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[Letter from L. B. Allen to Henry Sayles, August 10, 1907]
Letter from L. B. Allen to Henry Sayles discussing railroad lines run through towns and H. M. Jones' involvement in the construction of these routes.
Date:
August 10, 1907
Creator:
Allen, L. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1906]
Receipt for taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 31, 1907
Creator:
Crawford, Baylor
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. F. Engeisle to Sayles & Sayles, May 27, 1905]
Letter from C. F. Engeisle to Sayles & Sayles, providing a report listing several properties. The list includes location information, acreage, and the date of the award. The text of the letter reads, "Just rec'd another notice of award. Have not time to fix it up better."
Date:
May 27, 1907
Creator:
Engeisle, C. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. K. Frank to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 5, 1907]
Letter from M. K. Frank to Sayles & Bradshaw stating he has all sections of new and relaying rails in stock that can be shipped immediately.
Date:
September 5, 1907
Creator:
Frank, M. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1906]
Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 24, 1907
Creator:
Hale, W. B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iron City Steel Company to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 7, 1907]
Letter from Iron City Steel Company to Sayles & Bradshaw expressing interest in rails that are for sale by Sayles & Bradshaw. Iron City Steel Company also has rails available for sale as well.
Date:
September 7, 1907
Creator:
Iron City Steel Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Johnson to Will Stith, August 3, 1907]
Letter from D. F. Johnson to Will Stith stating the line to Burkett is more favrable than anticipated and he is looking to obtain more reports on the area. Johnson asks Stith to arrange a meeting with Mr. Story in Chicago.
Date:
August 3, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Johnson to Will Stith, July 27, 1907]
Letter from D. F. Johnson to Will Stith stating an engineer has told him that the Santa Fe route can be improved over the Bayou route. If the route is in good condition the engineer will begin improvements.
Date:
July 27, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Ed Henry and B. F. Jordan to W. P. L[ea]ry and A. Lowbond, January 15, 1907]
Promissory Note from Ed Henry and B. F. Jordan to W. P. L[ea]ry and A. [..] Lowbond Co-Partners as [..], in the amount of $30.20. There is a note reading "Paid 4/15-07" on the front and "Ballinger + Abilene Ry Co. vs. A. M. E. Church & c. Filed Dec. 15, 1908 T. A. Bledsoe County Judge Taylor County, Texas" written on the back.
Date:
January 15, 1907
Creator:
Jordan, B. F. & Henry, Ed
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby, November 11, 1907]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby discussing land sold to Joseph Galaske. The writer also mentions land owned by himself and three others, with Henry Sayles acting as the trustee.
Date:
November 11, 1907
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, November 11, 1907]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing correspondence between Kemp and Charles Selby. They will pay their outstanding notes.
Date:
November 11, 1907
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 16, 1907]
Letter from H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating Mr. Hughes note needs to be paid and that Kempner will keep collateral notes.
Date:
October 16, 1907
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 18, 1907]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating that Mr. Derden will handle matters with land previously discussed. Kempner states that Sayles' trip to Limestone County will be delayed.
Date:
October 18, 1907
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 19, 1907]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing two notes that have been paid and are being sent back to Sayles to do with what he sees fit. Kempner asks if Sayles can send the interest payment for the Water Works bond early so that it can be presented on its due date.
Date:
October 19, 1907
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for City of Abilene Taxes, 1906]
Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1906.
Date:
January 31, 1907
Creator:
Leake, C. W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1906]
Receipt for property taxes paid to Montgomery County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in Montgomery County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 23, 1907
Creator:
Montgomery, B. E.
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles, July 2, 1907]
Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles discussing the mileage of a proposed railroad from Abilene to Temple. Presley proposes immediate construction of 110 miles. He then discusses the costs of the railroad that total $1,650,000.00. He believes B. F. Yoakum would consider managing the construction of the railroad.
Date:
July 2, 1907
Creator:
Presley, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to A. H. Lilius, July 19, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to A. H. Lilius rejecting his application for land in El Paso County. The first payment should be returned as the land was already sold to Perry Sayles.
Date:
July 19, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to A. H. Lilius, July 19, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to A. H. Lilius rejecting the application to buy land in El Paso County. The treasurer has advised to return first payment.
Date:
July 19, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Mr. Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting Sayles application to purchase land in El Paso County and authorizing return of payment.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History