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[Letter to I. H. Kempner, August 28, 1909]
Letter to I. H. Kempner discussing costs and profits of the railroad to be built. The writer discusses bonds to be sold and loans to be taken to fund the construction. The writer tells Kempner how exceptional the land is in which the track is to be build and that business will surely increase over time. The writer has not discussed matters with the St. Louis Trust Companies.
Date:
August 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to E. P. Ripley, May 28, 1909]
Letter to E. P. Ripley discussing the expectation of a railroad through Abilene to line up with the Santa Fe railway. The writer warns that not building in Abilene could cause a bias against railroads that is uncalled for. The writer encourages construction in Abilene and offers his full support and assistance.
Date:
May 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Morgan Jones, April 28, 1909]
Letter to Morgan Jones stating he has permission from Abilene & Southern Railway Company to construct and operate railroad switches, spur tracks and transfer tracks as prepared in his blueprint as they become necessary.
Date:
April 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. A. Hall, J. A. Wagner, and S. F. Bund August 28, 1909]
Letter to W. A. Hall, J. A. Wagner, and S. F. Bund stating the rilaroad will be built near prosperous famrland for the purpose of serving as many people as possible. The writer asks the men to make a sketch of the best route between Abilene and Dublin.
Date:
August 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. M. Kirkes to John Sayles, October 28, 1909]
Letter from L. M. Kirkes to John Sayles discussing a conversation between the two men a few days previously and the cost of a survey.
Date:
October 28, 1909
Creator:
Kirkes, L. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History