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[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909]

Description: Letter from B. F. Terry informing the recipient that Morgan Jones and his associates were at the Wichita Falls Water & Light Plant and quickly hurried through the facility. Terry asks the recipient if he knows of anything that might explain why Jones did this.
Date: October 16, 1909
Creator: Terry, B. F.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to W. C. Preston, October 23, 1909]

Description: Letter to W. C. Preston stating the land between Abilene and Comanche. The writer states that the people of Abilene are favorable towards Preston's railroad more than any other in the state and believe it can handle their freight.
Date: October 23, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles, October 26, 1909]

Description: Letter from L. P. Thorne to Henry Sayles discussing weather in both men's respective region as a State Fair is taking place in Thorne's region. Thorne states he will visit Sayles in Abilene in the near future.
Date: October 26, 1909
Creator: Thorne, L. P.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to Dr. B. F. Terry, October 23, 1909]

Description: Letter to B. F. Terry remitting a letter about the Prisco railroad. The writer asks Terry to not let this matter get into the hands of the public. The writer will send Vice-President Drake and General Freight Agent Preston to Rising Star to meet with Terry.
Date: October 23, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909]

Description: Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing delinquent taxes on land. Kemp believes Sayles was going to pay taxes on all the land before it was divided and asks if he has any tax receipts from W. E. Frieze.
Date: October 6, 1909
Creator: Kemp, J. A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P Thomas, October 5, 1909]

Description: Letter from J. A. Kauffman to O. P. Thomas sending an application for a job on Thomas's railroad. Kauffman states his availability and offers himself as a general manager for Thomas, if needed.
Date: October 5, 1909
Creator: Kauffman, J. A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles, October 22, 1909]

Description: Letter from W. C. Preston to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad route traveling southeast from Abilene. Preston requests information regarding the area the line will run through.
Date: October 22, 1909
Creator: Preston, W. C.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to A. J. Davidson, October 22, 1909]

Description: Letter to A. J. Davidson discussing a railroad between Abilene and Comanche. The writer says those in Abilene are eager to have a railroad constructed soon.
Date: October 22, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Electric Railway Journal to Henry Sayles, October 6, 1909]

Description: Letter from Electric Railway Company to Henry Sayles discussing proposed electric railways. The company asks Sayles if any construction has taken place and if not, if he has any plans for it to.
Date: October 6, 1909
Creator: Electric Railway Journal
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to Edgar Scurry, October 31, 1909]

Description: Letter to Edgar Scurry stating Abilene residents wish for a railroad to be built as far as Rising Star. The writer states Scurry can set a case at Gainesville for November 22.
Date: October 31, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman, October 8,1909]

Description: Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman introducing Henry Sayles to Hagerman. Scurry writes that Sayles and associates are contemplating building a railroad from Abilene and Sayles would like to connect with Hagerman to discuss more. Scurry and Sayles are hoping to make a connect with the M. K. & T. through Hagerman.
Date: October 8, 1909
Creator: Scurry, Edgar
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, October 2, 1909]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Morgan Jones building what is likely a railroad, parallel to the Santa Fe between Abilene and San Angelo, Texas.
Date: October 2, 1909
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to Claude D. White, October 3, 1909]

Description: Letter to Claude White and family in which the author discusses the weather, crops, and tells the story of a wagon being driven through a wire fence and the damage that caused. The author mentions a trial that is coming up. Also discussed are the activities of neighbors, friends, and family.
Date: October 3, 1909
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude D. White, October 13, 1909]

Description: Letter from J. W. Berry to Claude White in which Mr. Berry says he ran into John Cox who told him that Claude owes him money for a mare. Mr. Berry is said that he is "sorry that the trade turned out as it did." He offers to pay Cox for Claude and send him the receipt. He also updates him on the rain and availability of water. A deposit slip for the Melissa State Bank is also included.
Date: October 3, 1909
Creator: Berry, J. W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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