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[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, May 31, 1904]
Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan discussing how he promised to appoint J. C. Lynch as the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of the One-hundred and third Representative District of Texas.
Date:
May 31, 1904
Creator:
Wells, James B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan, April 30, 1909]
Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan requesting that Bryan get information on the charges against L. B. Bouyer and attempt to lower his bail so that Bell can get him out of jail.
Date:
April 30, 1909
Creator:
Bell, F. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Describing Details of Loan Repayment]
Two copies of a document describing the details of a loan for the purchase of land by T.K. Powell, C.M. McCauley, B.L. Russell, Compere Bros., R.G. Patton, George L. Paxton, Henry James, and K.K. Legett.
Date:
December 9, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles]
Draft of a document discussing a suit against Jones and "defendant Railway Company" for breach of contract. The document has pencil corrections and is printed on Sayles & Sayles stationary.
Date:
1910
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Statement: Abilene Railroad and Terminal Company
Document proposing a standard gauge railroad between Abilene and Cross Plains, Texas and the construction of new terminals along the proposed line. The documents include information about the proposed profits, the survey of the route, possible issues with construction, and the merits of a new railroad line in the area. The document is divided in to three parts: "Statement," "Terminals," and "Exhibits."
Date:
1910~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles, February 2, 1910]
Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles discussing the location of a new town. The town will be considerable distance from the center of Callahan County. Robbins does not believe the new town would obtain the vote necessary. Robbins requests the new town be located at the center of the county.
Date:
February 2, 1910
Creator:
Robbins, Walter R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #1]
Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
Date:
1910-11-06~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #2]
Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
Date:
1910-11-06~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, January 9, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing railroad issues that W. J. Harris hoped to resolve and mentioning possibly health issues in Dallas.
Date:
January 9, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, January 27, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin discussing the route for the railroad at the most optimal cost. Sayles says he will make time to meet with Irvin in the near future.
Date:
January 27, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles, February 16, 1912]
Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles discussing the costs of right of ways for a proposed railroad line.
Date:
February 16, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, March 11, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the extension of the Texas Central Railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas and setting a meeting between the author and Achison.
Date:
March 11, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Henry Sayles, March 18, 1912]
Letter to Henry Sayles discussing the likelihood of Abilene residents allowing right of way for a new road or railroad. The letter is written "The Farmers National Bank of Cross Plains," Texas and is missing the final page or pages.
Date:
March 18, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. and T. S. to A. M. Acheson, March 28, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the change in presidency of the New York Central Lines and the building of a railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas.
Date:
March 28, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson, May 15, 1912]
Letter from H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson discussing a meeting between the writer, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Acheson, and all three men making a trip from Abilene to Cross Plains, Texas over the "upper" or "Eula" line. The lower or Oplin line is mention as being urged by the Sweetwater people, but the writer decided against going that way.
Date:
May 15, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912]
Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad trip from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas for Mr. Acheson, W. A. Webb, and Mr. Fischer. Webb requests that Sayles make the necessary arrangements and offers to pay all expenses for the trip. The letter is on the letterhead of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas, Office of Assistant to President.
Date:
August 2, 1912
Creator:
Webb, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Callahan County
Blue line print of survey map of Callahan County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map to denote the addition of Phantom Hill-Crogan and to emphasize various plots of land. Scale [ca. 1:290,909] (6000 varas to 11/16 of an inch).
Date:
1918
Creator:
Blucher, Carl & Anthony, P. J.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles, May 17, 1919]
Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles discussing arrangements for Earhearn and Sayles to meet.
Date:
May 17, 1919
Creator:
Earhearn, J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report on Acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties
Report prepared by Warren Worley, a geologist, concerning the topography, drainage, geology, and structural features of land purchased by K.K. and K.B. Legett.
Date:
October 2, 1919
Creator:
Worley, Warren
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report on Acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties
Report prepared by Warren Worley, a geologist, concerning the topography, drainage, geology, and structural features of land purchased by K.K. and K.B. Legett.
Date:
October 2, 1919
Creator:
Worley, Warren
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report on Acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties, continued.
Final page of a report prepared by Warren S. Worley concerning development of oil wells on the land of K.K. Legett and K.B. Legett.
Date:
October 2, 1919
Creator:
Worley, Warren S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report on acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties continued.
Final page of a report on acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties in Texas, including information about oil sands, wagon roads, and fuel supplies. The report was submitted by a geologist to K.K. Legett and K.B. Legett.
Date:
October 2, 1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[State and County Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1920 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas.
Date:
January 9, 1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Supplemental State and County Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1920 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas.
Date:
January 9, 1920
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History