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[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

[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

[Letter to W. T. Drake, September 30, 1909]

Description: Letter to W. T. Drake stating that merchants and shippers in Abilene are wanting to build a railroad that runs southeast, so as to have control that will benefit them. The writer states a connection with Drake's railroad would be favored as it would be beneficial to all parties.
Date: September 30, 1909
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