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[Letter to J. A. Kemp, June 9, 1909]
Letter to J. A. Kemp discussing requesting a copy of a contract between him and the M. K. & T. to use it as the basis for railroad legislation.
Date:
June 9, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 8, 1909]
Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing strongly-worded letters sent to Kempner and Barton. Hughes discusses travel plans to Dallas and is also anxious about a letter written by the governor, though Hughes is not sure who it was addressed to.
Date:
June 8, 1909
Creator:
Hughes, Ed. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alta Berry to Linnet Moore White, June 7, 1909]
Letter from Alta Berry to Claude and Linnet White in which she discusses her health and farming. She says that Claude is in trouble with his crops as he has been "drinking a great deal lately." He was arrested after causing a disturbance at a supper in Melissa, Texas. She also updates Linnet on the activities and health of friends and family.
Date:
June 7, 1909
Creator:
Berry, Alta
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, June 7, 1909]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the details of a letter sent to President Ripley.
Date:
June 7, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles, June 5, 1909]
Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles discussing the Sante Fe Railway Extensions missing Abilene in its plans. General Attorny Spoonts goes on to assure Mr. Sayles that this is not true, and to reach out to Mr. Harris, who is the president of the Burlington, Colorado & Southern Railway and Forth Worth & Denver Railway.
Date:
June 5, 1909
Creator:
Spoonts, M. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]
Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing the expansion of national railroads into Texas, and specifically a line proposed by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Date:
June 4, 1909
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]
Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing men who complained to him about the railroad. Ripley uses eminent domain to take the railroad from Texas to states on the Pacific coast. Campbell states he will intervene if necessary and will not allow this to happen. Ripley's policy is considered intolerable. Campbell also mentions enacting laws that disallow railroad companies from using the policy of eminent domain to clear the way for their railway. Campbell offers to meet Ripley in Texas to discuss the matter.
Date:
June 4, 1909
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]
Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, discussing the proposed railways in Texas by the national railroad corporations. This copy of the letter is only pages 1-3, missing the final pages. The heading reads "Executive Office, State of Texas. Austin."
Date:
June 4, 1909
Creator:
Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morris B. Locke to Henry Sayles, June 2, 1909]
Letter from Morris B. Locke, president of the Colorado, Texas, & Mexico Railroad Company of Oklahoma, to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad extension to Abilene, Texas.
Date:
June 2, 1909
Creator:
Locke, Morris B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]
Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date:
June 2, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. B. Storey to Henry Sayles, June 1, 1909]
Letter from W. B. Storey to Mr. Henry Sayles discussing a newspaper clipping about a meeting between the two men regarding the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System doing business in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
June 1, 1909
Creator:
Storey, William B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Morgan Jones, May 31, 1909]
Letter to Morgan Jones delivering judgment of cases between the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company and Julia Acuna, and Mary S. Saner, respectively. The judgments will be filed in court.
Date:
May 31, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, May 28, 1909]
Letter from Mr. Berry to Claude White that gives the details of the illnesses his family has recently suffered. He heard that Linnet might visit Texas during the summer and hopes that she does. Mr. Berry discusses mutual friends and the crops.
Date:
May 28, 1909
Creator:
Berry, J. W.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to E. P. Ripley, May 28, 1909]
Letter to E. P. Ripley discussing the expectation of a railroad through Abilene to line up with the Santa Fe railway. The writer warns that not building in Abilene could cause a bias against railroads that is uncalled for. The writer encourages construction in Abilene and offers his full support and assistance.
Date:
May 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones, May 27, 1909]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones in which Jones receives a copy of the ordinance issued by the city of Abilene. This ordinance grants Jones' company the right to constract (sic) certain switches.
Date:
May 27, 1909
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. L. McDavid, May 27, 1909]
Letter to J. L. McDavid discussing two cases between the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. Mary S. Saner. The writer asks McDavid to certify the judgments as correct copies.
Date:
May 27, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet Moore White, May 16, 1909]
Letter from A. S. Hardaway to Claude and Linnet White in which the hardships of cold weather and drought have cut down on the prospects for good crops. The new baby is discussed. His wife is unwell. He has been fishing and is planning to work for wages.
Date:
May 19, 1909
Creator:
Hardaway, A. S.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan, May 3, 1909]
Letter from William R. Hamby to William John Bryan discussing a proposed monument for Hood's Texas Brigade.
Date:
May 3, 1909
Creator:
Hamby, William R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]
Letter from A. W. Grant to William John Bryan requesting official copies of Texas legislative bills and their senate votes to publish for the people.
Date:
May 2, 1909
Creator:
Grant, A. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]
Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan requesting Bryan join him in a visit to Houston and further stating that he would like Bryan to help a man named Butler in his candidacy for president.
Date:
May 2, 1909
Creator:
Webb, S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from O. Henry to Mrs. Lacey]
Letter regarding raising capital for invention by Forney Lacey that would be placed on telephones to prevent the spread of disease.
Date:
May 1909
Creator:
Henry, O., 1862-1910
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Morgan Jones, May 1,1909]
Letter to Morgan Jones in regards to a previous letter about an ordinance.
Date:
May 1, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan, April 30, 1909]
Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan requesting that Bryan get information on the charges against L. B. Bouyer and attempt to lower his bail so that Bell can get him out of jail.
Date:
April 30, 1909
Creator:
Bell, F. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from [Illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles, April 29, 1909]
Letter from [illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles discussing changes to a city ordinance.
Date:
April 29, 1909
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History