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[Invitation to the Junior Class of Simmons College]
A handwritten invitation addressed to the Junior Class dated March 13, 1914 to attend an "oyster" meal. This item was originally part of a scrapbook assembled by Thomas Norwood Carswell, largely containing items related to his time at Simmons College (Abilene, Texas).
[War Department Form 330]
Two blank War Department forms for making non-personal purchases.
[Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles, March 31, 1914]
Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles discussing a credit placed on Henry Sayles Jr.'s note and discusses when both notes are due.
[Letter from M. McAlpine to Mac Sayles, September 5, 1914]
Letter from M. McAlpine to Mac Sayles discussing selling their ranch and asks Mac what he thinks of it. McAlpine also mentions talking to a potential buyer for the land.
Notice of Meeting of Creditors
Notice to creditors of S. L. Courtney & Co. of a meeting to discuss and take stock of company goods, store fixtures, and accounts upon filing for bankruptcy.
[Letter from Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles to W. B. Carrington, December 1, 1914]
Letter from Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles to W. B. Carrington discussing that Mary Sayles has received notice of a creditors meeting. Sayles says she will not file for bankruptcy but they would like to be notified if any orders arise regarding payment of her note.
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 18, 1914]
Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles stating he is attending a hearing before the U. S. Government Engineers and asks that Sayles hold his part from the land sale.
[Letter from Henry Sayles, May 23, 1914 ]
Letter from Henry Sayles requesting advice on delinquent tax suits to discover if it is believed he owes delinquent taxes.
[Letter from W. B. Carrington to Henry Sayles Jr., November 28, 1914]
Letter from W. B. Carrington to Henry Sayles Jr. discussing a bankruptcy filed by W. J. Burditt and a note he assumed from Sayles' mother, executed by N. G. Johnson Jr.
[Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles, May 25, 1914]
Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles discussing the need for a list of all land that Sayles owns in order to procure an exact list of taxes he may be delinquent on.
[Receipt for State and Taylor County Taxes, 1913]
Receipt for taxes paid to Taylor County and the State of Texas by A. C. Bledsoe for the year 1913. There is a sum of numbers written on the back of the receipt.
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors
Notice to creditors of S. L. Courtney & Co. of the first creditor meeting to discuss and take stock of company goods, store fixtures, and accounts upon filing for bankruptcy.
Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy.
Notice of an auction to sell the stock and goods from the bankrupt S. L. Courtney & Co.
[Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles, March 23, 1914]
Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles confirming receipt of the interest payment on a $4,000 note.
[Letter from Madden, Trulove and Kimbrough to Henry Sayles, December 17, 1914]
Letter from Madden, Trulove and Kimbrough to Henry Sayles discussing a client who has owned 5,000 acres for about fifteen years. This property was earlier ordered to be retained by executors of the deed and given to Emily B. Gillespie and Mary E. Sayles as inheritance. The conveyance of the land by Gillespie, Sayles and Sayles' husband John is objected as it is uncertain whether Gillespie and Sayles are the only heirs to the land. It was also objected due to clerical error. The writers ask for as much information as possible about the land.
[Last Will and Testament of Mary E. Sayles, May 29, 1914]
Copy of the 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 copy was typewritten by John Sayles and compared to the original by he and Perry Sayles, who both deemed it an accurate copy of the original.
[Letter from E. K. Capeton to Mr. Wheeler, January 17, 1914]
Letter from E. K. Capeton to Mr. Wheeler discussing the death of Capeton's mare, which was killed by one of J. H. Parramore's bulls, and seeking financial compensation from the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company for his loss.
[Letter from J. J. Wheeler to J. H. Parramore, February 4, 1914]
Letter from J. J. Wheeler to J. H. Parramore discussing the death of a mare belonging to E. K. Capeton that was said to have been killed by one of Parramore's bulls in Tom Barker's pasture. Wheeler states that Capeton had the mare in the pasture without Barker's consent and that the death occurred at night with no witnesses, thus claiming the company should not have to reimburse Capeton for his loss.
[Letter from E. K. Capeton to J. H. Parramore, February 23, 1914]
Letter from E. K. Capeton to J. H. Parramore discussing the death of Capeton's mare, which was killed by a bull belonging to Parramore in Mr. Barker's pasture. Capeton writes seeking out monetary compensation for the loss of his mare and to dispute an accusation made by Mr. Wheeler that he had placed the mare in Mr. Barker's pasture without consent.
[Letter from J. D. Jordon to J. H. Parramore, Ferbuary 8, 1914]
Letter from J. D. Jordon to J. H. Parramore discussing water producing holes that have been drilled on the Cienega lands and their conditions.
[Letter from John H. Page to J. H. Parramore, November 27, 1914]
Letter from John H. Page to James Harrison Parramore discussing legal advice on company stockholder meetings.
Income tax. (T. D. 1922.)
Pamphlet issued by the U.S. Commissioner on Internal Revenue outlining information on "Collection at the source of income tax from certain municipal district or local bonds and other obligations."
[Letter from J. Andrews to W. J. Bryan, July 1, 1914]
Letter from J. Andrews to W. J. Bryan following up on a letter that Mr. Bryan sent and sending regards to Mr. Bryan's family.
[Letter from Walter S. Pope to Honorable W. J. Bryan, Jul 24, 1914]
Letter from Walter S. Pope to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the joint debate of Wagstaff and L. A. Brooks regarding the Ball and Furgerson race.
Income tax. (T. D. 1923.)
Pamphlet issued by the U.S. Commissioner on Internal Revenue outlining information on "Regulations regarding the specific deduction provided for under paragraph C of the provisions of section E of the income-tax law of October 3, 1913, relative to the returns of husband and wife."
Income tax. (T. D. 1927.)
Pamphlet issued by the U.S. Commissioner on Internal Revenue outlining information on "Extension time for filing monthly list returns by the first bank or collection agency receiving coupons or interest orders for collection, when not accompanied by a certificate of ownership, and monthly list return required to be filed by licensed bank or collection agency collecting income form bonds, etc., issued in a foreign country, in accordance with the requirements of section 2, act of October 3, 1913 (T. D. 1887)."
Income tax. (T. D. 1928.)
Pamphlet issued by the U.S. Commissioner on Internal Revenue outlining information on "Regulation prescribing additional forms on which to make returns of annual net income for the income tax."
[Letter from E. G. Mitchell to W. J. Bryan, November 2, 1914]
Letter from E. G. Mitchell to W. J. Bryan sharing his reaction to he previous letter Mr. Bryan sent, reminiscing about their old days at Texas A&M, explaining his previous activities and providing information about his family.
[Letter from W. H. Garnett to W. J. Bryan, March 6, 1914]
Letter from W. H. Garnett to W. J. Bryan informing him that he is excited to meet his son and explaining the reasons why he was unable to respond to his previous letter in a timely manner. Garnett also informs Mr. Bryan that he has a wife now and would be glad to introduce her and sends best wishes to Mrs. W. J. Bryan.
Income tax. (T. D. 1929.)
Pamphlet issued by the U.S. Commissioner on Internal Revenue outlining information on "Supplemental regulations prescribing forms of certificate to be attached to interest coupons in cases where the collecting agent's certificate is substituted for the certificate of the owners, when said owners are fiduciaries not claiming exemption at source."
Income tax. (T. D. 1926.)
Pamphlet issued by the U.S. Commissioner on Internal Revenue outlining information on "Regulations permitting text of certificates of ownership, 1004, 1014, and 1016, used by nonresident foreign individuals, partnerships, and organizations, to be printed in foreign language directly under the English text of said certificates."
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, July 9, 1914]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the Christmas letter he sent and sending regards from the family to Mr. Bryan.
[Letter from R. W. Hedges to Senator W. J. Bryan, July 22, 1914]
Letter from R. W. Hedges to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for a letter he sent and apologizing for not responding earlier. Mr. hedges shares his past experiences seeking a employment and sends regards to Mr. Bryan's family members.
[Drawing Lessons with Demonstrations]
Instructions for beginner cartoon artists, including written lessons and illustrated demonstrations of typography, techniques, and tips.
[Tax Receipts for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipts acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his Poll taxes, City Ad valorem taxes, and State and County taxes for year 1913 in Taylor County, Texas.
Lavaca Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Lavaca County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, old county boundaries, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Map of Fort Bend Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Fort Bend County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (2000 varas to 3/8 of an inch).
Bailey County
Blue line print of survey map of Bailey County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, roads, railroads, and the reestablished Texas-New Mexico boundary line. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
Vauquois
Map of the site where the Battle of Vauquois took place. The extensive tunnel system in the area is depicted. This battle took place during World War I from 1914-1918. The small village of Vauquois, France, was strategically located on a hill that gave a commanding view of the surrounding area. Control of the hill was contested throughout the entirety of the war. This conflict led to one of the most extensive tunneling operations during the war. The American unit that fought at Vauquois during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the 35th National Guard Unit, made up of solders from Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois. The 36th and 90th National Guard Units, from Texas, were also involved in the offensive. There is no text on the map. The topography is marked in meters.
North Part Brewster Co.
Blue line print of survey map of the north portion of Brewster County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the map in pencil to outlines specific tracts of land. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
Throckmorton Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Throckmorton County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, including the Comanche Indian Reserve, cities, towns, and roads. Handwritten notes have been made in the lower-right corner of the map in red pencil. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Lamb County
Blue line print of survey map of Lamb County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, roads, routes and trails, and railroads. A key indicating original corners, windmills, county lines, and wagon roads is included in the lower-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Hunt Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Hunt County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, surveys of land, and towns. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil and appear to denote the addition of names and roads. Scale [ca. 1:66,667] (2000 varas to the inch).
Hockley County
Blue line print of survey map of Hockley County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. A hand drawn line has been made on the published map in pencil to denote the addition of Fort Summer Road. A key indicating original league corners, windmills, county lines, and wagon roads is included in the lower-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
Upshur Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Upshur County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, routes, trails, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in red pencil to highlight the border between the districts of Nacogdoches and Harrison and Caddo Trace. Scale [ca. 1:152,381] (4000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).
Wood Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Wood County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:166,667] (5000 varas to the inch).
San Jacinto Co.
Blue line print of survey map of San Jacinto County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:190,476] (5000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).
Swisher County
Blue line print of survey map of Swisher County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:190,476] (5000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).
Travis Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Travis County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. A handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil: "Traced Burnet Co. Photo. 1854." Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
Cochran County
Blue line print of survey map of Cochran County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, and the re-established Texas - New Mexico boundary. A legend indicating original league cornets, windmills, county lines, and wagon roads is included in the lower-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
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