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- [Letter from E. W. Ledbetter to T. N. Carswell - May 22, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from E. W. Ledbetter, Secretary-Treasurer of Hardin-Simmons University dated May 22, 1945. Ledbetter advises that Mr. J. C. Hunter has called a meeting of the Hardin-Simmons Board of Trustees May 28.
- [Letter from the Private Secretary for President Sandefer, Simmons College to Walter Hodges - August 3, 1911]
- Letter addressed to Sir--Mr. Walter Hodges, Nocona, Texas from the Private Secretary for President Sandefer, Simmons College dated August 3, 1911. [T. N. Carswell was private secretary to J. D. Sandefer in 1911.] A reply letter, in the absence of President Sandefer, regarding the invitation issued to Sandefer by Hodges to speak. Assurance to Hodges that Sandefer will accept the invitation, if possible, stating, "Sandefer is never more at himself than when speaking—to the men who wore the gray".
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones, May 27, 1909]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones in which Jones receives a copy of the ordinance issued by the city of Abilene. This ordinance grants Jones' company the right to constract (sic) certain switches.
- [Letter to Mr. Sayles, August 17, 1909]
- Letter to Mr. Sayles discussing the writer's travel plans, stating they are giving up their trip to New York and Boston and will leave for Galveston in a few days.
- [Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine, January 27, 1900]
- Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine transferring J. T. Sullivan's interest in a trust fund. Dobbins says he will pay transfer fees.
- [Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles, July 19, 1907]
- Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles discussing land Sayles has not placed a deposit on.
- [Letter from J. A. Wagner to Henry Sayles, August 25,1909]
- Letter from J. A. Wagner to Henry Sayles enclosing a petition for Sayles to run his railway south of both Cado peaks.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff reiterating the agreement that the minimum amount of bonds authorized would be issued for the Abilene Central Railway. Sayles then lists the agreement.
- [Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, August 27, 1909]
- Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles discussing a settlement between the Railroad Committee at Abilene and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to C. C. Hemming, March 6, 1905]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to C. C. Hemming discussing a copy of the contract of sale that was sent to Hemming. Sayles has paid taxes for 1902 and does not believe they will be required to do so again for some time.
- [Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles, June 5, 1909]
- Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles discussing the Sante Fe Railway Extensions missing Abilene in its plans. General Attorny Spoonts goes on to assure Mr. Sayles that this is not true, and to reach out to Mr. Harris, who is the president of the Burlington, Colorado & Southern Railway and Forth Worth & Denver Railway.
- [Letter to Hattie Smith, January 26, 1909]
- Letter from to Mrs. Hattie Smith discussing the sales of Smith's lots 1 and 2. The author tells Mrs. Smith to the worth of her land, and ask for Mrs. Smith to send over the deed to lot 2.
- [Two Letters And Envelope Addressed to McAlpine]
- Two letters and an envelope discussing ranch matters. The first letter is addressed to "Uncle" and signed "Bof Bingham," discusses news of a cattle ranch and is dated June 2, 1918. The second letter is on Sayles Bros. & McAlpine letterhead, addressed to "John" and dated July 2, 1908. The envelope is addressed to "Mr. Uncle McAlpine" and has a note written on it that reads, "This explains itself. It may be a bluff and may not. He has done nothing yet."
- [Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, May 8, 1908]
- Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, discussing the rescheduling of a meeting between Mr. Kell and counsel.
- [Letter from [Illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles, April 29, 1909]
- Letter from [illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles discussing changes to a city ordinance.
- [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.
- [Letter to Hon. John J. Terrell, July 9, 1907]
- Letter to John J. Terrell discussing real estate that had been leased to Mac Sayles.
- [Letter from W. B. Storey to Henry Sayles, June 1, 1909]
- Letter from W. B. Storey to Mr. Henry Sayles discussing a newspaper clipping about a meeting between the two men regarding the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System doing business in Abilene, Texas.
- [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 H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902]
- Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles discussing a tax statement obtained on the McAlpine land in Liberty County. Sayles mentions one of the two men going to Liberty County and investigating the land in regard to the records in the tax collector's book.
- [Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles, August 11, 1906]
- Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles discussing a warranty deed on the timber in Hardin County. Hemming warrants the title to the extent of his interest.
- [Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]
- Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, discussing the proposed railways in Texas by the national railroad corporations. This copy of the letter is only pages 1-3, missing the final pages. The heading reads "Executive Office, State of Texas. Austin."
- [Letter to D. T. Bomar, December 31, 1907]
- Letter to D. T. Bomar discussing a time to schedule a conference.
- [Letter from to John J. Terrell, July 9, 1907]
- 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, July 12, 1909]
- 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 to Texas Central Railroad Company, March 7, 1906]
- Letter to Texas Central Railroad Company stating the contractors for their company are building across the land of the writer's mother without her permission. The writer reiterates the damages that will be caused by trespassing and warns the Company to stop work or face court.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to W. T. Campbell, May 8, 1901]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to W. T. Campbell discussing a disagreement with E. R. Spolts over a minor discrepancy in a deed to land belonging to Mary E. Sayles. The disagreement regarded the tax collector that signed the deed not having stated what county he worked for.
- [Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith, December 7, 1908]
- Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith asking for names of those that will serve in condemnation hearings.
- [Letter to W. T. Drake, September 30, 1909]
- Letter to W. T. Drake stating that merchants and shippers in Abilene are wanting to build a railroad that runs southeast, so as to have control that will benefit them. The writer states a connection with Drake's railroad would be favored as it would be beneficial to all parties.
- [Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1909]
- 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.
- [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 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.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner regarding the selling of his stock or interest in land in Lee County. Sayles does not want to lose control of the stock or sell it for less than what it's worth. Sayles lists the profits that could be made from the Wichita Water & Light Company. The two are waiting on a president to be elected for the company.
- [Letter from L. C. Hinckley to Henry Sayles, March 25, 1906]
- Letter from L. C. Hinckley to Henry Sayles discussing taxes paid on land he owns.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, September 8, 1909]
- Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles delivering copies of a letter.
- [Letter to Texas Central Railroad Company, March 7, 1906]
- Letter to Texas Central Railroad Company stating the company is building a road bed across land belonging to the writer's mother without her approval. The writer informs the Company that work is to cease immediately or the matter will be taken to court.
- [Letter from R. C. Reagan to Henry Sayles, July 2,1909]
- 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Taylor County News, June 25,1909]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Taylor County News discussing the copies of citations Sayles & Sayles would like published for 4 weeks.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles, June 8, 1900]
- Letter from Henry Sayles confirming the amount to the credit of M. McAlpine is $40.00.
- [Letter to Will Stith, December 24, 1908]
- Letter to Will Stith enclosing payment for the Stith's participation in the case, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. A.M.E. Church.
- [Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, September 1, 1909]
- Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles stating he is waiting for Will Stith's return.
- [Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Nap Foster and Annie B. Foster, December 29, 1906]
- Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Nap Foster and Annie B. Foster discussing purchasing three lots in Abilene, Texas from the Nap and Annie Foster.
- [Letter from Morris B. Locke to Henry Sayles, June 2, 1909]
- Letter from Morris B. Locke, president of the Colorado, Texas, & Mexico Railroad Company of Oklahoma, to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad extension to Abilene, Texas.
- [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.
- [Letter to Percy Jones, December 3, 1908]
- Letter to Percy Jones delivering a copy of a court order issuing right-of-way for Morgan Jones Railroad.
- [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.
- [Letter to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1908]
- Letter to H. Kempner discussing property conveyed to the Wichita Falls & Southern Railway Company. The writer gives specific dimensions for the size of the land. Taxes for 1908 are paid by the grantee. The writer then describes the four tracts of land and states that the undivided one-fourth interest in and to the tracts has been paid by J. A. Kemp.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to D. T. Bomar, November 12, 1908]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to D. T. Bomar remitting a copy of a court order that is also being delivered to Percy Jones. Sayles & Sayles ask for the name of Jones' railroad corporation.