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[Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, January 12, 1912]

Description: Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles stating he is willing to do whatever he can for the interest of their people in the country and the county. He believes they can obtain rights of way from some of the people whose land the railroad will be constructed on, but likely not all. He asks where Sayles plans to build the railroad and states his opinion that it should run through the center of Callahan County, instead of farther north.
Date: January 12, 1912
Creator: Irvin, T. A.
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[Letter From H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson, May 15, 1912]

Description: 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
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[Letter to W. A. Webb, May 25, 1912]

Description: Letter to W. A. Webb, on Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles letterhead, congratulating Webb on his appointment to chief executive officer in Texas and Oklahoma for the M.K. & T. Railroad. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the typed letter with additional congratulations.
Date: May 25, 1912
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[Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, April 29, 1912]

Description: Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles stating that D. J. Cutbinth is one of few who has not signed up for the Lyttle Gap route. Those who have not signed only desire small amounts of money for their land. Irvin states that he believes Abilene will not get the central road on this railway and their people have little faith in that changing. Irvin states in postscript that he knows of a small ranch for Sayles' son to buy and make money on.
Date: April 29, 1912
Creator: Irvin, T. A.
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[Letter from Henry Sayles to W. A. Webb, August 31, 1912]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to W. A. Webb congratulating him on his appointment as president of the M. K. & T. Railroad and reminding him of Sayles' views on the relationship between railroad companies and town citizens. Sayles believes if this relationship is kept in good condition, it can greatly benefit all involved.
Date: August 31, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
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[Letter from Henry Sayles to Richard Cordwent, May 25, 1912]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to Richard Cordwent stating his beliefs on the condition of the railroad in Abilene. Sayles states the Cotton Belt people will build a line first unless the Texas Central Railway quickly moves to occupy the land. Sayles states there is no reason to talk to Webb, the president of the M. K. & T. Railroad to try to change the policies in place. Sayles wants to extend the railroad from Abilene into Cross Plains, but does not believe this will happen without rights of way fr… more
Date: May 25, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
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[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912]

Description: 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.
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