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Tree
Photograph of a tree on a ranch. A sign in the background says "Posted."
Ranch Scenes
Photograph of a ranch scene. In the foreground, there is a fence. In the background, there is a ranch house surrounded by buildings and ranching equipment.
Callahan County
Blue line print of survey map of Callahan County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map to denote the addition of Phantom Hill-Crogan and to emphasize various plots of land. Scale [ca. 1:290,909] (6000 varas to 11/16 of an inch).
Callahan County, Texas.
Blueline format of survey map of Callahan County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Abilene
Topographic quadrangle map of Abilene, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet) and spot heights. Scale 1:250,000
Report on Acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties, continued.
Final page of a report prepared by Warren S. Worley concerning development of oil wells on the land of K.K. Legett and K.B. Legett.
[Document Describing Details of Loan Repayment]
Two copies of a document describing the details of a loan for the purchase of land by T.K. Powell, C.M. McCauley, B.L. Russell, Compere Bros., R.G. Patton, George L. Paxton, Henry James, and K.K. Legett.
[State and County Tax Receipt for K.K. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.K. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1926 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas.
[State and County Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1928 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas.
Report on Acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties
First page of a report detailing the topography and drainage, geology, and structural features of Callahan and Taylor Counties in Texas.
[State and County Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1924 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas. Included are an envelope and letter from W.C. White, Callahan County Tax Collector.
[Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1925 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas.
Inventory of Property
Inventory of Property forms filled out by K.B. Legett, and signed by the tax assessor of Callahan County.
[Supplemental State and County Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1920 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas.
Report on Acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties
Report prepared by Warren Worley, a geologist, concerning the topography, drainage, geology, and structural features of land purchased by K.K. and K.B. Legett.
Report on Acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties
Report prepared by Warren Worley, a geologist, concerning the topography, drainage, geology, and structural features of land purchased by K.K. and K.B. Legett.
[State and County Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1920 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas.
[State and County Tax Receipt for K.K. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.K. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1925 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas. Included is an envelope with the return address of W.C. White, the County Tax Collector.
[State and County Tax Receipts for K.K. and K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.K. and K.B. Legett's payment of their State and County, City Ad Valorem, and Poll taxes for year 1926 on personal property and real estate in Taylor and Callahan Counties, Texas.
Report on acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties continued.
Final page of a report on acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties in Texas, including information about oil sands, wagon roads, and fuel supplies. The report was submitted by a geologist to K.K. Legett and K.B. Legett.
Report on Acreage in Callahan and Taylor Counties
First page of a report detailing the topography and drainage, geology, and structural features of Callahan and Taylor Counties in Texas.
[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, May 31, 1904]
Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan discussing how he promised to appoint J. C. Lynch as the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of the One-hundred and third Representative District of Texas.
[Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan, April 30, 1909]
Letter from F. S. Bell to William John Bryan requesting that Bryan get information on the charges against L. B. Bouyer and attempt to lower his bail so that Bell can get him out of jail.
[Letter Henry Sayles, March 18, 1912]
Letter to Henry Sayles discussing the likelihood of Abilene residents allowing right of way for a new road or railroad. The letter is written "The Farmers National Bank of Cross Plains," Texas and is missing the final page or pages.
[Paper Advocating Building a Railroad From Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas]
Paper proposing a new railroad from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas, discussing the projected revenue of a new line and the best places to locate depots. The paper also extolls the virtues of the country between Cross Plains and Abilene, stating it's likely to become more populated and need more freight capabilities due to the fertile farm land in the region. There are some corrections to the text and handwritten notes on the first and last pages.
[Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke, May 15, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke tendering $331.00 to lay an additional pipe line. Sayles quotes a section the legal agreement that allows this aciton.
[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #2]
Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
[Letter From H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson, May 15, 1912]
Letter from H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson discussing a meeting between the writer, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Acheson, and all three men making a trip from Abilene to Cross Plains, Texas over the "upper" or "Eula" line. The lower or Oplin line is mention as being urged by the Sweetwater people, but the writer decided against going that way.
Why the M. K. & T. Railroad Should Build into Abilene
Document detailing the reasons why it would be profitable for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company to extend the railroad line from Cross Plains to Abilene, Texas. The reasons are listed one through five and details economic reasons, the lack of other opportunities for expansion, and that the terrain is already surveyed.
[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #1]
Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
[Draft of Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles]
Draft of a document discussing a suit against Jones and "defendant Railway Company" for breach of contract. The document has pencil corrections and is printed on Sayles & Sayles stationary.
[Document Discussing a Right of Way From Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke to Gulf Pipe Line Company]
Document stating the agreement between Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke, and the Gulf Pipe Line Company and the Gulf Production Company regarding a right of way on Duke's property.
[Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles, February 2, 1910]
Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles discussing the location of a new town. The town will be considerable distance from the center of Callahan County. Robbins does not believe the new town would obtain the vote necessary. Robbins requests the new town be located at the center of the county.
Right of Way from Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke to Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company
Document granting the Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company a right of way over lands owned by Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke in Callahan County, Texas.
[Individual Income Tax Return for J. F. Young and Mrs. J. F. Young]
Individual Income Tax Return for J. F. Young and Mrs. J. F. Young for the year 1935, including an inventory of his business expenses.
[Hand Drawn Map and Notes]
Map and notes proposed railroad lines to Abilene, Texas. The map has several towns labelled, including Abilene and Eula, and some natural features such as the Cottonwood Creek. The notes are discussing the terrain to be covered and the possibly routes and obstacles.
Statement: Abilene Railroad and Terminal Company
Document proposing a standard gauge railroad between Abilene and Cross Plains, Texas and the construction of new terminals along the proposed line. The documents include information about the proposed profits, the survey of the route, possible issues with construction, and the merits of a new railroad line in the area. The document is divided in to three parts: "Statement," "Terminals," and "Exhibits."
[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912]
Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad trip from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas for Mr. Acheson, W. A. Webb, and Mr. Fischer. Webb requests that Sayles make the necessary arrangements and offers to pay all expenses for the trip. The letter is on the letterhead of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas, Office of Assistant to President.
[Letter from H. S. and T. S. to A. M. Acheson, March 28, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the change in presidency of the New York Central Lines and the building of a railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas.
[Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles, May 17, 1919]
Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles discussing arrangements for Earhearn and Sayles to meet.
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, January 9, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing railroad issues that W. J. Harris hoped to resolve and mentioning possibly health issues in Dallas.
[Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles, February 16, 1912]
Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles discussing the costs of right of ways for a proposed railroad line.
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, March 11, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the extension of the Texas Central Railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas and setting a meeting between the author and Achison.
Case No. 11783-A: Original Petition
Document certifying the original petition in the suit, City of Abilene vs. J. Rupert Jackson, Jr. Administer of Estate of Rupert Jackson, et. al, which is dealing with the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes, interest, and penalties related to properties in Abilene, Texas.
[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, January 27, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin discussing the route for the railroad at the most optimal cost. Sayles says he will make time to meet with Irvin in the near future.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. L. Bowlus, March 16, 1954]
Letter from Truett Latimer to W. L. Bowlus discussing legislation in regard to the salary that jurors receive in Justice Court.
[Letter from W. L. Bowlus to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1954]
Letter from W. L. Bowlus to Truett Latimer advocating for higher juror wages.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Clyde Latimer, February 2, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Clyde Latimer giving his best to Mr. Clyde's new appointment as the director of the Baird Lions Club.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kellet, February 3, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kellett discussing issues regarding legislature and taxes.
[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kellett to Truett Latimer, January 30, 1953]
Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kellett to Truett Latimer stating their opposition to any tax increase or pay raise. There is also a letter from Frank H. Kelley to L. L. Armor dated March 13, 1953. The letter shows support for House Bills 447 through 454.
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