[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909] (open access)

[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 to W. C. Preston, October 23, 1909] (open access)

[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 J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 5,1909] (open access)

[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
[Last Will and Testament of Mary E. Sayles, October 16, 1906] (open access)

[Last Will and Testament of Mary E. Sayles, October 16, 1906]

Last will and testament of Mary E. Sayles, in which she bequeaths much of her property to her daughters, Mary and Emma Sayles, and names her son and her son-in-law, Henry Sayles and George C. Harris, as the executors of the will. The document is not hand-signed and has the word, "copy.", typed in the header.
Date: October 16, 1907
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. McLendore, October 31, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from John B. McLendore, October 31, 1908]

Letter from John B. McLendore discussing land he has obtained. He also has abstracts for all his land.
Date: October 31, 1908
Creator: McLendore, John B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Will Stith, October 31, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Will Stith, October 31, 1908]

Letter from D. T. Bomar to Will Stith remitting two papers regarding the railroad in Taylor County. Bomar is mainly concerned with the right of way that is to be validated by the court.
Date: October 31, 1908
Creator: Bomar, David T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1909] (open access)

[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 from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles, October 26, 1909] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909] (open access)

[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
[Mary E. Sayles Naming Her Attorneys, October 31, 1905] (open access)

[Mary E. Sayles Naming Her Attorneys, October 31, 1905]

Document written by Mary E. Sayles appointing her son, Henry Sayles, her son-in-law, George C. Harris, and Henry Sayles, Jr. as attorneys in fact to her estate so that they may distribute and sell off her portions of the Austin and Williams land on her behalf.
Date: October 31, 1905
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P Thomas, October 5, 1909] (open access)

[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 W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles, October 22, 1909] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 Electric Railway Journal to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909] (open access)

[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 I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 18, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 18, 1907]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating that Mr. Derden will handle matters with land previously discussed. Kempner states that Sayles' trip to Limestone County will be delayed.
Date: October 18, 1907
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 19, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 19, 1907]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing two notes that have been paid and are being sent back to Sayles to do with what he sees fit. Kempner asks if Sayles can send the interest payment for the Water Works bond early so that it can be presented on its due date.
Date: October 19, 1907
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Edgar Scurry, October 31, 1909] (open access)

[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 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 from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 28, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 28, 1908]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles remitting a copy of a letter written to Charley Malone.
Date: October 28, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to R. A. Myers, October 29, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to R. A. Myers, October 29, 1906]

Letter from John Sayles to R. A. Myers stating that they cannot agree to withdrawal any funds by any defendants in the suit involving Sayles' grandmother. Sayles asks for information regarding any withdrawals already made.
Date: October 29, 1906
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Road Notice to Land Owner Mary E. Sayles] (open access)

[Road Notice to Land Owner Mary E. Sayles]

Notice to Mary E. Sayles informing her of the petitioners in favor of opening of a public road on the Austin and Williams League #340.
Date: October 6, 1904
Creator: Johnson, W. F.; Fletcher, J. H.; Connell, J. H.; Brown, W. B.; Lott, E. A. & Hooper, Lum
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. E. Cohen, October 27,1908] (open access)

[Letter to W. E. Cohen, October 27,1908]

Letter to W. E. Cohen in which the author is offering to buy 3 lots of land from Cohen.
Date: October 27, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman, October 8,1909] (open access)

[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