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[Two Letters And Envelope Addressed to McAlpine]
Two letters and an envelope discussing ranch matters. The first letter is addressed to "Uncle" and signed "Bof Bingham," discusses news of a cattle ranch and is dated June 2, 1918. The second letter is on Sayles Bros. & McAlpine letterhead, addressed to "John" and dated July 2, 1908. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Uncle McAlpine" and has a note written on it that reads, "This explains itself. It may be a bluff and may not. He has done nothing yet."
Date:
{1908-07-02,1918-06-02}
Creator:
Bingham, B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff reiterating the agreement that the minimum amount of bonds authorized would be issued for the Abilene Central Railway. Sayles then lists the agreement.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff discussing stock issued for the Abilene Central Railway Company and that the maximum amount of bonds authorized would be issued. The remainder of the document outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Jones, Morgan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff reminding him of the stock and bond issuance agreement. Attached is the agreement signed by the committee both men are on to create a railway from Abilene to Ballinger. The agreement outlines conditions and details needed for the funding, construction and costs of the railroad.
Date:
November 8, 1909
Creator:
Jones, Morgan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Edgar Scurry, October 31, 1909]
Letter to Edgar Scurry stating Abilene residents wish for a railroad to be built as far as Rising Star. The writer states Scurry can set a case at Gainesville for November 22.
Date:
October 31, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. M. Kirkes to John Sayles, October 28, 1909]
Letter from L. M. Kirkes to John Sayles discussing a conversation between the two men a few days previously and the cost of a survey.
Date:
October 28, 1909
Creator:
Kirkes, L. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles, October 26, 1909]
Letter from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles discussing weather in both men's respective region as a State Fair is taking place in Thorne's region. Thorne states he will visit Sayles in Abilene in the near future.
Date:
October 26, 1909
Creator:
Thorne, L. P.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles, October 22, 1909]
Letter from W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad route traveling southeast from Abilene. Preston requests information regarding the area the line will run through.
Date:
October 22, 1909
Creator:
Preston, W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to A. J. Davidson, October 22, 1909]
Letter to A. J. Davidson discussing a railroad between Abilene and Comanche. The writer says those in Abilene are eager to have a railroad constructed soon.
Date:
October 22, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. I. Terry to H. J. Bradshaw, October 18, 1909]
Letter from B. I. Terry to H. J. Bradshaw discussing a case to be set when Henry Sayles returns from a trip to St. Louis.
Date:
October 18, 1909
Creator:
Terry, Bobbie I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909]
Letter from B. F. Terry informing the recipient that Morgan Jones and his associates were at the Wichita Falls Water & Light Plant and quickly hurried through the facility. Terry asks the recipient if he knows of anything that might explain why Jones did this.
Date:
October 16, 1909
Creator:
Terry, B. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will Stith to Henry Sayles, October 9, 1909]
Letter from Will Stith to Henry Sayles requesting his presence at a meeting of guarantors for a bond on the Abilene & Southern Railroad.
Date:
October 9, 1909
Creator:
Stith, Will
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman, October 8,1909]
Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman introducing Henry Sayles to Hagerman. Scurry writes that Sayles and associates are contemplating building a railroad from Abilene and Sayles would like to connect with Hagerman to discuss more. Scurry and Sayles are hoping to make a connect with the M. K. & T. through Hagerman.
Date:
October 8, 1909
Creator:
Scurry, Edgar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Electric Railway Journal to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909]
Letter from Electric Railway Company to Henry Sayles discussing proposed electric railways. The company asks Sayles if any construction has taken place and if not, if he has any plans for it to.
Date:
October 6, 1909
Creator:
Electric Railway Journal
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing delinquent taxes on land. Kemp believes Sayles was going to pay taxes on all the land before it was divided and asks if he has any tax receipts from W. E. Frieze.
Date:
October 6, 1909
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P Thomas, October 5, 1909]
Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P. Thomas sending an application for a job on Thomas's railroad. Kauffman states his availability and offers himself as a general manager for Thomas, if needed.
Date:
October 5, 1909
Creator:
Kauffman, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 5,1909]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles in which Kemp encloses a copy of the contract with the M K & T Ry Company.
Date:
October 5, 1909
Creator:
Kemp, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 2, 1909]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Morgan Jones building what is likely a railroad, parallel to the Santa Fe between Abilene and San Angelo, Texas.
Date:
October 2, 1909
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1909]
Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles in regard to Will Stith's residence in Abilene.
Date:
October 1, 1909
Creator:
Wood, A. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1909]
C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles discussing that when Mr. Sayles is in St. Louis they can discuss a proposition.
Date:
October 1, 1909
Creator:
Gray, C. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. T. Drake, September 30, 1909]
Letter to W. T. Drake stating that merchants and shippers in Abilene are wanting to build a railroad that runs southeast, so as to have control that will benefit them. The writer states a connection with Drake's railroad would be favored as it would be beneficial to all parties.
Date:
September 30, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles, September 22, 1909]
Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles discussing business with the First State Bank and Trust Company of Abilene. One of Wood's colleagues is residing in California and Wood asks Sayles if he can refer anyone to represent the First State Bank and Trust Company of Abilene.
Date:
September 22, 1909
Creator:
Wood, A. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History