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What to Do with Burdens
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon based on Matthew 11:28-30, and looks at the fact that we are to bring our burdens and lay them at the feet of Jesus because we are unable to be good enough to make them right. Preached in Bangs, Texas.
Date:
October 12, 1907
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
A handwritten manuscript for a sermon defining the Grace of Jesus, self-giving. The text is 2Corinthians 8:9. Preached in Bangs, Texas.
Date:
October 1907
Creator:
Baten, A. E.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from W. T. Hill to Kenner K. Rector, October 10, 1907]
Transcript of letter from W.T. Hill to Kenner K. Rector discussing how long it has been since they have spoken, seen, and served together in the Terry's Texas Rangers during the Civil War. He invites Kenner to their annual brigade meeting at Jacksonville.
Date:
October 10, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Hill to Kenner K. Rector, October 10, 1907]
Letter from W.T. Hill to Kenner K. Rector discussing how long it has been since they have spoken, seen, and served together in the Terry's Texas Rangers during the Civil War. He invites Kenner to their annual brigade meeting at Jacksonville.
Date:
October 10, 1907
Creator:
Hill, W. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles, July 19, 1907]
Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles discussing land Sayles has not placed a deposit on.
Date:
July 19, 1907
Creator:
Sparks, Sam
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes About W. Lon Steffans' Lease]
Note regarding W. Lon Steffans lease.
Date:
1907~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to C. E. Jones, January 10, 1907]
Letter from John Sayles to C. E. Jones discussing the settlement regarding a railroad compensating Jones and others for their land.
Date:
January 10, 1907
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Hon. John J. Terrell, July 9, 1907]
Letter to John J. Terrell discussing real estate that had been leased to Mac Sayles.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Mr. Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting Sayles application to purchase land in El Paso County and authorizing return of payment.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. T. Bomar, December 31, 1907]
Letter to D. T. Bomar discussing a time to schedule a conference.
Date:
December 31, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Stating A. H. Lilius Will Settle on Land in El Paso County, Texas]
Document certifying that A. H. Lilius will settle on land granted to them in El Paso County, Texas. The document is unsigned and undated.
Date:
July 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from to John J. Terrell, July 9, 1907]
Letter to John J. Terrell discussing land that was never applied for by Perry Sayles. Instead, the land was leased to Mac Sayles, but was never applied for by Mac.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. N. Smith to Henry Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. N. Smith to Henry Sayles sharing information about possible railroad routes through Texas. Smith gives detailed directions on how certain railways will travel.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Smith, J. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Last Will and Testament of Mary E. Sayles, October 16, 1906]
Last will and testament of Mary E. Sayles, in which she bequeaths much of her property to her daughters, Mary and Emma Sayles, and names her son and her son-in-law, Henry Sayles and George C. Harris, as the executors of the will. The document is not hand-signed and has the word, "copy.", typed in the header.
Date:
October 16, 1907
Creator:
Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1906]
Receipt for taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 31, 1907
Creator:
Crawford, Baylor
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to L. B. Allen, August 13, 1907]
Letter to L. B. Allen asking him if he can present at a conference in Chicago.
Date:
August 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith, August 7, 1907]
Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith discussing the railroad route. Norrell states no creek of any kind will need to be crossed. The letter includes a sketch of the railroad map designed to answer Stith's questions.
Date:
August 7, 1907
Creator:
Norrell, Bob
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. K. Frank to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 5, 1907]
Letter from M. K. Frank to Sayles & Bradshaw stating he has all sections of new and relaying rails in stock that can be shipped immediately.
Date:
September 5, 1907
Creator:
Frank, M. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles, August 22, 1907]
Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles discussing the route covered in his travels. Swanson describes the route and its sufficiency for a railroad line, specifically through Lubbock. Swanson remits a sketch and informs Sayles he will meet him in Chicago as soon as Sayles is available.
Date:
August 22, 1907
Creator:
Swanson, W. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles discussing the most practical railroad route from Hamilton to Temple. Johnson and his colleagues discuss the mileage between cities. He suggests a route from Waco to the coastal area of Houston and Galveston. The line would pass south of Gatesville.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, J. W.; Payne, P. W.; Packering, W. L.; Haines, N. M.; Haines, G. G.; Blackstock, J. H. et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris, July 19, 1907]
Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris rejecting his lease application for lands in El Paso County, as other applications are on file to purchase the land.
Date:
July 19, 1907
Creator:
Terrell, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. F. Johnson, August 13, 1907]
Letter to D. F. Johnson discussing an engineer looking to start work in the Plains region. The writer informs Johnson of his travel plans so that Johnson may write him while he is away.
Date:
August 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejected his application to purchase land in El Paso County. First payment is returned as this land was already sold to a different applicant.
Date:
July 9, 1907
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Johnson to Henry Sayles, August 14, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson to Henry Sayles informing him of a good railroad route near a creek through fertile country.
Date:
August 14, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History