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Map of Lavaca County.
Survey map of Lavaca County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, roads, rivers, and creeks. No scale information given.
[Letter from Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation, October 1860]
Letter from Governor Sam Houston to the Chickasaw Nation discussing the extradition of a fugitive named Walker Martin. Included in the letter are indictment charges and documents proving Walker Martin's charges.
Indian Territory with part of the adjoining state of Kansas, &c.
Map of Indian Territory in Kansas and Oklahoma, showing the boundaries of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations, the Creek, the Seminole, and leased Indian Country. The map also shows settlements, military posts, and roads. Scale ca. 1:1,500,000
Dawson County
Survey map of Dawson County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes towns, roads, rivers, and creeks. No scale indicated.
[Will of Joseph H. Beck]
Handwritten will of Joseph H. Beck, giving detailed instructions regarding treatment of his estate following his death.
Copy of Deed to Geo. W. Jalonick, 20 Acres
Handwritten document transferring land from Samuel and Elizabeth Glasscock to George W. Jalonick.
[Letter from A. W. Unthank to San Simon Cattle and Canal Company, October 5, 1885]
Letter from A. W. Unthank to San Simon Cattle and Canal Company discussing the cost of building six miles of ditch in the San Simon Valley. At the bottom of the letter is a hand-drawn illustration of a cross-section of the proposed water ditch.
[Certification of Amended By-Laws]
Document certifying amendments made to the by-laws of the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company in 1886.
San Simon Cattle Company: Directors Minute Book
Book of meetings minutes recorded from the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company Board of Directors. Signed and notarized oaths from the members are written through sections of the book.
[Tax Receipt for H.M. Trueheart]
Tax receipt for H.M. Trueheart, including a description of lands and statement of condition as to taxes.
[Legal Document Concerning Land]
Legal document regarding land deeds.
[Certificate of Enrollment as Attorney and Counselor of the Texas Supreme Court]
Certificate certifying K.K. Legett's enrollment as attorney and counselor of the Supreme Court of Texas, signed by Charles S. Morse.
[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, October 17, 1893]
Letter from the H. M. Trueheart & Company sent to Col. William K. McAlpine informing him of property taxes still owed for the year of 1893. A purple stamp and handwritten note from the Trueheart Company at the bottom mark the bill as paid.
The Texas Lawyer Who Is Not Running for the Presidency
Article stating that William John Bryan is not running for president, explaining that there has been confusion due to he and presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan having the same initials. A few notes are scribbled on the bottom half of the page.
[Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1897]
Letter from A. B. Green to Henry Sayles discussing the details of liability for the land that is to be acquired.
[Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles, October 8, 1897]
Letter from W. W. Searcy to Mary E. Sayles stating the need to vacate the land, and potentially making a "good deal" for the land with the heirs.
[Letter from J. G. Searcy to Mary E. Sayles, October 14, 1897]
Letter from J. G. Searcy to Mary E. Sayles stating he and his descendants will not make any claims against the land which was owned by Sayles' husband.
[Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles, October 22, 1897]
Letter from E. B, Muse to Henry Sayles expressing support for Sayles' decision and stating that they will comply with whatever he decides.
[Bill of Sale from George Walker to San Simon Cattle and Canal Co.]
Notarized bill of sale certifying the transfer of ownership of particular cattle brands from George W. Walker to the San Simon Cattle and Canal company.
[Land Transfer Draft from Mary E. Sayles to Emma H. Sayles]
Draft of a document transferring a portion of land from Mary E. Sayles to her daughter, Emma H. Sayles. A single corrections note is handwritten in the middle of the page and the document is unsigned. On the back of the page is a handwritten note that reads, "This was cancelled by new paper and Emma has her part."
[Letter from J.W. Ward to K.K. Legett - December 22, 1899]
Letter written to K.K. Legett in Abilene Texas from J.W. Ward, Division Superintendent at the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The letter says: "In reference to your letters to Maj. Abrams relative to a crossing near Elmdale, have instructed Mr. Stamper, our Roadmaster, to meet you at Abilene Dec. 27th., and go over the situation with you."
[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, October 4, 1903]
Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing selling H. and T. C. railroad lands, the illness of a man named, "Grogan", and his recent political business.
[Road Notice to Land Owner Mary E. Sayles]
Notice to Mary E. Sayles informing her of the petitioners in favor of opening of a public road on the Austin and Williams League #340.
[Mary E. Sayles Naming Her Attorneys, October 31, 1905]
Document written by Mary E. Sayles appointing her son, Henry Sayles, her son-in-law, George C. Harris, and Henry Sayles, Jr. as attorneys in fact to her estate so that they may distribute and sell off her portions of the Austin and Williams land on her behalf.
The Corral, Volume 2, Number 2, October 1906
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
[Letter to O. B. Fielder, October 11, 1906]
Letter to O. B. Fielder stating that the writer is unable to place Fielder's note at the bank in Hamlin as there are too many to keep track of. It is stated more money is owed to Fielder, but they are unable to send it until all of the deferred payments are made. The writer informs Fielder that all but one subdivision eliminated from the suit against the Railroad Company. Mary Sayles believes her duties are fulfilled regarding the case.
[Letter from John Sayles to R. A. Myers, October 29, 1906]
Letter from John Sayles to R. A. Myers stating that they cannot agree to withdrawal any funds by any defendants in the suit involving Sayles' grandmother. Sayles asks for information regarding any withdrawals already made.
The Corral, Volume 1, Number 1, October 1907
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes a report of the trustees, editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
[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.
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 16, 1907]
Letter from H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating Mr. Hughes note needs to be paid and that Kempner will keep collateral notes.
[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.
[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.
The Corral, Volume 2, Number 2, October, 1908
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
[Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1908]
Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing an investment in the Galbrain electric plant.
[Letter to W. E. Cohen, October 27,1908]
Letter to W. E. Cohen in which the author is offering to buy 3 lots of land from Cohen.
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 28, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles remitting a copy of a letter written to Charley Malone.
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Will Stith, October 31, 1908]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to Will Stith remitting two papers regarding the railroad in Taylor County. Bomar is mainly concerned with the right of way that is to be validated by the court.
[Letter from John B. McLendore, October 31, 1908]
Letter from John B. McLendore discussing land he has obtained. He also has abstracts for all his land.
The Corral, Volume 3, Number 2, October, 1909
The Corral literary journal of Simmons College includes editorials and notes regarding societies and happenings within the school as well as original creative fiction, poetry, and jokes.
[Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1909]
Letter from A. G. Wood to Henry Sayles in regard to Will Stith's residence in Abilene.
[Letter from C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles, October 1, 1909]
C. R. Gray to Henry Sayles discussing that when Mr. Sayles is in St. Louis they can discuss a proposition.
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 2, 1909]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Morgan Jones building what is likely a railroad, parallel to the Santa Fe between Abilene and San Angelo, Texas.
[Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P Thomas, October 5, 1909]
Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P. Thomas sending an application for a job on Thomas's railroad. Kauffman states his availability and offers himself as a general manager for Thomas, if needed.
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 5,1909]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles in which Kemp encloses a copy of the contract with the M K & T Ry Company.
[Letter from Electric Railway Journal to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909]
Letter from Electric Railway Company to Henry Sayles discussing proposed electric railways. The company asks Sayles if any construction has taken place and if not, if he has any plans for it to.
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909]
Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing delinquent taxes on land. Kemp believes Sayles was going to pay taxes on all the land before it was divided and asks if he has any tax receipts from W. E. Frieze.
[Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman, October 8,1909]
Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman introducing Henry Sayles to Hagerman. Scurry writes that Sayles and associates are contemplating building a railroad from Abilene and Sayles would like to connect with Hagerman to discuss more. Scurry and Sayles are hoping to make a connect with the M. K. & T. through Hagerman.
[Letter from Will Stith to Henry Sayles, October 9, 1909]
Letter from Will Stith to Henry Sayles requesting his presence at a meeting of guarantors for a bond on the Abilene & Southern Railroad.
[Bryan Family History]
Brief history of the Bryan family, written by a member of the family.
[Personal Narrative Washington Carroll Bryan]
Personal narrative written by Washington Carroll Bryan describing his family history.
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