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[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.
[Notes About W. Lon Steffans' Lease]
Note regarding W. Lon Steffans lease.
[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 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 to D. T. Bomar, December 31, 1907]
Letter to D. T. Bomar discussing a time to schedule a conference.
[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.
[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 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.
[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.
[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1906]
Receipt for taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
[Letter to L. B. Allen, August 13, 1907]
Letter to L. B. Allen asking him if he can present at a conference in Chicago.
[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 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 W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles, August 22, 1907]
Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles discussing the route covered in his travels. Swanson describes the route and its sufficiency for a railroad line, specifically through Lubbock. Swanson remits a sketch and informs Sayles he will meet him in Chicago as soon as Sayles is available.
[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 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 to D. F. Johnson, August 13, 1907]
Letter to D. F. Johnson discussing an engineer looking to start work in the Plains region. The writer informs Johnson of his travel plans so that Johnson may write him while he is away.
[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 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.
[Notes on Perry Sayles' Property, S. 1/2 Sec. 7 Bl. 96 #2]
Notes on Perry Sayles' real estate holdings.
[Letter from Lou Setter to Sam Sparks, July 6, 1907]
Letter from Lou Setter to Sam Sparks delivering $33.60 to cover rent on land in El Paso County.
[Promissory Note From Ed Henry and B. F. Jordan to W. P. L[ea]ry and A. Lowbond, January 15, 1907]
Promissory Note from Ed Henry and B. F. Jordan to W. P. L[ea]ry and A. [..] Lowbond Co-Partners as [..], in the amount of $30.20. There is a note reading "Paid 4/15-07" on the front and "Ballinger + Abilene Ry Co. vs. A. M. E. Church & c. Filed Dec. 15, 1908 T. A. Bledsoe County Judge Taylor County, Texas" written on the back.
[Notes About a Refund]
Document mentioning the position of trustee and the acceptance of collateral in a matter which isn't specified in this note. Both Joseph Galaske and J. A. Kemp are mentioned and involved in the matter.
[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 to John J. Terrell, June 28, 1907]
Letter to John J. Terrell delivering an affidavit of settlement for Mac Sayles covering land in El Paso County.
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.
[Letter to Sam Sparks, July 19, 1907]
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 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. 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.
[Notes on Perry Sayles' Property, S. 1/2 Sec. 7 Bl. 96 #1]
Note on Perry Sayles' real estate holdings.
[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.
[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.
[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 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 P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907] - Box 29 HSSC_311-21-010
Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles discussing construction of a railroad and its corresponding routes through central Texas.
[Letter from S. A. Watts to Henry Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from S. A. Watts to Henry Sayles discussing construction of the railroad from Abilene to Temple. Watts states that it would be no trouble to continue from Temple to Moffat on the prairie land. He states there is a river to be crossed and a small valley, but it should not cause any trouble for construction.
[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 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.
[Notes on Irby B. Hughes' Real Estate #1]
Notes on Irby B. Hughes' real estate.
[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 to Sayles & Bradshaw, September 11,1907]
Letter to Sayles & Bradshaw informing them that the construction of the Abilene railroad will begin shortly.
[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.
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1906]
Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
[Letter to John J. Terrell, July 19, 1907]
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.
[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 P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles, August 14, 1907]
Letter from P. E. Short to Sayles & Sayles describing land around his estate. A postscript message states he will be glad to provide information for the Sayles.
[Receipt for City of Abilene Taxes, 1906]
Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1906.
[Promissory Note to W. P. Lo[..]ry and A. Lo[..]bond, January 15, 1907]
Promissory note to W. P. Lo[..]ry and A. Lo[..]bond in the amount of $37.90 with a ten percent interest rate until the note is paid. "Paid [..] S[..] 15/08" is written on the front. There are several notes on the back, including ""Ballinger + Abilene Ry Co. vs. A. M. E. Church & c. Filed Dec. 15, 1908 T. A. Bledsoe County Judge Taylor County, Texas" and several numbers which might indicate payments.
[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."
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