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[Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles, July 19, 1907]
Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles discussing land Sayles has not placed a deposit on.
Date:
July 19, 1907
Creator:
Sparks, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to C. E. Jones, January 10, 1907]
Letter from John Sayles to C. E. Jones discussing the settlement regarding a railroad compensating Jones and others for their land.
Date:
January 10, 1907
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Hon. John J. Terrell, July 9, 1907]
Letter to John J. Terrell discussing real estate that had been leased to Mac Sayles.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Mr. Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting Sayles application to purchase land in El Paso County and authorizing return of payment.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. T. Bomar, December 31, 1907]
Letter to D. T. Bomar discussing a time to schedule a conference.
Date:
December 31, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from to John J. Terrell, July 9, 1907]
Letter to John J. Terrell discussing land that was never applied for by Perry Sayles. Instead, the land was leased to Mac Sayles, but was never applied for by Mac.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. N. Smith to Henry Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. N. Smith to Henry Sayles sharing information about possible railroad routes through Texas. Smith gives detailed directions on how certain railways will travel.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Smith, J. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to L. B. Allen, August 13, 1907]
Letter to L. B. Allen asking him if he can present at a conference in Chicago.
Date:
August 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith, August 7, 1907]
Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith discussing the railroad route. Norrell states no creek of any kind will need to be crossed. The letter includes a sketch of the railroad map designed to answer Stith's questions.
Date:
August 7, 1907
Creator:
Norrell, Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. K. Frank to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 5, 1907]
Letter from M. K. Frank to Sayles & Bradshaw stating he has all sections of new and relaying rails in stock that can be shipped immediately.
Date:
September 5, 1907
Creator:
Frank, M. K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles, August 22, 1907]
Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles discussing the route covered in his travels. Swanson describes the route and its sufficiency for a railroad line, specifically through Lubbock. Swanson remits a sketch and informs Sayles he will meet him in Chicago as soon as Sayles is available.
Date:
August 22, 1907
Creator:
Swanson, W. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles discussing the most practical railroad route from Hamilton to Temple. Johnson and his colleagues discuss the mileage between cities. He suggests a route from Waco to the coastal area of Houston and Galveston. The line would pass south of Gatesville.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, J. W.; Payne, P. W.; Packering, W. L.; Haines, N. M.; Haines, G. G.; Blackstock, J. H. et al.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris, July 19, 1907]
Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris rejecting his lease application for lands in El Paso County, as other applications are on file to purchase the land.
Date:
July 19, 1907
Creator:
Terrell, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. F. Johnson, August 13, 1907]
Letter to D. F. Johnson discussing an engineer looking to start work in the Plains region. The writer informs Johnson of his travel plans so that Johnson may write him while he is away.
Date:
August 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejected his application to purchase land in El Paso County. First payment is returned as this land was already sold to a different applicant.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Johnson to Henry Sayles, August 14, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson to Henry Sayles informing him of a good railroad route near a creek through fertile country.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, J. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lou Setter to Sam Sparks, July 6, 1907]
Letter from Lou Setter to Sam Sparks delivering $33.60 to cover rent on land in El Paso County.
Date:
July 6, 1907
Creator:
Setter, Lou
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, April 23, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting the application to purchase lands in El Paso County. Robison returns payment as Sayles has overbid on the land.
Date:
April 23, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John J. Terrell, June 28, 1907]
Letter to John J. Terrell delivering an affidavit of settlement for Mac Sayles covering land in El Paso County.
Date:
June 28, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sam Sparks, July 19, 1907]
Letter to Sam Sparks delivering letters and receipts regarding cash payment for land. Also delivered is $2.00 for Perry Sayles' first payment.
Date:
July 19, 1907
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, November 11, 1907]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing correspondence between Kemp and Charles Selby. They will pay their outstanding notes.
Date:
November 11, 1907
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles, July 2, 1907]
Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles discussing the mileage of a proposed railroad from Abilene to Temple. Presley proposes immediate construction of 110 miles. He then discusses the costs of the railroad that total $1,650,000.00. He believes B. F. Yoakum would consider managing the construction of the railroad.
Date:
July 2, 1907
Creator:
Presley, J. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 18, 1907]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating that Mr. Derden will handle matters with land previously discussed. Kempner states that Sayles' trip to Limestone County will be delayed.
Date:
October 18, 1907
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, April 23, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting his application for land in El Paso County. Payment is returned as Sayles overbid on the land.
Date:
April 23, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History