[Letter from Henry Sayles to Tax Collector in Roby, Fisher County, January 11, 1892] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Tax Collector in Roby, Fisher County, January 11, 1892]

Letter from Henry Sayles to a tax collector in Roby, Texas inquiring about purchasing land that may partially be located in Fisher county, expressing the desire to purchase the land and pay any taxes necessary on the Fisher county section. On the back of the letter is a stationary header from Buie and Hanna's Land Agency, upon which several section and certification numbers for different pieces of land have been written in pencil along with a calculated price.
Date: January 11, 1892
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles, August 11, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles, August 11, 1897]

Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles discussing the land that Sayles' father, Henry Sayles, owned in the region.
Date: August 11, 1897
Creator: McIver, A. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles, December 11, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles, December 11, 1897]

Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles discussing a landowner who holds land that does not belong to him and that he needs to be filed against immediately.
Date: December 11, 1897
Creator: Green, A. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement From the Galveston National Bank] (open access)

[Statement From the Galveston National Bank]

Bank statement from the Galveston National Bank stating that the balance as of June 9, 1901 was $512.34 and acknowledging receipt of cancelled checks nos. 915, 916, 917, and 918.
Date: June 11, 1901
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Hanna to John and Henry Sayles, January 11, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Hanna to John and Henry Sayles, January 11, 1906]

Letter from J. M. Hanna to Henry and John Sayles discussing Sayles' arrangement of the sale of right of ways to a railroad company to build a new line.
Date: January 11, 1906
Creator: Hanna, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles, August 11, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles, August 11, 1906]

Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles discussing a warranty deed on the timber in Hardin County. Hemming warrants the title to the extent of his interest.
Date: August 11, 1906
Creator: Hemming, C. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to O. B. Fielder, October 11, 1906] (open access)

[Letter to O. B. Fielder, October 11, 1906]

Letter to O. B. Fielder stating that the writer is unable to place Fielder's note at the bank in Hamlin as there are too many to keep track of. It is stated more money is owed to Fielder, but they are unable to send it until all of the deferred payments are made. The writer informs Fielder that all but one subdivision eliminated from the suit against the Railroad Company. Mary Sayles believes her duties are fulfilled regarding the case.
Date: October 11, 1906
Creator: {{{name}}}
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 11,1907] (open access)

[Letter to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 11,1907]

Letter to Sayles & Bradshaw informing them that the construction of the Abilene railroad will begin shortly.
Date: September 11, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby, November 11, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby, November 11, 1907]

Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby discussing land sold to Joseph Galaske. The writer also mentions land owned by himself and three others, with Henry Sayles acting as the trustee.
Date: November 11, 1907
Creator: Kemp, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, November 11, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, November 11, 1907]

Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing correspondence between Kemp and Charles Selby. They will pay their outstanding notes.
Date: November 11, 1907
Creator: Kemp, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John Terrell, March 11, 1906] (open access)

[Letter to John Terrell, March 11, 1906]

Letter to T. Terrell discussing improvements McAlpine made to his land. The writer inquires as to what the rules are regarding the matter.
Date: March 11, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]

Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner regarding the selling of his stock or interest in land in Lee County. Sayles does not want to lose control of the stock or sell it for less than what it's worth. Sayles lists the profits that could be made from the Wichita Water & Light Company. The two are waiting on a president to be elected for the company.
Date: September 11, 1908
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]

Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner discussing stock to possibly sell. Sayles' son Henry objects to the arrangement because of his obligation to sell land in Lee County. Sayles states he would not sell anyone else his interest in the Water & Light Company stock. Sayles mentions the demand for water is growing rapidly and discusses other plants in Abilene.
Date: September 11, 1908
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Kemp and Kell, November 11,1908] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Kemp and Kell, November 11,1908]

Letter from Henry Sayles to Kemp and Kell discussing that a Mr. J. B. Stokes will be taking over office management of the Water & Light Plant. Sayles writes that a Mr. Malone's monthly salary should be increased and Mr. Stokes should match.
Date: November 11, 1908
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. B. Stokes, November 11, 1908] (open access)

[Letter to J. B. Stokes, November 11, 1908]

Letter to J. B. Stokes informing him he will be placed in charge of the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company office.
Date: November 11, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith, January 11, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith, January 11, 1909]

Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith requesting that he pay Harris $45.30 for delivery of an outdated note.
Date: January 11, 1909
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Listing Lumber Purchased by R. R. S. Lundry] (open access)

[Note Listing Lumber Purchased by R. R. S. Lundry]

Handwritten note listing the prices of lumber order by R. R. S. Lundry from July 18, 1905 to November 30, 1905. The note is on Citizens Lumber Company letterhead and is dated January 11, 1909.
Date: January 11, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Court Hearing to Assess Damages to Mary Saner et al.] (open access)

[Notice of Court Hearing to Assess Damages to Mary Saner et al.]

Document stating that a court date has been set to assess the damages to Mary Saner, W. F. Whiteman, W. P. Schluter, and L. S. Schluter by reason of the condemnation and appropriation of Lot 11 in Block 34 of Abilene, Texas by the petition of Abilene & Southern Railway Company. This document is unsigned.
Date: April 11, 1909
Creator: Motz, Charles; McDonald, A. F. & McKinney, P. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. J. Kimbell to Sayles & Sayles, August 11, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from L. J. Kimbell to Sayles & Sayles, August 11, 1909]

Letter from L. J. Kimbell to Sayles & Sayles discussing a lawsuit. The creditors opinions about the debt owed in the suit are also discussed.
Date: August 11, 1909
Creator: Kimbell, L. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 J. A. Martin to John Sayles, February 11, 1911] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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