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[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to L. D. Clepper]
Galveston National Bank check made out to L. D. Clepper for $16.05 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped with three stamps from the Galveston National Bank, the First National Bank, and Cle[..] House, and endorsed by L. D. Clepper and J. M. Callawary.
Date:
April 23, 1901
Creator:
McAlpine, W. K.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement Acknowledging Receipt of Payment]
Document stating that the children of Sarah R. Gouldman, Lillie M. Gouldman, Ira A. Reynolds, James E. Gouldman, Sadie I. Gouldman, and Carl E. Gouldman, have received their share of the inheritance from Dugald McAlpine, totalling $43.05 each.
Date:
April 1900
Creator:
Gouldman, Lillie M.; Reynolds, Ira A.; Reynolds, A. J.; Gouldman, James E.; Gouldman, Sadie I. & Gouldman, E. F.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of John Sayles's Will, Number 231]
Notarized copy of the will of John Sayles determining it to be the official last will that bestows his estate unto his wife, Mary E. Sayles.
Date:
April 22, 1901
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, April 22, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles informing Sayles they did not receive a letter about the destruction of the bonds if he sent one. Kempner has notified Alvey it is okay to burn the bonds and execute the release.
Date:
April 22, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters of Guardianship of Carl E. Gouldman]
Document certifying that E. F. Gouldman is the lawfully recognized guardian of Carl E. Gouldman. The document was issued by the Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama.
Date:
April 16, 1900
Creator:
Shiver, J. B.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transfer of Land from M. E. Sayles and B. H. Bassett, Jr. to C. B. Hosea]
Document certifying the sale and transfer of land in Lee County from Mary E. Sayles and Benjamin H. Bassett, Jr. to a Mr. C. B. Hosea. "Copy deed" is handwritten on the back of the page and the document is unsigned.
Date:
April 2, 1900
Creator:
Sayles, Mary E. & Bassett, Benjamin H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, April 17, 1908]
Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes stating nothing came out of the propositions offered to Hughes. Sayles is trying to arrange another trade but is not hopeful about it. Sayles describes the amounts owed by Hughes' brother and the amount Hughes would make for selling some of his notes.
Date:
April 17, 1908
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Morgan Jones, April 28, 1909]
Letter to Morgan Jones stating he has permission from Abilene & Southern Railway Company to construct and operate railroad switches, spur tracks and transfer tracks as prepared in his blueprint as they become necessary.
Date:
April 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to U. E. Austin or Order]
Galveston National Bank check made out to U. E. Austin or order, for $80.00 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped "Paid Apr 22 1901" and endorsed by U. E. Austin.
Date:
April 18, 1901
Creator:
McAlpine, W. K.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Hughes to D. T. Bomar, April 13, 1908]
Letter from F. W. Hughes to D. T. Bomar stating he has written to Mr. Sayles about Bower's proposition and will inform him of Sayles' opinion.
Date:
April 13, 1908
Creator:
Hughes, F. W.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles, April 13, 1908]
Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles remitting a letter from D. T. Bomar. Hughes discusses making a deal that would earn them both more money. Also discussed is the railroad route that runs through central Texas.
Date:
April 13, 1908
Creator:
Hughes, F. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles, April 13, 1908]
Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles stating expenses of the plant are covered for the current month. However, Bomar will be responsible to pay to Beardsley because of something that had been revealed the previous November.
Date:
April 13, 1908
Creator:
Hughes, F. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Road Notice to Land Owner Mary E. Sayles]
Notice to Mary E. Sayles informing her of the petitioners in favor of the opening of a public road on the Austin and Williams League #340.
Date:
April 6, 1903
Creator:
Young, S. M.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Will Stith, April 10, 1909]
Letter to Will Stith discussing an ordinance delivered to Morgan Jones by the city of Abilene. This gives authority to the railway company to construct tracks and switches throughout Abilene. Terms and conditions of the agreement are explained and the writer explains that if Jones wishes the ordinance to be amended, he should prepare the amendment and deliver it to Stith.
Date:
April 10, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Purchase of Land from Mary E. Sayles and A. W. McIver]
Document acknowledging the purchase of a tract of land made by John A. McIver from Mary E. Sayles and A. W. McIver, outlining the cost owed to each of them and the coordinates of land to be sold.
Date:
April 6, 1900
Creator:
McIver, A. W. & Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Mary E. Sayles vs G. R. Pierce et al: Court Judgement]
Certified copy of final judgment in the court case of Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce et al, ruled in favor of Mary E. Sayles.
Date:
April 7, 1900
Creator:
Texas. District Court (Jones County)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Court Decision of L. C. Wise vs. Mary E. Sayles]
Document written by Judge Calhoun stating the court's determination on the land dispute case of L. C. Wise vs. Mary E. Sayles. An additional note is handwritten at the bottom of the page in pencil, "To all of which the plaintiff, L. C. Wise, in open court excepts and gives notice of appeal to the court of civil appeals for the second supreme judicial district of the state of Texas at Ft. Worth, Texas."
Date:
April 14, 1904
Creator:
Calhoun, J. H.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Foote to Henry Sayles, April 9, 1906]
Letter from H. L. Foote to Henry Sayles discussing his possessions regarding the railroad. Also discussed is land owned by Foote and its value. Foote does not want to enter into a lawsuit if it can be avoided.
Date:
April 9, 1906
Creator:
Foot, H. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to F. W. Hughes, April 18, 1908]
Letter to F. W. Hughes stating it is not wise to permit Bomar to possess Hughes interest. The writer will tell Bomar that Hughes must have the interest.
Date:
April 18, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to W. J. Hughes & Co.]
Galveston National Bank check made out to W. J. Hughes & Co. for $33.90 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped and endorsed by W. J. Hughes & Co.
Date:
April 12, 1900
Creator:
McAlpine, W. K.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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