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[Articles of Agreement Between the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company and The Wichita Falls Railway Company]
Contract between Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company detailing an agreement between the companies regarding a railroad line between Wichita Falls and Henrietta, Texas. The contract is unsigned and the last page has "Railroad" written on the back.
Date:
June 12, 1894
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wichita Falls Agreement, of June 12 1894, Between The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. Of Texas, and The Wichita Falls Railway Company
Contract between Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company detailing an agreement between the companies regarding a railroad line between Wichita Falls and Henrietta, Texas. Also included is the Railroad Commission of Texas's approval of the contract. "Henry Sayles" is handwritten on the title page in pencil.
Date:
June 12, 1894
Creator:
Purdy, Thomas C.; Kemp, J. A.; Reagan, John H. & Foster, L. L.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Searcy Gavell to Henry Sayles, September 12, 1897]
Letter from Searcy Gavell to Henry Sayles discussing references to Rodriguez, and judgment acquired by Sayles' mother.
Date:
September 12, 1897
Creator:
Gavell, Searcy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Statement From H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1897]
Receipt sent to W. K. McAlpine for taxes paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine.
Date:
January 12, 1898
Creator:
H. M. Trueheart & Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to W. J. Hughes & Co.]
Galveston National Bank check made out to W. J. Hughes & Co. for $33.90 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped and endorsed by W. J. Hughes & Co.
Date:
April 12, 1900
Creator:
McAlpine, W. K.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Estate Transfer from Benjamin H. Bassett to Mrs. M. E. Sayles]
Document in which Benjamin H. Basset is transferring the estate rights of his deceased father, B. H. Bassett unto Mrs. M. E. Sayles, based on a a previously made land deed between the deceased Bassett and the deceased John Sayles. A handwritten notarization and certification of filing are both attached to the document.
Date:
June 12, 1901
Creator:
Bassett, Benjamin H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. L. Slaton to Henry Sayles, August 12, 1907]
Letter from O. L. Slaton to Henry Sayles stating that his people are anxious to take any steps to further the Santa Fe, but they will assist if needed. Slaton will give a map with the best route.
Date:
August 12, 1907
Creator:
Slaton, O. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Charles B. Selby, November 12, 1907]
Letter to Charles B. Selby informing him a note for land near Wichita Falls has been transferred to H. Kempner. The writer gives the original agreement to Selby for inspection before it went to the bank.
Date:
November 12, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to D. T. Bomar, November 12, 1908]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to D. T. Bomar remitting a copy of a court order that is also being delivered to Percy Jones. Sayles & Sayles ask for the name of Jones' railroad corporation.
Date:
November 12, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, November 14,1908]
Letter to I. H. Kempner that encloses a letter from Mr. Kell and a draft of a letter the author would like to send back to Mr. Kell. The author goes on to write that if Kemp and Charley Malone want to control the plant they will have to buy the author and Kempner out.
Date:
November 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas]
Affidavit sworn by John Sayles that is an attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Railroad in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas. It also states that neither he nor the railway company can procure original documents related to Lot 4 in Block 96, which is the subject of the condemnation proceedings. This document is unsigned.
Date:
December 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]
Affidavit in which John Sayles swears that he is an attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company in the condemnation proceedings, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas, and that neither he nor the railway company have the original copies of certain documents relevant to the proceedings. The back of the affidavit has the details of the cause listed and is signed by the special commissioners, C. Motz, Sr., P. M. McKinney, and A. F. McDonald, and the county judge, T. A. Bledsoe.
Date:
December 12, 1908
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 12, 1908]
Affidavit sworn by John Sayles, stating neither he nor Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company have the originals of a deed or lien for Lot Four in Block Ninety-Six in Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date:
December 12, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Filing, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]
Document providing notice to the trustees of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas that the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company has filed documents in the condemnation proceeding for Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas. The bottom half of the notice is the Sheriff's Return, listing the time and date the trustees were served. There are handwritten notes listing the costs of the notice and it is signed by the special commissioners, C. Motz, Sr., P. M. McKinney, and A. F. McDonald on the back.
Date:
December 12, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of J. W. Childers]
Affidavit sworn by J. W. Childers attesting that he transacted the sale of Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas from R. A. Childers to the trustees of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. It lists the details which would be in the deed which is missing.
Date:
January 12, 1909
Creator:
Childers, J. W.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Childers, January 12, 1909]
Letter from J. W. Childers agreeing to protect the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company along with the deed from R. A. Childers and the African Methodist Episcopalian Church in Abilene.
Date:
January 12, 1909
Creator:
Childers, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to M. McAlpine, April 12, 1911]
Letter from J. T. Robison to M. McAlpine returning deeds entitled to school land in Culberson County. Robison also informs McAlpine of the filing fees.
Date:
April 12, 1911
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, January 12, 1912]
Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles stating he is willing to do whatever he can for the interest of their people in the country and the county. He believes they can obtain rights of way from some of the people whose land the railroad will be constructed on, but likely not all. He asks where Sayles plans to build the railroad and states his opinion that it should run through the center of Callahan County, instead of farther north.
Date:
January 12, 1912
Creator:
Irvin, T. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, March 12, 1912]
Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles discussing railroad construction projects to be completed in the coming weeks, pending approval of the Chairman of the M. K. & T. Railroad.
Date:
March 12, 1912
Creator:
Acheson, Alex M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, March 12, 1912]
Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison discussing the joint obligation of Cargill and Martin in a correction deed. Also discussed is the substitution of a purchaser, and that the correction deed be filed only with reference to a particular tract of land. Sayles also states that it is McAlpine's responsibility to furnish the substituted obligations of Cargill and Martin. Sayles will remit filing fees so long as Robison agrees that McAlpine is entitled to have the correction deed filed in Robison's office.
Date:
March 12, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note Dated November 12, 1913]
Paper discussing a railroad purchasing Sayles and Kempner water instead of Water Works Company water. There is a "2" written in pencil near the top of the page.
Date:
November 12, 1913
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Rube D. Simonton, January 12, 1916]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Rube D. Simonton remitting $21.75 to pay taxes for 1915 on the John Early Survey.
Date:
January 12, 1916
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History