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[Letter to Claude D. White, October 3, 1909]

Description: Letter to Claude White and family in which the author discusses the weather, crops, and tells the story of a wagon being driven through a wire fence and the damage that caused. The author mentions a trial that is coming up. Also discussed are the activities of neighbors, friends, and family.
Date: October 3, 1909
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Iola White, 1909]

Description: Letter from Iola White to Claude White and family in which she writes about the crops, the activities of family and friends, and an upcoming trial. The first two pages of the letter are missing.
Date: 1909~
Creator: White, Iola
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Handwritten letter from O. Henry to Mrs. Lacey]

Description: Letter regarding raising capital for invention by Forney Lacey that would be placed on telephones to prevent the spread of disease.
Date: May 1909
Creator: Henry, O., 1862-1910
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

[Letter to Linnet, July 5, 1909]

Description: Letter to Linnet White expressing how glad they were to hear from Linnet and are excited that she is thinking to come visit. The author says any time that is convenient for her is good with them. The author wishes that all of her visitors would come at one time to see each other. She comments on the weather and gives an example of how she spends her days. She comments on how everyone is doing.
Date: July 5, 1909
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, February 6, 1909]

Description: Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan discussing the details of the two Bank Bills No. 36 and No. 143 which majority of the public did not approve of. The author provides reasons to the senator why he should consider taking action on the issue.
Date: February 6, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones, May 27, 1909]

Description: Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones in which Jones receives a copy of the ordinance issued by the city of Abilene. This ordinance grants Jones' company the right to constract (sic) certain switches.
Date: May 27, 1909
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff reiterating the agreement that the minimum amount of bonds authorized would be issued for the Abilene Central Railway. Sayles then lists the agreement.
Date: November 8, 1909
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles, June 5, 1909]

Description: Letter from M. A. Spoonts to Henry Sayles discussing the Sante Fe Railway Extensions missing Abilene in its plans. General Attorny Spoonts goes on to assure Mr. Sayles that this is not true, and to reach out to Mr. Harris, who is the president of the Burlington, Colorado & Southern Railway and Forth Worth & Denver Railway.
Date: June 5, 1909
Creator: Spoonts, M. A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to Hattie Smith, January 26, 1909]

Description: Letter from to Mrs. Hattie Smith discussing the sales of Smith's lots 1 and 2. The author tells Mrs. Smith to the worth of her land, and ask for Mrs. Smith to send over the deed to lot 2.
Date: January 26, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to Clarence Ousley, July 12, 1909]

Description: Letter to Clarence Ousley stating the belief that the state of Texas should encourage the construction of railroads. The writer believes the railway would benefit stock and bondholders as well as the citizens of the towns through which it passes. It is also stated than an impartial third party should judge whether a route is constructed, rather than the people of the towns or the engineers and that the board of directors should be made up of those that are informed of the conditions of the land. more
Date: July 12, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to W. T. Drake, September 30, 1909]

Description: Letter to W. T. Drake stating that merchants and shippers in Abilene are wanting to build a railroad that runs southeast, so as to have control that will benefit them. The writer states a connection with Drake's railroad would be favored as it would be beneficial to all parties.
Date: September 30, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1909]

Description: Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles discussing construction of a railway by the Pecos & Northern Texas Railway Company. The company has filed a deed to secure a $30,000 bond.
Date: June 14, 1909
Creator: Whiteley, T. S.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909]

Description: Letter from B. F. Terry informing the recipient that Morgan Jones and his associates were at the Wichita Falls Water & Light Plant and quickly hurried through the facility. Terry asks the recipient if he knows of anything that might explain why Jones did this.
Date: October 16, 1909
Creator: Terry, B. F.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. C. Reagan to Henry Sayles, July 2,1909]

Description: Letter from R. C. Reagan to Henry Sayles discussing that the Fred A. Jones company would be glad to do the engineering work for the railroad Sayles is wanting to build.
Date: July 2, 1909
Creator: Reagan, R. C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to W. C. Preston, October 23, 1909]

Description: Letter to W. C. Preston stating the land between Abilene and Comanche. The writer states that the people of Abilene are favorable towards Preston's railroad more than any other in the state and believe it can handle their freight.
Date: October 23, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Royal Alexandra Hotel to Williard Burton, August 9, 1909]

Description: Letter from Royal Alexandra Hotel to Williard Burton stating the writer has heard Burton is against a railroad being built by Abilene. The writer discusses plans of the Santa Fe railroad and how it will affect Abilene. The people of Abilene quickly counteracted these plans and now rely on specific men to keep these measures going. The writer discusses an investment to be made in Abilene for its prosperity that can be recovered in three years.
Date: August 9, 1909
Creator: Royal Alexandra Hotel
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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