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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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Paper Discussing Railroad Subscription, January 1, 1911]
Paper labelled "R.R. Subscription" discussing a railroad expense fund to be managed by "Geo. L. Paxton." There is are handwritten comments on the paper; "Copy" at the top of the page and "Henry Sayles & Henry Sayles, Jr. $200."
Date:
January 1, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1910]
Receipt for property taxes paid to Montgomery County by Henry Sayles for the year 1910. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 18, 1911
Creator:
Montgomery, B. E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1910]
Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Sayles & Sayles for the year, 1910. The receipt includes the assessed value of the property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 18, 1911
Creator:
Lilley, Henry L.
Object Type:
Text
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed for Three Tracts of Land Owned by Perry Sayles]
Deed for three tracts in Block 96 of the Public Free School Grant in El Paso County, Texas owned by Perry Sayles. The deed doesn't have the purchaser's name filled in and the document is unsigned.
Date:
February 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed From Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Document certifying the sale of land in El Paso County, Texas from Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.
Date:
February 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Contract between W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. which corrects an earlier deed for land in El Paso County, Texas between the two parties. This document is unsigned.
Date:
February 2, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Contract between W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. which corrects an earlier deed for land in El Paso County, Texas between the two parties. This document is unsigned.
Date:
February 2, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed From W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Deed from W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr. which describes the vendor's liens and payment schedule for lands which are not specified. The document appears damaged and is missing a large block of text on the bottom half of the first page.
Date:
February 2, 1911
Creator:
Cargill, W. C.
Object Type:
Legal Document
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)
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Martin to John Sayles, February 11, 1911]
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.
Date:
February 11, 1911
Creator:
Martin, J. A., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History