[Letter from T.L. Foster to William John Bryan, June 24, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from T.L. Foster to William John Bryan, June 24, 1906]

Letter from T.L. Foster to William John Bryan discussing an enclosed post card requesting they both appear before the Board of Equalization in San Augustine county over the matter of valuation of Bryan's property.
Date: June 24, 1906
Creator: Foster, T. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Jackson to William John Bryan, March 24, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Felix Jackson to William John Bryan, March 24, 1908]

Letter from Felix Jackson to William John Bryan discussing the possibility of Bryan attending a hearing with Jackson, as well as requesting Bryan visit prior to the hearing if he does plan to attend.
Date: March 24, 1908
Creator: Jackson, Felix
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. H. Harrington to William John Bryan, April 24, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from H. H. Harrington to William John Bryan, April 24, 1909]

Letter from H. H. Harrington to William John Bryan discussing details of the Station Bill, which Bryan aided in getting passed, regarding stations appropriated for A&M College.
Date: April 24, 1909
Creator: Harrington, H. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, A. K. Levy and their Unknown Heirs] (open access)

[Subpoena for J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, A. K. Levy and their Unknown Heirs]

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, A. K. Levy and the unknown heirs of J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, and A. K. Levy to appear in court to answer the petition of Abilene & Southern Railway Company in cause no. 2827. This document appears to be a draft and there are handwritten corrections to the text.
Date: June 24, 1909
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Will Stith, December 24, 1908] (open access)

[Letter to Will Stith, December 24, 1908]

Letter to Will Stith enclosing payment for the Stith's participation in the case, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. A.M.E. Church.
Date: December 24, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, March 24, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, March 24, 1908]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing gratitude that Sayles found a way to clear the water in Wichita Falls. Kempner is unwilling to trade with David Bomar on the water and light plant.
Date: March 24, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to W. L. Baird] (open access)

[Check Written to W. L. Baird]

Citizens National Bank check made out to W. L. Baird, cashier for $190.40 and signed by U. S. Hearrell. The front of the check has two stamps, one with "No." and "F and M" visible and the other stamp reads "Paid Ju[..] 16 1902 Farmers & M[..] Nat'l Bank." The back of the check is stamped "Pay to the order of any bank or banker, Citizens Nat'l Bank Cameron, Texas, W. L. Baird, Cashier."
Date: June 24, 1902
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Ordinance Granting Abilene & Southern Railway Company Right of Ways and the Right to Build a Railroad in Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Draft of Ordinance Granting Abilene & Southern Railway Company Right of Ways and the Right to Build a Railroad in Abilene, Texas]

City ordinance granting the Abilene & Southern Railway Company right of ways over property owned by the City of Abilene and granting the company the right to build and operate a railroad on property belonging to the City of Abilene, Texas. The ordinance details the specific locations the railway company has rights to, and the rights of the city to regulate the railroad. This copy of the ordinance contains ink corrections.
Date: March 24, 1909
Creator: Abilene (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Taylor County, Texas, Greeting] (open access)

[Clipping: Taylor County, Texas, Greeting]

Newspaper clipping announcing the hearing date for the condemnation of property in Abilene, Texas owned by J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller, A. K. Levy, and their unknown heirs, and instructing the people of Taylor County, Texas to serve the summons to the named persons and their unknown heirs by publicizing this notice.
Date: June 24, 1909
Creator: Motz, Charles; McKinney, P. M.; McDonald, A. F. & McDavid, J. L.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1906] (open access)

[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1906]

Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 24, 1907
Creator: Hale, W. B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Smith to Henry Sayles, February 24, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from W. D. Smith to Henry Sayles, February 24, 1908]

Letter from W. D. Smith to Henry Sayles remitting an agreement between him and David Bomar. Smith discusses their competing views with Mr. Broad and warns they may not be able to have him removed if they proceed with the settlement.
Date: February 24, 1908
Creator: Smith, W. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for City of Abilene Taxes, 1907] (open access)

[Receipt for City of Abilene Taxes, 1907]

Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1907. The receipt includes the the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of the taxes paid.
Date: January 24, 1908
Creator: Leake, C. W.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 24, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 24, 1908]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Kempner meeting with two people, Kemp and Kell, regarding railroad matters.
Date: November 24, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between E.E. Griffin and K.K. Legett] (open access)

[Contract Between E.E. Griffin and K.K. Legett]

Contract with eight clauses, made between K.K. Legett and E.E. Griffin. The document is attached to a notebook labeled with "Legett & Kirby, Attorneys at Law."
Date: April 24, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History