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[Letter from Wes Logan to Mr. Spivey - December 26, 1909]

Description: Letter written to Mr. Spivey of Marlin, Texas from Wes Logan of Waco, Texas, informing Mr. Spivey of his new employment at DeLong & Riddle, dealers in all kinds of fresh meats, fish and oysters in season.
Date: December 26, 1909
Creator: Logan, Wes
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Mittie Pound Sorrell, December 17, 1909]

Description: Letter to Dr. Joseph Pound from Mittie Pound Sorrell concerning to freezing weather up in Oklahoma; they look forward to moving once they are able to get out. She is sorry that they will not be able to make it down for Christmas but do look forward to the next time they make it down.
Date: December 17, 1909
Creator: Sorrell, Mittie Pound
Partner: Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead

[Letter from Birdie McGee McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude White, and Linnet Moore White, December 12, 1909]

Description: Letter from Birdie McKinley to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She says that she is not going to write as often, not because she doesn't think of them. She asks about the weather. She talks about killing hogs and making lard. She is trying to move into her new house, but the contractors haven't finished yet. She wishes they could spend Christmas with them. She gives news on everyone. Mr. Thornhill died of a locked jaw. She receives news from Minnie and Sallie. She has a picture she wants t… more
Date: December 12, 1909
Creator: McKinley, Birdie
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White, December 12, 1909]

Description: Letter from W. J. McKinley to Claude D. White. He comments that Birdie will be living in her grandfather's house that is being redone. He would like to have them come visit him. He plans to stay where he is because otherwise he couldn't bring Birdie with him. He talks about farm land selling and the nice profit people are making. He thinks there are good opportunities in Washington and Oregon. He would like them to come visit for Christmas.
Date: December 12, 1909
Creator: McKinley, W. J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White, November 24, 1909]

Description: Letter from H. S. Wysong to Claude D. White. He asks that a check be sent for interest. He will then send the money over a twelve month period. He sends his regards to Mrs. White.
Date: November 24, 1909
Creator: Wysong, H. S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter to Claude D. White]

Description: Letter concerning a purchase at $70. Two blank checks for the Melissa State Bank are included. Also a card of the bank's statement and list of directors and stockholders.
Date: November 16, 1909
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White, November 15, 1909]

Description: Letter from Sally Thornhill to Mary Moore, Claude and Linnet White. She recovered quicker than she thought, it was almost like when she hurt her hip. She mentions they need rain for the wheat. She talks about the hogs and the fruits that are ripe. Since she got hurt she is unable to go visit friends. She asks for information on everyone. She received news from Camilla. Alice Wright visited her, she has been treated for dropsy in Fort Worth. Bettie Keller is not well. She mentions Nannie's baby.… more
Date: November 15, 1909
Creator: Thornhill, Sally
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[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 Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]

Description: Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff discussing stock issued for the Abilene Central Railway Company and that the maximum amount of bonds authorized would be issued. The remainder of the document outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Date: November 8, 1909
Creator: Jones, Morgan
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]

Description: Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff reminding him of the stock and bond issuance agreement. Attached is the agreement signed by the committee both men are on to create a railway from Abilene to Ballinger. The agreement outlines conditions and details needed for the funding, construction and costs of the railroad.
Date: November 8, 1909
Creator: Jones, Morgan
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to Edgar Scurry, October 31, 1909]

Description: Letter to Edgar Scurry stating Abilene residents wish for a railroad to be built as far as Rising Star. The writer states Scurry can set a case at Gainesville for November 22.
Date: October 31, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles, October 26, 1909]

Description: Letter from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles discussing weather in both men's respective region as a State Fair is taking place in Thorne's region. Thorne states he will visit Sayles in Abilene in the near future.
Date: October 26, 1909
Creator: Thorne, L. P.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to Dr. B. F. Terry, October 23, 1909]

Description: Letter to B. F. Terry remitting a letter about the Prisco railroad. The writer asks Terry to not let this matter get into the hands of the public. The writer will send Vice-President Drake and General Freight Agent Preston to Rising Star to meet with Terry.
Date: October 23, 1909
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 W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles, October 22, 1909]

Description: Letter from W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad route traveling southeast from Abilene. Preston requests information regarding the area the line will run through.
Date: October 22, 1909
Creator: Preston, W. C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to A. J. Davidson, October 22, 1909]

Description: Letter to A. J. Davidson discussing a railroad between Abilene and Comanche. The writer says those in Abilene are eager to have a railroad constructed soon.
Date: October 22, 1909
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 Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman, October 8,1909]

Description: Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman introducing Henry Sayles to Hagerman. Scurry writes that Sayles and associates are contemplating building a railroad from Abilene and Sayles would like to connect with Hagerman to discuss more. Scurry and Sayles are hoping to make a connect with the M. K. & T. through Hagerman.
Date: October 8, 1909
Creator: Scurry, Edgar
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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