Photocopy of a letter from J. McIlhany to T. V. Munson requesting two copies of Munson's catalogue for 1888 and discussing an advertisement for real estate for sale near Denison, Texas.

Photocopy of a letter from J. McIlhany to T. V. Munson thanking Munson for the documents he sent to McIlhany and expressing a desire to visit Denison, Texas.

These letters are from the Charles B. Moore Collection. They are written by J. Sabina Rucker to her brother, Charles B. Moore. In this letter, Sabina updates Charles on the Rucker family and details the country around her. She notes that while in the country she saw cowboys herding fifteen hundred cattle to New Mexico. The topic of this first letter moves to correspondences she had begun writing to Henry or Solomon. She discusses their travel and lodging plans and then closes the letter. Her brief, second letter was written on June 16, 1888. She discusses a house the family is looking at and notes that they saw a pack of dogs as they were coming into town. She details some news about a family friends and closes the letter because of the misting rain. The envelope is included with the letters.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and text reading: "The Company Has a large amount of lands for sale or lease in Parker, Palo Pinto, Stephens, Shackelford, Callahan, Jones, Taylor, Nolan, Fisher and Mitchell counties"; "Lands Will be sold in Tracts to suit purchasers, and either for cash or long credit. The Company has no Local Agents. Apply direct to this office." Letterhead includes the names A. J. Hood, Pres.; J. Pit, Sec'y and Treas.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes a large and detailed illustration of store interior, decorative designs, and text reading: "Wagon Material, Fence Wire, and Builders' Hardware"; "American Artisan, Copyrighted Chicago 1888."

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrations, decorative designs, and text reading: "Crockery, Glassware, Hardware and Stoves, Barbed Wire, Nails"; "Wagon & Builders' Material"; "Sole Agent for Bridge, Beach & Co.'s Celebrated 'Superior' Stoves & Ranges," in lithographic print by I. P. Studley & Co. Lith. St. Louis.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name with text reading: "Office of R. Phillips, Dealer in Drugs, Patent Medicines, Paints, Oils, Toilet Articles, Etc."; "Tape Worm Exterminator, Write for Terms to Dealers."

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name with text reading: "Dist. Manager Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. Des Moines, Iowa"; "Net Value of All Policies Deposited with the State of Iowa"; "Texas Pacific Elapsed Route." Letterhead contains the name J. M. Tucker, Agent.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text and decorative designs. Letterhead includes names of County Officers J. E. Thomas, Co Judge; B. L. Russell, Co. Att'y.; M. R. Hailey, Surveyor; T. B. Holland, Treasurer; W. W. Dunson, Co. Clerk; J. W. Jones, Sheriff & T. C.; T. J. Norrell, Tax Ass'r.; W. M. Coffman, Weigher; W. C. Asbury, Inspector.

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative illustrations with business name and text reading: "Rates Reasonable. Good Accommodations"; "Livery Stable in Connection." Letterhead contains the name J. W. Hutchison, Proprietor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles discussing the costs of right of ways for a proposed railroad line.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles discussing arrangements for Earhearn and Sayles to meet.

Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke tendering $331.00 to lay an additional pipe line. Sayles quotes a section the legal agreement that allows this aciton.

A letter written to the Honorable Clyde L. Garrett, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce] dated May 14, 1938. Carswell advises Garrett that Leon Kendrick, 18, is desirous of entering the Merchant Marines. Carswell requests that Garrett send information to Kendrick regarding a school and the conditions of appointment.