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Tarrant County
Blue line print of survey map of Tarrant County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:166,667] (5000 varas to the inch).
Date:
1885
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Loan Note from The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene]
Loan note detailing the amount and conditions of a loan from The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene, taken out by W.H. Peckham.
Date:
June 27, 1896
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Describing Details of Loan Between K.K. Legett and W.H. Peckham]
Document detailing the conditions of a loan being given to W.H. Peckham by K.K. Legett, including the terms of repayment and interest.
Date:
July 1896
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. R. Webb, Jr. to William John Bryan, February 3, 1904]
Letter from B. R. Webb, Jr. of the Fort Worth Telegram to William John Bryan asking for information for an editorial about the death of a daughter Robert E. Lee.
Date:
February 3, 1904
Creator:
Webb, B. R., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Court Decision of L. C. Wise vs. Mary E. Sayles]
Document written by Judge Calhoun stating the court's determination on the land dispute case of L. C. Wise vs. Mary E. Sayles. An additional note is handwritten at the bottom of the page in pencil, "To all of which the plaintiff, L. C. Wise, in open court excepts and gives notice of appeal to the court of civil appeals for the second supreme judicial district of the state of Texas at Ft. Worth, Texas."
Date:
April 14, 1904
Creator:
Calhoun, J. H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed J. Leeman to William John Bryan, January 22, 1905]
Letter from Ed J. Leeman to William John Bryan congratulating Bryan on his recent political success.
Date:
January 22, 1905
Creator:
Leeman, Ed J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward R. Meek - September 19, 1905]
Letter written to Judge Edward R. Meek from K.K. Legett, inviting Meek to stay with him during the next term of Court.
Date:
September 19, 1905
Creator:
Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, April 3, 1906]
Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan reminding Bryan to obtain King and another man named W. J. train passes to Austin for legislative business.
Date:
April 3, 1906
Creator:
King, Harry Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to K.K. Legett, Sr. - April 27, 1906]
Letter written to K.K. Legett, Sr., from his son K.K. Legett, offering advice and expressing frustration about recent decisions made by his father and mother.
Date:
April 27, 1906
Creator:
Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. M. Click to William John Bryan, March 16, 1907]
Letter from C. M. Click to William John Bryan discussing he regrets having to leave early for business in Fort Worth and hoping to meet again soon before Bryan's return to Abilene. The header features Click's livestock and ranch business name framed by images of a cow and a horse.
Date:
March 16, 1907
Creator:
Click, C. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to R. C. Crane, March 27, 1908]
Letter from an unknown author to R. C. Crane discussing the author's promise to vote for William John Bryan of Abilene int he senatorial race and discussing political conflict surrounding Senator Bailey.
Date:
March 27, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Jones to William John Bryan, April 19, 1908]
Letter from T. N. Jones to William John Bryan discussing speakers that could aid Bryan in his senatorial run.
Date:
April 19, 1908
Creator:
Jones, T. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, January 2, 1909]
Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, requesting a "complete statement of all condemnation proceedings" related to Ballinger & Abilene Railroad Company.
Date:
January 2, 1909
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, January 8, 1909]
Letter from David T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles discussing a copy of a judgement, likely relating to the case Ballinger & Abilene Railway vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church, and a deed, to be made out to Morgan Jones.
Date:
January 8, 1909
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]
Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan requesting official copies of Texas legislative bills and their senate votes to publish for the people.
Date:
May 2, 1909
Creator:
Grant, A. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]
Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan requesting Bryan join him in a visit to Houston and further stating that he would like Bryan to help a man named Butler in his candidacy for president.
Date:
May 2, 1909
Creator:
Webb, S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to C. W. Merchant, Henry James, Geo L. Paxton, W. G. Swenson, H. O. Wooten, and J. M. Redford, February 21, 1910]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to C. W. Merchant, Henry James, Geo L. Paxton, W. G. Swenson, H. O. Wooten, and J. M. Redford, asking the addressees to resign from the board of the Abilene Central Railway Company due to their "partisanship and personal interest in the City of Abilene."
Date:
February 21, 1910
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: In the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas sitting at Fort Worth.]
Newspaper clipping stating the hearing date, April 11, 1910, in cause no. 573, Grenville M. Dodge vs. Abilene Central Railway Company et al., in the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas sitting at Fort Worth.
Date:
1910-03-24~
Creator:
Meek, Edward R.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from L. R. Gignilliat to Mrs. W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1912]
Telegram from L. R. Gignilliat to Mrs. W. J. Bryan about receiving her telegram and of learning of Mr. Bryan's accident.
Date:
August 19, 1912
Creator:
Gignilliat, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Clipping: E. T. Ambler, Investments]
Clipping of an article concerning the business investments of Mr. Emory T. Ambler, a well-know Ft. Worth businessman. The article details many of his acquired and sold holdings throughout his career and a bit about his personal life. Includes a portrait of Mr. Ambler, visible from the shoulders up, wearing a dark-colored suit and satin tie with tack.
Date:
[1918..]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rosson Oil Company No. 2 Stock Certificate]
Certificate certifying Judge K.K. Legett's ownership of Rosson Oil Company No. 2 stock.
Date:
April 4, 1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.K. Rosson to Judge K.K. Legett - April 7, 1919]
Letter written by J.K. Rosson, president of Rosson Oil Company No. 2, to Judge K.K. Legett, concerning stocks he purchased and the remaining unsold stocks. Included is an illustrated map with the location of Rosson Oil Company No. 2.
Date:
April 7, 1919
Creator:
Rosson, J. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History