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[Letter from W. D. Wilson to Henry Sayles, July 10, 1913]

Description: Letter from W. D. Wilson to Henry Sayles discussing an abstract in Jones County. Also discussed is a deed from John and Mary E. Sayles conveying two-thirds of the League to A. P. Wooldridge. Wilson asks for an affidavit if Sayles was acquainted with John and Mary Sayles.
Date: July 10, 1913
Creator: Wilson, W. D.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to E. P. Ripley, June 10, 1909]

Description: Letter to E. P. Ripley discussing errors made Ripley made in a previous letter regarding railroad routes and towns. The writer discusses his efforts to prevent a railroad being constructed through Abilene and contracts that were circulating among the attorneys. The writer reminds Ripley of previous statements he made about waiting to build the railroad. The writer uses his own grocery store as an example of businesses to be protected in Abilene.
Date: June 10, 1909
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[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 10, 1932]

Description: Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing the deeds of a property in Eastland, Texas that Perry Sayles sold to Joe Driskell. Scott is requesting the documentation of the deeds to see the exact details. There are handwritten addresses and dates on in the top left corner of the letter.
Date: August 10, 1932
Creator: Scott, H. J.
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[Letter to Will Stith, April 10, 1909]

Description: Letter to Will Stith discussing an ordinance delivered to Morgan Jones by the city of Abilene. This gives authority to the railway company to construct tracks and switches throughout Abilene. Terms and conditions of the agreement are explained and the writer explains that if Jones wishes the ordinance to be amended, he should prepare the amendment and deliver it to Stith.
Date: April 10, 1909
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[Leasing Contract for Stephens County Property]

Description: Contract between Mary E. Sayles and J. W. Dooley in which Sayles agrees to lease 177 acres of land in Stephens county at certain rates and under certain conditions to Mr. Dooley. Title at the top of the document reads, "(Copy.) This Lease in Duplicate. (This the duplicate.)"
Date: August 10, 1897
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.
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[Letter to E. P. Ripley, June 10, 1909]

Description: Letter to E. P. Ripley pointing out discrepancies in his speech about building towns around his railroads instead of building railroads in established towns. The writer describes the work put in to secure rights of way through Abilene for Ripley's railroad construction. The writer reminds Ripley of a promise made by his chief engineer to begin immediate construction if sufficient funds were obtained. However, the writer states that Ripley's company instead began negotiations to build in Brownwo… more
Date: June 10, 1909
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