Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley stating that the M. K. & T. Railroad will not be building any railroads in Texas currently. There was litigation brought by the state to the M. K. & T. Railroad to forfeit their charters.

Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley stating the M. K. & T. Railroad will not build any roads in Texas at the current time due to a suit by the state.

Certificate certifying Judge K.K. Legett's ownership of Rosson Oil Company No. 2 stock.

Notice of the date of the hearing for the proceeding by the Gulf Pipe Line Company to condemn property owned by J. W. Bettis et al. The notice is handwritten and lists the names of the defendants and sets the date of the hearing to be April 15, 1929.

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

Document in the proceedings Gulf Pipe Line Company for the condemnation of certain properties owned by J. W. Bettis et al., which states the when and where the petition was filed. There is a short statement certifying that the details of the petition are accurate with a space for the presiding judge to sign. This document appears to be a draft and is unsigned.

Three documents in the condemnation proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.. The first document appoints special commissioners to in the proceeding, the second is an affidavit sworn by the special commissioners to be fair and impartial, and the third document sets the hearing date as April 15, 1929.

Draft of a document requesting the Taylor County Court to appoint special commissioners in the condemnation proceedings by the Gulf Pipe Line Company against J. W. Bettis et al. There are many corrections to the typed text and extensive handwritten notes.

Document in the condemnation proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis, et al., which notifies the involved parties of the hearing date. The bottom half of the document is labelled "Return of Notice" and a form to be filled out certifying each person named received the notice.

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.

A Western Union telegram sent to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Major B. L. Malony, The 20th District American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, dated April 4, 1941. Malony confirms the travel schedule for Mrs. Barkley and her escort.

A Western Union telegram sent to Major B. L. Maloney, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman "Army Day" Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated April 4, 1941. Carswell requests to know the time of arrival projected for Mrs. Barkeley and her party in order to plan for her reception and stay. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Paul C. Witt, PH. D., Abilene Christian College, Abilene, Texas, dated April 4, 1942. Witt advises that there is no course but the effects of alcohol are included in several courses.

A form letter from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary [United Texas Drys], Dallas, Texas, dated April 4, 1944. The letter reports a change in the date of the meeting of the Executive Committee scheduled for April 11 to April 18 and that the meeting will occur at the YMCA.

Letter from C. G. Whitten to Truett Latimer discussing support for House Bill #604 and a Constitutional Amendment to be in conjunction with House Joint Resolution #28.

Letter from C. I. Wall addressed to citizens and government officials of Lubbock, Texas, discussing the potential financial repercussions to Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 16, which regard the authorization of the Railroad Commission of Texas to set minimum field prices for gas.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Anita Ahrens regarding the Classroom Teachers Association preferring the Compromise Bill over the Murphy Bill.

Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from Mrs. George S. Harris regarding support of the governor's compromise bill.

Letter from C. A. Dawson to Truett Latimer discussing the passage of the Trinity River Bill.

Letter from D. M. Mathews to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to the Trinity River Bill.

Letter from Employees of The Independent Wholesale Grocers, Inc. to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to the Trinity Canal project.

Letter from Frank D. Quinn to Truett Latimer discussing Texas House Bill #685 and its impact on State Park Facilities.

Letter from G. D. Collum, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #20 due to belief that the canal from Fort Worth will not help Abilene grow and prosper but rather decline in progression.

Letter from Georgia Taylor to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to the Trinity River Bill.