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[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes discussing legislation regarding the expansion of railroad companies in Texas and how a legislature, John Bryan might vote on it.
Date:
[1911..1914]
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles discussing John Bryan and his opinions on railroads. Sayles discusses the Katy railroad and whether or not it will branch into Abilene as that was a main concern of prior correspondence. Sayles desires Abilene to be named as a point on the extension in a proposed consolidation bill.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles. to Ed. S. Hughes, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, discussing a bill to approve the Katy Railroad's expansion in Texas.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes discussing the consolidation of the Texas Central and Katy railroads. He states few are willing to give consideration to the business of others or to the public. Sayles asks Hughes to take over the situation in Abilene with Trumbull.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes asking him to pay his part of taxes, despite his indefinite absence from the ranch. Sayles expresses his worry about the railroad situation as he does not believe John Bryan will push for Abilene to be a point on the Cross Plains extension. Instead, he wishes for the Katy railroad itself to name Abilene as a point on the route.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. D. Williams, January 6, 1911]
Letter to W. D. Williams, copied to Henry Sayles, discussing modifications to the I. G. and N. bill to make the bill more friendly to railroads in West Texas.
Date:
January 6, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. McAlpine to John Sayles, January 9, 1911]
Letter from M. McAlpine to John Sayles returning the Griffin papers and explaining what's been done by the party McAlpine is with.
Date:
January 9, 1911
Creator:
McAlpine, M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes discussing how to handle opposition to the railroad and how to present information about the railroad to Trumbull. Sayles discusses a conference that Abilene was invited to as they will likely have a railroad as part of the Cross Plains extension. Sayles believes there is a good chance of securing a twenty-five year lease for the railroad.
Date:
January 11, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 11, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes letting him know to not have conversations with certain individuals about the railroad. Sayles was made Chairman of the Committee of Resolutions. Sayles believes a committee member, John Bryan, will oppose any of his suggestions. Sayles elaborates on how he thinks they should handle those that oppose the railroad operation.
Date:
January 11, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, January 14, 1911]
Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles acknowledging receipt of a telegram.
Date:
January 14, 1911
Creator:
Hughes, Ed. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to King & King, January 17, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to King & King discussing a defective deed that belongs to Sayles' mother. Sayles has acquired a new deed for his mother to execute, but asks for a certified copy for his protection as there are many heirs to his mother's estate.
Date:
January 17, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Ed. S. Hughes, January 17, 1911]
Letter to Ed. S. Hughes discussing lawsuits brought against the M. K. & T. Railroad and the I. & G. N. Railroad by the governor. The writer states that Bradshaw will bring suit against Morgan Jones and the Abilene Central Railroad and asks where to send service papers to Hughes.
Date:
January 17, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. V. Munson to G. B. Brackett, January 23, 1911]
Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson to G. B. Brackett inquiring if there is a printed list of grape-growers of the United States available and requesting a copy of the list.
Date:
January 23, 1911
Creator:
Munson, T. V. (Thomas Volney), 1843-1913
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W, J, Bryan, January 24, 1911]
Letter to honorable W. J. Bryan commending him for introducing the bill regarding the location of a State Normal School at Abilene, Texas. The author of the letter informs Mr. Bryan that the bill was approved and highlights the importance of the School to the State of Texas.
Date:
January 24, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to H. N. Atkinson, January 26, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to H. N. Atkinson discussing a certificate for a survey between W. H. Mell and Robert J. Massey. Sayles says problems exist in a deed from John D. Pope to his son. The abstract is returned as Sayles cannot make himself available for the case any longer.
Date:
January 26, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to T. V. Munson, January 28, 1911]
Photocopy of a letter to T. V. Munson discussing a list of grape growers in New York and stating that the author hopes to see Munson at the American Pomologist Society meeting the following month.
Date:
January 28, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Radford to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 29, 1911]
Letter from J. M. Radford to Senator W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the State Normal School, and provides Mr. Bryan with several reasons why he should fight and secure it for Abilene, Texas.
Date:
January 29, 1911
Creator:
Radford, J. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George C. Husmann to T. V. Munson, January 30, 1911]
Photocopy of a letter from George C. Husmann to T. V. Munson discussing the grape variety "Peral of Casaba" and asking if Husmann could obtain cuttings to plant in a new experiment vineyard.
Date:
January 30, 1911
Creator:
Husmann, George C. (George Charles), 1861-1939
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Hughes to W. J. Bryan, January 31, 1911]
Letter from E. S. Hughes to W. J. Bryan thanking him for successfully taking care of their Velasco situation in the Senate.
Date:
January 31, 1911
Creator:
Hughes, E. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. V. Munson to George C. Husmann, February 3, 1911]
Photocopy of a letter from T. V. Munson to George C. Husmann discussing the "Pearl of Casaba" variety of grape and its characteristics.
Date:
February 3, 1911
Creator:
Munson, T. V. (Thomas Volney), 1843-1913
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George C. Husmann to T. V. Munson, February 6, 1911]
Photocopy of a letter from George C. Husmann to T. V. Munson thanking Munson for the cuttings of the Pearl of Casaba grape.
Date:
February 6, 1911
Creator:
Husmann, George C. (George Charles), 1861-1939
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mac Sayles to John Sayles, February 7, 1911]
Letter from Mac Sayles to John Sayles discussing J. A. Martin's interest in the land owned by Paul Dillahunty.
Date:
February 7, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, McAlpine (Mac)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. B. Cousins to Senator W. J. Bryan, February 7, 1911]
Letter from R. B. Cousins to Senator W. J. Bryan informing him of how much he regret not seeing him when other Senators visited their school and discussing the details of the selection process for the location of the State Normal School.
Date:
February 7, 1911
Creator:
Cousins, R. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Pioneer Abstract Company, February 10, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to Pioneer Abstract Company requesting an abstract on the land between Martin and Cargill, in Section 13, 14 and 16 in Block 96 of public school land in El Paso County. Sayles says he will remit any fees due.
Date:
February 10, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History