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Abilene Library Consortium
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Sayles and Sayles Collection
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William J. Bryan Collection
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Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
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Corral
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Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
6
K. K. Legett Collection
2
San Simon Cattle and Canal Papers
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Hardin-Simmons University Catalogs
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Hardin-Simmons University Yearbooks
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[Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles, March 24, 1913]
Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles requesting the papers for Ed. S. Hughes to be put in negotiable shape either by taxation or endorsement.
Date:
March 24, 1913
Creator:
Alvey, J. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Anderson to Lyman Stewart, August 16, 1913]
Letter from J. A. Anderson to Lyman Stewart discussing a meeting hosted by the Sayles for California oil men to attempt to interest them in the Sayles' land.
Date:
August 16, 1913
Creator:
Anderson, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Anderson to W. C. Price, August 16, 1913]
Letter from J. A. Anderson to W. C. Price introducing Price to Henry Sayles, who wants to meet Price in regard to land Sayles owns.
Date:
August 16, 1913
Creator:
Anderson, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Warranty Deed from Mary E. Leverich to San Simon Cattle and Canal Company]
Warranty deed for the sale of land from Mary E. Leverich to the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company. The deed notes that the land was originally sold to Mary Leverich by the Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company, and the document is notarized by Owen E. Murphy.
Date:
August 16, 1913
Creator:
Arizona
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for City of Abilene Taxes, 1912]
Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1912. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 28, 1913
Creator:
Balch, A. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Sale from J. H. Bradshaw to Mac Sayles]
Contract certifying the sale of land and interests in Taylor County, Texas from H. J. Bradshaw to Mac Sayles, and cancelling all debts owed from Bradshaw to Mac and John Sayles.
Date:
February 17, 1913
Creator:
Bradshaw, J. H.; Sayles, McAlpine (Mac) & Sayles, John
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hardeman Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Hardeman County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (2000 varas to 3/8 of an inch).
Date:
1913
Creator:
Bramlette, H. M.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, January 4, 1913]
Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles discussing a bill to be offered in the next legislature. Coke gives Sayles a copy as he thinks it will benefit the public and the railroads.
Date:
January 4, 1913
Creator:
Coke, Alexander S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, March 8,1913]
Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles in which Coke is sending his thanks for Sayles support for a passing of a lease bill.
Date:
March 8, 1913
Creator:
Coke, Alexander S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles, May 22, 1913]
Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles discussing prices for cases Rich is working regarding local citizens. He also lists some of the costs for a project he is working on. Rich discusses the reason for the valuations and who he has consulted on the matter. Rich is encouraged after a phone call with Adams.
Date:
May 22, 1913
Creator:
Cordwent, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. H. Dwyer to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 7, 1913]
Letter from T. H. Dwyer to Honorable W. J. Bryan inquiring about the Arch Sherrick ranch and sending greetings to Mr. Bryan's wife.
Date:
March 7, 1913
Creator:
Dwyer, Thomas H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for State and Taylor County Texas, 1912]
Receipt for Taylor County and State of Texas taxes paid by Henry Sayles, Sr. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 30, 1913
Creator:
Hasksider, D.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1912]
Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Sayles & Sayles for the year 1912. The receipt includes the assessed value of the property and an inventory of the taxes paid.
Date:
January 14, 1913
Creator:
Lilley, Henry L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cameron County
Blue line print of survey map of Cameron County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (8000 varas to the inch).
Date:
1913
Creator:
McDonald, H. F.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Nueces County
Blue line print of survey map of Nueces County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, bridges, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:266,666] (4000 varas to 1/2 an inch).
Date:
1913
Creator:
McDonald, H. F.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Kenedy County
Blue line print of survey map of Kenedy County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, land, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil. Scale [ca. 1:333,333] (10,000 varas to the inch).
Date:
1913
Creator:
McDonald, H. F. & Terrell, O. O.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Kleberg County
Blue line print of survey map of Kleberg County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:266,666] (8000 varas to the inch).
Date:
1913
Creator:
McDonald, H. F. & Terrell, O. O.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Morgan to John Sayles, Setpember 26, 1913]
Letter from W. C. Morgan to John Sayles discussing an abstract requested for lands that cannot be furnished because of where it is now located.
Date:
September 26, 1913
Creator:
Morgan, W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Nugent to Henry Sayles, January 17, 1913]
Letter from C. W. Nugent to Henry Sayles stating the consolidation of the Santa Fe Railway and the M. K. & T. Railroad is in the best interest for the people.
Date:
January 17, 1913
Creator:
Nugent, C. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Page to J. H. Parramore, September 25, 1913]
Letter from John H. Page to James Harrison Parramore discussing adjustments to land scrip claims. Coordinance notes are hand-drawn in pencil near the right margin of the page.
Date:
September 25, 1913
Creator:
Page, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. F. Ragsdale to W. J. Bryan, August 21, 1913]
Telegram from T. F. Ragsdale to W. J. Bryan asking him to count counties Medina, Atascosa, and Frio if he runs for an election.
Date:
August 21, 1913
Creator:
Ragsdale, T. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inventory of Property Owned by Sayles and Hughes, 1913]
An inventory list created by Sayles and Hughes of the property they own for the purpose of tax assessment for the year of 1913, prepared for the tax assessor of Taylor County.
Date:
1913
Creator:
Sayles & Hughes
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Henry Sayles Giving Lien Notes as Collateral]
Documentation of Henry Sayles offering the vendor's lien notes of Henry Sayles Jr. and Mac Sayles as collateral to the Texas Guarantee and Trust Company. The document is unsigned and not notarized.
Date:
March 24, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Henry Sayles Giving Lien Notes as Collateral Draft]
Drafted, unsigned documentation of Henry Sayles offering the vendor's lien notes of Henry Sayles Jr. and Mac Sayles as collateral to the Texas Guarantee and Trust Company.
Date:
March 24, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History