Letter from John Sayles to C. E. Jones discussing the settlement regarding a railroad compensating Jones and others for their land.

Letter to A. J. Stem requesting the return of a letter granting Stem permission to use the tank on the writer's property.

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $75.00.

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing an answer to be filed in regards to the case of A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company.

Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles remitting an amended answer to be filed in the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case and then delivered to Fulton's attorneys. Stephens is confident in their success.

Telegram from Sayles & Sayles to the Railroad Commission of Texas, asking for a certified copy of the casing and drilling record of the Root-Telling Syndicate A. C. bond lease.

Document certifying that the copy of a log of Root, Huff & Duff well number two on the C. U. Connellee lease in Eastland County in accurate.

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles, trustee at the Texas State Bank of Eastland, Texas for $100.00.

Letter from L. W. Robinson informing the recipient that a representative called to present the recipient with a bill of $34.29.

Telegram from the Railroad Commission to Sayles & Sayles, discussing the mailing of a certified copy of the Root-Telling bond.

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. Fulton was served citation but failed to appear on the docket. Sayles requests Stephens prepare judgment.

Bank statement of W. K. McAlpine's account with the Galveston National Bank showing the activity of his account from April 22 to June 10, 1901.

Letter from W. D. Wilson to Henry Sayles discussing an abstract in Jones County. Also discussed is a deed from John and Mary E. Sayles conveying two-thirds of the League to A. P. Wooldridge. Wilson asks for an affidavit if Sayles was acquainted with John and Mary Sayles.

Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson informing Pearson that the Supreme Court has not handed down opinions in the cases he's involved in and that his clients are reluctant for him to leave Texas until opinions have been handed down.

Letter from John Sayles to S. W. White confirming receipt of abstract preparation documents and expressing gratitude for such preparation.

Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles returning papers to pass ownership to McAlpine and that the transfer be documented. Robison also mentions some guidelines to be in accordance with the law that need to be followed.

Letter to E. P. Ripley discussing errors made Ripley made in a previous letter regarding railroad routes and towns. The writer discusses his efforts to prevent a railroad being constructed through Abilene and contracts that were circulating among the attorneys. The writer reminds Ripley of previous statements he made about waiting to build the railroad. The writer uses his own grocery store as an example of businesses to be protected in Abilene.

Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing the deeds of a property in Eastland, Texas that Perry Sayles sold to Joe Driskell. Scott is requesting the documentation of the deeds to see the exact details. There are handwritten addresses and dates on in the top left corner of the letter.

Document stating the status of a loan from John Miller and Mrs. John Miller to A. C. Williams, trustee and Land Bank commissioner. The document lists the original date of the mortgage, the details of the property covered by the mortgage, and the next payment due.

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles stating he believes it would be better to continue the case of A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company instead of passing it without orders.

Letter to Will Stith discussing an ordinance delivered to Morgan Jones by the city of Abilene. This gives authority to the railway company to construct tracks and switches throughout Abilene. Terms and conditions of the agreement are explained and the writer explains that if Jones wishes the ordinance to be amended, he should prepare the amendment and deliver it to Stith.

Contract between Mary E. Sayles and J. W. Dooley in which Sayles agrees to lease 177 acres of land in Stephens county at certain rates and under certain conditions to Mr. Dooley. Title at the top of the document reads, "(Copy.) This Lease in Duplicate. (This the duplicate.)"

Letter to J. T. Robison confirming proof of occupancy and remitting $1.00 for fees.

Letter to E. P. Ripley pointing out discrepancies in his speech about building towns around his railroads instead of building railroads in established towns. The writer describes the work put in to secure rights of way through Abilene for Ripley's railroad construction. The writer reminds Ripley of a promise made by his chief engineer to begin immediate construction if sufficient funds were obtained. However, the writer states that Ripley's company instead began negotiations to build in Brownwood. The writer does not feel as though the people of Abilene have received the treatment they were promised by Ripley and his company.