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[Letter from P.E. Peareson to John C. Beasley - December 15, 1885]
Letter written to John C. Beasley from P.E. Peareson, concerning his interest in a plot of land.
Date:
December 15, 1885
Creator:
Peareson, P. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. K. Legett to the Board of Trustees of Simmons College - June 15, 1911]
Letter written to the Board of Trustees of Simmons College from K. K. Legett, tendering his resignation as a member of the board.
Date:
June 15, 1911
Creator:
Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Judge John A. Nabers - December 15, 1905]
Letter written to Judge John A. Nabers from K.K. Legett, requesting that Nabers visit soon.
Date:
December 15, 1905
Creator:
Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. K. Legett to the Board of Trustees of Simmons College - June 15, 1911]
Letter written to the Board of Trustees of Simmons College from K. K. Legett, tendering his resignation as a member of the board.
Date:
June 15, 1911
Creator:
Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, January 15, 1932]
Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz, president of The Atlas Mineral Products Co., to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, Abilene City Engineer, discussing the company's new warehouse in North Texas and offering the company's services.
Date:
January 15, 1932
Creator:
Wirtz, M. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation, October 1860]
Letter from Governor Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation discussing the extradition of a fugitive named Walker Martin. Included in the letter are indictment charges and documents proving Walker Martin's charges.
Date:
October 15, 1860
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 15, 1941]
Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan informing Mr. Bryan about his friend, Mrs. Ethel M. Hetrick who recently moved to Abilene, Texas and encouraging Mr. Bryan to keep in touch with her.
Date:
March 15, 1941
Creator:
Canales, J. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Theodore Mack to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 15, 1942]
Letter from Theodore Mack to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the clipping he sent from the Abilene Reporter-News along with a brief description of his thoughts and reactions after reading it.
Date:
December 15, 1942
Creator:
Mack, Theodore
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James D. Brown to W. J. Bryan, January 15, 1915]
Letter from James D. Brown to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of his payment and letter and informing Mr. Bryan that he would be glad to meet when he is in New York.
Date:
January 15, 1915
Creator:
Brown, James D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, May 15, 1940]
Letter from John A. Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan asking Mr. Bryan to stay with him when he visits Dallas, TX. He also discusses the details of an article which features Mr. Bryan and informs him that he will incorporate the information in his next book.
Date:
May 15, 1940
Creator:
Lomax, John A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Bryan to Judge W. M. Sleeper, April 15, 1940]
Letter from W. J. Bryan to Judge W. M. Sleeper following up on the letter Mr. Sleeper sent him in regards to G. W. Hardy's article "Peace on Earth". Mr. Bryan informs Judge Sleeper that they share similar views on the article and informs him that they should visit him in Abilene, Texas soon.
Date:
April 15, 1940
Creator:
Bryan, William John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ike T. Pryor to Mr. W. J. Bryan, November 15, 1912]
Letter from Ike T. Pryor to W. J. Bryan expressing excitement for Mr. Bryan's successful recovery.
Date:
November 15, 1912
Creator:
Pryor, Ike T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan, January 15, 1941]
Letter from Frank M. King to W. J. Bryan thanking him for purchasing his book "Longhorn Trail Drivers" and informing him to expect it in the mail soon.
Date:
January 15, 1941
Creator:
King, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum, Sep. 15, 1940 - Sep 15, 1944]
Correspondence Between William John Bryan and James McDonald Meachum discussing Bryan's recent surgery, memories of Austin, and wanting to meet in person again.
Date:
1940-09-15/1944-09-15
Creator:
Bryan, William John & Meachum, James McDonald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, Sept 15, 1944]
Letter from McDonald Meacham to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent illness and praising his character as a politician.
Date:
September 15, 1944
Creator:
Meachum, James McDonald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John Sayles, April 15, 1932]
Letter to John Sayles stating that N. E. Fielding is a necessary party on this case. The writer delivers an affidavit to be sworn by J. Lee Jones as well as a plea of prior action. The writer asks Sayles to file these papers and have them signed by Jones. The writer asks a citation be issued on the plea of privilege.
Date:
April 15, 1932
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, October 15, 1929]
Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles stating a letter of agreement for a lawsuit. Stephens is not familiar with the suit and sees no reason to sign the agreement. Stephens recommends Sayles & Sayles asks the plaintiff's attorneys why Stephens signature is needed so urgently.
Date:
October 15, 1929
Creator:
Stephens, David W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. R. Hailey to Henry Sayles, February 15, 1912]
Letter from M. R. Hailey to Henry Sayles discussing the right of way for the railroad and the sections that he is in control of.
Date:
February 15, 1912
Creator:
Hailey, M. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 15, 1931]
Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing Sayles legal fee in the case "A. D. Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company et. al." There is an additional handwritten note that continues on to the back of the letter.
Date:
May 15, 1931
Creator:
Stephens, David W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 15, 1940]
Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz stating several requirements will be passed based on an affidavit made by Rupert C. Allen, Irvin R. Buchanan and Dewey R. Allen. Sayles lists the requirements that have either been waived or met and states that more information is needed on Thad A. Thomson's interest before they are able to waive another requirement.
Date:
March 15, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Murphy to Bill Dickerson, June 15, 1939]
Letter from Murphy to Bill Dickerson stating Sayles should prepare a form to be used on all leases to help secure affidavits among other documents. While there is an affidavit from other parties in Illinois enclosed, Murphy states it would likely not be signed and therefore should not be used. He suggests because of the length of time it would take to acquire information about these lands, the requirement for affidavits should be waved for the purpose of payment. He remits a copy he believes will serve their purposes in this matter.
Date:
June 15, 1939
Creator:
Murphy, J. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, November 15, 1934]
Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing a check that Mr. Sayles as written for $200.00 that he would like to be deposited to his account.
Date:
November 15, 1934
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar informing him of a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company that he is urged to attend.
Date:
March 15, 1910
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History