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[Land Transfer Draft from Mary E. Sayles to Emma H. Sayles]
Draft of a document transferring a portion of land from Mary E. Sayles to her daughter, Emma H. Sayles. A single corrections note is handwritten in the middle of the page and the document is unsigned. On the back of the page is a handwritten note that reads, "This was cancelled by new paper and Emma has her part."
[Copy of Legal Complaint from Mary E. Sayles]
Copy of a legal complaint in which the plaintiff, Mary E. Sayles, disputes land rights between herself and the defendants, G. R. Pierce, J. H. Pierce and J. C. Maxwell with intentions to sue for the title and rights to the specified properties.
[Receipt for Taxes Paid to the City of Galveston, 1899]
Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Galveston by W. K. McAlpine for the year 1899. The receipt includes the assessed value of McAlpine's property in Galveston and a listing of taxes paid.
[Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1899]
Receipt for taxes paid on property in Montgomery and San Jacinto Counties by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine.
[Receipt for State and County Taxes, 1898]
Receipt for property taxes paid by W. K. McAlpine in Galveston County, Texas for the year 1898. The receipt includes the assessed value of his property and a list of the taxes paid.
[Legal Complaint from Mary E. Sayles]
Legal complaint in which the plaintiff, Mary E. Sayles, disputes land rights between herself and the defendants, G. R. Pierce, J. H. Pierce and J. C. Maxwell with intentions to sue for the title and rights to the specified properties.
[Check From W. K. McAlpine, February 3, 1899]
Galveston National Bank check for $30.00 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The back of the check is stamped "Paid February 3, 1899 Galveston Natl. Bank"
[Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce et al.: Partial Statement of Facts]
Partial statement of facts for the pending legal case of Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce, J. H. Pierce and J. C. Maxwell.
[Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce et al.: Answer of the Defendants]
Answer from the defendants, G. R. Pierce and J. H. Pierce, to the complaints of the plaintiff, Mary E. Sayles, in the land dispute court case of Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce et al.
[Copy of Legal Complaint from Mary E. Sayles]
Copy of a legal complaint in which the plaintiff, Mary E. Sayles, disputes land rights between herself and the defendants, G. R. Pierce, J. H. Pierce and J. C. Maxwell with intentions to sue for the title and rights to the specified properties. A second copy of the document received by the Pierces is included, on which a response from the Pierces accepting the citation and agreeing to file answer is handwritten.
[Statement on Mary E. Sayles' Land Ownership]
Legal statement in regard to the pending lawsuit case of Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce, J. H. Pierce and J. C. Maxwell discussing Mary Sayles' right to ownership in fee simple of lands she inherited.
[Mary E. Sayles vs G. R. Pierce, et al.: Court Log Notes]
Notes of questions asked in interrogation of participants in the court case of Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce et al.
[Tax Statement From H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1899]
Receipt for taxes paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine.
[Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce et al.: Partial Statement of Facts]
Partial statement of facts for the pending legal case of Mary E. Sayles vs. G. R. Pierce, J. H. Pierce and J. C. Maxwell.
[Letter from L. H. Blanton to William John Bryan, September 2, 1899]
Letter from L. H. Blanton to William John Bryan regrettably declining his invitation to Texas and reporting that the Treasury Department, Office of the Supervising Architect has purchased land in Abilene.
[Letter from J.W. Ward to K.K. Legett - December 22, 1899]
Letter written to K.K. Legett in Abilene Texas from J.W. Ward, Division Superintendent at the Texas and Pacific Railway Company. The letter says: "In reference to your letters to Maj. Abrams relative to a crossing near Elmdale, have instructed Mr. Stamper, our Roadmaster, to meet you at Abilene Dec. 27th., and go over the situation with you."
[Letter from W.H. Abrams to K.K. Legett - December 19, 1899]
Letter from W.H. Abrams of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company to K.K. Legett, concerning obtaining a road crossing over railroad tracks on his land.
[Birth Certificate of Annie Maude Aycock]
Birth certificate of Annie Maude Aycock, containing information about her birth and her parents.
[Letter from H.C. Withers to K.K. Legett - November 25, 1899]
Letter from H.C. Withers of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company to K.K. Legett concerning the possibility of putting a railroad crossing on his land.
[Birth Certificate of Annie Maude Aycock]
Birth certificate of Annie Maude Aycock, containing information about her birth and her parents.
Angelina County
Blue line print of survey map of Angelina County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
Cooke Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Cooke County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Glasscock County
Blue line print of survey map of Glasscock County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, townships, cities, and towns. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Galveston Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Galveston County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:228,571] (6000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).
Franklin Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Franklin County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:152,380] (4000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).
Map of Wheeler County
Blue line print of survey map of Wheeler County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, and towns. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Bowie Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Bowie County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, Trammel's Trace, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil to denote the addition of the Spanish Bluffs and the crossing on Trammel's Trace. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (2000 varas to 3/8 of an inch).
Shelby County, Texas
Blue line print of survey map of Shelby County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and roads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in red ink to emphasize certain points on the map. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
[Photograph of Simmons College Baseball Team - 1899]
Group photograph of the 1899 Simmons College baseball team. Note on the back of the photograph lists the names of each player and his home city and state: “1. Terry Elkins, 2. Bert Brown, 3. Cullis Forbus, 4. Baxter Scoggins, 5. Freeman Hanna, 6. Fowler Paycock, 7. Prof. Ernest Lotspeich, 8. Bob Young, 9. Charley Brown, 10. Will Marshal, 11. Barris Anderson, 12. Stewart Logan -- December 16, 1899 -- Abilene -- Simmons College.”
[Portrait of Edith Simmons]
Portrait of Mrs. Edith H. Simmons holding her pet cat, Aristotle, up against her face. Edith wears a dark-colored dress with white embroidered details and a small cap with fringe at the top and both sides.
Catalogue of Simmons College, 1898-1899
Catalogue describes the governance, history, course offerings, and campus life of Simmons College in Abilene, Texas.
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