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[Letter from B. I. Terry to Henry Sayles, August 31, 1909]
Letter from B. I. Terry to Henry Sayles describing multiple railroad routes. Terry lists the conditions and distances of routes throughout Texas and provides different options for some. He states some citizens state they will help with construction only if the railroad passes through their town.
Date:
August 31, 1909
Creator:
Terry, Bobbie I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to B. F. Terry, August 30, 1909]
Letter to B. F. Terry discussing an investment in a railroad in Terry's region of the state, as it is expected to be densely populated. The railroad is supposed to be continued into central Texas. The writer asks the distance from Rising Star to Bald Eagle Mountain, as well as to Dublin and to Comanche. The writer asks for a sketch of the possible routes and the distance. The following week engineers are to be expected in the region to find the most practical route.
Date:
August 30, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Quilla A. Griffin, August 30, 1909]
Letter to Dr. Quilla A. Griffin discussing the landscape near Cottonwood, Texas with the purposes of surveying it for a railroad.
Date:
August 30, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. P. Ramsey, August 30, 1909]
Letter to W. P. Ramsey discussing details of how the railroad will travel along certain points. The writer asks Ramsey's opinion on the railroad running through pastures and asks for a sketch of the area he is familiar with.
Date:
August 30, 1909
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 to W. A. Hall, J. A. Wagner, and S. F. Bund August 28, 1909]
Letter to W. A. Hall, J. A. Wagner, and S. F. Bund stating the rilaroad will be built near prosperous famrland for the purpose of serving as many people as possible. The writer asks the men to make a sketch of the best route between Abilene and Dublin.
Date:
August 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
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 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 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 L. J. Kimbell to Sayles & Sayles, August 11, 1909]
Letter from L. J. Kimbell to Sayles & Sayles discussing a lawsuit. The creditors opinions about the debt owed in the suit are also discussed.
Date:
August 11, 1909
Creator:
Kimbell, L. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kimbell, L. J. to Commercial National Bank of Abilene, August 9, 1909]
Letter from L. J. Kimbell to Commercial National Bank of Abilene stating to send a note to Sayles & Sayles for collection if it is not settled by S. P. Elliot.
Date:
August 9, 1909
Creator:
Kimbell, L. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. J. Kimbell to S. P. Elliot, August 9, 1909]
Letter from L. J. Kimbell to S. P. Elliot discussing a note from Sayles & Sayles and others to be included in a suit.
Date:
August 9, 1909
Creator:
Kimbell, L. J.
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 John Sayles to Charles Motz, P. M. McKinney and A. F. McDonald, August 7, 1909]
Letter from John Sayles to Charles Motz, P. M. McKinney and A. F. McDonald showing proof of taxes per an attached abstract.
Date:
August 7, 1909
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Chas Motz Sr., P. M. McKinney, and A. F. McDonald, August 7, 1909]
Letter to Chas Motz Sr., P. M. McKinney, and A. F. McDonald listing three lots in Abilene, Texas, and the taxes owed on them.
Date:
August 7, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to A. F. McDonald, August 2,1909]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to A. F. McDonald discussing that when McDonald is in town if he would come by the Sayles & Sayles office.
Date:
August 2, 1909
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
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 J. W. Johnson to Messrs. Bradshaw and Sayles, August 30, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson to Mr. Bradshaw and Mr. Sayles discussing a proposed route for a railroad to Gatesville, Texas. Johnson states a second route is better due to fewer stream and river crossing than the currently proposed route.
Date:
August 30, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, J. W.
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 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 P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles, August 14, 1907]
Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles describing land around his estate. A postscript message states he will be glad to provide information for the Sayles.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
Short, P. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. N. Smith to Henry Sayles, August 14, 1907]
Letter from S. N. Smith to Henry Sayles discussing possible railroad routes to construct in Abilene. A hand-drawn map is on the back of the letter.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
Smith, S. N.
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 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