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[Letter from Sam Houston to Peter Farer Esq., July 1852]
Letter from Sam Houston to Peter Farer Esq. discussing a request for information on a pirate named Lafitte who frequented Galveston, Texas.
Date:
July 23, 1852
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Effie Watts Rector to Kenner K. Rector, February 23, 1870]
Letter from Effie Watts Rector, to her husband, Kenner K. Rector discussing how things are going back home. A lot of people have passed away and buried recently. Only one wedding occurred but quite silent some are sick, Calico skirts are in, and Effie would love one. She also wonders if her husband knows how to harvest strawberries.
Date:
February 23, 1870
Creator:
Rector, Effie Watts
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A.G. Mills to D.G. Hill - November 23, 1887]
Letter written to D.G. Hill from A.G. Mills, regarding the deed of "Uncle Robert."
Date:
November 23, 1887
Creator:
Mills, A. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to J.R. Curl - January 23, 1905]
Letter written to J.R. Curl, the Texas Secretary of State, from K.K. Legett, concerning his appointment as a member of the board of directors of A&M College.
Date:
January 23, 1905
Creator:
Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom White to Honorable W. J. Bryan, April 23, 1906]
Letter from Tom White to Honorable W. J. Bryan telling him to expect a package in the mail which was made by his wife.
Date:
April 23, 1906
Creator:
White, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, April 23, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting the application to purchase lands in El Paso County. Robison returns payment as Sayles has overbid on the land.
Date:
April 23, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, April 23, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting his application for land in El Paso County. Payment is returned as Sayles overbid on the land.
Date:
April 23, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, September 23, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Kemp's resignation and Sayles beginning as president of a company. Kempner discusses how he thinks Sayles may appease the stockholders by issuing dividends.
Date:
September 23, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to African Methodist Episcopal Church, January 23, 1909]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to African Methodist Episcopal Church informing them of their debt to the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company as seen on a delivered affidavit.
Date:
January 23, 1909
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. B. F. Terry, October 23, 1909]
Letter to B. F. Terry remitting a letter about the Prisco railroad. The writer asks Terry to not let this matter get into the hands of the public. The writer will send Vice-President Drake and General Freight Agent Preston to Rising Star to meet with Terry.
Date:
October 23, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. C. Preston, October 23, 1909]
Letter to W. C. Preston stating the land between Abilene and Comanche. The writer states that the people of Abilene are favorable towards Preston's railroad more than any other in the state and believe it can handle their freight.
Date:
October 23, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Wagstaff to Chas. Hamilton, February 23, 1910]
Letter from J. M. Wagstaff to Chas. Hamilton stating he is in agreement with Hamilton's views written in a prior letter. Wagstaff states he will make an effort to go to Abilene the following week. He is currently suffering from rheumatism.
Date:
February 23, 1910
Creator:
Wagstaff, J. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to J. A. Martin, February 23, 1911]
Letter from Sayles and Sayles to J. A. Martin calling attention to certain aspects of an abstract prepared by the Pioneer Abstract Company. These details include verification of initials and requested payment. Sayles and Sayles submit deed to be executed by Martin and Cargill along with carbon copies of the same.
Date:
February 23, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry & Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. A. Martin, February 23, 1911]
Letter to J. A. Martin discussing abstracts investigated and deeds unrecorded by Cargill. The writer requests the abstract be verified, payments be made and the vendor's lien be released. The writer informs Martin that Mac Sayles can be substituted on some of the records.
Date:
February 23, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. T. Robison, February 23, 1911]
Letter to J. T. Robison requesting information on certain plots of land and what papers are on file regarding the land and if they are in good standing.
Date:
February 23, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. T. Robison, February 23, 1911]
Letter to J. T. Robison discussing lands that the writer desires information on and if they are in good standing.
Date:
February 23, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. C. Roberdeau to Honorable W. J. Bryan, March 23, 1911]
Letter from R. C. Roberdeau to W. J. Bryan discussing the details of W. J. Cunningham's unpaid draft on the Far. & Mer. National Bank. Roberdeau urges Mr. Bryan to speak with Cunningham about the draft and possibly collect it on their behalf.
Date:
March 23, 1911
Creator:
Roberdeau, R. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. L. Levy, March 23, 1911]
Letter to J. L. Levy discussing a case regarding the railroad. The court deemed that the Abilene and Southern Railway Company pay J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller and A. K. Levy or their heirs in case of death. The payment is to be in the amount of $135.85 with six percent interest. The ownership of the land will be divided among the defendants.
Date:
March 23, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 23, 1911]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan telling him to keep up the good work he's been doing and reminding him that they are in support of him no matter the circumstances.
Date:
August 23, 1911
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ike T. Pryor to W. J. Bryan, August 23, 1912]
Letter from Ike T. Pryor to W. J. Bryan sympathizing with him about his accident and wishing him a speedy recovery.
Date:
August 23, 1912
Creator:
Pryor, Ike T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Cofer to Senator W. J. Bryan, August 23, 1912]
Letter from R. E. Cofer to Senator W. J. Bryan sharing concern from him and his wife about Mr. Bryan's accident and assuring him that they are praying for him to have a speedy recovery.
Date:
August 23, 1912
Creator:
Cofer, R. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan, August 23, 1912]
Letter to Mr. W. J. Bryan sympathizing with him about his accident which was mentioned in the newspapers, advising him to refrain from dangerous activities and sending prayers for him to recover successfully.
Date:
August 23, 1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. K. Capeton to J. H. Parramore, February 23, 1914]
Letter from E. K. Capeton to J. H. Parramore discussing the death of Capeton's mare, which was killed by a bull belonging to Parramore in Mr. Barker's pasture. Capeton writes seeking out monetary compensation for the loss of his mare and to dispute an accusation made by Mr. Wheeler that he had placed the mare in Mr. Barker's pasture without consent.
Date:
February 23, 1914
Creator:
Capeton, E. K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles, March 23, 1914]
Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles confirming receipt of the interest payment on a $4,000 note.
Date:
March 23, 1914
Creator:
Alvey, J. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History