[Two Letters And Envelope Addressed to McAlpine] (open access)

[Two Letters And Envelope Addressed to McAlpine]

Two letters and an envelope discussing ranch matters. The first letter is addressed to "Uncle" and signed "Bof Bingham," discusses news of a cattle ranch and is dated June 2, 1918. The second letter is on Sayles Bros. & McAlpine letterhead, addressed to "John" and dated July 2, 1908. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Uncle McAlpine" and has a note written on it that reads, "This explains itself. It may be a bluff and may not. He has done nothing yet."
Date: {1908-07-02,1918-06-02}
Creator: Bingham, B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deed From W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr.] (open access)

[Deed From W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr.]

Deed from W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr. which describes the vendor's liens and payment schedule for lands which are not specified. The document appears damaged and is missing a large block of text on the bottom half of the first page.
Date: February 2, 1911
Creator: Cargill, W. C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 17, 1944]

A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Van Horn, Texas dated April 17, 1944. Carswell advises of a current rumor that the Reeves County Sheriff, a member of the Local Board, is allowing his political bias to influence classifications made by the Board.
Date: April 17, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Edna R. Johnson] (open access)

[Christmas card from Edna R. Johnson]

A printed Christmas card depicting a painting by Richard Coleman of a building, men, ship, beach and water: Personalized printed sentiment from Edna R. Johnson.
Date: unknown
Creator: Johnson, Edna R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Edna Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1951] (open access)

[Telegram from Edna Johnson to T. N. Carswell - January 22, 1951]

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Edna [Johnson], Pecos, Texas, dated January 22, 1951. Advisement of the death of Hardin and funeral arrangements.
Date: January 20, 1951
Creator: Johnson, Edna R.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Agreement between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., John Horn and Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas]

An agreement by and between the Ford Gum & Machine Company, Inc., Lockport, New York, and John Horn of Pecos, Texas, and the Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion), Abilene, Texas, dated the 28th day of March, Nineteen Hundred and Forty. Second page includes original signatures.
Date: March 28, 1940
Creator: Mason, F. S.; Horn, John S. & Brownlee, Thomas K.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Reeves County

Blue line print of survey map of Reeves County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, lakes, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil. Scale [ca. 1:380,952] (10,000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).
Date: 1916
Creator: McDonald, H. F. & Bramlette, H. M.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Mr. Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Robison to Mr. Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]

Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting Sayles application to purchase land in El Paso County and authorizing return of payment.
Date: July 9, 1907
Creator: Robison, J. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles and Sayles, June 24, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles and Sayles, June 24, 1911]

Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles and Sayles discussing a mineral purchase made in Reeves County but that Robison does not believe they are qualified to accept a transfer of the purchase or make substitution in the office records.
Date: June 24, 1911
Creator: Robison, J. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Mac Sayles to John Sayles, February 7] (open access)

[Letter From Mac Sayles to John Sayles, February 7]

Letter from Mac Sayles to John Sayles discussing a real estate contract Mac Sayles has made with Paul Dillahunty. The letter states that J. A. Martin will call on John Sayles to discuss the documentation for the contract. There are several notes written on the first page of the letter and the letter is on the letterhead of the Citizens State Bank of Toyah, Texas.
Date: 191u-02-07
Creator: Sayles, McAlpine (Mac)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pecos

Topographic quadrangle map of Pecos, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights and includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1954
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pecos

Topographic quadrangle map of Pecos, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights and includes a key, road classification, and quadrangle location diagrams. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1954
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Van Horn

Topographic quadrangle map of Van Horn, Texas, showing populated areas, boundaries, water bodies, railroads, roads, and landmarks. Relief shown by contours (interval 200 feet with supplementary contours at 100 foot intervals) and spot heights and includes location and reliability diagrams. Scale 1:250,000
Date: 1958
Creator: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Receipt for Registered Article From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, February 28, 1911]

Receipt for registered mail from Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, delivered on February 28, 1911.
Date: February 28, 1911
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Registered Mail] (open access)

[Receipt for Registered Mail]

Receipt for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, Jr. in Toyah, Texas.
Date: February 23, 1911
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Registered Mail] (open access)

[Receipt for Registered Mail]

Receipt for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, Jr. in Toyah, Texas.
Date: February 24, 1911
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Registered Mail] (open access)

[Receipt for Registered Mail]

Receipt for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine in Toyah, Texas. There is a written on the receipt in red, "Martin [..]."
Date: March 22, 1911
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Return Receipt for Registered Mail From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin] (open access)

[Return Receipt for Registered Mail From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin]

Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin in Toyah, Texas delivered February 25, 1911.
Date: February 25, 1911
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Return Receipt for Registered Mail from Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine] (open access)

[Return Receipt for Registered Mail from Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine]

Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine in Toyah, Texas. The return receipt lists the date of delivery and has a note in blue in written on it.
Date: March 24, 1911
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Return Receipt for Registered Mail Sent From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin] (open access)

[Return Receipt for Registered Mail Sent From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin]

Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, delivered on February 24, 1911.
Date: February 24, 1911
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two Receipts for Registered Mail] (open access)

[Two Receipts for Registered Mail]

Two receipts for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, Jr. and M. McAlpine, both in Toyah, Texas.
Date: February 23, 1911
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cattle Roundup

Copy negative of a cattle roundup. There are men on horses and a herd of cattle in a fenced field.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deed Form W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine] (open access)

[Deed Form W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine]

Document certifying the sale of land in El Paso County, Texas from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine. This deed is unsigned and McAlpine's name is written in blue ink over the printed text.
Date: March 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deed From Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.] (open access)

[Deed From Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]

Document certifying the sale of lands in El Paso County, Texas from Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. The deed specifies the terms of payment and that the fences on the land are not included in the sale. This document is unsigned.
Date: March 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History