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[Letter to Clarence Ousley, July 12, 1909]

Description: Letter to Clarence Ousley stating the belief that the state of Texas should encourage the construction of railroads. The writer believes the railway would benefit stock and bondholders as well as the citizens of the towns through which it passes. It is also stated than an impartial third party should judge whether a route is constructed, rather than the people of the towns or the engineers and that the board of directors should be made up of those that are informed of the conditions of the land. more
Date: July 12, 1909
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from U. S. Hearrell to Henry Sayles, July 18, 1902]

Description: Letter from U. S. Hearrell to Henry Sayles discussing a ring that was sent. Hearrell informs Sayles he will not be able to send an endorsement letter as the party it is due to will not relinquish it until it is due. Hearrell discusses options Sayles can take to obtain the letter and also states that he will do whatever he can do for Sayles in his part of the country.
Date: July 18, 1902
Creator: Hearrell, U. S.
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[Copy of W. K. McAlpine's Last Will and Testament]

Description: Copy of W. K. McAlpine's last will and testament, specifying how to divide his property among his children and relatives, originally signed January 28, 1899. There is a short statement at the end of the will asserting this is an accurate copy made for probate.
Date: July 1, 1901
Creator: McAlpine, William Kennedy
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The Power of the Railways Against the the Power of the People

Description: Paper, possibly an editorial, advocating new legislation to protect the citizens of Texas from the greed of national railway companies. It discusses the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company's intention to build a railroad which would injure existing towns by avoiding them and compete with Texas short line railroads. It includes quotes from Governor T. M. Campbell to Edward P. Ripley, the president of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
Date: July 1909
Creator: Sayles, Henry
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[Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles, July 2, 1907]

Description: Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles discussing the mileage of a proposed railroad from Abilene to Temple. Presley proposes immediate construction of 110 miles. He then discusses the costs of the railroad that total $1,650,000.00. He believes B. F. Yoakum would consider managing the construction of the railroad.
Date: July 2, 1907
Creator: Presley, J. M.
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[Letter to Thomas Trammell, July 7, 1909]

Description: Letter to Thomas Trammell discussing the route of a proposed Texas & Pacific railroad between Coleman and Post City and stating that the writer suggested a route through Abilene to Mr. Storey and Mr. Ripley. The back of the paper has Sayles & Sayles letterhead printed on it.
Date: July 7, 1909
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