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Application to Purchase Additional Land to Home Heretofore Purchased
Document addressed to J. T. Terrell, Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas to purchase additional lands for the applicant's homestead. The document has no terms specified and is unsigned.
[Appointment of Agent Certificate]
Document certifying the appointment of an agent and the designation of a place of business for the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company in the territory of New Mexico.
[Certificate Commissioning K. K. Legett as Director of Texas A&M College]
Certificate commissioning K. K. Legett as a director of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (Texas A&M College). The certificate is signed by the Governor of Texas, T. M. Campbell, and the Secretary of State, L. T. Dashiell.
Certificate of Comparison
Certificate signed by the new Mexican Secretary and statement signed by J. H. Parramore certifying the appointment of C. V. Drew as an agent of the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company in Rode, New Mexico. The second document is paired with a resolution from the company's board of directors stating that the company president may appoint all local agents for the company.
[Contract From M. McAlpine, Regarding Pasture Land for Cattle]
Template of a contract for pasture land leased by M. McAlpine in El Paso County, Texas. The document describes the terms of a contract with several blank spaces to fill in the exact details.
The Corral, Volume 1, Number 1, October 1907
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes a report of the trustees, editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
The Corral, Volume 1, Number 2, November, 1907
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
The Corral, Volume 1, Number 3, December, 1907
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
The Corral, Volume 2, Number 5, January, 1907
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
The Corral, Volume 2, Number 7, March, 1907
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
The Corral, Volume 2, Number 9, May 1907
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
[Document Stating A. H. Lilius Will Settle on Land in El Paso County, Texas]
Document certifying that A. H. Lilius will settle on land granted to them in El Paso County, Texas. The document is unsigned and undated.
[Fort Worth and Denver City Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway Company.
[Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway.
[Houston, East and West Texas Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the Houston, East and West Texas Railway.
[Houston & Texas Central Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to the Honorable W. J. Bryan from the Houston & Texas Central Railway Company.
[International and Great Northern Railway Pass]
Railroad pass assigned to W. J. Bryan from the International and Great Northern Railway Company.
[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.
[Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith, August 7, 1907]
Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith discussing the railroad route. Norrell states no creek of any kind will need to be crossed. The letter includes a sketch of the railroad map designed to answer Stith's questions.
[Letter from C. F. Engeisle to Sayles & Sayles, May 27, 1905]
Letter from C. F. Engeisle to Sayles & Sayles, providing a report listing several properties. The list includes location information, acreage, and the date of the award. The text of the letter reads, "Just rec'd another notice of award. Have not time to fix it up better."
[Letter from C. M. Click to William John Bryan, March 16, 1907]
Letter from C. M. Click to William John Bryan discussing he regrets having to leave early for business in Fort Worth and hoping to meet again soon before Bryan's return to Abilene. The header features Click's livestock and ranch business name framed by images of a cow and a horse.
[Letter from Charles B. Selby to J. A. Kemp, November 7, 1907]
Letter from Charles B. Selby to J. A. Kemp discussing an assignment from Joseph Galaske, who recently purchased land from Kemp. Galaske expects that he can pay the remaining balance through the sale of his farm. Selby advises Kemp to make a copy of the assignment and send the original to the local Farmer's and Merchant's Bank. Selby wants to protect Galaske.
[Letter from D. F. Johnson to Will Stith, August 3, 1907]
Letter from D. F. Johnson to Will Stith stating the line to Burkett is more favrable than anticipated and he is looking to obtain more reports on the area. Johnson asks Stith to arrange a meeting with Mr. Story in Chicago.
[Letter from D. F. Johnson to Will Stith, July 27, 1907]
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 Edgar Scurry to Henry Sayles, March 13, 1907]
Letter from Edgar Scurry to Henry Sayles discussing railroad construction. R. E. Huff asked Scurry about where the railroad will be constructed and who will be in charge of construction.
[Letter from F. W. Chatfield to William John Bryan, January 4, 1907]
Letter from F. W. Chatfield to William John Bryan discussing the qualities needed in a man to represent west Texas in congress.
[Letter from H. K. Frank to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 5, 1907]
Letter from M. K. Frank to Sayles & Bradshaw stating he has all sections of new and relaying rails in stock that can be shipped immediately.
[Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, February 7, 1907]
Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan requesting a railroad acquire him a train pass and discussing a bill that would allow members of legislature to travel free of charge by railway.
[Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, January 30, 1907]
Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan requesting Bryan obtain a railway pass for King before an anti-free-pass bill is passed.
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 16, 1907]
Letter from H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating Mr. Hughes note needs to be paid and that Kempner will keep collateral notes.
[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.
[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.
[Letter from Iron City Steel Company to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 7, 1907]
Letter from Iron City Steel Company to Sayles & Bradshaw expressing interest in rails that are for sale by Sayles & Bradshaw. Iron City Steel Company also has rails available for sale as well.
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby, November 11, 1907]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Charles B. Shelby discussing land sold to Joseph Galaske. The writer also mentions land owned by himself and three others, with Henry Sayles acting as the trustee.
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, November 11, 1907]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing correspondence between Kemp and Charles Selby. They will pay their outstanding notes.
[Letter from J. C. Woody to Henry Sayles, August 10, 1907]
Letter from J. C. Woody to Henry Sayles discussing a trail to construct a railroad on top of. Some of the land is said to have already been surveyed and details of the survey will be given to Avery Turner upon his return.
[Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles, July 2, 1907]
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 J. N. Smith to Henry Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. N. Smith to Henry Sayles sharing information about possible railroad routes through Texas. Smith gives detailed directions on how certain railways will travel.
[Letter from J. T. Robison to A. H. Lilius, July 19, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to A. H. Lilius rejecting his application for land in El Paso County. The first payment should be returned as the land was already sold to Perry Sayles.
[Letter from J. T. Robison to A. H. Lilius, July 19, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to A. H. Lilius rejecting the application to buy land in El Paso County. The treasurer has advised to return first payment.
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Mr. Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles rejecting Sayles application to purchase land in El Paso County and authorizing return of payment.
[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.
[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.
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Perry Sayles, July 9, 1907]
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.
[Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles discussing the most practical railroad route from Hamilton to Temple. Johnson and his colleagues discuss the mileage between cities. He suggests a route from Waco to the coastal area of Houston and Galveston. The line would pass south of Gatesville.
[Letter from J. W. Johnson to Henry Sayles, August 14, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson to Henry Sayles informing him of a good railroad route near a creek through fertile country.
[Letter From J. W. Johnson to Messrs. Bradshaw and Sayles, August 30, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson to Mr. Bradshaw and Mr. Sayles discussing a proposed route for a railroad to Gatesville, Texas. Johnson states a second route is better due to fewer stream and river crossing than the currently proposed route.
[Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris, July 19, 1907]
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.
[Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris, July 19, 1907]
Letter from John J. Terrell to Geo. C. Harris rejecting the lease application for lands in El Paso County.
[Letter from John Sayles to C. E. Jones, January 10, 1907]
Letter from John Sayles to C. E. Jones discussing the settlement regarding a railroad compensating Jones and others for their land.
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