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Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead
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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
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Education in the Texas Panhandle, 1880-1930
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[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]
Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date:
June 2, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kimbell, L. J. to Commercial National Bank of Abilene, August 9, 1909]
Letter from L. J. Kimbell to Commercial National Bank of Abilene stating to send a note to Sayles & Sayles for collection if it is not settled by S. P. Elliot.
Date:
August 9, 1909
Creator:
Kimbell, L. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Will Stith, April 10, 1909]
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.
Date:
April 10, 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 Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 8, 1909]
Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing strongly-worded letters sent to Kempner and Barton. Hughes discusses travel plans to Dallas and is also anxious about a letter written by the governor, though Hughes is not sure who it was addressed to.
Date:
June 8, 1909
Creator:
Hughes, Ed. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. I. Terry to Henry Sayles, August 31, 1909]
Letter from B. I. Terry to Henry Sayles describing multiple railroad routes. Terry lists the conditions and distances of routes throughout Texas and provides different options for some. He states some citizens state they will help with construction only if the railroad passes through their town.
Date:
August 31, 1909
Creator:
Terry, Bobbie I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Thomas Trammell, July 6,1909]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Thomas Trammel discussing Sayles admiration for Trammel's love and zeal for his town.
Date:
July 6, 1909
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Thomas Trammell, July 7, 1909]
Letter to Thomas Trammell discussing the route of a proposed Texas & Pacific railroad between Coleman and Post City and stating that the writer suggested a route through Abilene to Mr. Storey and Mr. Ripley. The back of the paper has Sayles & Sayles letterhead printed on it.
Date:
July 7, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman, October 8,1909]
Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman introducing Henry Sayles to Hagerman. Scurry writes that Sayles and associates are contemplating building a railroad from Abilene and Sayles would like to connect with Hagerman to discuss more. Scurry and Sayles are hoping to make a connect with the M. K. & T. through Hagerman.
Date:
October 8, 1909
Creator:
Scurry, Edgar
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to E. P. Ripley, June 10, 1909]
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.
Date:
June 10, 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
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to A. F. McDonald, August 2,1909]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to A. F. McDonald discussing that when McDonald is in town if he would come by the Sayles & Sayles office.
Date:
August 2, 1909
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will Stith to Henry Sayles, October 9, 1909]
Letter from Will Stith to Henry Sayles requesting his presence at a meeting of guarantors for a bond on the Abilene & Southern Railroad.
Date:
October 9, 1909
Creator:
Stith, Will
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to African Methodist Episcopal Church, January 23, 1909]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to African Methodist Episcopal Church informing them of their debt to the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company as seen on a delivered affidavit.
Date:
January 23, 1909
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, January 2, 1909]
Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, requesting a "complete statement of all condemnation proceedings" related to Ballinger & Abilene Railroad Company.
Date:
January 2, 1909
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Attorneys for Ballinger & Abilene Ry.Co. to African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States at Abilene Texas, February 18, 1908]
Letter from Attorneys for Ballinger & Abilene Ry.Co. to African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States at Abilene Texas, requesting an overpayment to the church.
Date:
February 18, 1909
Creator:
Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]
Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing the expansion of national railroads into Texas, and specifically a line proposed by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Date:
June 4, 1909
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Morgan Jones, May 31, 1909]
Letter to Morgan Jones delivering judgment of cases between the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company and Julia Acuna, and Mary S. Saner, respectively. The judgments will be filed in court.
Date:
May 31, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Chas Motz Sr., P. M. McKinney, and A. F. McDonald, August 7, 1909]
Letter to Chas Motz Sr., P. M. McKinney, and A. F. McDonald listing three lots in Abilene, Texas, and the taxes owed on them.
Date:
August 7, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 2, 1909]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Morgan Jones building what is likely a railroad, parallel to the Santa Fe between Abilene and San Angelo, Texas.
Date:
October 2, 1909
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. I. Terry to H. J. Bradshaw, October 18, 1909]
Letter from B. I. Terry to H. J. Bradshaw discussing a case to be set when Henry Sayles returns from a trip to St. Louis.
Date:
October 18, 1909
Creator:
Terry, Bobbie I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1909]
Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles in regard to Will Stith's residence in Abilene.
Date:
October 1, 1909
Creator:
Wood, A. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History