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[Letter to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1908]

Description: Letter to H. Kempner discussing property conveyed to the Wichita Falls & Southern Railway Company. The writer gives specific dimensions for the size of the land. Taxes for 1908 are paid by the grantee. The writer then describes the four tracts of land and states that the undivided one-fourth interest in and to the tracts has been paid by J. A. Kemp.
Date: March 28, 1908
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[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
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[Letter to I. H. Kempner, August 28, 1909]

Description: Letter to I. H. Kempner discussing costs and profits of the railroad to be built. The writer discusses bonds to be sold and loans to be taken to fund the construction. The writer tells Kempner how exceptional the land is in which the track is to be build and that business will surely increase over time. The writer has not discussed matters with the St. Louis Trust Companies.
Date: August 28, 1909
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, June 17, 1908]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating that if Sayles stock in the Water & Light Company is bought, he would like his bought also. He also states that the best thing to do regarding new machinery would be to input a cheaper engine as soon as possible.
Date: June 17, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, May 13, 1908]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing his desire to give the citizens of Wichita Falls the best water possible. Kempner does not want future dispute in providing clean water. Contract negotiations continue between the two parties.
Date: May 13, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 19, 1907]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing two notes that have been paid and are being sent back to Sayles to do with what he sees fit. Kempner asks if Sayles can send the interest payment for the Water Works bond early so that it can be presented on its due date.
Date: October 19, 1907
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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[Letter to Mr. I. H. Kempner]

Description: Letter written to I. H. Kempner detailing a railroad proposal for a line from Abilene, Texas to Merkel, Texas with a connection to the Santa Fe Railroad. The letter includes proposed costs and revenue, and sources of funding. There is a note written on the back of the letter reading "Unsent" and "Railroad." The letter is unsigned.
Date: unknown
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, May 5, 1908]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating Kemp vouched for an ordinance Sayles proposed. Kempner tells Sayles it is best for him to go to Wichita Falls to have this ordinance passed by the city council so that it is satisfactory to him.
Date: May 5, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]

Description: Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date: June 2, 1909
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[Letter to I. H. Kempner, November 14,1908]

Description: Letter to I. H. Kempner that encloses a letter from Mr. Kell and a draft of a letter the author would like to send back to Mr. Kell. The author goes on to write that if Kemp and Charley Malone want to control the plant they will have to buy the author and Kempner out.
Date: November 12, 1908
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[Letter to B. F. Terry, August 30, 1909]

Description: Letter to B. F. Terry discussing an investment in a railroad in Terry's region of the state, as it is expected to be densely populated. The railroad is supposed to be continued into central Texas. The writer asks the distance from Rising Star to Bald Eagle Mountain, as well as to Dublin and to Comanche. The writer asks for a sketch of the possible routes and the distance. The following week engineers are to be expected in the region to find the most practical route.
Date: August 30, 1909
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