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[Document Describing 12 Demurrers in a Court Case Involving Abilene Central Railway Company]
Document listing twelve demurrers in a cause against the Abilene Central Railway Company. The document details each demurrer and it's basis in law. The document is unsigned.
[Letter from E. R. Cheesborough to Henry Sayles, November 21, 1910]
Letter from E. R. Cheesborough to Henry Sayles discussing prorated payment of 1908 taxes on an Austin Survey, but no record is shown for 1909 taxes. Cheesborough requests advice on 1909 and 1910 taxes so they can be remitted promptly.
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, October 13, 1910]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing classes Perry was taking the previous summer with the help of books sent by John.
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar informing him of a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company that he is urged to attend.
[Clipping: In the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas sitting at Fort Worth.]
Newspaper clipping stating the hearing date, April 11, 1910, in cause no. 573, Grenville M. Dodge vs. Abilene Central Railway Company et al., in the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas sitting at Fort Worth.
[Receipt for Abilene City Poll Taxes, 1909]
Receipt for poll taxes paid by Henry Sayles, Sr. to the City of Abilene for they year 1909. "Poll Taxes" is written on the back of the receipt in red pencil.
[Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1909]
Receipt for property taxes paid to Montgomery County by Henry Sayles for the year 1909. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in Montgomery County, Texas and an inventory of taxes paid.
[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 Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones, March 15,1910]
Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones discussing Jones presence for a board of the directors for the company.
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, October 19, 1910]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing a course Perry is taking. Perry also lets John know his funds have run out due to it being rushing season and needing to get a goat ready to show.
[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.
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1909]
Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Henry Sayles for the year 1909. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
[Letter from Morgan Jones to H. J. Bradshaw, October 4, 1910]
Letter from Morgan Jones to H. J. Bradshaw delivering a voucher to pay for right of way for the Abilene Central Railway or himself.
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, October 29, 1910]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing how Perry is doing in classes and a fraternity he joined. Perry also mentions the Texas football team and requests $75.00 to cover expenses.
[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]
Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar giving notice to attend a Board of Directors meeting for the Abilene Central Railway Company.
[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]
Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar urging him to attend an upcoming meeting of the board of directors.
[Release of Vendor Lien]
Statement in which Mary E. Sayles releases a vendor from their lien contract originally formed with Mary and her mother, Emily B. Gillespie.
[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.
[Receipt for Taylor County Poll Taxes, 1909]
Receipt for a poll tax paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1909. The receipt lists Henry Sayles, Sr.'s race, occupation, age, and number of years he'd lived in Abilene, Texas.
[Draft of Document Related to A Suit Against Jones]
Draft of a document related to a suit against Jones regarding a breach of contract executed by Jones and a railway company.
[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.
[Letter from Don King to John Sayles, December 8, 1910]
Letter from Don King to John Sayles discussing releases to William Allen in Erath County. Also delivered is a deed to be executed by Sayles' mother. King also requests the bill be forwarded for the work.
[Document Seeking Damages for Breach of Contract]
Document listing the complaints against "defendants Jones" and "Railway Company" and seeking damages for the plaintiff. The plaintiff claims Jones and the Railway Company breached their contract. This document is possibly a fragment, and is unsigned.
[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1909]
Receipt for taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1909. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, October 3, 1910]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles stating he will have to take courses over again beginning October 10 as he was unable to get an answer in time to take the courses the last time they were offered. Perry asks John to send him multiple books and writings.
[Receipt for Abilene City Taxes, 1909]
Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1909.
[Letter to W. S. Simkins, April 6,1910]
Letter to W. S. Simkins in which the sender is asking for a copy of a new edition of Contracts and Sales, a book written by Simkins.
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."
[Document Relating to a Suit Against Jones]
Document listing details of a suit against Jones. The suit relates to new construction of a railroad in Abilene, Texas.
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to C. W. Merchant, Henry James, Geo L. Paxton, W. G. Swenson, H. O. Wooten, and J. M. Redford, February 21, 1910]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to C. W. Merchant, Henry James, Geo L. Paxton, W. G. Swenson, H. O. Wooten, and J. M. Redford, asking the addressees to resign from the board of the Abilene Central Railway Company due to their "partisanship and personal interest in the City of Abilene."
[Letter from J. M. Wagstaff to Chas. Hamilton, February 23, 1910]
Letter from J. M. Wagstaff to Chas. Hamilton stating he is in agreement with Hamilton's views written in a prior letter. Wagstaff states he will make an effort to go to Abilene the following week. He is currently suffering from rheumatism.
[Letter from John Sayles to W. S. Simkins, June 20, 1910]
Letter from John Sayles to W. S. Simkins inquiring about when the author can expect copy of Simkin's new edition of Contracts and Sales.
[Letter Regarding Railway Line in Abilene, Texas]
Unsigned. draft letter discussing efforts to raise money for a short railroad line connection at Abilene, Texas, which was taken over by the Santa Fe Railroad and indefinitely postponed.
[Warranty Deed, City of Abilene to Abilene Central Railway Company]
Warranty deed certifying the sale of a strip of land in Abilene, Texas from the City of Abilene to the Abilene Central Railway Company. This deed is unsigned and is in a folder labeled, "Broad & Bomar Investment Bankers, Fort Worth, Texas."
[Letter from Don King to John Sayles, December 21, 1910]
Letter from Don King to John Sayles discussing deeds made by Sayles' family. King delivers abstracts for Sayles' approval. King requests that Sayles include a quit claim cause on a deed that is lacking adequate confirmation.
[Letter from Henry Sayles to King & King, December 19, 1910]
Letter from Henry Sayles to King & King stating he will request the quit claim cause whenever he has confirmed conveyance of the land from his grandmother and father for his mother. Sayles discusses different portions of land his father conveyed under power of attorney by his mother, though this was disallowed by the Supreme Court. Sayles requests certified deeds of the lands his father conveyed.
[Letter to H. N. Atkinson, May 17, 1910]
Letter to H. N. Atkinson requesting the return of abstracts and affidavits to clear the title by means of a suit.
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, April 6, 1910]
Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing letters to a judge and a book the judge has written.
[Letter from H. J. Bradshaw to John Scott and sons, March 14, 1910]
Letter from H. J. Bradshaw to John Scott and sons saying to wait to see their representation.
[Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw, February 25,1910]
Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw discussing that Shanks would like to receive the plans, specifications and full information covering the proposal of construction of the Abilene Central Railroad. Bids for the construction will be received on March 21st.
[Letter from John Scott & Sons to H. J. Bradshaw, March 10, 1910]
Letter from John Scott & Sons to H. J. Bradshaw asking if his company can pay all cash for the construction of the Abilene Central Railway.
[Letter from G. A. Mitchell to Mr. Sayles, February 21, 1910]
Letter from G. A. Mitchell to Mr. Sayles discussing a railroad proposition and recommending Sayles get a guarantee from the M. K. & T. Railroad.
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to J. M. Wagstaff and Sayles & Sayles, March 8, 1910]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to J. M. Wagstaff discussing Percy Jones' absence from the country.
[Memorandum Between Mac Sayles and Paul Dillahunty]
Contract between Paul Dillahunty and Mac Sayles in which both men agree to sell the other their respective tracts of land in El Paso County, Texas after Dillahunty's fulfilled the legal requirement to live on his lands.
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 9, 1910]
Letter to honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for his hospitality toward the author when they visited Austin, Texas.
[Letter from A. A. Clarke to Honorable W. J. Bryan, August 19, 1910]
Letter from A. A. Clarke to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the upcoming Legislative Session called by the gubernatorial chair, whom Mr. Clarke disagrees with. He makes suggestions on issues that the Legislative Committee should focus on and hopes that Mr. Bryan along with other members will support the interests of the people of Texas.
[Letter from L. T. Dashiell to Hawkins, February 10, 1910]
Letter from L. T. Dashiell to Hawkins discussing a previous letter from Hawkins, future political endeavors, congratulating Hawkins' brother, and plans to meet later on. Dashiell also mentions his brother in law, William John Bryan of Abilene.
[Letter from The Texas Engraving & Electro Company to W. J. Bryan, August 7, 1910]
Letter from the Texas Engraving & Electro Company to W. J. Bryan informing him about the special edition to be released by the Galveston Tribune regarding the Democratic Convention and kindly requesting that he share a picture.
[The Leader Tablet with Drawings]
A Leader writing tablet with a maroon cardboard cover, containing drawings and writings by Roy Crane, including illustrations of buildings, houses, battles, ships, trains, and automobiles. There are a few school exercises among the illustrations.
[Prize Beauties Writing Tablet with Drawings]
A colorful Prize Beauties Tablet, with pansy flowers on the cover, containing drawings and writings by Roy Crane, including illustrations of buildings, trolleys, ships, trains, and automobiles.
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