Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles discussing land Sayles has not placed a deposit on.

Letter to John J. Terrell discussing real estate that had been leased to Mac Sayles.

Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting Sayles application to purchase land in El Paso County and authorizing return of payment.

Document certifying that A. H. Lilius will settle on land granted to them in El Paso County, Texas. The document is unsigned and undated.

Letter to John J. Terrell discussing land that was never applied for by Perry Sayles. Instead, the land was leased to Mac Sayles, but was never applied for by Mac.

Letter to Clarence Ousley stating the belief that the state of Texas should encourage the construction of railroads. The writer believes the railway would benefit stock and bondholders as well as the citizens of the towns through which it passes. It is also stated than an impartial third party should judge whether a route is constructed, rather than the people of the towns or the engineers and that the board of directors should be made up of those that are informed of the conditions of the land.

Letter from R. C. Reagan to Henry Sayles discussing that the Fred A. Jones company would be glad to do the engineering work for the railroad Sayles is wanting to build.

Document listing court errors believed to have been made in carrying out the lawsuit between L. C. Wise and Mary E. Sayles over land boundary lines.

Letter from U. S. Hearrell to Henry Sayles discussing a ring that was sent. Hearrell informs Sayles he will not be able to send an endorsement letter as the party it is due to will not relinquish it until it is due. Hearrell discusses options Sayles can take to obtain the letter and also states that he will do whatever he can do for Sayles in his part of the country.

Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris rejecting his lease application for lands in El Paso County, as other applications are on file to purchase the land.

Copy of W. K. McAlpine's last will and testament, specifying how to divide his property among his children and relatives, originally signed January 28, 1899. There is a short statement at the end of the will asserting this is an accurate copy made for probate.

Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejected his application to purchase land in El Paso County. First payment is returned as this land was already sold to a different applicant.

Document listing court errors believed to have been made in carrying out the lawsuit between L. C. Wise and Mary E. Sayles over land boundary lines. An additional fourth error is handwritten in pencil at the bottom of the document.

Letter from Lou Setter to Sam Sparks delivering $33.60 to cover rent on land in El Paso County.

Paper, possibly an editorial, advocating new legislation to protect the citizens of Texas from the greed of national railway companies. It discusses the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company's intention to build a railroad which would injure existing towns by avoiding them and compete with Texas short line railroads. It includes quotes from Governor T. M. Campbell to Edward P. Ripley, the president of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.

Letter to Sam Sparks delivering letters and receipts regarding cash payment for land. Also delivered is $2.00 for Perry Sayles' first payment.

Letter from Henry Sayles to The Dallas News discussing publication of an enclosed letter. The letter discusses railroad passages and their costs between different cities.

Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles discussing the mileage of a proposed railroad from Abilene to Temple. Presley proposes immediate construction of 110 miles. He then discusses the costs of the railroad that total $1,650,000.00. He believes B. F. Yoakum would consider managing the construction of the railroad.

Letter from D. F. Johnson to Will Stith stating an engineer has told him that the Santa Fe route can be improved over the Bayou route. If the route is in good condition the engineer will begin improvements.

Letter from H. Trammell to Henry Sayles apologizing for a letter sent to Sayles on Trammell's letterhead. Trammell thanks Sayles for his efforts to help Sweetwater secure a route of the Santa Fe Railway.

Letter from Henry Sayles to Thomas Trammel discussing Sayles admiration for Trammel's love and zeal for his town.

Letter to Thomas Trammell discussing the route of a proposed Texas & Pacific railroad between Coleman and Post City and stating that the writer suggested a route through Abilene to Mr. Storey and Mr. Ripley. The back of the paper has Sayles & Sayles letterhead printed on it.

Letter to John J. Terrell discussing applications Perry Sayles made for land and subsequent rejections, one for overbidding and the second for applying for land already sold. The writer asks which is correct grounds for rejection.

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