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Case No. 11783-A: Original Petition

Document certifying the original petition in the suit, City of Abilene vs. J. Rupert Jackson, Jr. Administer of Estate of Rupert Jackson, et. al, which is dealing with the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes, interest, and penalties related to properties in Abilene, Texas.

Date: July 27, 1939

Creator: Caffey, Wiley L.

Item Type: Legal Document

[Document Discussing a Right of Way From Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke to Gulf Pipe Line Company]

Document stating the agreement between Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke, and the Gulf Pipe Line Company and the Gulf Production Company regarding a right of way on Duke's property.

Date: May 15, 1928

Creator: Sayles, John

Item Type: Legal Document

[Draft of Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles]

Draft of a document discussing a suit against Jones and "defendant Railway Company" for breach of contract. The document has pencil corrections and is printed on Sayles & Sayles stationary.

Date: 1910

Creator: Sayles & Sayles

Item Type: Legal Document

[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #1]

Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.

Date: 1910-11-06~

Creator: Sayles & Sayles

Item Type: Text

[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #2]

Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.

Date: 1910-11-06~

Creator: Sayles & Sayles

Item Type: Legal Document

[Hand Drawn Map and Notes]

Map and notes proposed railroad lines to Abilene, Texas. The map has several towns labelled, including Abilene and Eula, and some natural features such as the Cottonwood Creek. The notes are discussing the terrain to be covered and the possibly routes and obstacles.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Map

[Individual Income Tax Return for J. F. Young and Mrs. J. F. Young]

Individual Income Tax Return for J. F. Young and Mrs. J. F. Young for the year 1935, including an inventory of his business expenses.

Date: 1936

Item Type: Legal Document

[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

Item Type: Letter

[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

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, January 9, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing railroad issues that W. J. Harris hoped to resolve and mentioning possibly health issues in Dallas.

Date: January 9, 1912

Creator: Sayles, Henry

Item Type: Letter

[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

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, January 27, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin discussing the route for the railroad at the most optimal cost. Sayles says he will make time to meet with Irvin in the near future.

Date: January 27, 1912

Creator: Sayles, Henry

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke, May 15, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke tendering $331.00 to lay an additional pipe line. Sayles quotes a section the legal agreement that allows this aciton.

Date: May 15, 1929

Creator: Sayles, John

Item Type: Letter

[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

Item Type: Letter

[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.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles, February 2, 1910]

Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles discussing the location of a new town. The town will be considerable distance from the center of Callahan County. Robbins does not believe the new town would obtain the vote necessary. Robbins requests the new town be located at the center of the county.

Date: February 2, 1910

Creator: Robbins, Walter R.

Item Type: Letter

[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

Item Type: Letter

[Paper Advocating Building a Railroad From Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas]

Paper proposing a new railroad from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas, discussing the projected revenue of a new line and the best places to locate depots. The paper also extolls the virtues of the country between Cross Plains and Abilene, stating it's likely to become more populated and need more freight capabilities due to the fertile farm land in the region. There are some corrections to the text and handwritten notes on the first and last pages.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Paper

Right of Way from Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke to Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company

Document granting the Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company a right of way over lands owned by Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke in Callahan County, Texas.

Date: May 23, 1927

Creator: Duke, Roy L. & Duke, Bonnie C.

Item Type: Legal Document

Statement: Abilene Railroad and Terminal Company

Document proposing a standard gauge railroad between Abilene and Cross Plains, Texas and the construction of new terminals along the proposed line. The documents include information about the proposed profits, the survey of the route, possible issues with construction, and the merits of a new railroad line in the area. The document is divided in to three parts: "Statement," "Terminals," and "Exhibits."

Date: 1910~

Item Type: Text

Why the M. K. & T. Railroad Should Build into Abilene

Document detailing the reasons why it would be profitable for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company to extend the railroad line from Cross Plains to Abilene, Texas. The reasons are listed one through five and details economic reasons, the lack of other opportunities for expansion, and that the terrain is already surveyed.

Date: unknown

Item Type: Legal Document

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Case No. 11783-A: Original Petition

[Document Discussing a Right of Way From Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke to Gulf Pipe Line Company]

[Draft of Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles]

[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #1]

[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #2]

[Hand Drawn Map and Notes]

[Individual Income Tax Return for J. F. Young and Mrs. J. F. Young]

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

[Letter From H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson, May 15, 1912]

[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, January 9, 1912]

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

[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, January 27, 1912]

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

[Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke, May 15, 1929]

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

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

[Letter from Walter R. Robbins to Henry Sayles, February 2, 1910]

[Letter Henry Sayles, March 18, 1912]

[Paper Advocating Building a Railroad From Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas]

Right of Way from Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke to Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company

Statement: Abilene Railroad and Terminal Company

Why the M. K. & T. Railroad Should Build into Abilene