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- [Letter to M. McAlpine, March 3, 1911]
- Letter to M. McAlpine confirming receipt of Martin papers and payment out of the John Sayles account.
- [Two Receipts for Registered Mail]
- Two receipts for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, Jr. and M. McAlpine, both in Toyah, Texas.
- [Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911]
- Letter from J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles discussing two letters from Sayles & Sayles to Martin and stating that Martin is returning to Toyah, Texas. The letter is on the stationary of the Hotel Cole in Big Spring, Texas.
- [Letter to J. A. Martin, March 13, 1911]
- Letter to J. A. Martin discussing the omission of the land being mineral and dry grazing land was a wrongful suppression of fact. The writer delivers a new deed to be executed and returned by Perry Sayles.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles. to Ed. S. Hughes, January 4, 1911]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, discussing a bill to approve the Katy Railroad's expansion in Texas.
- [Letter to Pioneer Abstract Company, March 22, 1911]
- Letter to Pioneer Abstract Company confirming certification of three more years of residence. The writer also asks for verification of the county in which the certificate was notarized.
- [Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles, October 30, 1911]
- Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles discussing when they will be able to meet in Abilene.
- [Statement From Pioneer Abstract Company, February 16, 1911]
- Statement from the Pioneer Abstract Company to Sayles & Sayles for two abstracts and a cost of $12.00. There is a stamp stating the bill was paid February 23, 1911.
- [Letter to M. McAlpine, March 22, 1911]
- Letter to M. McAlpine discussing the closure of transactions between J. A. Martin, W. C. Cargill and Mac Sayles. The writer asks for the deeds in McAlpine's possession to be forwarded for record. They ask for deeds to be executed and returned. All abstracts are given to McAlpine. The writer also mentions that any delinquent taxes can be delivered to McAlpine.
- [Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles, November 26,1911]
- Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing that Webb will forward along a letter from Sayles to a Mr. Allen in connection with Webb's full report of his visit to Abilene.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, December 18, 1911]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson regarding a meeting in Dallas.
- [Letter to J. L. Levy, March 20, 1911]
- Letter to J. L. Levy stating the writer represented the Abilene Southern Railway Company in a judgment and cannot represent Levy.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes discussing how to handle opposition to the railroad and how to present information about the railroad to Trumbull. Sayles discusses a conference that Abilene was invited to as they will likely have a railroad as part of the Cross Plains extension. Sayles believes there is a good chance of securing a twenty-five year lease for the railroad.
- [Deed From Perry Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
- Document certifying the sale of three tracts of land in El Paso County, Texas from Perry Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. The deed specifies that the fences on the land are not conveyed in the contract. This deed is unsigned.
- [Letter to M. McAlpine, August 28, 1911]
- Letter to M. McAlpine relinquishing the lease to land and $5,000.00. The writer asks this copy to be preserved. The writer promises advise on the Grisham and Griffin issue as soon as can be obtained.
- [Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, August 4, 1911]
- Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison remitting fees, as well as returning a deed from W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr.. Sayles requests that Robison file deeds in his office, and mentions that McAlpine has nothing to do with the correction of the description of a tract of land.
- [Letter from M. McAlpine to John Sayles, January 9, 1911]
- Letter from M. McAlpine to John Sayles returning the Griffin papers and explaining what's been done by the party McAlpine is with.
- [Contract Between W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
- Contract between W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. which corrects an earlier deed for land in El Paso County, Texas between the two parties. This document is unsigned.
- [Deed From Perry Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
- Document certifying the sale of three tracts of land in Block 96 of the Public Free School Grant in El Paso County, Texas from Perry Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. This document is is unsigned.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles, January 4, 1911]
- Letter from Henry Sayles discussing John Bryan and his opinions on railroads. Sayles discusses the Katy railroad and whether or not it will branch into Abilene as that was a main concern of prior correspondence. Sayles desires Abilene to be named as a point on the extension in a proposed consolidation bill.
- [Letter to W. D. Williams, January 6, 1911]
- Letter to W. D. Williams, copied to Henry Sayles, discussing modifications to the I. G. and N. bill to make the bill more friendly to railroads in West Texas.
- [Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, February 16, 1911]
- Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles delivering an executed deed and discussing plans for summer 1911.
- [Lease of Lots 53 and 54 of Watson & Russell's Subdivision, Abilene, Texas]
- Document certifying the lease of lots 53 and 54 of Watson & Russell's Subdivision in Abilene, Texas from Mac Sayles to J. R. Johnson. The document is unsigned.
- [Transfer of Land From Henry Sayles, Ed. S. Hughes, and Robin Jones to Mac Sayles]
- Document certifying the transfer of lots 19 and 20 of the Alta Vista addition in Abilene, Texas from Henry Sayles, Ed. S. Hughes, and Robin Jones to Mac Sayles.
- [Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles and Sayles, June 24, 1911]
- Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles and Sayles discussing a mineral purchase made in Reeves County but that Robison does not believe they are qualified to accept a transfer of the purchase or make substitution in the office records.
- [Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, August 28, 1911]
- Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine instructing to not charge back Griffin's check to Grisham's account.
- [Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, March 25, 1911]
- Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing grades and statuses of classes that Perry is taking as well as weather conditions at their ranch home.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes discussing the consolidation of the Texas Central and Katy railroads. He states few are willing to give consideration to the business of others or to the public. Sayles asks Hughes to take over the situation in Abilene with Trumbull.
- [Return Receipt for Registered Mail from Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine]
- Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine in Toyah, Texas. The return receipt lists the date of delivery and has a note in blue in written on it.
- [Letter from John Sayles to J. A. Martin, February 21, 1911]
- Letter from John Sayles to J. A. Martin confirming receipt of registered letter and titles named by Martin. Sayles promises to send the abstract shortly.
- [Letter to M. McAlpine, August 5, 1911]
- Letter to M. McAlpine requesting Cargill's signature and to return the deed immediately. The writer also explains a tornado that caused damages and one death in their city.
- [Letter to J. A. Martin, February 23, 1911]
- Letter to J. A. Martin discussing abstracts investigated and deeds unrecorded by Cargill. The writer requests the abstract be verified, payments be made and the vendor's lien be released. The writer informs Martin that Mac Sayles can be substituted on some of the records.
- [Letter to J. A. Martin, March 18, 1911]
- Letter to J. A. Martin confirming a clause change in the deed for Mac Sayles. The writer says that the suppression of facts about the mineral waiver for the land owned has been corrected. The writer states they did not intend to make any personal reflection on Martin.
- [Deed for Three Tracts of Land Owned by Perry Sayles]
- Deed for three tracts in Block 96 of the Public Free School Grant in El Paso County, Texas owned by Perry Sayles. The deed doesn't have the purchaser's name filled in and the document is unsigned.
- [Letter to J. T. Robison, April 7, 1911]
- Letter to J. T. Robison discussing substitutions that need to be made for deeds between Cargill, Martin, Perry Sayles and Mac Sayles.
- [Letter from John Sayles to Mac Sayles, February 13, 1911]
- Letter from John Sayles to Mac Sayles delivering a copy of the deed between Mac and Dillahunty and asking for Mac's acknowledgement, signature and return of the letter.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 11, 1911]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes letting him know to not have conversations with certain individuals about the railroad. Sayles was made Chairman of the Committee of Resolutions. Sayles believes a committee member, John Bryan, will oppose any of his suggestions. Sayles elaborates on how he thinks they should handle those that oppose the railroad operation.
- [Return Receipt for Registered Mail Sent From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin]
- Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, delivered on February 24, 1911.
- [Letter from John Sayles to J. A. Martin, February 13, 1911]
- Letter from John Sayles to J. A. Martin discussing a previous letter written by Martin in which he states that in another previous letter he forgot to enclose the deed between himself and Cargill. Sayles states that he has yet to receive any other letter from Martin, but it may have been lost somewhere. Sayles mentions he has ordered abstract from Mac Sayles' land but has not received that yet.
- [Draft of a Deed from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to Mac Sayles]
- Draft of a deed from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to Mac Sayles for land in El Paso County, Texas. There are corrections to the text and notes in blue ink and the document is unsigned.
- [Receipt for Registered Article From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, February 28, 1911]
- Receipt for registered mail from Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, delivered on February 28, 1911.
- [Deed From W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine]
- Deed from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine for lands in El Paso County, Texas. The deed describes the payment plan and vendor's lien on the property and it is unsigned.
- [Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles, November 13, 1911]
- Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles stating he and Mr. Webb can be in Abilene by the 18th. They will go to Grace Hotel upon arrival.
- [Letter to J. L. Levy, March 23, 1911]
- Letter to J. L. Levy discussing a case regarding the railroad. The court deemed that the Abilene and Southern Railway Company pay J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller and A. K. Levy or their heirs in case of death. The payment is to be in the amount of $135.85 with six percent interest. The ownership of the land will be divided among the defendants.
- [Letter from John Sayles to Reeves Company, February 16, 1911]
- Letter from John Sayles to Reeves Company remitting a deed from Perry Sayles to Finley Holmes et al.
- [Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, January 14, 1911]
- Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles acknowledging receipt of a telegram.
- [Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, February 18, 1911]
- Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles confirming receipt of the deed and discussing Perry's license to practice law that should be obtained at the end of the summer.
- [Letter from J.T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles, August 10, 1911]
- Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles returning papers to pass ownership to McAlpine and that the transfer be documented. Robison also mentions some guidelines to be in accordance with the law that need to be followed.
- [Letter to J. T. Robison, February 13, 1911]
- Letter to J. T. Robison requesting advice on what papers are on file with regard to multiple tracts of land surveyed for the Public Free School fund. The writer lists all the tracts of land, most of which are purchased by K. C. Tucker and later transferred to Perry or Mac Sayles. The writer also asks for advice as to whether or not these lands are in good standing in the records of Robison's office and whose name they are registered in.
- [Deed From W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr.]
- Deed from W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr. which describes the vendor's liens and payment schedule for lands which are not specified. The document appears damaged and is missing a large block of text on the bottom half of the first page.