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[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner, October 11, 1919]

Description: Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner approving title to the oil and gas lease for a tract of land in the name of Kate Z. Williams. This lease originally was executed by J. D. Martin and Geo C. Bishop. The terms of the lease are discussed and includes a royalty for a percentage of all oil produced.
Date: October 11, 1919
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner regarding the selling of his stock or interest in land in Lee County. Sayles does not want to lose control of the stock or sell it for less than what it's worth. Sayles lists the profits that could be made from the Wichita Water & Light Company. The two are waiting on a president to be elected for the company.
Date: September 11, 1908
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes discussing how to handle opposition to the railroad and how to present information about the railroad to Trumbull. Sayles discusses a conference that Abilene was invited to as they will likely have a railroad as part of the Cross Plains extension. Sayles believes there is a good chance of securing a twenty-five year lease for the railroad.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 11, 1940]

Description: Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz discussing the Betty estate. Sayles states the first requirement is not met, as there was a failure to obtain a title by John O'Loughlin. However, the second and third requirement are met. Sayles asks for the title division of Indian Territory Illuminating Company to notify him whether or not they want to waive the requirements.
Date: March 11, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner discussing stock to possibly sell. Sayles' son Henry objects to the arrangement because of his obligation to sell land in Lee County. Sayles states he would not sell anyone else his interest in the Water & Light Company stock. Sayles mentions the demand for water is growing rapidly and discusses other plants in Abilene.
Date: September 11, 1908
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 11, 1911]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes letting him know to not have conversations with certain individuals about the railroad. Sayles was made Chairman of the Committee of Resolutions. Sayles believes a committee member, John Bryan, will oppose any of his suggestions. Sayles elaborates on how he thinks they should handle those that oppose the railroad operation.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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