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[Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles, October 8, 1897]
Letter from W. W. Searcy to Mary E. Sayles stating the need to vacate the land, and potentially making a "good deal" for the land with the heirs.
Date:
October 8, 1897
Creator:
Searcy, W. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, June 8, 1900]
Letter from Henry Sayles confirming the amount to the credit of M. McAlpine is $40.00.
Date:
June 8, 1900
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to W. T. Campbell, May 8, 1901]
Letter from Henry Sayles to W. T. Campbell discussing a disagreement with E. R. Spolts over a minor discrepancy in a deed to land belonging to Mary E. Sayles. The disagreement regarded the tax collector that signed the deed not having stated what county he worked for.
Date:
May 8, 1901
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - February 8, 1906]
Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, quoting an Article in the charter of Simmons College.
Date:
February 8, 1906
Creator:
Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
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 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 P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907] - Box 29 HSSC_311-21-010
Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles discussing construction of a railroad and its corresponding routes through central Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Short, P. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. A. Watts to Henry Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from S. A. Watts to Henry Sayles discussing construction of the railroad from Abilene to Temple. Watts states that it would be no trouble to continue from Temple to Moffat on the prairie land. He states there is a river to be crossed and a small valley, but it should not cause any trouble for construction.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Watts, S. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, May 8, 1908]
Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, discussing the rescheduling of a meeting between Mr. Kell and counsel.
Date:
May 8, 1908
Creator:
Malone, Charles A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Col. R. A. Childers, December 8, 1908]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Col. R. A. Childers stating they are negotiating to buy land secured by a vendor's lien note payable to Childers. Sayles & Sayles asks if these notes have been paid or not.
Date:
December 8, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, January 8, 1909]
Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles discussing a copy of a judgement, likely relating to the case Ballinger & Abilene Railway vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church, and a deed, to be made out to Morgan Jones.
Date:
January 8, 1909
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. S. Smith to William John Bryan, April 8, 1909]
Letter from W. S. Smith to William John Bryan requesting a letter of recommendation for Smith's application to the Summer Normal Board of Examiners.
Date:
April 8, 1909
Creator:
Smith, W. S.
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 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 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 from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff reiterating the agreement that the minimum amount of bonds authorized would be issued for the Abilene Central Railway. Sayles then lists the agreement.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff discussing stock issued for the Abilene Central Railway Company and that the maximum amount of bonds authorized would be issued. The remainder of the document outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Jones, Morgan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff reminding him of the stock and bond issuance agreement. Attached is the agreement signed by the committee both men are on to create a railway from Abilene to Ballinger. The agreement outlines conditions and details needed for the funding, construction and costs of the railroad.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Jones, Morgan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to J. M. Wagstaff and Sayles & Sayles, March 8, 1910]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to J. M. Wagstaff discussing Percy Jones' absence from the country.
Date:
March 8, 1910
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don King to John Sayles, December 8, 1910]
Letter from Don King to John Sayles discussing releases to William Allen in Erath County. Also delivered is a deed to be executed by Sayles' mother. King also requests the bill be forwarded for the work.
Date:
December 8, 1910
Creator:
King, Don
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Senator W. J. Bryan, September 8, 1911]
Letter to Senator W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the 32nd Legislature, informing him about the details of his trip to Palestine and urging Mr. Bryan to write back in regards to his Legislative committee's session.
Date:
September 8, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, March 8,1913]
Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles in which Coke is sending his thanks for Sayles support for a passing of a lease bill.
Date:
March 8, 1913
Creator:
Coke, Alexander S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Jordon to J. H. Parramore, Ferbuary 8, 1914]
Letter from J. D. Jordon to J. H. Parramore discussing water producing holes that have been drilled on the Cienega lands and their conditions.
Date:
February 8, 1914
Creator:
Jordon, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Provine to John Sayles, April 8, 1916]
Letter from J. F. Provine to John Sayles that contains a deed of trust and chattel mortgage.
Date:
April 8, 1916
Creator:
Provine, J. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History