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[Letter from General Sam Houston to General William Henry Daingerfield, April 1844] (open access)

[Letter from General Sam Houston to General William Henry Daingerfield, April 1844]

Letter from General Sam Houston to General William Henry Daingerfield discussing Mr. Henri Castro.
Date: April 22, 1844
Creator: Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

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
[Legal Document Concerning Land] (open access)

[Legal Document Concerning Land]

Legal document regarding land deeds.
Date: October 22, 1886
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Combination Map of Jeff Davis County and Presidio County]

Blue line print of survey map of portions of Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties in Texas, showing rivers, creeks, towns, boundaries, original land grants or surveys, roads, and blocks of land. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. There is also an inset map at the top of the page showing the entirety of Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties, as well as portions of El Paso, Reeves, and Brewster Counties, and the border between Texas and Mexico. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Date: January 22, 1894
Creator: Stakemann, M.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cattle Sanitary Board of New Mexico: Certificate of Brand, May 22, 1897 (open access)

Cattle Sanitary Board of New Mexico: Certificate of Brand, May 22, 1897

Certificate approving the registration and use of cattle brands belonging to the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company.
Date: May 22, 1897
Creator: New Mexico. Cattle Sanitary Board.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles, October 22, 1897] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Letter from J.W. Ward to K.K. Legett - December 22, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from J.W. Ward to K.K. Legett - December 22, 1899]

Letter written to K.K. Legett in Abilene Texas from J.W. Ward, Division Superintendent at the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The letter says: "In reference to your letters to Maj. Abrams relative to a crossing near Elmdale, have instructed Mr. Stamper, our Roadmaster, to meet you at Abilene Dec. 27th., and go over the situation with you."
Date: October 22, 1899
Creator: Ward, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of John Sayles's Will, Number 231] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 John M. Green to William John Bryan, November 22, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Green to William John Bryan, November 22, 1901]

Letter from John M. Green to William John Bryan discussing general politics and commenting on various people running for election.
Date: November 22, 1901
Creator: Green, John M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles M. Reeves to Louis J. Wortham, December 22, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from Charles M. Reeves to Louis J. Wortham, December 22, 1903]

Letter from Charles M. Reeves to Louis J. Wortham discussing how Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bryan will be cared for upon their arrival to the St. Louis World's Fair.
Date: December 22, 1903
Creator: Reeves, Charles M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert H. Sexton to Louis J. Wortham, December 22, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from Robert H. Sexton to Louis J. Wortham, December 22, 1903]

Letter from Robert H. Sexton to Louis J. Wortham acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent in regards to showing Honorable W. J. Bryan around when he visits his city.
Date: December 22, 1903
Creator: Sexton, Robert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed J. Leeman to William John Bryan, January 22, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from Ed J. Leeman to William John Bryan, January 22, 1905]

Letter from Ed J. Leeman to William John Bryan congratulating Bryan on his recent political success.
Date: January 22, 1905
Creator: Leeman, Ed J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, September 22, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, September 22, 1905]

Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan declining Bryan's invitation to the West Texan Fair.
Date: September 22, 1905
Creator: Wells, James B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to His Parents - December 22, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to His Parents - December 22, 1905]

Letter written by K.K. Legett to his parents, filling them in on the recent events in his family and community.
Date: December 22, 1905
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Sam Lapowski - December 22, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Sam Lapowski - December 22, 1905]

Letter written to Sam Lapowski from K.K. Legett, discussing the possibility of traveling to New York together.
Date: December 22, 1905
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - June 22, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - June 22, 1906]

Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, giving updates on recent events at Simmons College.
Date: June 22, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Robert Simmons - June 22, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Robert Simmons - June 22, 1906]

Letter written to Robert S. Simmons from K.K. Legett, updating him about recent events at Simmons College.
Date: June 22, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles, August 22, 1907] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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