they will receive the full amount they requested since funding requests exceed expected revenue. Latimer also mentions that the legislature has voted for pay raises for state employees in previous sessions and he believes they will do so again.
Date: January 15, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Marian Steinman, January 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Marian Steinman, January 15, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Marian Steinman discussing future plans for Marian Steinman in regards to continuing education.
Date: January 15, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. John Neville, January 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. John Neville, January 15, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. John Neville discussing his support for an increase in state employee's salaries and the Abilene State Hospital budget.
Date: January 15, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Arvelene Roberts, January 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Arvelene Roberts, January 15, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Arvelene Roberts discussing a proposed budget increase for the Abilene State Hospital and raises for state employees. Latimer, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee, writes that he hopes they can give the hospital an increased appropriation but it will likely not be the full amount they requested as funding requests exceed expected revenue. He also mentions that the legislature has given state employees a raise in previous sessions and are likely to do so again.
Date: January 15, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Billie Strickland, January 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Billie Strickland, January 15, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Mrs. Billie Strickland discussing increases to the Abilene State Hospital budget.
Date: January 15, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. D. E. Knight, January 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. D. E. Knight, January 15, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. D. E. Knight discussing the proposal to increase the appropriations for state colleges and universities. Mr. Latimer explains the tax situation in Texas and how hard it would be to get the requested increase. He hopes they can, at the least, get a portion of the increase.
Date: January 15, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. W. Newton, January 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. W. Newton, January 15, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. J. W. Newton discussing a proposed budget increase for the Abilene State Hospital and raises for state employees. Latimer, who is a member of the Appropriations Committee, writes that he hopes the hospital will receive an increased appropriation but it will likely not be the full amount they requested. Hey explains that appropriations requests exceed expected revenue and also mentions that the legislature has given state employees raises in the previous two sessions and will likely do so again.
Date: January 15, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. James Strickland, January 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. James Strickland, January 15, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. James Strickland discussing potentially supporting the Increased Appropriations of Higher Learning.
Date: January 15, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History