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Convict Labor vs. Honest Labor.

Description: Circular formatted as a letter to state legislator from Harris County constituents, calling for state-level legislation to quit employing prisoners within Texas.
Date: 1891-07-15~
Creator: Smith, D. C.; Charlton, James; Ashe, S. S.; Hamilton, H.; Campbell, E. A.; Harris, Jonathan et al.
Partner: Lena Armstrong Public Library

[Correspondence between Henry Sayles and J. Carlisle, September 21, 1891 - September 28, 1891]

Description: Letter from J. Carlisle to Henry Sayles inquiring about using a property in Nolan County until Sayles is able to sell it. A response from Henry Sayles to J. Carlisle is written on the back, laying out terms under which he will agree to lease the property.
Date: 1891-09-21/1891-09-28
Creator: Carlisle, J. & Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

The Markham

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name, decorative images, and a illustrations of two hotels in lithographic print by Louisville Lith. Co., Louisville, KY. In addition to the Markham Hotel, The Kimball Hotel is featured on letterhead. Letterhead includes the names Chas. Beermann & Co., Proprietors; Geo. W. Scoville, Manager.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The Panhandle National Bank of Wichita Falls

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and bank illustration in lithographic print by R. & T. A. Ennis Staty. Co. St. Louis. Letterhead includes names R. E. Huff, Prest.; H. Specht, V. Prest.; W. A. McCutchen, Cashier.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

R. H. Read, General Factory Agent

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration, decorative designs and business name, with text reading: "The Following Makes of Pianos and Organs. Sold on Terms to Suit the Purchaser."; "Hallett & Davis, Wegman & Co., Kronich & Bach, Schubert, Hayden, C. A. Smith & Co. and the Celebrated Chicago Cottage Organ."
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

A. G. Startz

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustrations of livestock, business name, and text reading: "Office of A. G. Startz, Dealer in General Merchandise and Country Produce"; "Proprietor of the Smithson's Valley Cotton Gin and Grist Mill."
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

A. S. Boynton, Wool Grower

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs, sheep illustration, and business name. Letterhead text reads: "A.S Boynton, Wool Grower and Breeder of Pure Merino Sheep, Canadian Ranch, Hamilton County."
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Alabama & Texas Cattle Co.

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustrations, business name, and text reading: "Alabama & Texas Cattle Co., of Mobile Ala."; "Ranch in Borden and Scurry Counties, Texas"; "Brand kept up"; "Stock horses." Letterhead contains the names A. P. Bush; A. P. Bush Jr.; T. G. Bush.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The Amarillo

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Reverse of letter includes detailed illustration of hotel and paragraph describing the town of Amarillo, established two years prior. Letterhead includes hotel rates and the names of proprietors Hardwick and Hardwick, of The Hardwick in Kiowa, Kansas.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Anna Martin & Sons

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs with business name, and text reading: "Anna Martin & Sons., Dealers in General Merchandise."; "Pay the highest price for Cotton, Wool and Hides." Letterhead contains the names Anna Martin; Chas. Martin; Max Martin.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

First National Bank of Ballinger

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston. Letterhead includes the names W. S. Davis, President; D. M. Baker, Cashier; A. Matthews, Vice President.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Zardenta & Mendiola

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and depicts building in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Galveston. Additional text reads: "Bernardo E. Mendiola"; "Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats, Notions etc."
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

First National Bank of Big Springs

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name in lithographic print by Geo. D. Barnard & Co. St. Louis. Letterhead includes the names F. W. James, Pres't.; J. I. McDowell, Cashier; Theo. Heyck, Jr. Ass't Cash.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

St. James Hotel

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized business name and text reading: "Special Rates by the Week. Corner Main and Murphy Streets, Opposite Santa Fe Depot." Letterhead includes names J. H. Burns, Proprietor.; J. B. McGee, Clerk.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office

The State National Bank of Vernon

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and illustration of bank building in lithographic print by Texas Ptg. & Lith. Co. Fort Worth. Letterhead includes the names W. G. Curtiss, President; J. V. Green, Cashier.
Date: 1891
Partner: Texas General Land Office
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