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- [Fence Border Stipulations for Land Purchase]
- Description of how fences are to be moved on the land purchased by C. E. Jones from Mary E. Sayles. The document is signed by C. E. Jones and by John Sayles on behalf of Mary E. Sayles.
- [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 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.
- [Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1905]
- Receipt for property taxes for Taylor County, paid by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1905. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
- [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 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 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.
- [Railroad Proposal]
- Proposal for a new railroad from Comanche, Texas to Temple, Texas. The documents included contain information on the cost of construction, route, possibilities for extensions, projected revenue, and Texas laws pertaining to railroads.
- [Letter from C. H. Steele to Sayles & Sayles, May 31, 1906]
- Letter from C. H. Steele to Sayles & Sayles discussing the continuation of a condemnation suit here and informs Sayles & Sayles to notify their witnesses if all else is satisfactory.
- [Letter from R. A. Myers and J. H. Searcy to Sayles & Sayles, September 20, 1906]
- Letter from R. A. Myers and J. H. Searcy to Sayles & Sayles delivering an original petition in cause No. 284.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to Sealy and Hutchings, December 7, 1906]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to Sealy and Hutchings discussing taxes on Garcia stock for 1900 and 1901 to be paid by Sealy and Hutchings. Sayles says that the taxes should not have been charged as they were already paid.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen, August 21, 1906]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen discussing having sold land and timber from his family's properties and inquiring to know of any other land his father may have owned.
- [Letter from M. McAlpine to John Terrell, August 3, 1906]
- Letter from M. McAlpine to John Terrell requesting to purchase lands in accordance with Texas legislature.
- [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.
- [Land Sale Memorandum]
- Memorandum stating all the contractual terms for the sale of subdivision #32 of the Austin and Williams League # 340 from Mary E. Sayles to C. E. Jones. The document is signed by C. E. Jones and by John Sayles on behalf of Mary E. Sayles.
- [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.
- Burton-Barnes, South 100 acres of East 200 acres, Section 19, Block 18, Texas & Pacific Railway Company, Taylor County. Notes on Abstract.
- Document listing the contents of the abstract for the property, Burton-Barnes, South 100 acres of East 200 acres, Section 19, Block 18, Texas & Pacific Railway Company, Taylor County. It lists the contents of each page, including the document type, date, and the parties involved in the transaction.
- [Letter from J. H. Strong to Henry Sayles, May 9, 1906]
- Letter from J. H. Strong to Henry Sayles discussing the south line of a railroad.
- [List of Taxes for Henry Sayles from years 1900-1904]
- Statement for Henry Sayles for taxes on an A. C. Garcia Stock of $700 for the years 1900 through 1904. A handwritten note in the left margin reads, "Taxes for 1900 [and] 1904 should not appear in this statement".
- [Letter from Sealy and Hutchings to Henry Sayles, December 10, 1906]
- Letter from Sealy and Hutchings to Henry Sayles stating that the former tax statement has been misplaced. They request a change be made even without the original statement.
- [Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1905]
- Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1905. The receipt includes the assessed property of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
- [Letter from H. L. Foote to Henry Sayles, April 9, 1906]
- Letter from H. L. Foote to Henry Sayles discussing his possessions regarding the railroad. Also discussed is land owned by Foote and its value. Foote does not want to enter into a lawsuit if it can be avoided.
- [Letter from J. M. Hanna to John and Henry Sayles, January 11, 1906]
- Letter from J. M. Hanna to Henry and John Sayles discussing Sayles' arrangement of the sale of right of ways to a railroad company to build a new line.
- [Letter from Sealy and Hutchings to Henry Sayles, November 19, 1906]
- Letter from Sealy and Hutchings to Henry Sayles discussing a receipt for stock dividends. Sealy and Hutchings also inform Sayles that taxes for 1900 and 1901 have been paid.
- [Contract Between J. M. Radford et al. and The Pecos and Northern Texas Railway Company]
- Contract between the citizens of Abilene, Texas and the Pecos & Northern Texas Railway Company. The contract details the rights and obligations of both parties regarding the securing of right of ways and the construction of a railroad through Abilene, Texas.
- [Receipt City of Abilene Taxes, 1905]
- Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1905.
- [Letter from M. McAlpine to John Terrell, August 3, 1906]
- Letter from M. McAlpine to John Terrell notifying Terrell of his desire to purchase lands listed in the letter.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 16, 1906]
- Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles informing him that he believes one man and an assistant would be enough to cover for them if one of the four would be able to devote a large portion of time to the plant.
- [Annual Report Certificate]
- Document certifying the filing of an annual report of the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company of Arizona.
- [Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan, April 3, 1906]
- Letter from Harry Tom King to William John Bryan reminding Bryan to obtain King and another man named W. J. train passes to Austin for legislative business.
- [Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, January 18, 1906]
- Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan explaining that his late response is due to being away in Kentucky for two weeks.
- [Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan, April 20, 1906]
- Letter from Charles A. Walsh to William John Bryan discussing political strategies hinging on teamwork between William Randolph Hearst and William Jennings Bryan.
- [Letter from T.L. Foster to William John Bryan, June 24, 1906]
- Letter from T.L. Foster to William John Bryan discussing an enclosed post card requesting they both appear before the Board of Equalization in San Augustine county over the matter of valuation of Bryan's property.
- [Letter from Tom White to Honorable W. J. Bryan, April 23, 1906]
- Letter from Tom White to Honorable W. J. Bryan telling him to expect a package in the mail which was made by his wife.
- [Letter to K.K. Legett - February 27, 1906]
- Letter written to K.K. Legett, donating a $3,000 Continental Oil Company bond to Simmons College for general endowment.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Robert S. Simmons - April 2, 1906]
- Letter written to Robert S. Simmons from K.K. Legett, containing a short message, "I mailed check to Judge Clinch Saturday."
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - May 4, 1906]
- Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, acknowledging receipt of a check.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - March 31, 1906]
- Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, explaining recent developments in a contract ratified by the Board of Trustees of Simmons College.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - March 29, 1906]
- Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, explaining that he would be unable to attend to a matter between them because of a trial he is involved in.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Lee Scarborough - January 9, 1906]
- Letter written to Reverend Lee Scarborough from K.K. Legett, expressing his concerns about qualifying as an executor of Dr. Simmons' estate.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - March 31, 1906]
- Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, speaking of a recent matter concerning the estate of James Simmons and miscommunication with his son, Robert Simmons.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Lee Scarborough - January 6, 1906]
- Letter written to Reverend Lee Scarborough to K.K. Legett, offering information about issues with the estate of Dr. Simmons.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - January 5, 1906]
- Letter written to Mr. Edward S. Clinch in New York City, from K.K. Legett, requesting information about the will and estate of Dr. James B. Simmons, and potential conflict with his son, Robert Simmons.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Andy Adams - May 5, 1906]
- Letter written to Andy Adams from K.K. Legett, offering feedback on his book, "Cattle Brands."
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Robert Simmons - June 22, 1906]
- Letter written to Robert S. Simmons from K.K. Legett, updating him about recent events at Simmons College.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - March 19, 1906]
- Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett concerning property in St. Paul that he wishes to sell.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - January 9, 1906]
- Letter written to Edward Clinch in New York City from K.K. Legett, concerning whether or not he will qualify as executor under the will of Dr. Simmons.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to K.K. Legett, Sr. - April 27, 1906]
- Letter written to K.K. Legett, Sr., from his son K.K. Legett, offering advice and expressing frustration about recent decisions made by his father and mother.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - January 26, 1906]
- Letter written to Edward Clinch in New York City from K.K. Legett, concerning the matter of whether he will qualify as an executor for the estate of Dr. Simmons.
- [Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - June 22, 1906]
- Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, giving updates on recent events at Simmons College.