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- [Road Notice to Land Owner Henry Sayles]
- Notice to Henry Sayles informing him of the petitioners in favor of the opening of a public road on the Austin and Williams League #340.
- [Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
- [Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles, May 25, 1914]
- Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles discussing the need for a list of all land that Sayles owns in order to procure an exact list of taxes he may be delinquent on.
- L. C. Wise VS. M. E. Sayles: Assignment of Errors
- Document listing court errors believed to have been made in carrying out the lawsuit between L. C. Wise and Mary E. Sayles over land boundary lines. An additional fourth error is handwritten in pencil at the bottom of the document.
- [L. C. Wise vs Mary E. Sayles: Supplemental Assignment of Errors]
- Document listing court errors believed to have been made in carrying out the lawsuit between L. C. Wise and Mary E. Sayles over land boundary lines.
- [Letter from Albert Brown to Truett Latimer, May 11, 1959]
- Letter from Albert Brown to Truett Latimer discussing an issue with the tax collection for The Wash Pot Automatic Laundry. Mr. Brown types out the letter they wrote to The Wash Pot. In it, they inform the business that they did not find a store license for any of their stores and that their case was referred to a district supervisor.
- [Cause No. 4035: Judgment of the Court]
- Document detailing the court's judgment in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. It contains the instruction to the jury, the name of the foreman, J. W. Hendrick, and the decisions of the jury.
- Map of South Part of Jones County
- Blue line print of survey map of the south portion of Jones County, Texas, showing showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, and railroads. A diagram of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
- [Art Forum Record Book, 1948]
- This scrapbook was collated for the American Art Week competition. On the front cover is a map of Texas with divisions for the Federated Women's Club districts. The motto of the Texas Art Division of the Federation is "Give Art a Chance." Each of the local Abilene universities - Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University, and Abilene Christian University - had events to highlight American Art week.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Captain V. D. Duble - March 27, 1942]
- A letter written to Capt. V. D. Duble, Stamford Defense Guard, Stamford, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 27, 1942. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Duble reporting the progress in the training of his guard company. He advises Duble that he will refer the letter to Major Alvis who has replaced him as Active Commander.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Charles E. Coombes - December 14, 1942]
- A letter written to Judge Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Coombes and for his letter of November 10. He expresses his appreciation of their friendship and for Coombes' legal ability noting his regret that Coombes had not yet been elevated to a high court appointment. He extends the Season's Greetings to him and Mrs. Coombes from Mrs. Carswell and himself.
- [Cause No. 4035: Answers and Depositions of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn]
- Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, containing E. Williams' and C. C. Chinn's answers to prepared questions by the plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys. The document is unsigned.
- [Letter from Joe M. Clements to Truett Latimer, September 22, 1960]
- Letter from Joe M. Clements to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer suggesting that he run for the U.S. House in the coming congressional elections.
- [Letter from Bud Coleman to William John Bryan, September 26. 1885]
- Letter from Bud Coleman to William John Bryan discussing how the rumors of Coleman making threats and harsh statements against Bryan are untrue.
- [Letter from E. M. Connell to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. M. Connell, Superintendent, Anson Public Schools, Anson, Texas, dated March 27, 1941. Connell expresses his appreciation to Carswell that he is to speak to the student body of the Anson High School advising that the program committee has requested that he discuss "Our Part in the National Defense".
- [Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]
- An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
- [Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas, dated June 17, 1941 [July 17, 1941]. Coombes expresses his regret regarding Carswell's request for rodeo tickets that was not complied with. He explains what must have happened and notes that he enclosed an excerpt from a letter that he wrote on a business matter on July 6th which would give Carswell "some idea of the situation". An enclosure included an excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. Written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
- [Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. E. Coombes, Coombes & Andrews, Stamford, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Coombes expresses his delight at a chance meeting with Mrs. Carswell in Ackers Shoe Store, his dismay in not being at home when Carswell went to Stamford to visit with them and reminisces about his time as Mayor of Abilene and their friendship during their "sojourn" in Abilene.
- [Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan, April 2, 1909]
- Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan discussing a false telegram that was sent to Bryan under the name of "Anson Commercial Club". Cooper, of the Anson Printing Company, writes to assure Bryan that no such organization exists, and that the Anson Progressive Club all fully support Bryan and other Texas democratic representatives. The letter is co-signed by James P. Stimson
- [Letter from Roy M. Craig to Truett Latimer, January 13, 1962]
- Letter from Roy M. Craig to Truett Latimer acknowledging Mr. Latimer's run for Senate. He informs him that the announcement rate in The American for the Senate office is $25.
- Map of Asylum Lands
- Survey map of land grants for "blind and lunatic asylums" in Shackelford, Jones, Taylor, and Calhoun Counties, showing blocks of land and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, and areas of elevation. Relief shown in hachures. Scale [ca. 1:70,000] (2000 varas to the inch).
- [Letter from Dr. C. L. Cromwell to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953]
- Letter from Dr. C. L. Cromwell to Truett Latimer requesting support for Texas House Bill #5, regarding the need for higher regulation and updated laws in the field of optometry.
- [Cause No. 3677: Documents Issued by the Justice of the Peace]
- Documents in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, issued by the Justice of the Peace of Precinct 1 in Jones County, Texas. The documents include a subpoena issued by the Dallas County sheriff's office requiring the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to appear in court, an order overruling the defendant's plea of privilege, and the court's ruling in favor of the plaintiff.
- [Cause No. 3677: Subpoena for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
- Subpoena issued by the Dallas County sheriff's office requiring the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to appear in court to answer the complaint of W. O. Rainwater.
- [Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel, June 2, 1961]
- Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel responding to Governor Daniel's discourse about tax on a television program. He disagrees with the Governor's proposal to fix their tax problem and suggests a broad-based general sales tax.
- [Letter from Foy H. Easly to Truett Latimer, May 17, 1962]
- Letter from Joy H. Easly to Truett Latimer offering to help on his campaign.
- [Warranty Deed from B. L. Ellis to Perry Sayles]
- Document certifying the sale of a 1/2 interest in land in Jones County, Texas from B. L. Ellis to Perry Sayles for the sum of $1,000.00. The document is signed and notarized in Taylor County, Texas.
- [Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1944]
- An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 17 (West Texas) conducted between September 1 and September 28, 1944. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division.
- Jones County
- Blueline format of survey map of Jones County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, and blocks of land. A diagram and scale information of a section is included in the upper-right corner. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil about field notes pertaining to labeling and drawing plots of land. Scale [ca. 1:133,333] (4000 varas to the inch).
- Jones County
- Blue line print of survey map of Jones County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, blocks of land, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:190,476] (5000 varas to 7/8 of an inch).
- [Cause No. 1988: Appeal From the County Court of Jones County]
- Document in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. It details the decision of the court which was to reverse the judgement and that the cause is remanded.
- [Letter from J. M. Hanna to John and Henry Sayles, January 11, 1906]
- Letter from J. M. Hanna to Henry and John Sayles discussing Sayles' arrangement of the sale of right of ways to a railroad company to build a new line.
- [Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hargrove to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1959]
- Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hargrove to Truett Latimer asking that he support House Bill 612, a bill that provides training for preschool children who have hearing difficulties.
- [Bill From George O. Harrell, April 16, 1940]
- Document listing the cost of receiving copies of the proceeding in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, requested by Sayles & Sayles. The listed cost of the copies is $2.00.
- [Letter from C. W. Hedrick to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1953]
- Letter from C. W. Hedrick to Truett Latimer discussing his support of a House Bill 688, a bill that Latimer wrote which regards drinking alcohol in dry areas and public places.
- [Cause No. 3677: Statement of the Testimony]
- Transcript of the testimony of W. O. Rainwater and G. A. Rainwater in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Both men were questioned by Jack Sayles and Gilbert Smith, recounting their knowledge about the case.
- [Cause No. 3677: Transcript of Court Proceedings]
- Transcript of the proceedings in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The transcript lists the witness testimony of W. O. Rainwater and G. A. Rainwater as questioned by Gilbert Smith and Jack Sayles.
- [Letter from George Hicks to Truett Latimer]
- Letter from George Hicks to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending a newspaper clipping.
- [Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953]
- Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from a group of motel owners regarding their strong opposition to any form of toll roads.
- [Road Notice to Land Owner Mary E. Sayles]
- Notice to Mary E. Sayles informing her of the petitioners in favor of opening of a public road on the Austin and Williams League #340.
- [Land Owners to be Compensated]
- Court decision to compensate a list of land owners for a public road being constructed through parts of their properties.
- [Fence Border Stipulations for Land Purchase]
- Description of how fences are to be moved on the land purchased by C. E. Jones from Mary E. Sayles. The document is signed by C. E. Jones and by John Sayles on behalf of Mary E. Sayles.
- [Letter from James H. Kelley to Truett Latimer, September 16, 1957]
- Letter from James H. Kelley to Truett Latimer discussing the 'VOD' in Abilene.
- Cause No. 4035: Answers and Deposition of V. Robert Kerr]
- Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, containing the written testimony of V. Robert Kerr. The testimony was taken before a notary and answers the questions set by the plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys.
- [Letter from Della Latimer to Truett Latimer, April 23, 1959]
- Letter from Della Latimer to Truett Latimer discussing the tax on dance studios. She is opposed to the fact that the tax falls on children's dance classes.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Austin P. Hancock, November 5, 1954]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Austin P. Hancock recommending Jay Hendricks for the job of Lake Keeper for Fort Phantom Hill Lake.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Blanche Williams, May 11, 1953]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Blanche Williams apologizing for not being able to visit together in Austin when she was last in the city.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Craig, January 6, 1962]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Craig discussing running a political advert on his paper. He encloses a news release concerning his announcement for State Senator from the 24th District.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to C. A. Thornton, February 23, 1955]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to C. A. Thornton apologizing for not answering his previous letter and letting him know that he would send the information he asked for after the International Life Insurance Company had made their 1954 report. Mr. Latimer also thanked him for his help when he ran for State Senator and let him know that he would be unable to make his Chamber of Commerce banquet.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to C. E. Gatlin, November 5, 1954]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to C. E. Gatlin recommending Jay Hendricks for the job of Lake Keeper for Fort Phantom Hill Lake.