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Map No. 5: River Surveys
Map of river surveys, blocks A2, C3, and C4, showing the boundaries of the blocks and plats.
Date:
1876-12-22/1876-12-26
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles, October 22, 1897]
Letter from E. B, Muse to Henry Sayles expressing support for Sayles' decision and stating that they will comply with whatever he decides.
Date:
October 22, 1897
Creator:
Muse, E. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles, December 22, 1897]
Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles discussing Sayles' request that was sent to Brown's agency.
Date:
December 22, 1897
Creator:
Brown, T. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Legal Complaint from Mary E. Sayles]
Copy of a legal complaint in which the plaintiff, Mary E. Sayles, disputes land rights between herself and the defendants, G. R. Pierce, J. H. Pierce and J. C. Maxwell with intentions to sue for the title and rights to the specified properties.
Date:
March 22, 1899
Creator:
Texas
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Legal Complaint from Mary E. Sayles]
Copy of a legal complaint in which the plaintiff, Mary E. Sayles, disputes land rights between herself and the defendants, G. R. Pierce, J. H. Pierce and J. C. Maxwell with intentions to sue for the title and rights to the specified properties. A second copy of the document received by the Pierces is included, on which a response from the Pierces accepting the citation and agreeing to file answer is handwritten.
Date:
March 22, 1899
Creator:
Texas
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Legal Complaint from Mary E. Sayles]
Legal complaint in which the plaintiff, Mary E. Sayles, disputes land rights between herself and the defendants, G. R. Pierce, J. H. Pierce and J. C. Maxwell with intentions to sue for the title and rights to the specified properties.
Date:
March 22, 1899
Creator:
Texas
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of John Sayles's Will, Number 231]
Notarized copy of the will of John Sayles determining it to be the official last will that bestows his estate unto his wife, Mary E. Sayles.
Date:
April 22, 1901
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement From June 22, 1901 to April 16, 1902]
Statement listing expenses by date, relating to the business of [..] McAlpine.
Date:
1901-06-22/1902-04-16
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles, August 22, 1907]
Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles discussing the route covered in his travels. Swanson describes the route and its sufficiency for a railroad line, specifically through Lubbock. Swanson remits a sketch and informs Sayles he will meet him in Chicago as soon as Sayles is available.
Date:
August 22, 1907
Creator:
Swanson, W. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, April 22, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles informing Sayles they did not receive a letter about the destruction of the bonds if he sent one. Kempner has notified Alvey it is okay to burn the bonds and execute the release.
Date:
April 22, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. McDavid to Sayles & Sayles, December 22, 1908]
Letter from J. L. McDavid to Sayles & Sayles remitting a check for $389.09.
Date:
December 22, 1908
Creator:
McDavid, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Special Warranty Deed, African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company]
Document certifying the transfer of the property, Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas, from African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. This deed was signed and filed in Taylor County, Texas.
Date:
December 22, 1908
Creator:
Jordan, B. F.; Henry, Ed; Brown, W. B. & Duncan, Jordan
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles, September 22, 1909]
Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles discussing business with the First State Bank and Trust Company of Abilene. One of Wood's colleagues is residing in California and Wood asks Sayles if he can refer anyone to represent the First State Bank and Trust Company of Abilene.
Date:
September 22, 1909
Creator:
Wood, A. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles, October 22, 1909]
Letter from W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad route traveling southeast from Abilene. Preston requests information regarding the area the line will run through.
Date:
October 22, 1909
Creator:
Preston, W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to A. J. Davidson, October 22, 1909]
Letter to A. J. Davidson discussing a railroad between Abilene and Comanche. The writer says those in Abilene are eager to have a railroad constructed soon.
Date:
October 22, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. A. Martin, February 22, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to J. A. Martin delivering registered title papers relating to lands other than those traded by Mac Sayles. The documents include coupons, award notices, payments receipts and some duplicates of each.
Date:
February 22, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, February 22, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine delivering deeds to be held for inspection by J. A. Martin, Jr.. Substitute obligations will be executed by Cargill and Martin. Interest payments will be paid by Mac and Perry Sayles. Sayles mentions that they have no record that interest shortages or delinquent taxes were ever paid and requests receipts from McAlpine if they were paid.
Date:
February 22, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to M. McAlpine, February 22, 1911]
Letter from Sayles and Sayles to M. McAlpine requesting the deed from Perry Sayles to Cargill be held for inspection, and that part of this deed is expected to be executed by Mac Sayles, though they are still awaiting confirmation.They ask the papers be held for now before they are disposed of, as they are awaiting approval or disapproval.
Date:
February 22, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry & Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. A. Martin, February 22, 1911]
Letter to J. A. Martin delivering multiple documents regarding the land exchanged under the Dillahunty-Sayles contract, such as the abstract, receipts, coupons, and tax statements and requesting confirmation of receipt.
Date:
February 22, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Geo Harper, March 22, 1911]
Letter to Geo Harper requesting the date of a receipt be changed from January 31, 1910 to January 31, 1911 and for the receipt to be mailed to J. A. Martin.
Date:
March 22, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. A. Martin, March 22, 1911]
Letter to J. A. Martin addressing objections to titles of lands that were conveyed to Martin and Cargill. The writer discusses statements on different abstracts and what actions should be taken to address them. A letter is given that was written to the tax collector of El Paso County.
Date:
March 22, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to M. McAlpine, March 22, 1911]
Letter to M. McAlpine discussing the closure of transactions between J. A. Martin, W. C. Cargill and Mac Sayles. The writer asks for the deeds in McAlpine's possession to be forwarded for record. They ask for deeds to be executed and returned. All abstracts are given to McAlpine. The writer also mentions that any delinquent taxes can be delivered to McAlpine.
Date:
March 22, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Pioneer Abstract Company, March 22, 1911]
Letter to Pioneer Abstract Company confirming certification of three more years of residence. The writer also asks for verification of the county in which the certificate was notarized.
Date:
March 22, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Registered Mail]
Receipt for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine in Toyah, Texas. There is a written on the receipt in red, "Martin [..]."
Date:
March 22, 1911
Creator:
United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History