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[Letter from W. W. Kirk to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 3, 1903]
Letter from W. W. Kirk to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the actions of his editor friend at Breckenridge. Kirk explains how the editor did not give credit to Bryan for the fight on behalf of the Land and Quarantine Bills, and he also states some of the accusations made against Bryan.
Date:
August 3, 1903
Creator:
Kirk, W. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Amalia Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound, August 28, 1903]
Letter from Amalia Riley to Dr. Joseph Pound concerning recent horse thefts taking place at their home; Amalia and her husband put in a claim as her neighbors had done in order to gain some depredation money. Riley asks Pound for any information he may have about the situation and wishes him well and hopes he and his daughters had a nice time visiting.
Date:
August 28, 1903
Creator:
Riley, Amalia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. Sayles, August 17, 1909]
Letter to Mr. Sayles discussing the writer's travel plans, stating they are giving up their trip to New York and Boston and will leave for Galveston in a few days.
Date:
August 17, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Wagner to Henry Sayles, August 25,1909]
Letter from J. A. Wagner to Henry Sayles enclosing a petition for Sayles to run his railway south of both Cado peaks.
Date:
August 25, 1909
Creator:
Wagner, J. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, August 27, 1909]
Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles discussing a settlement between the Railroad Committee at Abilene and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company.
Date:
August 27, 1909
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902]
Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles discussing a tax statement obtained on the McAlpine land in Liberty County. Sayles mentions one of the two men going to Liberty County and investigating the land in regard to the records in the tax collector's book.
Date:
August 6, 1902
Creator:
Mansfield, H. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles, August 11, 1906]
Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles discussing a warranty deed on the timber in Hardin County. Hemming warrants the title to the extent of his interest.
Date:
August 11, 1906
Creator:
Hemming, C. C.
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.
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith, August 7, 1907]
Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith discussing the railroad route. Norrell states no creek of any kind will need to be crossed. The letter includes a sketch of the railroad map designed to answer Stith's questions.
Date:
August 7, 1907
Creator:
Norrell, Bob
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Royal Alexandra Hotel to Williard Burton, August 9, 1909]
Letter from Royal Alexandra Hotel to Williard Burton stating the writer has heard Burton is against a railroad being built by Abilene. The writer discusses plans of the Santa Fe railroad and how it will affect Abilene. The people of Abilene quickly counteracted these plans and now rely on specific men to keep these measures going. The writer discusses an investment to be made in Abilene for its prosperity that can be recovered in three years.
Date:
August 9, 1909
Creator:
Royal Alexandra Hotel
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902]
Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles discussing a response to the previous letter would have come sooner if not for outside business. He mentions the origin of the McAlpine tax statement and the evidence provided by the tax collector. Mansfield mentions checking the tax collector's books before remitting any money.
Date:
August 6, 1902
Creator:
Mansfield, H. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles discussing the most practical railroad route from Hamilton to Temple. Johnson and his colleagues discuss the mileage between cities. He suggests a route from Waco to the coastal area of Houston and Galveston. The line would pass south of Gatesville.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, J. W.; Payne, P. W.; Packering, W. L.; Haines, N. M.; Haines, G. G.; Blackstock, J. H. et al.
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, August 28, 1909]
Letter to I. H. Kempner discussing costs and profits of the railroad to be built. The writer discusses bonds to be sold and loans to be taken to fund the construction. The writer tells Kempner how exceptional the land is in which the track is to be build and that business will surely increase over time. The writer has not discussed matters with the St. Louis Trust Companies.
Date:
August 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles, August 17, 1904]
Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles discussing plains near the Wichita Water & Light Company through which to build a railroad.
Date:
August 17, 1904
Creator:
Stavely, John A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen, August 21, 1906]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen discussing having sold land and timber from his family's properties and inquiring to know of any other land his father may have owned.
Date:
August 21, 1906
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. McAlpine to John Terrell, August 3, 1906]
Letter from M. McAlpine to John Terrell requesting to purchase lands in accordance with Texas legislature.
Date:
August 3, 1906
Creator:
McAlpine, M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Henry Sayles and T. G. Clegg, August 18, 1908]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to Henry Sayles and T. G. Clegg discussing modifications desired by Clegg in a proposed agreement for the Collins estate. Sayles is supposed to deliver the modifications through a letter to A. Sutherland Harris. Bomar believes a copy of the letter should be sent to Alexander S. Coke.
Date:
August 18, 1908
Creator:
Bomar, David T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907] - Box 29 HSSC_311-21-010
Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles discussing construction of a railroad and its corresponding routes through central Texas.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Short, P. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. A. Watts to Henry Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from S. A. Watts to Henry Sayles discussing construction of the railroad from Abilene to Temple. Watts states that it would be no trouble to continue from Temple to Moffat on the prairie land. He states there is a river to be crossed and a small valley, but it should not cause any trouble for construction.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Watts, S. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1902]
Letter from Justin Foley to Henry Sayles delivering a check for $49.10. Foley also discusses improvements made on certain properties due to notifications from the local health department and that the addressed issues have been fixed.
Date:
August 2, 1902
Creator:
Foley, Justin
System:
The Portal to Texas History