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Abilene Library Consortium
550
Latimer Papers
294
The Brand (Abilene, TX)
82
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
82
Sayles and Sayles Collection
76
T. N. Carswell Collection
68
William J. Bryan Collection
12
K. K. Legett Collection
5
Student Army Training Corps
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[Letter from Sam Houston to Col. Joseph Ellis, June 1847]
Letter from Sam Houston to Col. Joseph Ellis discussing a prior letter, Houston's journey, and the many illnesses being suffered by their mutual acquaintances. The outside of the letter contains the postage information.
Date:
June 12, 1847
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Map of Kerr County.
Survey map of Kerr County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, towns, and roads. No scale information given.
Date:
July 12, 1864
Creator:
Reichel, R.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lora Bryan to Mrs. W. C. Bryan - September 12, 1882]
Letter written to Mrs. W.C. Bryan from her daughter, Lora Bryan, giving an update about her time in college so far.
Date:
September 12, 1882
Creator:
Bryan, Lora
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Last Will and Testament of Richard Christopher Elliot M.D.]
Handwritten last will and testament of Richard Christopher Elliot M.D., signed by himself and a witness: L.W. Knotts.
Date:
December 12, 1896
Creator:
Elliot, Richard Christopher
Object Type:
Text
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
[Letter from J.W. Ward to K.K. Legett - January 12, 1900]
Letter written by J.W. Ward of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company to K.K. Legett, concerning passage for his cattle underneath the railroad tracks on his land.
Date:
January 12, 1900
Creator:
Ward, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Land Grant for Canals and Ditches]
Certificate from the General Land Office granting James H. Parramore the land rights to construct canals and ditches.
Date:
November 12, 1900
Creator:
General Land Office
Object Type:
Legal Document
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 J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan, January 12, 1905]
Letter from J. F. Cunningham to William John Bryan discussing how inexpensive his trip was thanks to Bryan lending his passes to Cunningham.
Date:
January 12, 1905
Creator:
Cunningham, J. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Mr. and Mrs. K.K. Legett - April 12, 1905]
Letter written by K.K. Legett to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K.K. Legett, informing them of the death of his father-in-law, Colonel Bryan.
Date:
April 12, 1905
Creator:
Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Appointment of Agent Certificate]
Document certifying the appointment of an agent and the designation of a place of business for the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company in the territory of New Mexico.
Date:
January 12, 1907
Creator:
New Mexico
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