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[Letter from H. S. and T. S. to A. M. Acheson, March 28, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the change in presidency of the New York Central Lines and the building of a railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas.

Date: March 28, 1912

[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.

Date: May 15, 1912

[Letter from Henry J. Strauss to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1961]

Letter from Henry J. Strauss to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of House Bill 189.

Date: April 4, 1961

Creator: Strauss, Henry J.

[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, March 11, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the extension of the Texas Central Railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas and setting a meeting between the author and Achison.

Date: March 11, 1912

Creator: Sayles, Henry

[Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles, May 17, 1919]

Letter from J. [..] Earhearn to Henry Sayles discussing arrangements for Earhearn and Sayles to meet.

Date: May 17, 1919

Creator: Earhearn, J.

[Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan, May 31, 1904]

Letter from James B. Wells to William John Bryan discussing how he promised to appoint J. C. Lynch as the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of the One-hundred and third Representative District of Texas.

Date: May 31, 1904

Creator: Wells, James B.

[Letter from Mrs. Walter Caldwell to T. N. Carswell - November 14, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mrs. Caldwell, Clyde Texas, dated November 14, 1944. Caldwell expresses her appreciation for the letter from Carswell and for his friendship advising that she had heard Walter say many times that "there isn't any one in the world, outside my own family, that I love more than I do Tommy Carswell". She discusses Walter's death and her decision to stay in their home in order to have a place for the children to come together.

Date: November 14, 1944

Creator: Caldwell, Mrs. Walter

[Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas, April 8, 1953]

Letter from Omar Burkett to Owen Thomas discussing House Bill 565, regarding the redistricting of state judicial districts and working with Representatives Truett Latimer and David Ratliff to maintain the districts of Judge Thomas and Judge Black as they are. He also states his support for House Bill 269, regarding Shackelford and Callahan county and the 91st district.

Date: April 8, 1953

Creator: Burkett, Omar

[Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1955]

Letter from Owen Thomas to Truett Latimer discussing the statewide re-districting bill introduced by Representative Yancy of Houston. He also asks to be placed on the mailing list for the House Journal.

Date: February 22, 1955

Creator: Thomas, Owen

[Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles, February 16, 1912]

Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles discussing the costs of right of ways for a proposed railroad line.

Date: February 16, 1912

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Clyde Latimer, February 2, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Clyde Latimer giving his best to Mr. Clyde's new appointment as the director of the Baird Lions Club.

Date: February 2, 1953

Creator: Latimer, Truett

[Letter from Truett Latimer to M. C. McGowen, April 18, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to M. C. McGowen discussing House Bill 76, a bill that provides a central licensing agency for professions that qualify under Texas law. Mr. Latimer says he will oppose it. There is also a written note at the end of the letter in support of House Bill 636 and Senate 268.

Date: April 18, 1959

Creator: Latimer, Truett

[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912]

Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad trip from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas for Mr. Acheson, W. A. Webb, and Mr. Fischer. Webb requests that Sayles make the necessary arrangements and offers to pay all expenses for the trip. The letter is on the letterhead of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas, Office of Assistant to President.

Date: August 2, 1912

Creator: Webb, William A.

[Letter from W. L. Bowlus to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1954]

Letter from W. L. Bowlus to Truett Latimer advocating for higher juror wages.

Date: March 5, 1954

Creator: Bowlus, W. L.

[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.

Date: March 18, 1912