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Abilene Library Consortium
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Sayles and Sayles Collection
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9
Corral
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Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
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K. K. Legett Collection
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Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
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San Simon Cattle and Canal Papers
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Hardin-Simmons University Catalogs
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[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 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
Object Type:
Letter
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
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Corral, Volume 4, Number 5, February, 1911
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
Date:
February 1911
Creator:
Simmons College
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
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 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.
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
[Letter from J. A. Martin to John Sayles, February 11, 1911]
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.
Date:
February 11, 1911
Creator:
Martin, J. A., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, February 11, 1911]
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.
Date:
February 11, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. A. Martin, February 13, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to J. A. Martin discussing a previous letter written by Martin in which he states that in another previous letter he forgot to enclose the deed between himself and Cargill. Sayles states that he has yet to receive any other letter from Martin, but it may have been lost somewhere. Sayles mentions he has ordered abstract from Mac Sayles' land but has not received that yet.
Date:
February 13, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History