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.

Letter from Henry Sayles confirming the amount to the credit of M. McAlpine is $40.00.

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.

Receipt for items billed to the estate of Col. W. K. McAlpine by Garrett & Co., including phone calls and travel expenses. The receipt is marked "Paid Garrett & Co."

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.

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.

Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles discussing construction of a railroad and its corresponding routes through central Texas.

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.

Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, discussing the rescheduling of a meeting between Mr. Kell and counsel.

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.

Document swearing the special commissioners, Charles Motz, Sr., P. M. McKinney, and A. F. McDonald to be fair and impartial in assessing damages the condemnation proceeding Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas. The back of the document lists the name of the proceeding and is signed by the commissioners and judge T. A. Bledsoe.

Document providing notice to the trustees and pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas of the hearing date for the condemnation proceedings for Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas. The bottom half of the document is the Sheriff's Return, listing the date and time the notice was served to B. F. Jordan, Ed. Henry, Winnie Brown, and J. A. Duncan. The sheriff's return is handwritten and the back of the document lists the name of the case and is signed by the commissioners and judge T. A. Bledsoe.

Document in which Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company instigates condemnation proceedings against the African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas. The petition lists the history of the property, Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas, and the railway company's reasons for pursuing the condemnation proceeding.

Document listing the costs of the cause, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna in the County Court of Taylor County, Texas. This document is unsigned.

Document listing the costs accrued in cause no. 2744, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna. The costs are to be paid by the railway company and are itemized. This document is unsigned.

Document in the cause Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna certifying that both parties appeared before the judge with their attorneys and awarding damages to the defendant, Julia Acuna. This document is unsigned.

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.

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.

Document explaining the findings in the cause Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. J. H. Miller and wife Hannah J. Miller and A. K. Levy and the Heirs of J. H. Miller and wife Hannah J. Miller and A. K. Levy. The document lists the damages to be paid by the railway company and grants the railway company the right to take possession of the properties, Lots 11 and 12 in Block D of the Miller and Mouser Subdivision of Blocks 191 and 192 in Abilene, Texas.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles delivering copies of a letter.

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.

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.

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.

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.