Map of McLennan Co.

Blue line print of survey map of McLennan County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, and towns and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:246,154] (6000 varas to 13/16 of an inch).
Date: 1896
Creator: Pressler, Herman
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, February 2, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, February 2, 1905]

Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing Bryan acquire a train pass for a trip Kirk is taking.
Date: February 2, 1905
Creator: Kirk, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Davis to William John Bryan, July 13, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Davis to William John Bryan, July 13, 1905]

Letter from J. T. Davis to William John Bryan thanking him for sending over a picture of Bryan's father.
Date: July 13, 1905
Creator: Davis, J. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. M. Kennedy to William John Bryan, March 6, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from A. M. Kennedy to William John Bryan, March 6, 1908]

Letter from A. M. Kennedy to William John Bryan requesting a list of men who could help secure the county for Senator Bailey's campaign.
Date: March 6, 1908
Creator: Kennedy, A. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]

Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan requesting Bryan join him in a visit to Houston and further stating that he would like Bryan to help a man named Butler in his candidacy for president.
Date: May 2, 1909
Creator: Webb, S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to B. F. Terry, August 30, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to B. F. Terry, August 30, 1909]

Letter to B. F. Terry discussing an investment in a railroad in Terry's region of the state, as it is expected to be densely populated. The railroad is supposed to be continued into central Texas. The writer asks the distance from Rising Star to Bald Eagle Mountain, as well as to Dublin and to Comanche. The writer asks for a sketch of the possible routes and the distance. The following week engineers are to be expected in the region to find the most practical route.
Date: August 30, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Quilla A. Griffin, August 30, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Dr. Quilla A. Griffin, August 30, 1909]

Letter to Dr. Quilla A. Griffin discussing the landscape near Cottonwood, Texas with the purposes of surveying it for a railroad.
Date: August 30, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Webb to Mr. Henry Sayles, December 2, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Webb to Mr. Henry Sayles, December 2, 1912]

Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing Webb passing along Sayles letters to Mr. Allen.
Date: December 2, 1912
Creator: Webb, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Conditional Interest of Sale of Minerals, Mac Sayles to Edgar Scurry] (open access)

[Conditional Interest of Sale of Minerals, Mac Sayles to Edgar Scurry]

Document certifying the sale of oil, gas, and other minerals from Mac Sayles to Edgar Scurry on land in McLennon County, Texas.
Date: July 21, 1913
Creator: Sayles, McAlpine (Mac)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Sale of Land from James C. Wallace to Mac Sayles] (open access)

[Draft of Sale of Land from James C. Wallace to Mac Sayles]

Document certifying the sale of land in McLennan County, Texas, from James C. Wallace to Mac Sayles, with corrections in red ink.
Date: September 1, 1913
Creator: Wallace, James C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors (open access)

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

Notice to creditors of S. L. Courtney & Co. of the first creditor meeting to discuss and take stock of company goods, store fixtures, and accounts upon filing for bankruptcy.
Date: November 27, 1914
Creator: Bryan, T. F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notice of Meeting of Creditors (open access)

Notice of Meeting of Creditors

Notice to creditors of S. L. Courtney & Co. of a meeting to discuss and take stock of company goods, store fixtures, and accounts upon filing for bankruptcy.
Date: December 1, 1914
Creator: Bryan, T. F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy. (open access)

Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy.

Notice of an auction to sell the stock and goods from the bankrupt S. L. Courtney & Co.
Date: December 11, 1914
Creator: Eason, W. L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 206] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 206]

Document outlining the trial of First Lieutenant William B. Lamberton on charges of drunkness, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: September 27, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 207] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 207]

Document outlining the trial of Second Lieutenant Walter H. Mann on charges of violating the 95th Article of War, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation.
Date: September 27, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Personnel Adjutant, C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, November 9, 1918] (open access)

[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Personnel Adjutant, C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, November 9, 1918]

Memorandum from 2nd Lt. R. N. Richardson of SATC Abilene Unit to the personnel adjutant at Camp MacArthur submitting records for three soldiers.
Date: November 9, 1918
Creator: Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Personnel Adjutant, C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, November 9, 1918] (open access)

[Memo from R. N. Richardson to Personnel Adjutant, C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, November 9, 1918]

Memorandum from 2nd Lt. R. N. Richardson of SATC Abilene Unit to the personnel adjutant at Camp MacArthur submitting records for three soldiers.
Date: November 9, 1918
Creator: Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transfer List, Abilene Christian College Unit S. A. T. C. to C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas, November 9, 1918] (open access)

[Transfer List, Abilene Christian College Unit S. A. T. C. to C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas, November 9, 1918]

Document listing the names of three men transferring from the Abilene Christian College Unit of the S. A. T. C. to C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, in Waco, Texas.
Date: November 9, 1918
Creator: Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Transfer List: Simmons College Unit S. A. T. C. to C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, November 9, 1918] (open access)

Transfer List: Simmons College Unit S. A. T. C. to C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, November 9, 1918]

Document listing the names of six men transferring from the Simmons College Unit of the S. A. T. C. to C. I. O. T. S., Camp MacArthur, in Waco, Texas.
Date: November 9, 1918
Creator: Richardson, Rupert Norval, 1891-1988
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from R. G. Lane to Camp MacArthur Personnel Adjutant, November 11, 1918] (open access)

[Memo from R. G. Lane to Camp MacArthur Personnel Adjutant, November 11, 1918]

Memorandum from Capt. R. G. Lane, commander of SATC Simmons College Unit, to the personnel adjutant of Camp MacArthur regarding a previous transportation request needing a signature.
Date: November 11, 1918
Creator: Lane, R. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Chester Siff, November 15, 1918] (open access)

[Correspondence from Chester Siff, November 15, 1918]

Indorsement correspondence from Chester Siff to the personnel adjutant at Abilene Christian College S. A. T. C. stating "Receipt Acknowledged."
Date: November 15, 1918
Creator: Siff, Chester
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: International-Great Northern Railroad Company v. Reagan, No. 1013] (open access)

[Clipping: International-Great Northern Railroad Company v. Reagan, No. 1013]

Journal clipping discussing cause no. 1013, International-Great Northern Railroad Company vs. P. C. Reagan, in the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, Waco, heard February 12, 1931 and rehearing denied March 12, 1931. The original cause was brought by P. C. Reagan, alleging that his cotton crop was damaged due to negligence on the part of the railroad company, and appealed by the railroad company after the district court decided in favor of Reagan.
Date: 1931~
Creator: Alexander, J.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to A. S. Jackson - March 4, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to A. S. Jackson - March 4, 1942]

A letter written to Dr. A. S. Jackson, President, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial Drys, dated March 4, 1942. Carswell explains the survey that he is making is to assertain to what extent the effects of the use of alcohol are taught in denominational schools.
Date: March 4, 1942
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pat M. Neff to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Pat M. Neff to T. N. Carswell - March 19, 1942]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat M. Neff, President, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, dated March 19, 1942. Neff advises that the effects of alcohol are taught with other classes, but there are no classes so designated.
Date: March 19, 1942
Creator: Neff, Pat M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History