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[Document Relating to the Abilene & Southern Railway Company's Petition to Condemn Property in Abilene, Texas]

Description: Document relating the Abilene & Southern Railway Company's petition to condemn properties in Abilene, Texas which are necessary to construct and operate a railroad between Abilene and Winters, Texas. The document contains blank spaces to fill in the details of the case and is unsigned.
Date: August 7, 1909
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Royal Alexandra Hotel to Williard Burton, August 9, 1909]

Description: Letter from Royal Alexandra Hotel to Williard Burton stating the writer has heard Burton is against a railroad being built by Abilene. The writer discusses plans of the Santa Fe railroad and how it will affect Abilene. The people of Abilene quickly counteracted these plans and now rely on specific men to keep these measures going. The writer discusses an investment to be made in Abilene for its prosperity that can be recovered in three years.
Date: August 9, 1909
Creator: Royal Alexandra Hotel
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles, August 22, 1907]

Description: Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles discussing the route covered in his travels. Swanson describes the route and its sufficiency for a railroad line, specifically through Lubbock. Swanson remits a sketch and informs Sayles he will meet him in Chicago as soon as Sayles is available.
Date: August 22, 1907
Creator: Swanson, W. G.
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[Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902]

Description: Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles discussing a response to the previous letter would have come sooner if not for outside business. He mentions the origin of the McAlpine tax statement and the evidence provided by the tax collector. Mansfield mentions checking the tax collector's books before remitting any money.
Date: August 6, 1902
Creator: Mansfield, H. P.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907]

Description: Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles discussing the most practical railroad route from Hamilton to Temple. Johnson and his colleagues discuss the mileage between cities. He suggests a route from Waco to the coastal area of Houston and Galveston. The line would pass south of Gatesville.
Date: August 8, 1907
Creator: Johnson, J. W.; Payne, P. W.; Packering, W. L.; Haines, N. M.; Haines, G. G.; Blackstock, J. H. et al.
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[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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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Henry Sayles and T. G. Clegg, August 18, 1908]

Description: Letter from D. T. Bomar to Henry Sayles and T. G. Clegg discussing modifications desired by Clegg in a proposed agreement for the Collins estate. Sayles is supposed to deliver the modifications through a letter to A. Sutherland Harris. Bomar believes a copy of the letter should be sent to Alexander S. Coke.
Date: August 18, 1908
Creator: Bomar, David T.
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