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Ledger of Speeches and Essays
1867, 1871, 1878, 1880-1884

Included inside ledger:
Program, Commencement of the Sam Houston Normal Institute, June 13, 15, & 16 1880
Program, University of Nashville State Normal College 7th Annual Commencement, Wednesday, May 30, 1883

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Diary E of John B. Zimmerman, Bryan, Texas
January 1, 1891 - November 6, 1891

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Letter to John from mother Martha ?
March 18 [????] letter was found folded in the back pocket of diary 1/2

This collection contains seven original handwritten letters by Browning, two copies of letters to Browning, one original handwritten letter to Browning from artist John Nettleship and one letter fragment with Browning's signature.

Also included is a program for the Armstrong-Browning Library Dedication, newspaper clippings regarding a stolen Browning relic and Dr. Frederick Furnivall, and a magazine article "Browning on the Brazos".

This collection includes a ledger and a diary from John B. Zimmerman. The ledger contains mostly handwritten speeches and essays by John, also found within the ledger are notations of "flour received from Dailley & Co." for May to July 1867, two commencement programs attached in the back for Sam Houston Normal Institute (1880) and the University of Nashville State Normal College (1883), both where John graduated from. The diary was written later during the year 1891, though the physical diary itself was meant for the year 1890. Notes concerning this can be seen on the inside of the front cover, as well as the following notation, "Diary E - For abbreviations and explanations, see diaries B & C". However, there are no other diaries included in this collection.

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Deed from Sherman Arnold Henry Runge of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal to Henry Runge, references a land transfer of many thousands of acres of land in Concho and Matagorda Counties, a substantial portion of which was formerly owned by the German Emigration Co. March 9, 1869 [handwritten copy of original]

Letter from Emil Reiffert to C. A. Goeth referencing an inheritance affair. Written on letterhead of H. Runge & Co. Banking & Exchange Office, Cuero, Texas. January 15, 1891.[handwritten]

Court appointment of Executors appointing Emil Reiffert, Henry J. Runge, and Louis Runge executors of the estate of the late Julia Runge. March 23, 1896

Will of Henry Runge. June 2, 1894 [handwritten]

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Letter from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth referencing a meeting to be arranged. November 16, 1900

Revocation and Assignment of Power of Attorney from Hans Eyl and his wife, Meta Runge Eyl, Dr. Gustav Stromeyer and his wife, Anna Stromeyer, all of Hannover, Germany to C. A. Goeth. Filed subsequently in 12 counties. December 10, 1900

Letter from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth confirming an appointment. January 21, 1901

Letter from Henry J. Runge to A. C. (C. A.) Goeth that accompanied a deed for land in Mason County. January 30, 1901

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth authorizing cancellation of revenue stamps on deeds of land attached from six counties. February 1, 1901

Partition Deed from Henry J. Runge to heirs of Henry Runge. February 1, 1901

Partition Deed from Julie Runge to heirs of Henry Runge. February 1, 1901 [2 copies]

Letter from Henry J. Runge to Mr. A. C. Goeth (C.A.) requesting signed deeds returned from Mrs. Julius Runge. February 4, 1901

Letter from Henry J. Runge to Mr. A. C. Goeth (C.A.) describing disputed wording in a deed. February 7, 1901

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth discussing matters relating to Goeth's handling of a settlement for his clients dealing with Julius and Henry Runge in Galveston. The letter alludes to personal characteristics. February 10, 1901

Letter from Henry Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing a delay in signing a deed. February 11, 1901

Letter from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing ranch transactions and financial difficulties resulting from the disastrous Galveston storm. March 24, 1901

Letter from C. F. Carsner to C. A. Goeth discussing several lots in Victoria, Texas. March 21, 1901

Partition Deed between Johanna Runge, Julius Runge, Louis N. Runge, Meta Eyl nee Runge, Hans Eyl, Anna Rosa Stromeyer nee Runge. Filed in eight counties. October 12, 1901

Surveyor's field notes written by S. D. Williams, County Surveyor for Runnels County, references German Emigration Co. property. November 14, 1901

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Memorandum of Agreement between Lange & Doose (Max Lange and C. A. Doose) and C. A. Goeth denoting an agreement on certain terms in a land transaction. The document is signed with strikethroughs and annotations. February 20, 1902

Letter from F. Cronk to H. J. Runge discussing a proposition involving land in Tom Green and Concho Counties. August 4, 1902 [handwritten copy]

Letter from Henry to C. A. Goeth discussing an enclosure of patents and deeds to certain tracts of land. August 8, 1902

Letter from Federick C. von Rosenberg to Henry J. Runge questioning the status of a lease controversy. August 11, 1902 [copy]

Letter from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth regarding short clarification. August 13, 1902

Letter from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C.A. Goeth discussing lack of communication from the Runges. August 14, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth, attachment to an accompanying document. August 16, 1902

Letter from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C. A. Goeth discussing the Runges' wish to cancel a lease; indicates disagreement. August 18, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing a deed. August 23, 1902

Letter from John Seiders, County Judge of San Saba County to C. A. Goeth discussing title problem and is attached to an accompanying letter from G. A. Walters, an attorney in San Saba, Texas. August 23, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth discusses the legal difference between a partition and a sale. August 26, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C.A. Goeth seeking information as to court date. August 28, 1902

Telegram from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth advising of a delay in travel. August 29, 1902

Letter from Emil Reiffert to C.A. Goeth discusses the absence of a woman's will or an affidavit of death. September 5, 1902

Letter from Emil Reiffert to C. A. Goeth, was attached to an affidavit. September 9, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth, was attached to a deed. September 18, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth was attached to a set of letters concerning the lease of certain lands to the Hume Bros. September 19, 1902

Certified Judgement of an 1850 judgment in the case of Henry J. Runge vs. The German Emigration Co. September 26, 1902 [handwritten copy]

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth discussing an offer to buy land by George T. Hume of the Hume Bros. September 27, 1902

Judgment in 1850 case of Henry J. Runge vs. The German Emigration Co. Includes name in German as well as a listing of all principals in the company which includes many princes, counts, and dukes. September 29, 1902 [copy]

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing filing a release against the Hume Bros. October 2, 1902

Letter from Julius Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing settlement with the Hume Bros. October 15, 1902

Letter from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C. A. Goeth discussing a final settlement in the case of J. L. Hume et al vs. Henry J. Runge. October 16, 1902

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth requesting certain documents. October 28, 1902

Memorandum from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C. A. Goeth acknowledging receipt of monies on behalf of Hume Bros. October 30, 1902

Letter from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C. A. Goeth discussing other money matters in the case. October 30, 1902

Memorandum from Frederick C. von Rosenberg to C. A. Goeth discussing money matters in the case. November 3, 1902

Ledger list prepared by Walter Tips, provides a listing of V/L Land Notes of Las Moris [sic] Ranch. November 7, 1902

Letter from J. W. Hancock, Deputy in Department of Justice, Western District of Texas, to Messrs. Webb and Goeth denies any deeds being on file as the originals were removed. November 13, 1902

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth congratulating3 the latter on a legal victory and mentions that he would prefer someone else other than Adolf Runge being made receiver of the ranch property. November 15, 1902

Transfer of land from German Emigration Co. to Meta Eyl and Anna Strohmeyer. November 18, 1902 [copy]

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth discussing someone who would like to sell their lots. December 11, 1902

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth discussing travel plans and whereabouts of Julius Runge and Johanne Runge. December 11, 1902

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth discussing the Runges and their financial dealings with Sullivan bankers in San Antonio as well as the possibility of putting the ranch in receivership. December 24, 1902

Power of Attorney from Johanna Runge, Julius Runge, Louis Runge, Charles Fowler, Anita Runge to Walter Tips to liquidate all lands and livestock of Las Moras Ranch. December 27, 1902

Legal Agreement stating Julius and Henry Runge to turn overall management and give a complete accounting of ranch affairs to Walter Tips. December 27, 1902

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth accompanied in a letter of transmittal from Julius Runge. December 30, 1902

Tax Assessment listing of lands owned by Eyl and Strohmeyer in Concho County. December 31, 1902

Notes tallying land sold. February 1902 - December 1902 [handwritten]

This collection consists chiefly of correspondence regarding the Runge family of Galveston, Tex. and Menard, Tex., including Henry Runge, his sons Henry J. Runge and Louis Hermann Runge, their cousin Julius F. Runge, as well as family members in Hannover, Germany, including heirs Hans Eyl and his wife Meta Eyl; German immigrant and Texas businessman Walter Tips (1841-1911) who, after the death of Henry Runge, had formed the Las Moras Ranch Company (December 21, 1879) with his wife's aunt Julia Runge, wife of Henry Runge, and Runge's sons Henry J. Runge, and Louis H. Runge; German Emigration Company lands, lawyers and law firms in Austin, Tex. and San Antonio, Tex., including C. A. Goeth, the firm of Webb & Goeth, Adolph Goeth, the business partner of Walter Tips and brother of C. A. Goeth.

Also present are: legal documents, including deeds, wills, powers of attorney, some ranch operations records, including ranch inventories, accounting ledgers, and handwritten notes. These papers record the operations and transfers of ownership of over 130,000 acres of property, principally in the Texas counties of Comal, San Saba, Tom Green, Concho, and Menard, collectively known as the Las Moras Ranch.

Beyond the acquisition, operation, and ultimate liquidation of this ranch property, however, an interesting part of Texas history, that of the Adelsverien or German Emigration Company, and early German immigrant settlement are illuminated through the documents in the collection.

The collection series reflect the history of the ranch from its foundation until its sale in 1913.

• Series 1 begins with an 1867 legal document showing a transfer of ownership of many thousands of acres of land from Hermann Arnold Henry (Heinrich) Runge (1821-1861) of Funchal, Madiera, Portugal to his brother and business partner, Henry Runge (1816-1873). Henry Runge paid for the land in American Gold. Other documents in the papers include a very large judgment against the Adelsverien or German Emigration Company, a copy of the lengthy handwritten "Last Will of Henry Runge," probated April 2, 1873, and that of his wife, Julia, dated March 23, 1896.
• Subsequent documents in Series 2-Series 4 of the papers highlight the operation and eventual liquidation in 1913 of the Las Moras Ranch, including transcontinental communications between Germany and Texas among heirs to the Runge fortune. Several of these family letters scattered through the papers may be particularly difficult to translate since they are written in Kurrentschrift, a Gothic handwriting style.
• Playing important roles in the later transactions concerning the ranch properties were the sons of Henry Runge (1816-1873): Henry J. Runge (1859-1922), Louis Hermann Runge (1861-1936), and his nephew Julius F. Runge (1851-1906). Henry J. Runge and Julius F. Runge were financial advisors, while Louis Runge served as the ranch manager and lived on the Las Moras Ranch property. Walter E. Tips (1841-1911), another German immigrant, Texas Senator, and successful hardware merchandiser, who married into the Runge family, along with C. A. Goeth (b. 1869), a San Antonio attorney, were involved in the ranch operations and legal issues concerning the eventual dispersal of Las Moras Ranch property.

The Samuel Erson Asbury Papers consist of research materials, correspondence, mainly original contemporary letters and copies of the older historical correspondence, Asbury's writings and copies of state and national documents, held in eight boxes and one map case drawer occupying approximately twelve linear feet of shelf space. Asbury's broad range of interests is reflected in the variety of topics contained in these papers. Foremost among them are the files of correspondence, historical documents, articles and research notes concerning various aspects of Texas history.

Also included in the Asbury papers are articles, short stories, essays, plays, poetry, and a Texas Revolution opera written by Asbury; research notes and correspondence on the cultivation of roses and the growing of plants without soil; articles written about Asbury; correspondence with family members; general correspondence; and photographs of Asbury, his family and friends, and North Carolina A & M College.

This collection, compiled by Professor A. W. Yeats, contains numerous letters handwritten by Kipling, copies of Kipling letters, letters written by his sister Alice Fleming discussing her childhood with Kipling, and correspondence from Kipling's wife Caroline and daughter Elsie.

Included in the collection are many original newspaper clippings, poems, short stories, photos, drawings, . articles, a publishing contract, lists of various Kipling collections, material regarding the Kipling Society and the Last Will and Testaments of Rudyard Kipling, his wife Caroline and his sister Alice Fleming.

The collection, through a large display of original and reproduced letters, gives a peek at the kind of everyday tasks that Rudyard, as a famous author, and his wife Caroline had to contend with. Through its many newspaper clippings and articles written about him, the collection shows how eminent Rudyard Kipling was as a writer both in the 19th and the 20th centuries. It also serves as an introduction to the Kipling Society, its founding and difficulties therein, as well as the struggles legal and otherwise that surrounded Kipling's work during his life, continuing many years after his death. The collection contains interesting facts about the Kipling family, including some light genealogy, the places they lived and visited, and the people they knew.

There are some thirty-six Rudyard Kipling autograph pieces, all of which are letters excluding a few poems and miscellaneous items. The collection contains many original letters of Alice Fleming, Caroline Kipling, Elsie (Kipling) Bambridge, J.H.C. Brooking, A. W. Yeats and various others as well as many copies of letters from other Kipling collections throughout the country. In addition to any personal correspondence, there are many letters and notes, several minutes, member lists and other paraphernalia of the Kipling Society founded by J.H.C. Brooking in 1926 [?]. There is an assortment of page-proofs, galleys, original drafts, and copies of Kipling's poems, short stories, and manuscripts, along with a wide range of newspaper clippings dealing with all aspects of Kipling's life and influences on society. In addition, the collection has several original and copied catalogs from bookseller's and auction houses holding Kipling material.

Along with the letters, clippings, and many books in the Rudyard Kipling Collection at Texas A&M University, the collection contains items such as an autograph copy of "The Foreloper" framed with an illustration by an unidentified artist, the manuscript for "The Maltese Cat," and the ledger book of Mr. T.E. Elwell, an early member of the Kipling Society, who made many notes and collected numerous clippings towards a Kipling bibliography.

This collection contains financial and legal documents related to the Johnson County War, also known as the War on Powder Creek, which was a range war between large cattle ranchers and small ranchers in Johnson County, Wyoming, in April 1892. The financial documents include a bill of sale written in compliance with the Maverick Law of 1884 and a promissory note. The legal documents were produced in connection with the criminal proceedings against the participants of the range war.

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Foreman's Bill of Sale, July 3, 1884 (1 leaf)
This bill of sale was signed by Lee Moore and is the first recorded use of the requirements of the Maverick Law of 1884. Lee Moore would go on to be known as the "king of the rustlers" and was marked for execution by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association during the Johnson County War.

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Promissory Note, July 16, 1888 (1 leaf)
This note, signed by A.S. Mercer in favor of the St. Louis Type Foundry, was one of six notes in the amount of $274.35. In October 1892, Mercer's paper, the Northwestern Live Stock Journal, published George Dunning's "Confession." In response, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association used the charge of non-payment of the four-year-old disputed notes to shut down operations and confiscate copies of the paper. Mercer had already paid two of the notes before the dispute took place.

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Letter from A.S. Mercer to Thomas B. Adams, February 25, 1890 (1 leaf). Written on the letterhead of his paper, the Northwestern Live Stock Journal, Mercer questions the date chosen for the spring meeting of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. He points out that the date called for in the Maverick Law differs from the date stated by Adams and Glover.

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Glenrock Resolution, May 3, 1892 (3 leaves)
This handwritten resolution of the citizens of Glenrock County, Wyoming, expresses their outrage over the events of the Johnson County War. The resolution also criticizes acting governor Amos W. Barber for his failure to stop the invasion and calls for the free use of the open range. Over sixty Glenrock county residents attended the mass meeting, which produced this resolution. A.J. Seymour and George Devoe, chairman and secretary of the meeting respectively, signed the resolution.

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State of Wyoming v. Alexander Adamson, et al. Murder in the First Degree, June 6, 1892 (4 leaves)
This information was filed in Johnson County, charging four men, Alexander Adamson (manager of the Ferguson Land and Cattle Company), William E. Guthrie (partner in the Guthrie and Oskamp Cattle Company), and William Armstrong and J.A. Garrett (both Texas gunfighters) with the murder of Rueben "Nick" Ray during the invasion of Johnson County. Ray was Nate Champion's partner at the siege of the K.C. ranch. Similar Information was filed in the name of Champion. This document was filed in Johnson County before the cattlemen were remanded to Laramie County, which was thought to be more sympathetic to their cause.

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Criminal Libel, State of Wyoming vs. Emerson H. Kimball, November 11, 1892 (3 leaves)
Arthur B. Clarke, one of the invaders of Johnson County, filed this Charge of Criminal Libel against Douglas Graphic editor Emerson Kimball. The two-page information charges that Kimball alleged Clarke was one of the murderers who lynched Thomas Waggoner, a killing that preceded the beginning of the Johnson County War.

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Subpoena, State of Wyoming vs. Frank M. Canton, et al., December 19, 1892 (2 leaves)
This subpoena relates to the calling of witnesses for the defense of Canton and 53 others against the charges of murder and arson stemming from the Johnson County War. The sheriff of Laramie County signed the subpoena.

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Subpoena, State of Wyoming vs. Frank M. Canton, et al., December 30, 1892 (1 leaf)
This subpoena is for the calling of witnesses for the state in the case against Canton and 53 others for murder and arson stemming from the Johnson County War. The sheriff of Laramie County signed the subpoena.

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Motion to Dismiss, State of Wyoming vs. Frank M. Canton, et al., January 21, 1893 (2 leaves)
The trial was eventually set for January 1893 in Cheyenne, but it proved extremely difficult to find enough men to serve on the jury. Eventually, the disappearance of the two trappers who had witnessed the killing of Champion and Ray and the high financial cost of the trial to Johnson County led to the filing for dismissal of the case.

This collection is comprised of Arden Eversmeyer's personal library of lesbian books, DVDs, cassettes, audio cassettes, and records; mostly on homosexuality but also about Evermeyer's personal and professional life. The collection is comprised of over 3000+ items.

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Secondary and Post-Secondary Studies at Wesleyan Academy, Willingham, Mass., 1885-1886.  Letter from C. M. Steele to John R. Anderson regarding Alvord Anderson's health, 12 Feb. 1886.

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Secondary and Post-Secondary Studies at Pennington Seminary, Pennington, N. J., 1886-1888.  Letter from John R. Anderson to his son, apparently inquiring about his conversion to Christianity, 25 Jan. 1887. There is also an essay, "Truth," possibly written by Alvord Anderson.

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Secondary and Post-Secondary Studies at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., 1890-1891.  Letters to "Papa" (John R. Anderson) and "Mamma" (Isabel Anderson) from Alvord Anderson as a college student, 6 Dec. 1890-8 July 1891. Includes a letter from Edgar Moran regarding enlistment in the Cavalry.

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Military Training at Fort Niobrara, Neb., 1891-1894.  Chiefly correspondence to "Papa" or "Father" (John R. Anderson) and "Mamma" (Isabel Anderson), most often concerning Alvord Anderson's efforts to obtain a commission as an officer in the 6th Cavalry, 24 Oct. 1892-8 July 1894. There is one letter addressed to brother "Robie," (Robin Anderson). This series includes a copy of letters of recommendation from teachers and former employers as well as endorsements from captains and colonels and several letters to John R. Anderson from officers familiar with Alvord Anderson's career. Also included is an honorable discharge from 10 May 1894.

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Military Training at Fort Niobrara, Neb., 1891-1894.  Chiefly correspondence to "Papa" or "Father" (John R. Anderson) and "Mamma" (Isabel Anderson), most often concerning Alvord Anderson's efforts to obtain a commission as an officer in the 6th Cavalry, 24 Oct. 1892-8 July 1894. There is one letter addressed to brother "Robie," (Robin Anderson). This series includes a copy of letters of recommendation from teachers and former employers as well as endorsements from captains and colonels and several letters to John R. Anderson from officers familiar with Alvord Anderson's career. Also included is an honorable discharge from 10 May 1894.

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Military Training at Fort Sheridan, Ill., 15 July 1894-10 Sept. 1894.  A letter from the Adjutant General's Office in Washington informs John R. Anderson that Alvord Anderson was not recommended for a competitive examination for a commission. Letters to "Father" or "Papa" (John R. Anderson) document Alvord Anderson's subsequent decision to be discharged from Troop G of the 6th Cavalry, and to enlist in some other troop or regiment. Several letters are written after Alvord Anderson's discharge, during his brief travels through Illinois, Ohio, and New York.

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Military Training at Fort Leavenworth, Kas., 15 Sept. 1894-Apr. 1898.  Letters to "Father" (John R. Anderson) and "Mamma" or "Mother" (Isabel Anderson) about life with Troop B of the 6th Cavalry at Fort Leavenworth, including the continued attempt to obtain a commission through examination at Fort Sheridan. The letters also document Alvord Anderson's marriage to Cora Collins and the beginning of their family life. A few letters from Cora Anderson to her husband's parents are included.

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Military Training at Fort Leavenworth, Kas., 15 Sept. 1894-Apr. 1898.  Letters to "Father" (John R. Anderson) and "Mamma" or "Mother" (Isabel Anderson) about life with Troop B of the 6th Cavalry at Fort Leavenworth, including the continued attempt to obtain a commission through examination at Fort Sheridan. The letters also document Alvord Anderson's marriage to Cora Collins and the beginning of their family life. A few letters from Cora Anderson to her husband's parents are included.

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Military Training at Fort Leavenworth, Kas., 15 Sept. 1894-Apr. 1898.  Letters to "Father" (John R. Anderson) and "Mamma" or "Mother" (Isabel Anderson) about life with Troop B of the 6th Cavalry at Fort Leavenworth, including the continued attempt to obtain a commission through examination at Fort Sheridan. The letters also document Alvord Anderson's marriage to Cora Collins and the beginning of their family life. A few letters from Cora Anderson to her husband's parents are included.

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Spanish-American War. Camp Hamilton, Santiago, Cuba, 25 Apr. 1898-30 Mar. 1899.  Letters to Alvord Anderson's parents and wife written en route to the war in Cuba, at the camp in Santiago, and shortly after his Cuban tour of duty. Official copies of Citation for Gallantry in Action (Silver Star), 1898, against Spanish forces, with related correspondence, and "La Solidaridad" certificate, Republic of Panama.

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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). South Arsenal, Tientsin, China, 15 Nov. 1899-6 Dec. 1900.  Letters to Alvord Anderson's father and wife, as well as letters from his wife to his father. Includes clippings about Nagasaki, Japan, and Peking, China.

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Philippine-American War (Philippine Insurrection). Philippine Islands, 20 Jan. 1901-30 Sept. 1903.  Letters to John R. Anderson from Alvord Anderson about living conditions and duties, including an execution, and about diseases affecting the horses. Also includes letters from Cora Collins Anderson to "My Dear Father" (probably John R. Anderson).

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Fort Keogh, Montana, 14 Feb. 1904-20 Apr. 1907.  Letters to John R. Anderson from Alvord Anderson describing camp and family life, requesting reading materials from New York City, and discussing financial considerations.

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Philippine Islands, 11 Sept. 1907-13 Oct. 1913.  Letters to John R. Anderson from Alvord Anderson concerning his family's journey to Anderson's station in the Philippine Islands. Anderson describes life on the base and the people of the islands. He also describes life at a prisoner of war camp at Corregidor in 1910. In letters dated 30 Aug. 1910 and 14 Oct. 1910, he remarks that war with Japan is a probability. A 13 Sept. 1910 confidential letter from John J. Pershing asks Anderson to consider a transfer to headquarters as a district governor. Subsequent letters detail his performance in this capacity. In addition to letters addressed to John R. Anderson, some letters to Mrs. John R. Anderson (stepmother Isabel), wife Cora Anderson, brother Hale Anderson, and daughter Dorothy, sometimes called "Army," are included in this series.

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Philippine Islands, 11 Sept. 1907-13 Oct. 1913.  Letters to John R. Anderson from Alvord Anderson concerning his family's journey to Anderson's station in the Philippine Islands. Anderson describes life on the base and the people of the islands. He also describes life at a prisoner of war camp at Corregidor in 1910. In letters dated 30 Aug. 1910 and 14 Oct. 1910, he remarks that war with Japan is a probability. A 13 Sept. 1910 confidential letter from John J. Pershing asks Anderson to consider a transfer to headquarters as a district governor. Subsequent letters detail his performance in this capacity. In addition to letters addressed to John R. Anderson, some letters to Mrs. John R. Anderson (stepmother Isabel), wife Cora Anderson, brother Hale Anderson, and daughter Dorothy, sometimes called "Army," are included in this series.

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Philippine Islands, 11 Sept. 1907-13 Oct. 1913.  Letters to John R. Anderson from Alvord Anderson concerning his family's journey to Anderson's station in the Philippine Islands. Anderson describes life on the base and the people of the islands. He also describes life at a prisoner of war camp at Corregidor in 1910. In letters dated 30 Aug. 1910 and 14 Oct. 1910, he remarks that war with Japan is a probability. A 13 Sept. 1910 confidential letter from John J. Pershing asks Anderson to consider a transfer to headquarters as a district governor. Subsequent letters detail his performance in this capacity. In addition to letters addressed to John R. Anderson, some letters to Mrs. John R. Anderson (stepmother Isabel), wife Cora Anderson, brother Hale Anderson, and daughter Dorothy, sometimes called "Army," are included in this series.

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Philippine Islands, 11 Sept. 1907-13 Oct. 1913.  Letters to John R. Anderson from Alvord Anderson concerning his family's journey to Anderson's station in the Philippine Islands. Anderson describes life on the base and the people of the islands. He also describes life at a prisoner of war camp at Corregidor in 1910. In letters dated 30 Aug. 1910 and 14 Oct. 1910, he remarks that war with Japan is a probability. A 13 Sept. 1910 confidential letter from John J. Pershing asks Anderson to consider a transfer to headquarters as a district governor. Subsequent letters detail his performance in this capacity. In addition to letters addressed to John R. Anderson, some letters to Mrs. John R. Anderson (stepmother Isabel), wife Cora Anderson, brother Hale Anderson, and daughter Dorothy, sometimes called "Army," are included in this series.

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Mexican Revolution. El Paso, Tex., 29 Nov. 1913-9 May 1914.; Chiefly letters to Cora Anderson ("My dear:-"), concerning camp life on the west Texas border during the Mexican Revolution. A few of the letters are addressed to "Army" (Dorothy Anderson), John R. Anderson, and Mrs. John Anderson, with two of the latter being from Cora Anderson rather than Alvord.

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Mexican Revolution. El Paso, Tex., 29 Nov. 1913-9 May 1914.; Chiefly letters to Cora Anderson ("My dear:-"), concerning camp life on the west Texas border during the Mexican Revolution. A few of the letters are addressed to "Army" (Dorothy Anderson), John R. Anderson, and Mrs. John Anderson, with two of the latter being from Cora Anderson rather than Alvord.

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Mexican Revolution. Harlingen, Tex., 10 May 1914-2 Oct. 1915.  Daily letters to Cora Anderson ("My dear:-") concerning camp life on the east Texas border during the Mexican Revolution, with occasional letters to John R. Anderson and Alvord Anderson Jr., and a few letters from Cora Anderson to Mr. or Mrs. John R. Anderson. Also includes "A Report of the affair near Progresso, Texas, September 24th, 1915" from C.O. Troop "B," 12th Cavalry (Captain A.V.P. Anderson).

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Mexican Revolution. Harlingen, Tex., 10 May 1914-2 Oct. 1915.  Daily letters to Cora Anderson ("My dear:-") concerning camp life on the east Texas border during the Mexican Revolution, with occasional letters to John R. Anderson and Alvord Anderson Jr., and a few letters from Cora Anderson to Mr. or Mrs. John R. Anderson. Also includes "A Report of the affair near Progresso, Texas, September 24th, 1915" from C.O. Troop "B," 12th Cavalry (Captain A.V.P. Anderson).

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Mexican Revolution. Harlingen, Tex., 10 May 1914-2 Oct. 1915.  Daily letters to Cora Anderson ("My dear:-") concerning camp life on the east Texas border during the Mexican Revolution, with occasional letters to John R. Anderson and Alvord Anderson Jr., and a few letters from Cora Anderson to Mr. or Mrs. John R. Anderson. Also includes "A Report of the affair near Progresso, Texas, September 24th, 1915" from C.O. Troop "B," 12th Cavalry (Captain A.V.P. Anderson).

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Mexican Revolution. Harlingen, Tex., 10 May 1914-2 Oct. 1915.  Daily letters to Cora Anderson ("My dear:-") concerning camp life on the east Texas border during the Mexican Revolution, with occasional letters to John R. Anderson and Alvord Anderson Jr., and a few letters from Cora Anderson to Mr. or Mrs. John R. Anderson. Also includes "A Report of the affair near Progresso, Texas, September 24th, 1915" from C.O. Troop "B," 12th Cavalry (Captain A.V.P. Anderson).

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Mexican Revolution. Donna, Tex., 3 Oct. 1915-12 Mar. 1916.  Letters to Cora Anderson concerning border duty with Troop M of the 6th Cavalry, at Donna, Tex., at San Juan Hacienda, and Santa Maria, Tex. A few of the letters are addressed to others in Anderson's immediate family.

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Mexican Revolution. Presidio, Tex., 22 May 1916-8 Jan. 1917.  Letters to Cora Anderson concerning duty near the Big Bend area, on the border at Presidio and slightly north at Shafter and Marfa, Tex. Also includes letters to John R. Anderson, one letter to Mrs. John R. Anderson from Cora Anderson, and Major A.V.P. Anderson's business card.

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Mexican Revolution. Presidio, Tex., 22 May 1916-8 Jan. 1917.  Letters to Cora Anderson concerning duty near the Big Bend area, on the border at Presidio and slightly north at Shafter and Marfa, Tex. Also includes letters to John R. Anderson, one letter to Mrs. John R. Anderson from Cora Anderson, and Major A.V.P. Anderson's business card.

1/27:
World War I. 1 Fort Dix, N. J., 31 Aug. 1917-6 May 1919.  Letters to Cora Anderson, letter and poem from a member of the 312th Regiment of Infantry, and newspaper pictorial review of the 312th Regiment.  A letter from New York to Alvord Anderson Jr., just before Anderson sailed for Europe, and letters to Cora Anderson, both written and censored by Colonel A.V.P. Anderson, from the journey overseas. Letters to Cora Anderson passed by censors other than Anderson, from somewhere in Europe. Early letters describe living conditions (in a chateau), menus, and social life among the officers. Later letters describe military action such as bombing by enemy aircraft, shelling and trench warfare, a raid to capture the "Bosche," and a visit with an artillery unit. Also included is the order of battle for the 51st Division, 14 Aug. 1918.  Anderson documented his whereabouts during the first six months of his tour of duty in a letter dated 24 November 1918. After this date, letters from Alvord Anderson to Cora Anderson and Alvord Anderson Jr. give Bussy-le-Grand Cote d'Or as the place where his regiment is stationed. Anderson's duties here included writing to the families of men killed in action; one letter to Alvord Jr., dated 22 Jan. 1919 describes the final mission of one of these men.  Also present are letters of appreciation to Colonel Anderson from the mayor of Bussy-le-Grand and the commander of the U.S.S. Montpelier on the behavior of the 312th while stationed in France and while returning to the U.S.

1/28:
World War I. 1 Fort Dix, N. J., 31 Aug. 1917-6 May 1919.  Letters to Cora Anderson, letter and poem from a member of the 312th Regiment of Infantry, and newspaper pictorial review of the 312th Regiment.  A letter from New York to Alvord Anderson Jr., just before Anderson sailed for Europe, and letters to Cora Anderson, both written and censored by Colonel A.V.P. Anderson, from the journey overseas. Letters to Cora Anderson passed by censors other than Anderson, from somewhere in Europe. Early letters describe living conditions (in a chateau), menus, and social life among the officers. Later letters describe military action such as bombing by enemy aircraft, shelling and trench warfare, a raid to capture the "Bosche," and a visit with an artillery unit. Also included is the order of battle for the 51st Division, 14 Aug. 1918.  Anderson documented his whereabouts during the first six months of his tour of duty in a letter dated 24 November 1918. After this date, letters from Alvord Anderson to Cora Anderson and Alvord Anderson Jr. give Bussy-le-Grand Cote d'Or as the place where his regiment is stationed. Anderson's duties here included writing to the families of men killed in action; one letter to Alvord Jr., dated 22 Jan. 1919 describes the final mission of one of these men.  Also present are letters of appreciation to Colonel Anderson from the mayor of Bussy-le-Grand and the commander of the U.S.S. Montpelier on the behavior of the 312th while stationed in France and while returning to the U.S.

1/29:
World War I. 1 Fort Dix, N. J., 31 Aug. 1917-6 May 1919.  Letters to Cora Anderson, letter and poem from a member of the 312th Regiment of Infantry, and newspaper pictorial review of the 312th Regiment.  A letter from New York to Alvord Anderson Jr., just before Anderson sailed for Europe, and letters to Cora Anderson, both written and censored by Colonel A.V.P. Anderson, from the journey overseas. Letters to Cora Anderson passed by censors other than Anderson, from somewhere in Europe. Early letters describe living conditions (in a chateau), menus, and social life among the officers. Later letters describe military action such as bombing by enemy aircraft, shelling and trench warfare, a raid to capture the "Bosche," and a visit with an artillery unit. Also included is the order of battle for the 51st Division, 14 Aug. 1918.  Anderson documented his whereabouts during the first six months of his tour of duty in a letter dated 24 November 1918. After this date, letters from Alvord Anderson to Cora Anderson and Alvord Anderson Jr. give Bussy-le-Grand Cote d'Or as the place where his regiment is stationed. Anderson's duties here included writing to the families of men killed in action; one letter to Alvord Jr., dated 22 Jan. 1919 describes the final mission of one of these men.  Also present are letters of appreciation to Colonel Anderson from the mayor of Bussy-le-Grand and the commander of the U.S.S. Montpelier on the behavior of the 312th while stationed in France and while returning to the U.S.

1/30:
World War I. 1 Fort Dix, N. J., 31 Aug. 1917-6 May 1919.  Letters to Cora Anderson, letter and poem from a member of the 312th Regiment of Infantry, and newspaper pictorial review of the 312th Regiment.  A letter from New York to Alvord Anderson Jr., just before Anderson sailed for Europe, and letters to Cora Anderson, both written and censored by Colonel A.V.P. Anderson, from the journey overseas. Letters to Cora Anderson passed by censors other than Anderson, from somewhere in Europe. Early letters describe living conditions (in a chateau), menus, and social life among the officers. Later letters describe military action such as bombing by enemy aircraft, shelling and trench warfare, a raid to capture the "Bosche," and a visit with an artillery unit. Also included is the order of battle for the 51st Division, 14 Aug. 1918.  Anderson documented his whereabouts during the first six months of his tour of duty in a letter dated 24 November 1918. After this date, letters from Alvord Anderson to Cora Anderson and Alvord Anderson Jr. give Bussy-le-Grand Cote d'Or as the place where his regiment is stationed. Anderson's duties here included writing to the families of men killed in action; one letter to Alvord Jr., dated 22 Jan. 1919 describes the final mission of one of these men.  Also present are letters of appreciation to Colonel Anderson from the mayor of Bussy-le-Grand and the commander of the U.S.S. Montpelier on the behavior of the 312th while stationed in France and while returning to the U.S.

1/31:
World War I. 1 Fort Dix, N. J., 31 Aug. 1917-6 May 1919.  Letters to Cora Anderson, letter and poem from a member of the 312th Regiment of Infantry, and newspaper pictorial review of the 312th Regiment.  A letter from New York to Alvord Anderson Jr., just before Anderson sailed for Europe, and letters to Cora Anderson, both written and censored by Colonel A.V.P. Anderson, from the journey overseas. Letters to Cora Anderson passed by censors other than Anderson, from somewhere in Europe. Early letters describe living conditions (in a chateau), menus, and social life among the officers. Later letters describe military action such as bombing by enemy aircraft, shelling and trench warfare, a raid to capture the "Bosche," and a visit with an artillery unit. Also included is the order of battle for the 51st Division, 14 Aug. 1918.  Anderson documented his whereabouts during the first six months of his tour of duty in a letter dated 24 November 1918. After this date, letters from Alvord Anderson to Cora Anderson and Alvord Anderson Jr. give Bussy-le-Grand Cote d'Or as the place where his regiment is stationed. Anderson's duties here included writing to the families of men killed in action; one letter to Alvord Jr., dated 22 Jan. 1919 describes the final mission of one of these men.  Also present are letters of appreciation to Colonel Anderson from the mayor of Bussy-le-Grand and the commander of the U.S.S. Montpelier on the behavior of the 312th while stationed in France and while returning to the U.S.

1/32:
Recruitment Centers, 23-25 May 1920.  Letters from Chicago and Cleveland.

1/33:
Camp Harry J. Jones, Douglas, Ariz., 3 Mar. 1921.  Letter from Malin Crain to Col. Anderson.

1/34:
Marfa, Tex. 19 May-12 Aug. 1923.  Five photographic prints measuring 8in. x 10in. of Camp Marfa, Tex.

1/35:
Fort Lewis, Wash., 1934.  One photograph measuring 8in. x 10in. taken at Fort Lewis, near Tacoma, Wash., and one undated, unidentified photograph.

1/36:
Imperial Order of the Dragon, 28 Aug. 1950-19 Feb. 1962.  Correspondence between A.V.P. Anderson and Enoch R.L. "Chino" Jones, Grand Custodian Archives-Finance, Imperial Order of the Dragon, and issues of the Imperial Order of the Dragon, a newsletter "Commemorating the China Relief Expedition of 1900." Includes Constitution and By-Laws and Muster Roll. Also includes a letter from Jones to Colonel and Mrs. McLennan.

1/37:
Anderson Family Genealogies and Archives, 17 June 1954-14 Dec. 1976.  Correspondence regarding gifts to archives by A.V.P. Anderson family, chiefly a gift to the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.

1/38:
Genealogical information by Mrs. Hale Anderson, photocopy of published genealogy by Dorothy A. McLennan, a list of A.V.P. Anderson's medals and awards, and a newspaper clipping on the cavalry.

The General Alvord Van Patten Anderson Papers, 1886-1976, contain many letters from Alvord Anderson to his father, John R. Anderson, and his wife, Cora Anderson. The nineteenth century letters are handwritten, while the twentieth century letters are typed, with the exception of the World War I letters.

Throughout the collection, some letters are annotated in pencil with dates, page numbers, and names of recipients. This added information is contradicted by information in the letters themselves in one or two cases. A few undated or incompletely dated letters have been arranged according to the approximate date.

Letters in Series 1. are sometimes accompanied by other materials, such as military papers, reports, citations of awards, newsletters, black and white photographic prints, newspaper clippings, a poem, an essay, and a map.Series 2 consists of a scrapbook of photographic prints and postcards, and Series 3. Published monographs collected by Anderson, 1905-1966, icludes 8 monographs which are cataloged and housed seperately in the repository's stacks.

• “Partially processed. Might not be available to patrons. Please contact the Cushing Library’s Reading Room for more information.”

Series 6, Box 7

• 7/1: Newspaper clippings relating to the history of Blossom, Texas.
• 7/2: Material by Henry Marksbury, a Columbia student. Short stories, poems, and letters.
• 7/3: Material by Kendall McCook, a former student of Owens.
• 7/4: Material by Kendall McCook. This Land, a collection of short stories.
• 7/5: Material by Kendall McCook. Short stories.
• 7/6: Material by William D. Carlson. A draft copy of In Search of a Miracle.
• 7/7: Memoirs of Bertha Hutchins, niece of Missouri Ann James, William A. Owens says this is the handwritten original and not to let anyone use commercially without permission, 1888-1985.
• 7/8: Incomplete autobiography by Dr. John Haley of Pin Hook, Texas, p. 1-50.
• 7/9: Incomplete autobiography by Dr. Haley, p. 51-100.
• 7/10: Incomplete autobiography by Dr. Haley, p. 101-150.
• 7/11: Incomplete autobiography by Dr. Haley, p. 151-200.
• 7/12: Incomplete autobiography by Dr. Haley, p. 201-265.

Series 7, Box 7

• 7/13: Correspondence regarding the Cleaver Family, Genealogical research for A Fair and Happy Land, 1965-1983.
• 7/14: Correspondence regarding the Cleaver Family, 1984-1987.
• 7/15: Cleaver Family genealogy, A - B.
• 7/16: Cleaver Family genealogy, C.
• 7/17: Cleaver Family genealogy, D - F.
• 7/18: Cleaver Family genealogy, G - H.
• 7/19: Cleaver Family genealogy, I - O.
• 7/20: Cleaver Family genealogy, P.
• 7/21: Cleaver Family genealogy, R - T.
• 7/22: Cleaver Family genealogy, U - Z.
• 7/23: Genealogical correspondence and research of the Witherspoon Family of Lamar County, Texas, A - Q, 1934.
• 7/24: Genealogical correspondence and research of the Witherspoon Family, R - Z.
• 7/25: Photocopies of letters of a Confederate surgeon. William A. Owens says they were valuable in research for A Fair and Happy Land.

Series 8, Box 7

• 7/26: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, miscellaneous pages, and notes.
• 7/27: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek.
• 7/28: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 1-50.
• 7/29: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 51-100.
• 7/30: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 101-150.
• 7/31: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 151-200.
• 7/32: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 201-250.
• 7/33: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 251-300.
• 7/34: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 301-350.
• 7/35: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 351-400.
• 7/36: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 401-450.
• 7/37: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 451-500.
• 7/38: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 501-550.
• 7/39: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 551-600.
• 7/40: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 601-650.
• 7/41: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 651-700.
• 7/42: Copy-edited manuscript of Letters of Roy Bedichek, p. 701-750.

Unprocessed

Lubbock, 1914-1917; Iowa Park, 1924 and 1953; Del Ri0, 1916-1917; Nacogdoches 1912; Krum 1916

This collection consists mainly of correspondence, legal documents, a corporate minute book, and handwritten notes recording the litigation connected with ownership of a large tract of land (89,000 acres) in Hidalgo country known as the "Big Santa Rosa Pasture". Actual litigation took place from 1903-1910.

Individuals involved in the case were: Dillard Rucker Fant and his wife, Lucy Fant; Daniel J. Sullivan; J. C. Sullivan; James V. Upson; Wiliam R. Elliott; Conrad A. Goeth; James Webb; J. M. Chittim; Archie Parr; Kate V. Elliott; G. G. Clifford; A. E. Chavez; J. A. Galligher; W. M. Sanford; Fred Kelly; F. A. McGown; F. W. Church; H. R. Wood; F. Groos and his wife, Hulda Groos. Legal counsel involved in the proceedings were: James E. Webb and Conrad A. Goeth of Webb and Goeth, F. A. McGown of Denman, Franklin & McGown, and R. L. Ball, all based in San Antonio, Texas.

At the onset of the difficulties, D. R. Fant had leased the Big Santa Rosa Pasture to the cattle-raising partnership of Chittim and Parr. J. M. Chittim was a large rancher in South Texas and Archie Parr, was a State Senator popularly known as the Duke of Duval. Based on the large annual rent monies Fant had expected to collect from Chittim and Parr, he then also borrowed money from D. Sullivan of D. Sullivan and Company Bankers (founders and owners of the large South Texas Mariposa Ranch) and, using the same collateral, borrowed more money from the competing F. Groos and Company Bankers (later a founder of Wells Fargo Bank).

When it appears, that Chittim and Parr defaulted on their rent payment for the Big Santa Rosa Pasture to Fant, Fant was then forced to default on his own payments to both banking organizations from whom he had borrowed funds. The bankers, in return, sued and foreclosed on the Big Santa Rosa Pasture.

Through the Santa Rosa Ranch Papers extensive set of legal documents, attorneys' memoranda, telegrams, letters, and financial disclosures, the most absorbing story of Texas land politics unfolds.

Notable among the papers is the Santa Rosa Ranch Minute Book, a ledger volume with handwritten entries detailing the Articles of Incorporation, By-laws and minutes of the first stockholders' meeting of the Santa Rosa Ranch Company. Also present is a manuscript plat map in black and red ink on light blue linen, of the 1905 Maria Rodriguez survey, which has been encapsulated and is housed separately in a Map Case Drawer.

From a hand-drawn plat map of the Santa Rosa Ranch to a Sheriff's foreclosure notice, this series yields valuable information on the transition of the property from its original owners as well as its lessees and sets-up the scenario for the later problems to be resolved in the courts. This series is comprised of Chattel mortgages, Warranty Deeds, Promissory notes, Deeds, and a Dissolution of Partnership document.

• Manuscript Map of 1905 Maria Rodriguez Survey by Parker and Owen (Surveyors).
  • This map is labeled that it is Survey #35 cutting off 18/25 on the north side of the survey. Hand drawn on light blue, shiny linen sheet, approximately 30 x 48 inches. ITEM SEPARATED, encapsulated and housed separately in Map Case. March 1905.
• Quit Claim Deed - Joint Acknowledgment for 219.78 acres in El Paso County originally granted to Maria Rodriguez, sold in tax sale for unpaid taxes owed by W. D. Wright. Sold to Mary E. Howard for $40.00. (handwritten) January 29, 1890.
• Chattel Mortgage. From Chittim and Parr to R. Driscoll on approximately 2,000 head of cattle located on the Santa Rosa Ranch. (handwritten) November 18, 1898.
• Chattel Mortgage. Assigns 2803 head of cattle as collateral for a loan from John C. Sullivan of D. Sullivan and Co. (Bankers) to D. R. Fant. Cattle are located "in pastures known as 'Santa Rosa Ranch.'" Note to be paid ($30,000.) in gold. (typed) November 2, 1900.
• Warranty Deed. From William R. Elliott to James V. Upson conveys a 1/3 undivided interest in a large tract of land in El Paso county. (handwritten) November 23, 1901.
• Warranty Deed. From James V. Upson to C. A. Goeth conveys an undivided 1/3 interest in a large tract of land received previously from William R. Elliott. (typed and handwritten) November 23, 1901.
• Chattel Mortgage. From Chittim & Parr (J. M. Chittim and A. Parr) to D. Sullivan and W. C. Sullivan. Over 12,500 head of cattle and over 1,000 head of horses and mules as collateral for a loan of $194,837.30 in gold. All stock located on "Fant's Santa Rosa pasture" and other locations. (typed) June 5, 1902.
• Chattel Mortgage. Chittim & Parr use 3810 head of cattle a collateral for a loan of $64,000.00 in gold from D. Sullivan & Company bankers. (handwritten) July 24, 1902.
• Warranty Deed. From Kate (Elliott) Adams, daughter of William Elliott, to C. A. Goeth an undivided 1/3 interest in large tract of land on Rio Grande River, August 11, 1902.
• Dissolution of Partnership. Between J. M. Chittim and A. Parr, a dissolving of business relations with inventory of assets, November 8, 1902.
• Sheriff's Deed and Foreclosure Notice. Notice of seizure of large tract of land (3188 acres) on Rio Grande belonging to the heirs of the estate of William Elliott (Eleanor E. Clifford, Kate V. Elliott, and G. G. Clifford) due to "a certain judgment on 16 May 1899." C. A. Goeth was the successful bidder at $200.00, November 10, 1902.
• Note Payable. $260,000.00 promissory note made by D. R. Fant to D. Sullivan and Company, appears to be secured by three life insurance policies, (listed, typed) February 9, 1903.

This collection chronicles the day-to-day history of the Mariposa Ranch of Coahuila, Mexico which was owned by Australian brothers and managed by several generations of family friends originally from New Zealand.

The collection spans the years 1880-1955 and consists of three basic parts, personal correspondence, business correspondence, and miscellaneous business papers. Included are letters, diaries, minutes, proceedings, printed material, financial documents, legal documents, photographic and audio material, maps, charts, graphs, and lists that chronicle the history of La Hacienda de la Mariposa and document the hard work and political savvy of the McKellars as they tried to balance the economic and business necessities of running a ranch, with the political realities of the Mexican Revolution and land reform.

7/1: J. W. Batts - Bill of Services and Business Agreements, 1893-1897

7/2: J. W. Batts - H. R. Cartwell Abstract Notes, November 1893

7/3: J. W. Batts - Correspondence with Land Owners, 1894-1897

7/4: J. W. Batts - Hills Addition Lot Notes, 1913

7/5: J. W. Batts - Insurance Contract, March 1899

7/6: J. W. Batts - Land Ownership Through the Generations Research and Notes, 1910-1919

7/7: J. W. Batts - Land Payments Checks, 1893-1951

7/8: J. W. Batts - Land Purchases, 1894-1909

7/9: J. W. Batts - Loan Agreements, 1898-1919

7/10: J. W. Batts - Vendor's Lien, 1901-1906

7/11: J. W. Batts - Tax Receipts, 1917-1930

7/12: J. W. Batts - Texas A&M Football Scores, November 1915

7/13: J. W. Batts Jr. - Tax Receipts, 1951-1952

7/14: Proof of Heirship of David W. Borrow, May 1899

7/15: Survey - C. B. McGregor, July 1919

7/16: Will Winter for Removal of his Disabilities as a Minor, August 1923

7/17: Modern Research Notes, Undated

7/18: Student Worker's Research Notes, 2021

6/1: Abstract of Title - Block 105 Pages 1-13, October 1894

6/2: Abstract of Title - Block 105 pages 14-28, October 1894

6/3: Abstract of Title - Richard Perry Pages 1-13, December 1894

6/4: Abstract of Title - Richard Perry Pages 14-29, December 1894

6/5: Abstract - Unidentifiable, Undated

This collection contains over 125 original handwritten letters by Charles Goodnight to M. S. Garretson and others discussing buffalo, Indians, animal husbandry, the origin of and extinction of certain cattle breeds, the Goodnight Ranch, and many other topics.

3/1: Martinez, Maria, correspondence, receipts, copies of documents and other materials related to loans taken out by Maria Trevino, Vda. de Martinez in order to modernize her home. 1958-1965

3/2: Martinez, Mercurio, miscellaneous papers labeled "to be examined" and "papers which must be placed in the right place" consisting primarily of copies of deeds and land partitions, papers are found at the back of the folder. 1916-1955; Undated

3/3: Martinez, Mercurio, music for two songs by Mercurio Martinez, "La Cancion Historica del 5 de Mayo de 1862 en Puebla" and "Cancion Historica Compuesta al General Grant en la Guerra entre Los Estados Unidos (Norte y Sur)". 1950

3/4: Martinez, Mercurio, Notary Public documents, and Texas Teachers Certificate. 1898; 1907-1965

3/5: Martinez, Mercurio, Old Age Benefits for his employees, Serafin Martinez and others, including tax forms, notes and clippings. 1936-1955

3/6: Martinez, Mercurio, Real Estate, including inventories, correspondence and notes on Mercurio Martinez's property, but primarily in the 1930s. 1935-1957

3/7: Martinez, Mercurio, Real Estate, including property lists and a copy of a will. 1934-1941

3/8: Martinez, Mercurio, Rendition of property. 1929-1952

3/9: Martinez, Mercurio, Rent Income and List of Houses, and correspondence concerning Social Security payments. 1949; 1951

3/10: Martinez, Mercurio, Will and Codicils, revoked and replaced by a last will and testament (not in this folder). 1950-1962

3/11: Martinez, Mercurio, Jr., Biography. 1946-1960

3/12: Martinez, Mercurio, Jr., correspondence with his father while attending summer school in Denton. 1962-1963

1/36: Three envelopes, no return addresses are included

Envelope 1 - postmarked on the front, April 27 - La Grange, Georgia, addressed to C. P. Crawford Esq., Flat - Pond, Lee County - GA, with additional writing stating, Ben Hill, April 1859.

Envelope 2 - postmarked on the front, April 12 - Atlanta, Georgia, addressed to Mrs. C.P. Crawford, Milledgeville, GA, with additional writing. On the back, the postmark is Milledgeville, GA. April 18, 1899, with additional writing stating, St. John Potomac "Sam"*.

Envelope 3 - postmarked on the front September 19 - Atlanta, Georgia, addressed to Capt. C. P. Crawford, Milledgeville, GA, with additional writing that states, "My precious Pet Abbis, for study & usefulness - CPL". The back of this envelope is stamped Milledgeville, GA. Sep 20, 1899.

Box 1 contains materials from the following academic years:

• 1/1: 1899-1900
• 1/2: 1975-1976
• 1/3: 1983-1984, conflict, Gay Student Services (GSS) court case for recognition
• 1/4: 1984-1985
• 1/5: 1985-1986
• 1/6: 1986-1987
• 1/7: 1987-1988
• 1/8: 1988-1989

Box 2 contains materials from the following academic years:

• 2/1: 1989-1990
• 2/2: 1990-1991
• 2/3: 1991-1992
• 2/4: 1992-1993
• 2/5: 1993-1994
• 2/6: 1994-1995

Box 3 contains materials from the following academic years:

• 3/1: 1995-1996
• 3/2: Fall 1996
• 3/3: Spring - Summer 1997
• 3/4: Fall 1997
• 3/5: Spring - Summer 1998

Box 4 contains materials from the following academic years:

• 4/1: Fall 1998
• 4/2: Spring - Summer 1999
• 4/3: Fall 1999
• 4/4: Fred Phelps Protest Bonfire, November 1999
• 4/5: Spring - Summer 2000
• 4/6-7: A&M President Ray Bowen Veto 1999-2000

Box 5 contains materials from the following academic years:

• 5/1: 2000-2001
• 5/2: Fall 2001
• 5/3: Spring - Summer 2002

Box 6 contains materials from the following academic years:

• 6/1: 2002-2003
• 6/2: Fall 2003
• 6/3: Spring - Summer 2004
• 6/4: 2004-2005
• 6/5: Photographs from The Clothesline Project, the Gender Issues Education Services (GIES), and the Women's & Gender Equity Resource Center (WGERC) Programs, October 21-25, 2004
• 6/6: Photographs from the Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) Protest of Gay Awareness Week, March 30, 2005
• 6/7: Evening of the Arts, Spring 2005[?]
• 6/8: AIDS Memorial Quilt Research, Summer 2005
• 6/9: 2005-2006
• 6/10: Sharlie Apollo Vicks, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, September 2005
• 6/11: Photographs from The Clothesline Project, Fall 2005

Box 7 contains the following materials from the 2006-2007 academic year:

• 7/1: 2006-2007
• 7/2: Gay Awareness Week T-Shirt, 2007

Box 8 contains the following materials from the 2007-2008 academic year:

• 8/1: Fall 2007
• 8/2: AIDS Memorial Quilt, Fall 2007
• 8/3: AIDS Awareness Week, November 26-30, 2007
• 8/4: Promotional Items
• 8/5: Spring 2008
• 8/6: Habitat for Humanity Training and Development Guide, 2008

Box 9 contains the following materials from the 2008-2009 academic years:

• 9/1: 2008-2009
• 9/2: AIDS Memorial Quilt, Fall 2008
• 9/3: First-Year Seminar Paperwork

Box 10 contains the following materials from the 2009-2010 academic year:

• 10/1: Fall 2009
• 10/2: AIDS Memorial Quilt, Fall 2009
• 10/3-4: Spring - Summer 2010
• 10/5: Karla Gonzalez Summer Internship, 2010
• 10/6: Promotional Items

1/1: Publication

"Památník českých Evangelických Církví ve Spojených Státech". [Memorial to the Czech Evangelical Churches in the United States]. Chicago, Illinois. 1900

Inscribed on the inside of the front cover, "Given to: Mrs. Frank Adlong, From: Mrs. Ludmila Maretka". Inscribed on the title page, "John Pruska"

1/2: Publication FRAGILE

Biblí Svatá, aneb Všecka Svatá Písma Starého i Nového Zákona. Podle posledního vydání kralického z roku 1613. New-Yorská, Americká biblická společnost, Zalozena Leta Pane 1816, New-Yorska. 1918.

[Holy Bible or All Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testament. according to the latest edition of Kralicke, from year 1613. American Bible Society, Founded Summer 1816, New York. 1918].

Loose and/or torn pages: title page, Old Testament index, pages 1-10; New Testament pages 3-4, pages 235 -240
Missing pages: Old Testament 13-16, anything after page 240 in New Testament.
A note and 2 news clippings were found between pages 12 and 17 (pages 13-16 are missing, only the top half of pages 15-16)

1/3: Publication FRAGILE - See curator for handling

"Katechismus Česko-bratrský" Catechism of the Czech Brethren, based on the original from 1608. Rosenberg, Texas. 1922 (pages 8-16 are missing).

1/4: Publication

"Catechism for the Unity of the Brethren, Josef Barton. Translated from the Czech by Josef A. and Elsie Barton." Esther M. Marek is inscribed on the title page. March 19, 1940

1/5: Sheet Music found folded inside the front cover of Pamatnik (Memorial) book 1/1

"Hoj, Verni v Boj!" [Ho, Faithful in Battle!]
Composed by C. E. [Charles Eddy] Leslie. Taught by Mrs. W. J. Baletka, Rosebud, TX. Cervenec [July] 1948

Mrs. W. J. Baletka - Joyce (Siptak) Baletka. Reverend W. J. [William John] Baletka aka Brother John.

1/6
Houston Brethren Church. 1954-1955; 1988; Undated

Includes historical information, the Service of Dedication program (October 31, 1954), and the Dedication Services of the Educational Building program (July 31, 1955).

1/7
Correspondence and other materials related to Jindrich Juren. 1989; 1995-1996; Undated

1/8
"The Life & Times of Reverend Jindrich Juren, 1850-1921". 1991

1/9
Fayetteville Brethren Church. Historical and financial information. 1993-1997; Undated

1/10
Texas Historical Marker application (copy), and other correspondence between Leland Miller and the Texas Historical Commission. October 1994 - March 1995

1/11
Proposed Rev. Jindrich Juren Ministerial Scholarship Fund. May 1995

1/12
Historical marker dedication and celebration newspaper clippings. July 1995 - October 1995

1/13
Historical marker dedication and celebration mailing lists. 1995

1/14
Historical marker dedication and celebration pamphlets, flyers, and related correspondence. 1995

1/15
Letter, photograph, and news clipping from Fayetteville Brethren Church regarding the event when they received Rev. Juren's Bible and Seminary Book. 2002

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Correspondence and information pertaining to the donation and contents of this collection. 2014

1/17: Booklet
"Christmas Carols", Bruce Patterson, General Agent Houston, TX (John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston, Massachusetts. Printed in USA, Issue No. 115). Undated

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The Unity of the Brethren history (copy). Undated

This collection contains materials collected in relation to the dedication and celebration of the Historical Marker for Rev. Jindrich Juren, though the materials range in date from 1900 to 2014, the bulk of the materials are from 1995.

Materials include correspondence, historical and biographical data regarding both Fayetteville Brethren Church and Houston Brethren Church, publications in English and Czech, a copy of the Texas Historical Marker application to the Texas Historical Commission, and multiple news clippings about the dedication celebration that took place on October 1, 1995.

8/1: Warranty Deed, April 1912

8/2: Warranty Deed, December 1912

8/3: Warranty Deed, July 1919

8/4: Warranty Deed, November 1919

8/5: Thomas Bowman Abstract Notes, Undated

8/6: J. W. Batts - Household Furniture Insurance, January 1901

8/7: J. W. Batts - Barn Insurance, March 1901

5/1: Uribe, Aureliano, Heirs, a letter, notes and sketch maps related to lots and tracts in the vicinity of San Ygnacio, 1960.

5/2: Uribe, Ignacia and Jovita, documents and correspondence, 1954-1955.

5/3: Uribe, Jose Angel, Estate, copies of documents, notes and sketch maps, 1915-1954.

5/4: Uribe, Replat, maps and notes, Lots of the heirs of Trinidad Uribe, San Ygnacio, 1933

5/5: Uribe, Serafin and Miss Refugio Uribe, List of Real Estate and correspondence, 1963.

5/6: U. S. vs. The Heirs of Cosme Martinez, copies of documents, sketch maps, correspondence and other materials related to condemnation of property in Zapata for Falcon Reservior, 1958-1963.

5/7: U. S. Boundary Commission, list of owners who have lands bordering on the Rio Grande in the San Ygnacio Subdivision of the Jose Vasques Borrego Grant, Zapata County, Texas, 1963.

5/8: U. S. Government, List of Parcels Taken, copies of documents, notes, sketch maps and a clipping related to land taken for Falcon Reservior, 1958-1960.

5/9: U. S. Reports, Cantera Roch Matter, correspondence, sketch maps and receipts, including a photograph of Mercurio Martinez, 1959.

5/10: Vasquez, Juan and Armando, Reeve land matter, correspondence, 1958-1960.

5/11: Villarreal, Adelfa Fernandez, Laredo City Properties, copies of documents and
correspondence, 1953-1956.

5/12: Webb County, History, including life of A. M. Bruni, 1902; Undated

5/13: "Zapata," Ballad, words and music of a corrido written by Mercurio Martinez, 1952.

5/14: Zapata, Bank, clippings, correspondence and notices concerning the failure of the Bank of
Zapata, 1961-1962.

5/15: Zapata, History, including notes, clippings and correspondence, mostly 1945-1953.

5/16: Zapata County, History No. 3, old newspapers, including copies of the Zapata County News, 1945-1946.

• Pleading and Assignments of Error. From F. Groos and Company. Apparently F. Groos and Company had taken a lien on rents from Fant's Santa Rosa pasture which were already pledged to D. Sullivan and Company. Chittim & Parr were lessees and have apparently defaulted on rents to D. R. Fant. (typed) February 24, 1904.
• Foreclosure Document. Legal document of foreclosure from D. Sullivan and Company on all D. R. Fant's properties to satisfy the $260,000. debt owed. Foreclosure sale of $00.50 per acre with deficiency being prayed for. (typed) Undated.
• Warranty Deed. From William R. Elliott to C. A. Goeth for 640 acres on the Rio Grande river. land having been "fully described in Judgment rendered in #1752 styled W. R. Elliott et al vs. J. N. Groesbeck et al . . . about Feb. 22 1896…" (typed) March 23, 1903.
• Chattel Mortgage. From D. R. Fant to D. Sullivan and Company for approximately 4600 head of cattle located on the Santa Rosa Ranch, approximately 55,000 acres as collateral for a $48,000. loan. (handwritten) May 13, 1903.
• Ledger Sheet. "D. R. Fant account with F. Groos & Co." bankers in San Antonio, Texas. (handwritten) May - June 1903.
• Partial Satisfaction of Judgment. From a judgment (formerly Chris Kiel vs. G. G. Clifford) rendered by Mary F. Drake against G.G. Clifford, Eleanor E. Clifford, and Dan Lewis, October 30, 1897. Includes release of lien by C. A. Goeth and settled by I. B. Henyan, attorney of record for Mary R. Drake. (typed) November 2, 1903.
• Permission to Relocate Chattel. Permission for D. Sullivan and Company to J. M. Chittim to move 401 head of cattle from the Santa Rosa Ranch in Hidalgo county to the Gray Ranch in Duval county (Parr's ranch). (handwritten) November 28, 1903.
• Letter (copy). From the law firm of Webb & Goeth to County Clerk, Hidalgo county. Requests certified copies of unreleased chattel mortgages given by J. M Chittim from D. Sullivan since as well as any other unreleased chattel mortgages by Chittim on any cattle in "the Santa Rosa Pasture owned by D. R. Fant." (typed) certified copies May 18, 1899, letter May 4, 1904.
• Telegram. From A. Chavez, County Clerk Hidalgo county to the law firm of Webb & Goeth. Expresses work in progress on requested papers and date to be sent. (typed) May 17, 1904.
• Telegram. From the law firm of Webb & Goeth to the County Clerk of Hidalgo county. Requests rush service on papers requested. (handwritten) May 17, 1904.
• Letter. From A.E. Chavez, County Clerk, Hidalgo county to Messrs. Webb & Goeth. Apparently accompanied documents requested and informs of the trust sale of Santa Rosa lands, etc. to D. Sullivan and Company. (typed) May 18, 1904.
• Invoice. From A. E. Chavez to Webb & Goeth for $14.65 for certified copies of four chattel notes from J. M. Chittim. (handwritten) May 19, 1904.
• Telegram. To Webb & Goeth from A. E. Chavez advising of documents having been sent on the 19th. (typed) Undated. Telegram. From Webb & Goeth to A. E. Chavez inquiring of papers' whereabouts. (handwritten) May 24, 1904.
• Notice to Creditors of Receivership. F. A. McGown appointed as receiver for the estate of J. M. Chittim, files, and an inventory of assets and liabilities apparently pursuant to bankruptcy. (typed) July 25, 1904.

This series of documents is sparse but lends a general idea of the running of the ranch as well as additional land acquisition. There is only one document representing each of the years of 1905 and 1906

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Memorandum from Julius Runge to Messers, Webb, and Goeth. A handwritten list of indebtedness by owners with a letter of submission attached. January 16, 1903

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Receipt acknowledging the commission of payment made by C. A. Goeth to Lange Doose who apparently acted as agent in a land sale. March 20, 1903 [handwritten]

Letter from Walter Tips to Max Martin giving formal notification of management change and verification of livestock inventory. May 4, 1903

Lease contract. May 6, 1903

Lease contract. May 23, 1903

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth informing of payment for surveying. June 21, 1903

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth concerning sales of animals from the ranch. July 17, 1903

Letter from Henry J. Runge to Walter Tips concerning some title issues. July 24, 1903

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth reporting sales of cattle and prices received. July 25, 1903

Letter from L. W. Ainsworth to Walter Tips referencing some land titles. July 27, 1903

Letter from W. F. Brandes to C. A. Goeth discussing the need to move some fences that are encroaching on property lines. August 18, 1903

Letter from H. Runge & Co. to C. A. Goeth discussing lots in Victoria, Texas. August 26, 1903

Letter from Henry J. Runge to Walter Tips that accompanied enclosures of letters that supported a claim. September 2, 1903

Letter from W. F. Brandes to C. A. Goeth discussing trade for 640 acres. September 2, 1903

Letters largely between Walter Tips and C. A. Goeth indicating the accompanying attachments, questions of title, and in one instance, squatters' rights to ranch lands.

Letter and list of lands from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth. The list of lands total over 24,000 acres of lands not owned or leased by the family; asks comparison to a list sent previously to complete the total list. December 23, 1903

Tax Assessments in Concho and Tom Green counties. December 1903

Cattle accounting including a tally of cattle on hand and that expected. 1903; Undated [handwritten]

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Letter from Walter Tips to Max Martin thanking him for a venison ham; apparently a contraband item. January 19, 1904

Vendor's Lien note from Meta Eyl and Anna Strohmeyer of Hannover, Germany using C. A. Goeth's power of attorney for 160 acres of land. February 29, 1904

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth advising of a citation served upon him for an undisclosed lawsuit. March 23, 1904

Letter from Henry J. Runge to C. A. Goeth discussing delinquent taxes and purchase of land in a tax sale. April 1, 1904

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth expressing confidence in the outcome of a lawsuit for 5,000 acres. April 6, 1904

Letter from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth giving a statement of condition for Las Moras Ranch for the year, ending on May 1, 1904. May 5, 1904

Letters from Walter Tips to C. A. Goeth that accompanied enclosures of various sorts to do with operations and land sales and acquisitions. May-June 1904

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Inventory of Lands. September 4, 1905

Letter from F. M. Newman to Walter Tips giving a lengthy opinion on a lawsuit concerning a land title. April 28, 1906