[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909]

Letter from B. F. Terry informing the recipient that Morgan Jones and his associates were at the Wichita Falls Water & Light Plant and quickly hurried through the facility. Terry asks the recipient if he knows of anything that might explain why Jones did this.
Date: October 16, 1909
Creator: Terry, B. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Last Will and Testament of Mary E. Sayles, October 16, 1906] (open access)

[Last Will and Testament of Mary E. Sayles, October 16, 1906]

Last will and testament of Mary E. Sayles, in which she bequeaths much of her property to her daughters, Mary and Emma Sayles, and names her son and her son-in-law, Henry Sayles and George C. Harris, as the executors of the will. The document is not hand-signed and has the word, "copy.", typed in the header.
Date: October 16, 1907
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters of Guardianship of Carl E. Gouldman] (open access)

[Letters of Guardianship of Carl E. Gouldman]

Document certifying that E. F. Gouldman is the lawfully recognized guardian of Carl E. Gouldman. The document was issued by the Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama.
Date: April 16, 1900
Creator: Shiver, J. B.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Agreement Between The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company: Dated May 16, 1901 (open access)

Agreement Between The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company: Dated May 16, 1901

Contract between The Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company amending and extending their original contract entered into on June 12, 1894. This agreement amends Article Five of the previous contract, which regards interstate freight traffic and interchanging freight in Wichita Falls.
Date: May 16, 1901
Creator: Rouse, Henry C.; Newby, A.; Reagan, John H. & Storey, L. J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, June 16, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, June 16, 1909]

Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner discussing the many views of citizens and the governor about constructing railroads in multiple parts of the state. Sayles believes protective laws for investments in the railroad are necessary.
Date: June 16, 1909
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt For Damages Paid by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company] (open access)

[Receipt For Damages Paid by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company]

Document certifying that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company paid damages to the Taylor County Court as ordered by the special commissioners in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 16, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt For Damages Paid by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company, December 16, 1908] (open access)

[Receipt For Damages Paid by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company, December 16, 1908]

Document certifying that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company paid damages to the county clerk of Taylor County to be held so that all damages awarded will be paid to the defendant, African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas.
Date: December 16, 1908
Creator: David, J. L. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. G. Youlsman to W. K. McAlpine, May 16, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from E. G. Youlsman to W. K. McAlpine, May 16, 1900]

Letter from E. G. Youlsman to N. K. McAlpine stating his delay in answering was caused by the merchant not cashing a check right away.
Date: May 16, 1900
Creator: Youlsman, E. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Percy Jones, December 16, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Percy Jones, December 16, 1908]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Percy Jones granting him the right to do any work he sees fit on land in Abilene designated for the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Date: December 16, 1908
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 16, 1908] (open access)

[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 16, 1908]

Document attesting to the verdict in the cause Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas and stating that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company is responsible for any further costs that may be adjudged in Taylor Court or in an appeal. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 16, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Liens Release of J. W. Hope and J. K. Keasler by Henry Sayles] (open access)

[Liens Release of J. W. Hope and J. K. Keasler by Henry Sayles]

Documentation certifying Henry Sayles releasing J. K. Keasler and J. W. Hope from their liens upon full payment of dues owed.
Date: June 16, 1902
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]

Document stating that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company considers themselves bound for the payment of damages awarded in the case, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas in the County Court of Taylor County, Texas.
Date: December 16, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 16, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 16, 1906]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles informing him that he believes one man and an assistant would be enough to cover for them if one of the four would be able to devote a large portion of time to the plant.
Date: November 16, 1906
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 16, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 16, 1907]

Letter from H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating Mr. Hughes note needs to be paid and that Kempner will keep collateral notes.
Date: October 16, 1907
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History