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.

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.

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles delivering the deed for portions of land on Block 96. John explains that part of this land was traded to Paul L. Dillahunty. John also mentions a good amount of rain that was had at their home ranch.

Letter from J. A. Martin to John Sayles informing Sayles that in another letter, Martin failed to enclose the deed from Cargill to himself. He asks Sayles to not misplace it as it has never been recorded.

Letter from J. A. Martin to John Sayles discussing an agreement made between Mac Sayles and Dillahunty. The land then went to W. C. Cargill, who agreed to prior arrangements made between Mac Sayles and Dillahunty. All parties are ready to effect the transfer. Martin mentions that Mac Sayles and M. McAlpine told him to turn over the title papers over to John Sayles for examination. Martin also requests abstract of John Sayles' lands. Martin finally requests for a deed to be excused from Perry Sayles' name as it is to be made in Cargill's name. All else satisfactory, Martin says he will pay taxes on the property in his name.