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Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead
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American Indians Archive Collection
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Rescuing Texas History, 2018
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[Letter Concerning John T. Willis, Sr., April 16, 1919]
Letter from an unknown assistant cashier at the First State Bank & Trust Co. of Abilene, Texas to whom it may concern expressing interest in the future of John T. Willis, Sr., and informing the reader of Willis' history at the bank and his competency in the field of banking.
Date:
April 16, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry L. Southwick to Miss Byrdie P. Townley - March 24, 1919]
A letter addressed to Miss Byrdie P. Townley, Simmons College, Abilene, Texas, from Henry L. Southwick, President, Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, dated March 24, 1919. Southwick advises that he has enclosed a recommendation and gives his permission for her to use his name as reference, but also discusses the reasons Townley should stay a second year at Simmons for the good of her career. An enclosure includes a letter of recommendation written by Henry L. Southwick, President, Emerson College of Oratory, Boston for Miss Byrdie P. Townley dated March 24, 1919.
Date:
March 24, 1919
Creator:
Southwick, Henry L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Thomas L. Blanton - March 31, 1919]
A letter written to Judge Thomas L. Blanton, M. C., Washington, D. C., New Rochelle, New York [from T. N. Carswell], dated March 31, 1919. Acknowledgement by Carswell of the receipt of the reply by Blanton. Carswell advises that he enclosed a copy of his request for release from active duty.
Date:
March 31, 1919
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo. L. Paxton addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned - February 26, 1919]
A letter addressed To the Commanding Officer Concerned, from Geo. L. Paxton, President, Board of Trustees of Simmons College, dated February 26, 1919. This certifies that the bearer, Mr. T. N. Carswell, was for many years Bursar of Simmons College—the Trustees of Simmons College are anxious for his return. Certified to be a true copy by J. G. Roberts, Lieut. (P. C.) U. S. N.
Date:
February 26, 1919
Creator:
Paxton, George L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, July 5, 1919]
Letter to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the previous letter he sent, reminiscing about their old days at Texas A&M and informing Mr. Bryan that he hopes they will meet during the next commencement.
Date:
July 5, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. B. Hudspeth to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 14, 1919]
Letter from C. B. Hudspeth to Honorable W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent and providing Mr. Bryan with a summary of his experiences in Washington, D. C.
Date:
August 14, 1919
Creator:
Hudspeth, C. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. B. Dunn to W. J. Bryan, July 9, 1919]
Letter from R. B. Dunn to W. J. Bryan informing him that he looks forward to the book which Mr. Bryan mentioned and informs him that he plans to be in Austin, Texas soon.
Date:
July 9, 1919
Creator:
Dunn, R. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Rountree to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 19, 1919]
Letter from J. A. Rountree to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing him that he was elected as a Life Member of the United States Good Roads Association. Mr. Rountree provides Mr. Bryan with a brief explanation of the benefits he will receive as a Life Member and urges him to accept the offer.
Date:
December 19, 1919
Creator:
Routree, J. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. J. Bryan, July 5, 1919]
Letter to W. J. Bryan discussing the idea of Trenchman or Brother Black collaborating along with information about funding and subscriptions for the publication.
Date:
July 5, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pat M. Neff to Honorable W. J. Bryan, October 4, 1919]
Letter from Pat M. Neff to Honorable W. J. Bryan seeking support from Mr. Bryan on behalf of his candidacy for Governor.
Date:
October 4, 1919
Creator:
Neff, Pat M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Moore to W. J. Bryan, July 8, 1919]
Letter from M. Moore to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent and informing Mr. Bryan that he supports the proposal he made.
Date:
July 8, 1919
Creator:
Moore, M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Malcolm Black to W. J. Bryan, July 11, 1919]
Letter from Malcolm Black to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of who should be responsible for their publication and he suggesting it should be Tenckmann and Rogers who are experience writers.
Date:
July 11, 1919
Creator:
Black, Malcolm
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Mrs. B. I. Terry, February 4, 1919]
Letter from Perry Sayles to Mrs. B. I. Terry stating he received the abstract from the bank and had it copied and returned. Sayles requests the royalty deed between Terry and R. H. Reaves as it was supposed to be sent much earlier.
Date:
February 4, 1919
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. R. Hailey to Henry Sayles, April 9, 1919]
Letter from M. R. Hailey to Henry Sayles discussing that Mrs. Hazle was not wanting to give right of way to her land and was asking $50.00 per acre.
Date:
April 9, 1919
Creator:
Hailey, M. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to County Clerk of Comanche County, January 24, 1919]
Letter from Perry Sayles to County Clerk of Comanche County remitting a deed from R. H. Reaves and a check for $1.00 to cover fees.
Date:
January 24, 1919
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner, October 11, 1919]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner approving title to the oil and gas lease for a tract of land in the name of Kate Z. Williams. This lease originally was executed by J. D. Martin and Geo C. Bishop. The terms of the lease are discussed and includes a royalty for a percentage of all oil produced.
Date:
October 11, 1919
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Bank of Desdemona, January 30, 1919]
Letter from Perry Sayles to The Bank of Desdemona stating he paid some of the price for a royalty interest owned by R. H. Reaves. Sayles states because of his ownership the deed must be held by the bank and any payment on a previously declined check should be forwarded to the First State Bank of Eastland.
Date:
January 30, 1919
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Reaves to Perry Sayles, February 4, 1919]
Letter from R. H. Reaves to Perry Sayles asking how he is coming with his payment of their shared note. Reaves said all his checks were accepted and he wrote Mr. Logan as soon as the checks reached the bank and were paid.
Date:
February 4, 1919
Creator:
Reaves, R. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Buford Long, March 7,1919]
Letter from Perry Sayles to Buford Long discussing the supplement abstract from King and King. Sayles write that he has been trying to receive this abstract but has had no success and is asking Long for his help.
Date:
March 7, 1919
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Reaves to Sayles & Sayles, January 1, 1919]
Letter from R. H. Reaves to Sayles & Sayles asking what information they can provide about his royalty deal and correspondence with Mr. Rushing and B. I. Terry.
Date:
January 1, 1919
Creator:
Reaves, R. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to B. I. Terry, January 3, 1919]
Letter from Perry Sayles to B. I. Terry discussing royalties on land owned by Terry. There are few objections on the abstract to the title of the land. Reaves will be able to meet with Terry to clear up the objections soon.
Date:
January 3, 1919
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Grisham Brothers to C. E. Logan, February 20, 1919]
Letter from Grisham Brothers to C. E. Logan discussing exceptions to Sayles' royalties. Shuler and B. I. Terry's wives claim they purchased the land separately. They also need to determine if the land in question is in Erath or Comanche County, or both.
Date:
February 20, 1919
Creator:
Grisham Brothers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves, April 11, 1919]
Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves stating he has closed the balance on their note for a royalty deal. Reaves will receive half the balance due to them.
Date:
April 11, 1919
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don Clayton to Perry Sayles, January 7, 1919]
Letter from Don Clayton to Perry Sayles discussing royalties to possibly purchase. Clayton plans to negotiate with the owner to try and make a deal and also plans to investigate options for other royalty deals.
Date:
January 7, 1919
Creator:
Clayton, Don
System:
The Portal to Texas History