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[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]
Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner regarding the selling of his stock or interest in land in Lee County. Sayles does not want to lose control of the stock or sell it for less than what it's worth. Sayles lists the profits that could be made from the Wichita Water & Light Company. The two are waiting on a president to be elected for the company.
Date:
September 11, 1908
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note To Morgan Jones, September 17, 1908]
Promissory note to Morgan Jones in the amount $2,000.00 due upon the "completion of the laying of standard-gauge railroad from Abilene, in a sourtherly direction across the south line of Taylor County," with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. This note is unsigned.
Date:
September 17, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, September 1, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing an increase in stock to be authorized. Kempner asks about an obligation Sayles has to mature this month and proposes an interest rate of 7%.
Date:
September 1, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]
Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner discussing stock to possibly sell. Sayles' son Henry objects to the arrangement because of his obligation to sell land in Lee County. Sayles states he would not sell anyone else his interest in the Water & Light Company stock. Sayles mentions the demand for water is growing rapidly and discusses other plants in Abilene.
Date:
September 11, 1908
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, September 23, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Kemp's resignation and Sayles beginning as president of a company. Kempner discusses how he thinks Sayles may appease the stockholders by issuing dividends.
Date:
September 23, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note To Morgan Jones, September 17, 1908]
Promissory note to Morgan Jones in the amount $2,000.00 due upon the "completion of the laying of standard-gauge railroad from Abilene, in a sourtherly direction across the south line of Taylor County," with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. This note is unsigned.
Date:
September 17, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles, September 19, 1908]
Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing a decision to be made by creditors. Hughes does not understand why his interest was left out of a purchase. Hughes does believe that whoever buys his notes will make money, especially those in business with David Bomar.
Date:
September 19, 1908
Creator:
Hughes, F. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note to Morgan Jones, September 17, 1908]
Promissory note to Morgan Jones in the amount $2,000.00 due upon the "completion of the laying of standard-gauge railroad from Abilene, in a sourtherly direction across the south line of Taylor County," with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. This note is unsigned.
Date:
September 17, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles, September 15, 1908]
Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing Bomar's plans to negotiate ownership of a property based on his own terms and conditions. Hughes believes Morgan Jones is assisting Bomar in this matter. Hughes wishes to protect his interest in railroad bonds
Date:
September 15, 1908
Creator:
Hughes, F. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume 2, Number 1, September, 1908
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes biographical sketches, editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date:
September 1908
Creator:
Simmons College
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History