Brief history of the Bryan family, written by a member of the family.

Personal narrative written by Washington Carroll Bryan describing his family history.

Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles discussing construction of a railway by the Pecos & Northern Texas Railway Company. The company has filed a deed to secure a $30,000 bond.

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring W. H. Rawlings and the unknown heirs of W. H. Rawlings to appear in court to answer a petition filed in suit no. 2826 seeking to condemn property in Taylor County for use by the Abilene & Southern Railway Company. This document appears to be a draft and has handwritten corrections to the text.

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring W. J. Thompson, M. C. Lambeth, T. M. Collins, J. W. Andersen, Thomas Sayles, and Will Stith to appear in court to testify on behalf of the plaintiff, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company.

Letter from Chas. A. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles discussing overloads in a power plant. The Wichita Falls Water & Light Company is losing business because of these overloads. Malone and Hill discuss projects under construction that need wiring as well as prices for their own machinery.

Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles saying he was not sure it was a good idea to divide his ranch, but supposes it will be easier to sell. Hughes is anxious for the mineral well deed to be in better shape.

Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles stating he is glad to hear that interest has been paid on the southern and northwest lands. D. T. Bomar sent Hughes exchange for the interest.

Letter from J. W. Johnson to Henry Sayles informing him of a good railroad route near a creek through fertile country.

Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles describing land around his estate. A postscript message states he will be glad to provide information for the Sayles.

Letter from S. N. Smith to Henry Sayles discussing possible railroad routes to construct in Abilene. A hand-drawn map is on the back of the letter.

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."

List of expenses of W. K. McAlpine's estate billed by Rustin & Company. The listed expenses are from April and May 1902.