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- Letter From John Sayles to Graham B. Smedley, January 1, 1912]
- Letter from John Sayles to Graham B. Smedley discussing an upcoming suit involving the Citizens' State Bank.
- [Letter Henry Sayles, March 18, 1912]
- Letter to Henry Sayles discussing the likelihood of Abilene residents allowing right of way for a new road or railroad. The letter is written "The Farmers National Bank of Cross Plains," Texas and is missing the final page or pages.
- [Letter from M. R. Hailey to Henry Sayles, February 15, 1912]
- Letter from M. R. Hailey to Henry Sayles discussing the right of way for the railroad and the sections that he is in control of.
- [Letter from W. A. Webb to Mr. Henry Sayles, December 2, 1912]
- Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing Webb passing along Sayles letters to Mr. Allen.
- [Letter to Henry Sayles, 1912]
- Letter Henry Sayles discussing the right of way for a road.
- [Letter from Graham Smedley to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles, January 9, 1912]
- Letter from Graham Smedley to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles stating that he will not be able to waive service for Midland National Bank, and that a letter written to Griffin was returned unclaimed.
- [Letter to H. N. McKellar, January 11, 1912]
- Letter to H. N. McKellar requesting he issue citation for defendant The Midland National Bank only. McKellar also receives carbon copies of the petitions.
- [Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, March 4, 1912]
- Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles asking about the progress of the railway. He asks Sayles to give him blank contracts to see how many will be given and how many will have to be bought for work on the railroad.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to I. N. Jackson, April 3, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to I. N. Jackson informing him that the meeting of the M. K. & T. board has been postponed due to the resignation of Rupert Allen.
- [Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, April 1, 1912]
- Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles stating he will soon inform him of the lines of the M. K. & T. railroad in which a change of administration is to be executed.
- [Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles, June 1, 1912]
- Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles thanking him for previous letters related to Richard Cordwent and discusses meeting Sayles in Galveston.
- [Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, May 27, 1912]
- Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles thanking him for his congratulatory letter and discussing the future of the M. K. & T. Railroad. Webb invites Sayles to go over the new survey once Webb arrives in Abilene.
- [Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, January 12, 1912]
- Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles stating he is willing to do whatever he can for the interest of their people in the country and the county. He believes they can obtain rights of way from some of the people whose land the railroad will be constructed on, but likely not all. He asks where Sayles plans to build the railroad and states his opinion that it should run through the center of Callahan County, instead of farther north.
- [Letter from Sayles & Sayles to I. N. Jackson, April 22,1912]
- Letter from Sayles & Sayles to I. N. Jackson discussing that Sayles & Sayles will arrange a meeting to meet Mr. McFarland and Mr. West.
- [Letter From H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson, May 15, 1912]
- Letter from H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson discussing a meeting between the writer, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Acheson, and all three men making a trip from Abilene to Cross Plains, Texas over the "upper" or "Eula" line. The lower or Oplin line is mention as being urged by the Sweetwater people, but the writer decided against going that way.
- [Letter from John Sayles to G. H. Cox, February 22, 1912]
- Letter from John Sayles to G. H. Cox requesting advice on disposition.
- [Letter to W. A. Webb, May 25, 1912]
- Letter to W. A. Webb, on Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles letterhead, congratulating Webb on his appointment to chief executive officer in Texas and Oklahoma for the M.K. & T. Railroad. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the typed letter with additional congratulations.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles Jr. to Henry L. Lilley, January 9, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles Jr. to Henry L. Lilley remitting $4.90 for payment of taxes.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, August 7, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing railroad routes through Texas. Sayles states the passage from Rowden to West Caddo is very rough and poor.
- [Letter to Henry Sayles, January 26, 1912]
- Letter to Henry Sayles discussing routes for railroads that may need to be lengthened.
- [Letter from H. N. McKellar to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles, January 9, 1912]
- Letter from H. N. McKellar to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles discussing when the county court will convene next.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to Edgar Scurry, August 7, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to Edgar Scurry stating he is in talks with railroad personnel and hopes for good results. Sayles states he is unsure of when he will be able to go north to meet with Scurry.
- Cause No. 2935-Order of Sale: October 6, 1912
- Two letters relating to the order of sale in F. E. Haynes vs. Max Seibt, et al, No. 2935, between the J. K. Fuller and T. C. Weir, discussing the seizure and sale of a property in Abilene, Texas.
- [Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, March 12, 1912]
- Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison discussing the joint obligation of Cargill and Martin in a correction deed. Also discussed is the substitution of a purchaser, and that the correction deed be filed only with reference to a particular tract of land. Sayles also states that it is McAlpine's responsibility to furnish the substituted obligations of Cargill and Martin. Sayles will remit filing fees so long as Robison agrees that McAlpine is entitled to have the correction deed filed in Robison's office.
- [Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles, March 5, 1912]
- Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles informing him of travels to Johnson Ranch and offers his help for what little he is capable of doing.
- [Letter from Board of Equalization to Henry Sayles, July 3, 1912]
- Letter on postcard from the Board of Equalization to Henry Sayles requesting he appear before the board and demonstrate why the value of his properties listed should not be raised or reduced. A handwritten note on the letter from A. H. Balch reads, "I have gone over these items and find no charge can be made in keeping property in the same locality [,] Balch".
- [Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, November 14, 1912]
- Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles discussing a time to meet Sayles in Dallas. Acheson has yet to hear news from the engineering department.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles Jr., January 9, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles Jr. requesting information on taxes for the year 1911 so he can remit payment.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to J. P. Alvey, March 28, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to J. P. Alvey discussing conditions for a loan to Henry Sayles Jr.. The aggregate collateral is worth $10,000. Sayles says the titles will be passed if Alvey accepts the loan. Sayles asks if Alvey prefers deeds of trusts or vendor's lien notices.
- [Letter from John Sayles to Burton-Lingo Company, February 5, 1912]
- Letter from John Sayles to Burton-Lingo Company discussing land in Jones County. Sayles remits the vendor's lien that is to be signed and returned by C. E. Carter and J. S. Barnes.
- [Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, March 2, 1912]
- Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison delivering the correction deed for the land between Cargill and Martin, as well as deeds from Cargill and Martin to McAlpine. Sayles also remits payment to Robison.
- [Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, August 1, 1912]
- Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles stating he will write when he has more information on Mr. Schaff's movements.
- [Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, September 5, 1912]
- Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles stating he is ready to put up the right-of-way from Lyttle Gap to Pecan Bay and has land for a town or depot.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, February 6, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin discussing construction of a railroad - Sayles is inclined to partner with Irvin to build the railway, as his is less expensive than others. Sayles states the citizens of Abilene are eager to have the railway built.
- [Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles, June 6, 1912]
- Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles giving directions on how to get to T. A. Irvin's home and to the Bayou. Cordwent states he will be there until the following Monday.
- [Letter to Graham B. Smedley, January 11, 1912]
- Letter to Graham B. Smedley stating they did not intend for service to be waived, but only to save costs. They will shortly have his client served with the citation.
- [Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles,September 4, 1912]
- Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles thanking him for his service on the Texas Central railroad and for a recommendation to Trumbull.
- Cause No. 2935-Civil Minutes District Court, Vol. J, pg. 606]
- Civil Minutes District Court, Vol. J, pg. 606 for the case, F. E. Haynes vs. Max Seibt, et al, covering the dates September 13 and 21, 1912.
- [Receipt for Taylor County Poll Taxes, 1911]
- Receipt for a poll tax paid by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1911. The receipt includes Sayles' occupation, race, and age, and the years he's lived in Abilene, Texas.
- [Letter from Malcolm to Will, March 27, 1912]
- Letter from Malcolm to Will confirming receipt of the letter of Will's return to practicing medicine. Malcolm states he is willing to help Will get started so long as he stays with the practice. Malcolm is very adamant to see the results of his helping Will. Malcolm advises him to get started immediately.
- [Letter from Pich & Gorduent to Henry Sayles, March 26, 1912]
- Letter from Pich & Gorduent to Henry Sayles discussing a meeting of creditors for their company. The writers apologize for their treatment of Sayles the previous weekend.
- [Letter from J. N. McEarburn to Henry Sayles, May 31, 1912]
- Letter from J. N. McEarburn to Henry Sayles discussing a letter written to Frank Russell and James McFarland that may have been mixed up with McEarburn's letter.
- [Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, December 7, 1912]
- Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles discussing Coke's travel plans to Abilene.
- [Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, March 12, 1912]
- Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles discussing railroad construction projects to be completed in the coming weeks, pending approval of the Chairman of the M. K. & T. Railroad.
- [Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, April 29, 1912]
- Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles stating that D. J. Cutbinth is one of few who has not signed up for the Lyttle Gap route. Those who have not signed only desire small amounts of money for their land. Irvin states that he believes Abilene will not get the central road on this railway and their people have little faith in that changing. Irvin states in postscript that he knows of a small ranch for Sayles' son to buy and make money on.
- [Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1911]
- Receipt for taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Sayles & Sayles for the year, 1911. The receipt includes the assessed value of the property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
- [Receipt for State and County Texas, 1911]
- Receipt for taxes paid to Taylor County and the State of Texas by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1911. The receipt includes an assessment of Sayles' property in Taylor County and an inventory of the taxes paid.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to W. A. Webb, August 31, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to W. A. Webb congratulating him on his appointment as president of the M. K. & T. Railroad and reminding him of Sayles' views on the relationship between railroad companies and town citizens. Sayles believes if this relationship is kept in good condition, it can greatly benefit all involved.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, January 9, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the projected railroad from Cross Plains. Sayles asks Acheson to discuss the matter with W. J. Harris to ease his doubts about the railroad.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to I. N. Jackson, April 3, 1912]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to I. N. Jackson informing him the Texas meeting for railroads has been postponed. Sayles asks Jackson to prepare rights-of-way that were previously discussed by them.