Resource Type
Partner
Hardin-Simmons University Library
101
UNT Libraries Special Collections
37
Private Collection of the CC Cox Family
2
Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead
2
Texas General Land Office
2
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
2
Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
1
Oklahoma Historical Society
1
Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family
1
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
1
Collection
Abilene Library Consortium
101
Sayles and Sayles Collection
82
The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
37
William J. Bryan Collection
17
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
3
T. N. Carswell Collection
2
Education in the Texas Panhandle, 1880-1930
2
Nineteenth Century Letterheads
2
Rescuing Texas History, 2018
2
O. Henry Project
1
3 More
Country
Year
Month
Language
[Letter to Clarence Ousley, July 12, 1909]
Letter to Clarence Ousley stating the belief that the state of Texas should encourage the construction of railroads. The writer believes the railway would benefit stock and bondholders as well as the citizens of the towns through which it passes. It is also stated than an impartial third party should judge whether a route is constructed, rather than the people of the towns or the engineers and that the board of directors should be made up of those that are informed of the conditions of the land.
Date:
July 12, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. T. Drake, September 30, 1909]
Letter to W. T. Drake stating that merchants and shippers in Abilene are wanting to build a railroad that runs southeast, so as to have control that will benefit them. The writer states a connection with Drake's railroad would be favored as it would be beneficial to all parties.
Date:
September 30, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1909]
Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles discussing construction of a railway by the Pecos & Northern Texas Railway Company. The company has filed a deed to secure a $30,000 bond.
Date:
June 14, 1909
Creator:
Whiteley, T. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909]
Letter from B. F. Terry informing the recipient that Morgan Jones and his associates were at the Wichita Falls Water & Light Plant and quickly hurried through the facility. Terry asks the recipient if he knows of anything that might explain why Jones did this.
Date:
October 16, 1909
Creator:
Terry, B. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, September 8, 1909]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles delivering copies of a letter.
Date:
September 8, 1909
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Reagan to Henry Sayles, July 2,1909]
Letter from R. C. Reagan to Henry Sayles discussing that the Fred A. Jones company would be glad to do the engineering work for the railroad Sayles is wanting to build.
Date:
July 2, 1909
Creator:
Reagan, R. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. C. Preston, October 23, 1909]
Letter to W. C. Preston stating the land between Abilene and Comanche. The writer states that the people of Abilene are favorable towards Preston's railroad more than any other in the state and believe it can handle their freight.
Date:
October 23, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 5,1909]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles in which Kemp encloses a copy of the contract with the M K & T Ry Company.
Date:
October 5, 1909
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Taylor County News, June 25,1909]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Taylor County News discussing the copies of citations Sayles & Sayles would like published for 4 weeks.
Date:
June 25, 1909
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, September 1, 1909]
Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles stating he is waiting for Will Stith's return.
Date:
September 1, 1909
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morris B. Locke to Henry Sayles, June 2, 1909]
Letter from Morris B. Locke, president of the Colorado, Texas, & Mexico Railroad Company of Oklahoma, to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad extension to Abilene, Texas.
Date:
June 2, 1909
Creator:
Locke, Morris B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Royal Alexandra Hotel to Williard Burton, August 9, 1909]
Letter from Royal Alexandra Hotel to Williard Burton stating the writer has heard Burton is against a railroad being built by Abilene. The writer discusses plans of the Santa Fe railroad and how it will affect Abilene. The people of Abilene quickly counteracted these plans and now rely on specific men to keep these measures going. The writer discusses an investment to be made in Abilene for its prosperity that can be recovered in three years.
Date:
August 9, 1909
Creator:
Royal Alexandra Hotel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1909]
C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles discussing that when Mr. Sayles is in St. Louis they can discuss a proposition.
Date:
October 1, 1909
Creator:
Gray, C. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles, October 26, 1909]
Letter from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles discussing weather in both men's respective region as a State Fair is taking place in Thorne's region. Thorne states he will visit Sayles in Abilene in the near future.
Date:
October 26, 1909
Creator:
Thorne, L. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. L. McDavid, May 27, 1909]
Letter to J. L. McDavid discussing two cases between the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. Mary S. Saner. The writer asks McDavid to certify the judgments as correct copies.
Date:
May 27, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1909]
Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles stating he is willing to induce other railroads in Abilene. He states that shorter railroads are not very profitable.
Date:
June 15, 1909
Creator:
Harris, Geo. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]
Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing men who complained to him about the railroad. Ripley uses eminent domain to take the railroad from Texas to states on the Pacific coast. Campbell states he will intervene if necessary and will not allow this to happen. Ripley's policy is considered intolerable. Campbell also mentions enacting laws that disallow railroad companies from using the policy of eminent domain to clear the way for their railway. Campbell offers to meet Ripley in Texas to discuss the matter.
Date:
June 4, 1909
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Campbell to Henry Sayles, June 18, 1909]
Letter from T. M. Campbell to Henry Sayles discussing the letter sent to E. P. Ripley. Campbell cannot take part in disputes between cities or towns, but recommends they follow policies and laws already in place.
Date:
June 18, 1909
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith, January 12, 1909]
Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith asking for a check made out to Col. J. W. Childers for $106.00 in exchange for deliverance of legal documents from R. A. Childers.
Date:
January 12, 1909
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. B. F. Terry, October 23, 1909]
Letter to B. F. Terry remitting a letter about the Prisco railroad. The writer asks Terry to not let this matter get into the hands of the public. The writer will send Vice-President Drake and General Freight Agent Preston to Rising Star to meet with Terry.
Date:
October 23, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing delinquent taxes on land. Kemp believes Sayles was going to pay taxes on all the land before it was divided and asks if he has any tax receipts from W. E. Frieze.
Date:
October 6, 1909
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. T. Whiteman, February 117, 1909]
Letter to W. T. Whiteman asking what the minimum cash price would be for a lot in Abilene desired by the Abilene & Southern Railway.
Date:
February 17, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P Thomas, October 5, 1909]
Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P. Thomas sending an application for a job on Thomas's railroad. Kauffman states his availability and offers himself as a general manager for Thomas, if needed.
Date:
October 5, 1909
Creator:
Kauffman, J. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles, October 22, 1909]
Letter from W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad route traveling southeast from Abilene. Preston requests information regarding the area the line will run through.
Date:
October 22, 1909
Creator:
Preston, W. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History