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[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]

Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar giving notice to attend a Board of Directors meeting for the Abilene Central Railway Company.
Date: March 15, 1910
Creator: Abilene Central Railway Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]

Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar urging him to attend an upcoming meeting of the board of directors.
Date: March 15, 1910
Creator: Abilene Central Railway Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones, March 15,1910] (open access)

[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones, March 15,1910]

Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones discussing Jones presence for a board of the directors for the company.
Date: March 15, 1910
Creator: Abilene Central Railway Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, September 15, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, September 15, 1911]

Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles discussing a meeting in Abilene with W. D. Smith.
Date: September 15, 1911
Creator: Acheson, Alex M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer, December 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer, December 15, 1961]

Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the weekend they spent together.
Date: December 15, 1961
Creator: Adams, J. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel, September 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel, September 15, 1961]

Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel advocating for the taxation of motion pictures rented to TV Stations and theatres. He also talks about creating a bill to tax the big chain stores more than the current chain store tax.
Date: September 15, 1961
Creator: Akin, Wally
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Allcorn to Marion R. Thomas, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Allcorn to Marion R. Thomas, April 15, 1959]

Letter from Bill Allcorn to Marion R. Thomas discussing his eligibility to purchase through the Texas Veterans' Land Program. Mr. Allcorn informs him that the information in his Discharge does not qualify him as a "bona fide resident of Texas". He asks for more information on Mr. Thomas' place of residence before going into the Service and lets him know that his application is suspended.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Allcorn, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ira J. Allen to Truett Latimer, March 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ira J. Allen to Truett Latimer, March 15, 1961]

Letter from Ira J. Allen to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding the former's opinions on Committee Substitute Bill, Texas Senate Bill #41.
Date: March 15, 1961
Creator: Allen, Ira J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred C. Altum to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Alfred C. Altum to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1961]

Letter from Alfred C. Altum to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to the racetrack gambling bill on behalf of the Immanuel Baptist Church.
Date: February 15, 1961
Creator: Altum, Alfred C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date: February 15, 1941
Creator: Andews, F. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Reuben Anton, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from Reuben Anton, April 15, 1959]

Telegram from Reuben Anton to Truett Latimer opposing House Bill 727, a bill that he says would impose a five percent gross receipts tax on scrap yards in Texas. He explains how the bill would cause his customers to start shopping from neighboring states.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Anton, Reuben
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvey V. Ashton to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harvey V. Ashton to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1955]

Letter from Harvey V. Ashton to Truett Latimer discussing support for the expansion of John Tarleton Junior College.
Date: February 15, 1955
Creator: Ashton, Harvey V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to Truett Latimer, November 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to Truett Latimer, November 15, 1954]

Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to Truett Latimer discussing two life insurance bills up for legislation, the Agents Qualification Bill and the Life Insurance Counselor Bill.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Atkinson, Ben P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. H. Austin, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Telegram from J. H. Austin, April 15, 1959]

Telegram from J. H. Austin for Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 727, the bill that calls for a ten percent tax on photographic equipment sales.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Austin, J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Bailey to Truett Latimer, May 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. W. Bailey to Truett Latimer, May 15, 1961]

Letter from E. W. Bailey to Truett Latimer asking for informational reports and copies of certain bills.
Date: May 15, 1961
Creator: Bailey, E. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from H. Grady Bailey - June 15, 1956] (open access)

[Form letter from H. Grady Bailey - June 15, 1956]

A form letter from H. Grady Bailey, Post Adjutant, American Legion, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas, dated June 15, 1956. Announcement of the appointment of T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Roy L. Duke, John Alvis, L. F. Gilmer and Clyde Fulwiler by Vice Commander Frank W. Levett as a nominating committee for Parramore Post No. 57.
Date: June 15, 1956
Creator: Bailey, H. Grady
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel John R. Banister to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board - March 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel John R. Banister to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board - March 15, 1944]

A letter addressed to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board, Van Horn, Texas, from John R. Banister, Colonel, Q. M. C., Deputy State Director of Selective Service dated March 15, 1944. Banister requests information from the chairman regarding the previous occupation of a registrant, whether or not a deferment request was made and, if so, on what grounds.
Date: March 15, 1944
Creator: Banister, John R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Seth W. Barwise to Truett Latimer, May 15, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Seth W. Barwise to Truett Latimer, May 15, 1955]

Letter from Seth W. Barwise to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding the introduction of Texas House Bills #750 and #751.
Date: May 15, 1955
Creator: Barwise, Seth W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. B. Bateman to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from H. B. Bateman to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1959]

Letter from H. B. Bateman to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to the establishment of a State Utility Commission, advocating instead for local, municipal regulation of utilities.
Date: April 15, 1959
Creator: Bateman, H. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young, April 15, 1905] (open access)

[Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young, April 15, 1905]

Letter from T. E. Battle to Sam C. Young expressing sympathy for the death of Young's father in law, Washington Carroll Bryan.
Date: April 15, 1905
Creator: Battle, T. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles, January 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles, January 15, 1931]

Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles discussing the price to lease lands owned by Salyes' mother for oil and gas purposes. Batts says he has written the Houston office requesting information on the lands, as they are not in the Fort Worth District.
Date: January 15, 1931
Creator: Batts, R. E. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973]

Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards discussing a movie script about the WASP members who served in WWII, asking for Mr. Edwards's first-hand experience to help them write the script. He mentions that Mrs. Maureen Stracener referred him to Mr. Edwards for information.
Date: August 15, 1973
Creator: Baty, Robert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, April 15, 1953]

Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer inquiring how Latimer voted on House Bill 15.
Date: April 15, 1953
Creator: Belew, Horace R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Horace R. Belew to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1961]

Letter from Horace R. Belew to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a recent reduction in paid holidays for state employees from 14 to 12 days per year, thanking Latimer for his work in accomplishing the reduction and explaining how it is more equitable.
Date: February 15, 1961
Creator: Belew, Horace R.
System: The Portal to Texas History