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[Two Letters And Envelope Addressed to McAlpine]
Two letters and an envelope discussing ranch matters. The first letter is addressed to "Uncle" and signed "Bof Bingham," discusses news of a cattle ranch and is dated June 2, 1918. The second letter is on Sayles Bros. & McAlpine letterhead, addressed to "John" and dated July 2, 1908. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Uncle McAlpine" and has a note written on it that reads, "This explains itself. It may be a bluff and may not. He has done nothing yet."
Date:
{1908-07-02,1918-06-02}
Creator:
Bingham, B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Action in Suit Against Hattie Irvine et al.]
Document listing Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company's complaint against Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith.
Date:
December 30, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit In Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908]
Affidavit certifying that the special commissioners in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith will assess damages impartially and according to the law. This document is unsigned and the commissioners aren't named.
Date:
December 30, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of John Sayles, December 30, 1908 #1]
Affidavit sworn by John Sayles that the heirs of Hattie Irvine and Smith Irvine are unknown to Sayles.
Date:
December 30, 1908
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of John Sayles, December 30, 1908 #2]
Affidavit sworn by John Sayles that the heirs of Hattie Irvine and Smith Irvine are unknown to Sayles.
Date:
December 30, 1908
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.: Original Petition
Document stating the details of Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company's petition to condemn and appropriate Lots 1 and 2 of Block 138 in Abilene, Texas for the purposes of building and maintaining a railroad from Abilene to Winters, Texas.
Date:
December 30, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908]
Document stating that a court date has been scheduled in the condemnation proceedings of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 138 in Abilene, Texas, filed by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to determine the damages owed to Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and their unknown heirs. The document also states how the order will be served to both parties. This document is unsigned and has a correction handwritten into one of the paragraphs.
Date:
December 30, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908]
Document stating the scheduled court date for the condemnation proceedings Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith. It also includes the methods of serving the notice to both parties. The document is unsigned.
Date:
December 30, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith et al., December 30, 1908]
Document appointing special commissioners in the condemnation proceeding of Lots 1 and 2 of Block 138 in Abilene, Texas to assess for the condemnation and appropriation of the properties by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. This document is unsigned and the names of the commissioners and judge are not filled in.
Date:
December 30, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of a Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.]
Document stating that the action is seeking to condemn Lots 1 and 2 in Block 138 in Abilene, Texas and that the names and residences of the defendants, Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and their unknown heirs are unknown to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. This document is handwritten and unsigned. There is a note at the top reading "4 copies" and corrections to the text in purple ink.
Date:
December 30, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order to Assess Damages Against Hattie Irvine, et al.]
Document detailing the order to assess damages against Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith. This document is unsigned and has a handwritten note at the bottom signed "Sayles & Sayles Attorneys for Abilene & Ballinger Railway Company."
Date:
December 30, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens, December 29, 1908]
Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens discussing the railway company's offer to purchase lots 11 and 12 in Block C on Rose Street in Abilene, Texas for the construction and operation of a railroad.
Date:
December 29, 1908
Creator:
Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Julia Acuna, December 28, 1908]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Julia Acuna making an offer on behalf of Ballinger and Abilene Railway Company to purchase a building.
Date:
December 28, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Julia Acuna, December 28, 1908]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Julia Acuna discussing payment from the Ballinger and Abilene Railway Company for titles and deeds executed by Sayles & Sayles.
Date:
December 28, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Julia Acuna, December 28, 1908]
Letter to Julia Acuna offering cash from the Ballinger and Abilene Railway Company for a title to land in Abilene.
Date:
December 28, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Will Stith, December 24, 1908]
Letter to Will Stith enclosing payment for the Stith's participation in the case, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. A.M.E. Church.
Date:
December 24, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. McDavid to Sayles & Sayles, December 22, 1908]
Letter from J. L. McDavid to Sayles & Sayles remitting a check for $389.09.
Date:
December 22, 1908
Creator:
McDavid, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Special Warranty Deed, African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company]
Document certifying the transfer of the property, Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas, from African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. This deed was signed and filed in Taylor County, Texas.
Date:
December 22, 1908
Creator:
Jordan, B. F.; Henry, Ed; Brown, W. B. & Duncan, Jordan
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From an Attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Ry. Co. To Dr. R. A. Childers, December 21, 1908]
Letter from an attorney for Ballinger & Abilene Ry. Co. to Dr. R. A. Childers discussing monies owed for a lot of land purchased by Childers.
Date:
December 21, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Citizens Lumber Company, December 21, 1908]
Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to The Citizens Lumber Company discussing a note executed by Ed. Henry and B. F. Jordan to W. P. Carey and A. C. Lombard. Once Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company have record that Carey and Lombard hold the note they will pay Henry and Jordan principal and interest.
Date:
December 21, 1908
Creator:
Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Percy Jones, December 21, 1908]
Letter to Percy Jones stating they cannot confirm the residence of Hattie Smith and will need to look her up by publication, which will take longer. The Abilene Railroad Company will protect Morgan Jones.
Date:
December 21, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]
Document stating that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company considers themselves bound for the payment of damages awarded in the case, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas in the County Court of Taylor County, Texas.
Date:
December 16, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 16, 1908]
Document attesting to the verdict in the cause Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas and stating that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company is responsible for any further costs that may be adjudged in Taylor Court or in an appeal. This document is unsigned.
Date:
December 16, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Percy Jones, December 16, 1908]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Percy Jones granting him the right to do any work he sees fit on land in Abilene designated for the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Date:
December 16, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History