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[Letter to D. T. Bomar, December 31, 1907]
Letter to D. T. Bomar discussing a time to schedule a conference.
Date:
December 31, 1907
Creator:
unknown
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 J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby, November 11, 1907]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby discussing land sold to Joseph Galaske. The writer also mentions land owned by himself and three others, with Henry Sayles acting as the trustee.
Date:
November 11, 1907
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, November 11, 1907]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing correspondence between Kemp and Charles Selby. They will pay their outstanding notes.
Date:
November 11, 1907
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles B. Selby to J. A. Kemp, November 7, 1907]
Letter from Charles B. Selby to J. A. Kemp discussing an assignment from Joseph Galaske, who recently purchased land from Kemp. Galaske expects that he can pay the remaining balance through the sale of his farm. Selby advises Kemp to make a copy of the assignment and send the original to the local Farmer's and Merchant's Bank. Selby wants to protect Galaske.
Date:
November 7, 1907
Creator:
Selby, Charles B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes About a Refund]
Document mentioning the position of trustee and the acceptance of collateral in a matter which isn't specified in this note. Both Joseph Galaske and J. A. Kemp are mentioned and involved in the matter.
Date:
1907-11-07?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 19, 1907]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing two notes that have been paid and are being sent back to Sayles to do with what he sees fit. Kempner asks if Sayles can send the interest payment for the Water Works bond early so that it can be presented on its due date.
Date:
October 19, 1907
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 18, 1907]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating that Mr. Derden will handle matters with land previously discussed. Kempner states that Sayles' trip to Limestone County will be delayed.
Date:
October 18, 1907
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[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
[Letter to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 11,1907]
Letter to Sayles & Bradshaw informing them that the construction of the Abilene railroad will begin shortly.
Date:
September 11, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iron City Steel Company to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 7, 1907]
Letter from Iron City Steel Company to Sayles & Bradshaw expressing interest in rails that are for sale by Sayles & Bradshaw. Iron City Steel Company also has rails available for sale as well.
Date:
September 7, 1907
Creator:
Iron City Steel Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. K. Frank to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 5, 1907]
Letter from M. K. Frank to Sayles & Bradshaw stating he has all sections of new and relaying rails in stock that can be shipped immediately.
Date:
September 5, 1907
Creator:
Frank, M. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From J. W. Johnson to Messrs. Bradshaw and Sayles, August 30, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson to Mr. Bradshaw and Mr. Sayles discussing a proposed route for a railroad to Gatesville, Texas. Johnson states a second route is better due to fewer stream and river crossing than the currently proposed route.
Date:
August 30, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles, August 22, 1907]
Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles discussing the route covered in his travels. Swanson describes the route and its sufficiency for a railroad line, specifically through Lubbock. Swanson remits a sketch and informs Sayles he will meet him in Chicago as soon as Sayles is available.
Date:
August 22, 1907
Creator:
Swanson, W. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Johnson to Henry Sayles, August 14, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson to Henry Sayles informing him of a good railroad route near a creek through fertile country.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles, August 14, 1907]
Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles describing land around his estate. A postscript message states he will be glad to provide information for the Sayles.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
Short, P. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. N. Smith to Henry Sayles, August 14, 1907]
Letter from S. N. Smith to Henry Sayles discussing possible railroad routes to construct in Abilene. A hand-drawn map is on the back of the letter.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
Smith, S. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. F. Johnson, August 13, 1907]
Letter to D. F. Johnson discussing an engineer looking to start work in the Plains region. The writer informs Johnson of his travel plans so that Johnson may write him while he is away.
Date:
August 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to L. B. Allen, August 13, 1907]
Letter to L. B. Allen asking him if he can present at a conference in Chicago.
Date:
August 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
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 from J. C. Woody to Henry Sayles, August 10, 1907]
Letter from J. C. Woody to Henry Sayles discussing a trail to construct a railroad on top of. Some of the land is said to have already been surveyed and details of the survey will be given to Avery Turner upon his return.
Date:
August 10, 1907
Creator:
Woody, J. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. B. Allen to Henry Sayles, August 10, 1907]
Letter from L. B. Allen to Henry Sayles discussing railroad lines run through towns and H. M. Jones' involvement in the construction of these routes.
Date:
August 10, 1907
Creator:
Allen, L. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. N. Smith to Henry Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. N. Smith to Henry Sayles sharing information about possible railroad routes through Texas. Smith gives detailed directions on how certain railways will travel.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Smith, J. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History