Box 35: Business Correspondence 1945-1946

10    January 1-15, 1945, 21 leaves.

20    January 16-31, 1945, 16 leaves.

30    February 1-15, 1945, 29 leaves.

40    February 16-28, 1945, 20 leaves.

50    March 1-15, 1945, 12 leaves.

60    Mach 16-31, 1945, 20 leaves.

70    April 1-15, 1945, 24 leaves.

80    April 16-30, 1945, 15 leaves.

90    May 1-15, 1945, 26 leaves.

100  May 16-31, 1945, 18 leaves.

110  June 1-15, 1945, 12 leaves.

120  June 16-30, 1945, 20 leaves.

130  July 1-15, 1945, 3 leaves.

140  July 16-31, 1945, 20 leaves.

150  August 1-15, 1945, 15 leaves.

160  August 16-31, 1945, 18 leaves.

170  September 1-15, 1945, 5 leaves.

180  September 16-30, 1945, 12 leaves.

190  October 1-15, 1945, 12 leaves.

200  October 16-31, 1945, 13 leaves.

210  November 1-15, 1945, 10 leaves.

220  November 16-30, 1945, 4 leaves.

230  December 1-15, 1945, 14 leaves.

240  December 16-31, 1945, 12 leaves.

250  January 1-15, 1946, 10 leaves.

260  January 16-31, 1946, 15 leaves.

270  February 1-15, 1946, 26 leaves.

280  February 16-28, 1946, 18 leaves.

290  March 1-15, 1946, 10 leaves.

300  March 16-31, 1946, 12 leaves.

310  April 1-15, 1946, 17 leaves.

320  April 16-30, 1946, 9 leaves.

330  May 1-15, 1946, 4 leaves.

340  May 16-31, 1946, 15 leaves.

350  June 1-15, 1946, 16 leaves.

360  June 16-30, 1946, 15 leaves.

370  July 1-15, 1946, 20 leaves.

380  July 16-31, 1946, 10 leaves.

390  August 1-15, 1946, 15 leaves.

400  August 16-31, 1946, 17 leaves.

410  September 1-15, 1946, 10 leaves.

420  September 16-30, 1946, 17 leaves.

430  October 1-15, 1946, 7 leaves.

440  October 16-31, 1946, 13 leaves.

450  November 1-15, 1946, 9 leaves.

460  November 16-30, 1946, 8 leaves.

470  December 1-15, 1946, 12 leaves.

480  December 16-31, 1946, 10 leaves.

Box 36: Business Correspondence 1947-1948

10    January 1947, 15 leaves.

20    February 1947, 17 leaves.

30    March 1947, 24 leaves.

40    April 1947, 23 leaves.

50    May 1947, 15 leaves.

60    June 1947, 4 leaves.

70    July 1947, 9 leaves.

80    August 1947, 13 leaves.

90    September 1947, 15 leaves.

100  October 1947, 12 leaves.

110  November 1947, 20 leaves.

120  December 1947, 17 leaves.

130  January 1-15, 1948, 9 leaves.

140  January 16-31, 1948, 10 leaves.

150  February 1948, 11 leaves.

160  March 1948, 12 leaves.

170  April 1948, 13 leaves.

180  May 1-15, 1948, 8 leaves.

190  May 16-31, 1948, 16 leaves.

200  June 1-15, 1948, 7 leaves.

210  June16-30, 1948, 7 leaves.

220  July 1-15, 1948, 12 leaves.

230  July 16-31, 1948, 13 leaves.

240  August 1-15, 1948, 14 leaves.

250  August 16-31, 1948, 20 leaves.

260  September 1948, 13 leaves.

270  October 1948, 9 leaves.

280  November 1948, 18 leaves.

290  December 1-15, 1948, 14 leaves.

300  December 16-31, 1948, 12 leaves.

Box 37: Business Correspondence 1949-1950

10    January 1-15, 1949, 9 leaves.

20    January 16-31, 1949, 20 leaves.

30    February 1949, 14 leaves.

40    March 1949, 13 leaves.

50    April 1949, 16 leaves.

60    May 1-15, 1949, 10 leaves.

70    May 16-31, 1949, 9 leaves.

80    June 1-15, 1949, 12 leaves.

90    June 16-30, 1949, 17 leaves.

100  July 1-15, 1949, 17 leaves.

110  July 16-31, 1949, 17 leaves.

120  August 1-15, 1949, 8 leaves.

130  August 16-31, 1949, 13 leaves.

140  September 1949, 6 leaves.

150  October 1-15, 1949, 16 leaves.

160  October 16-31, 1949, 26 leaves.

170  November 1-15, 1949, 17 leaves.

180  November 16-30, 1949, 6 leaves.

190  December 1-15, 1949, 18 leaves.

200  December 16-31, 1949, 14 leaves.

210  January 1-15, 1950, 10 leaves.

220  January 16-31, 1950, 13 leaves.

230  February 1-15, 1950, 14 leaves.

240  February 16-28, 1950, 9 leaves.

250  March 1950, 17 leaves.

260  April 1950, 17 leaves.

270  May 1950, 15 leaves.

280  June 1-15, 1950, 6 leaves.

290  June 16-30, 1950, 11 leaves.

300  July 1-15, 1950, 15 leaves.

310  July 16-31, 1950, 18 leaves.

320  August 1-15, 1950, 15 leaves.

330  August 16-31, 1950, 11 leaves.

340  September 1950, 12 leaves.

350  October 1950, 22 leaves.

360  November 1-15, 1950, 11 leaves.

370  November 16-30, 1950, 12 leaves.

380  December 1-15, 1950, 20 leaves.

390  December 16-31, 1950, 17 leaves.

Box 38: Business Correspondence 1951

10    January 1-15, 1951, 17 leaves.

20    January 16-31, 1951, 16 leaves.

30    February 1-15, 1951, 8 leaves.

40    February 16-28, 1951, 10 leaves.

50    March 1-15, 1951, 5 leaves.

60    March 16-31, 1951, 8 leaves.

70    April 1-15, 1951, 10 leaves.

80    April 16-30, 1951, 17 leaves.

90    May 1-15, 1951, 13 leaves.

100  May 16-31, 1951, 19 leaves.

110  June 1-15, 1951, 10 leaves.

120  June 16-30, 1951, 11 leaves.

130  July 1-15, 1951, 19 leaves.

140  July 16-31, 1951, 37 leaves.

150  August 1-15, 1951, 26 leaves.

160  August 16-31, 1951, 13 leaves.

170  September 1-15, 1951, 5 leaves.

180  September 16-30, 1951, 8 leaves.

190  October 1-15, 1951, 8 leaves.

200  October 16-31, 1951, 2 leaves.

210  November 1-15, 1951, 13 leaves.

220  November 16-30, 1951, 5 leaves.

230  December 1-15, 1951, 6 leaves.

240  December 16-31, 1951, 7 leaves.

Box 39: Business Correspondence 1952-1955

10    January 1952, 10 leaves.

20    February 1952, 15 leaves.

30    March 1952, 19 leaves.

40    April 1952, 17 leaves.

50    May 1952, 9 leaves.

60    June 1952, 8 leaves.

70    July 1952, 19 leaves.

80    August 1952, 11 leaves. 

90    September 1952, 9 leaves.

100  October 1952, 5 leaves.

110  November 1952, 8 leaves.

120  December 1952, 15 leaves.

130  January 1953, 18 leaves.

140  February 1953, 5 leaves.

150  March 1953, 8 leaves.

160  April 1953, 7 leaves.

170  May 1953, 13 leaves.

180  June 1953, 5 leaves.

190  July 1953, 13 leaves.

200  August 1953, 11 leaves.

210  September 1953, 4 leaves.

220  October 1953, 6 leaves.

230  November 1953, 5 leaves.

240  December 1953, 1 leaf.

250  January 1954, 3 leaves.

260  February 1954, 7 leaves.

270  March 1954, 7 leaves.

280  April 1954, 12 leaves.

290  May 1954, 7 leaves.

300  June 1954, 3 leaves.

310  July 1954, 11 leaves.

320  August 1954, 3 leaves.

330  September 1954, 3 leaves.

340  October 1954, 10 leaves.

350  November 1954, 11 leaves.

360  December 1954, 14 leaves.

370  January 1955, 5 leaves.

380  February 1955, 18 leaves.

390  March 1955, 4 leaves.

400  April 1955, 6 leaves.

410  May 1955, 6 leaves.

420  June 1955, 2 leaves.

430  July 1955, 1 leaf.

440  August 1955, 3 leaves.

450  September 1955, 6 leaves.

460  October 1955, 6 leaves.

470  November 1955, 4 leaves.

Box 40: Legal Documents, Maps, Blueprints, Reports, etc.

10    Original documents on the Nacimiento Estate, 1885, Learmonth/McKellar 

20    Documents and correspondence regarding incorporation of Mariposa.

30    Charts, blueprints, notes and receipts regarding pipelines and wells.

40    Reports, correspondence, and minutes of Mariposa company shareholders' meeting.

50    Plane of El Zacate (in Spanish). October 12, 1904.

Box 41: San Jose Material (1)

10 Reports. 1889. The Mexican National Land Mortgage and Investment Company, Limited. by Mr. George Francis Birt Jenner, British Secretary of Legation in Mexico, 1 printed pamphlet.

20 Map. Territory of New Mexico, 1882.

30 Map. Property of Mexican National Mortgage and Investment Co, Ltd. 1 printed leaf, no date , on the back is letter from F. Heron Relph to the Directors of the Mexican National Land Mortgage and Investment Co., Ltd. about estates of "Aguanueva" and "Carneros" relating to their company.

40 Map. Plano de los Terrenos del Nacimiento, 1891.

50 Map. Plano de los Terrenos de Nacimiento, April 20, 1887.

60 Map. Plano de los Terrenos de Nacimiento, no date.

70 Aviso (in Spanish) by David H. McKellar, 1892. 1 printed leaf.

80 Map. Showing coal crops and drill holes near the Sabinas River, no date.

90 Prospectus. The Mexican National Land Mortgage and Investment Co., Ltd., 1 printed pamphlet.

100 Account statement. David McKellar with the Mexican National Land Mortgage and Investment Co., Ltd., 1 handwritten folio and original envelope.

110 Statement of the properties of the Nacimiento Estate with a view to its sale to a syndicate or company, 6 handwritten leaves, original envelope, and a newspaper clipping regarding market gossip on cattle.

120 Power of Attorney. David H. McKellar to Messrs. E. T. Doxat, December 16, 1886. 3 bound handwritten leaves and original envelope.

130 Memorandum of mortgage. David H. McKellar to Dalgety and Co., January 31, 1885. 3 bound handwritten leaves.

140 Notebook 1872-1880. Various notes regarding titles, sheep sales, financial agreement, etc., 1 bound book.

150 Cash account ledger. Mckellar Co., regarding cattle counts, sales, personal expenses, 1937-1964. 1 handwritten bound ledger.

160 Note (in Spanish) on an envelope regarding notary fees 1894-1895. Statement (in Spanish) for account with J. M. Palacios, January to December 1894. 1 handwritten leaf. 

Receipt (in Spanish) to E. F. Black from Jesus M. Palacios, August 18, 1894. 1 leaf. Account statement (in Spanish) for Jesus M. Palacios to Eustacio Soto, November 2, 1894. 1 handwritten leaf. 

Account statement (in Spanish) for Jane K. McKellar to Estacio Soto. November 2, 1894 to December 22, 1894. 1 handwritten leaf. 

Martomez del Rio, Pablo to Dora J. McKellar. January 14, 1985. TLS, 1 leaf in Spanish. Receipt for payment on account with L. De Bona to E. F. Black, May 31, 1895. 1 leaf. 

Receipt for payment on account with L. De Bona to E. F. Black, May 2, 1895. 1 handwritten leaf with a receipt for delivery from Wells, Fargo & Co.

Account statement (in Spanish), March 4 to June 26, 1985. 1 handwritten leaf. Gonzalez, Romualdo to E. F. Black. June 22, 1895. ALS, 1 leaf in Spanish. 

Gonzalez, Romualdo to E. F. Black. June 27, 1895. ALS, 1 leaf in Spanish. Account Statement (in Spanish), for Jane K. McKellar to Eustacio Soto, June 30 to July 24, 1895. 1 handwritten leaf. 

Receipt from J. Cusillas Garcia as power of attorney. July 17, 1895. ALS, 1 leaf in Spanish.

170  Information on Adolfo Villareal, no date. 1 folio in Spanish.

180  Translation of statement by Adolfo Villareal. December 27, 1892. Regarding land transaction between Paula Villareal and Jane K. McKellar. 1 handwritten folio.

190  Statement by Ignacio Galindo. April 6, 1892. Ciudad Porfirio Diaz, Coahuila. Regarding asking judicial action for Learmonth fencing disputed boundary. 1 handwritten leaf. Galindo, Ignacio to District Judge. April 6, 1892. AL, 1 folio in Spanish.

200  Metcalfe & Crook, the Guide Printing House, Eagle Pass to E. F. Black. December 10, 1894 regarding translation of Adolfo Villareal's lawyer's plea. TLS, 1 leaf. Translation of Adolfo Villareal' lawyer's plea. 10 typed leaves.

210  Legal Document (in Spanish) concerning the right of Jane K. McKellar and her six children to their inheritance. August 3, 1894. 13 handwritten leaves, bound. (Missing !!) Copy of agreement (in Spanish) by Mrs. Paula Muzquiz de Villareal. November 9, 1894. 5 handwritten leaves. (Missing !!!!)

220  Certificate from State Case Collector. August 14, 1893. Regarding repayment of the Villareal stock. ALS, 1 leaf in Spanish.

Box 42: San Jose Material (2)

10    Correspondence regarding axquisition of San Jose Material: 

Dyal, Donald to Edith Smith. October 30, 1990. Regarding A. S. McKellar's donation of the Mariposa Ranch Papers; San Jose's possession of additional papers; transfer of those documents to Texas A&M. TLS, 2 leaves, photocopy with handwritten note. 

Clark, Charlene to Irene Hoadley. June 18, 1991. Regarding history of the San Jose papers, acquisition possibilities. TLS, 1 leaf, photocopy with handwritten note. 

Clark, Charlene to A. S. McKellar. July 8, 1991. Regarding ceremony for McKellar family; Dr. Hoadley making progress with San Jose. TLS, 1 leaf, photocopy. 

Hoadley, Irene B. to Edith Smith. July 10, 1991. Regarding transfer of documents to Texas A&M. TL, 1 leaf, photocopy with handwritten note. 

Hoadley, Irene B. to Edith Smith. October 8, 1991. Regarding A&M Library buying Bancroft's History of California to trade for McKellar documents. TLS, 1 leaf, photocopy. 

Various handwritten notes regarding acquisition of San Jose papers. 4 leaves. 

Donation certificate from Edith Smith to Sourisseau Academy (San Jose) for the donation of the McKellar documents.

20    McKellar, Alden to D. S. McKellar. September 16, 1951. Regarding rainfall, cattle sales. ALS, 1 leaf. 

McKellar, Alden to Edith Smith. January 15, 1990. Regarding the McKellar and Skene family histories. ALS, 2 leaves with original envelope. 

Skene family history. 8 pages, photocopy. 

Lineage of the McKellars of Strath Kellar. 5 typed leaves, photocopy. 

Smith, Edith to Alden McKellar. No date. Regarding her credentials; how she acquired the documents; lists some of the documents in the collection; offering the collection to Texas A&M. 2 handwritten leaves. 

Edith Smith's notes on the McKellar collection. 6 handwritten leaves.

30    Passport photos of Sarah Scott McKellar, total of 23; passport photos of David Skene McKellar, total of 2 and an envelope.

40    David Skene McKellar's Mexican Immigration Document, February 20, 1948. 1 leaf with envelope. David Skene McKellar's British Passport, March 26, 1948.

50    McKellar, David Skene: Immigration Document, February 4, 1919

Medical Certificate Document, April 6, 1940

ID card, March 21, 1944

Receipt of Registro Nacional, no date

McKellar, Sarah Scott: Personal Description Document, December 3, 1942

Immigration Document, February 4, 1919

Immigration Document, February 5, 1934

Certificate of Identity and Registration, December 3, 1944

60    Anderson, I. [London] to Mrs. McKellar. May 31, 1893. Regarding sympathy from himself and the Andersons. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Sethbridge, I. [Dalgety & co.] to Mrs. J. K. McKellar [Cedar Rapids, Neb.]. August 29, 1898. Regarding her assets, small block of land at Brooksdale (11 1/2 acres) and some shares in a company needed to be sold to satisfy the Union Bank, the British and Australasian Trust Co. and themselves, otherwise it will fall into the hands of the Public Trustee and become unclaimed property. 1 handwritten leaf.

70    Carden, Lionel [Legation, Mexico] to E. F. Black [Nacimiento, Coahuila], December 4, 1894. Regarding sending the circular from Mr. Elliot-Blake to the Minister for Foreign Affairs to call attention to the Gov. of Coahuila on the attempt to influence public opinion in the case now appearing before the courts. In England this would be contempt of court, does not know if this is punishable in Coahuila. ALS, 1 leaf with envelope. 

[Bulletin] Confirmation of Mr. Relph's Report by John Cross Buchanan. May 21, 1889. Regarding report on the Hacienda of Aguanueva in the State of Saltillo. 1 printed leaf. 

Receipt from Murray Hutchins & Stirling to David H. McKellar. May 31, 1893. 1 handwritten leaf.

80    Lowther, Joe B.: 
Montana Driver's License, December 31, 1936, and January 27, 1937

California Vehicle Inspection Certificate, December 2, 1937

Arizona Auto Registration Card, May 19, 1938

Arizona Driver's License, May 7, 1939

McGowan Jr., Lewis A. [Washington, D. C.] to Joe Lowther [Montana]. November 4, 1941. Regarding how he got along with Chapple; starting a new ranch on Stillwater; Putty joined mountaineering club; no luck from George McKelvey or Ikerman. TLS, 1 leaf with handwritten note and envelope. 

[Agreement] McGowan, L. A. and Joe Lawther. Regarding McGowan subleasing of Flying H. Ranch. TL, 1 leaf. "Out West with the Parkhills" Parkhill Montana Ranches. 1 printed leaf. "Vultee Vanguard" plane, and ["Small town on River"] 2 postcards.

90    Stewart, G. M. [Edificio del Banco Hipotecario] to E. F. Black. September 24, 1894. Re: received his letter regarding a remittance, Craddock says it will be 60 days; anxious to see outstanding balance paid; Nelson sent a bill of L8300 to the Banco de Loudres to be exchanged for the cancelled mortgage; the cost of cancellation are payable to Weller. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Stewart, G. M. to E. F. Black. September 12, 1895. Re: Nelson needs to pay L8300 in exchange for deed of Mortgage legally cancelled; glad to hear that he will soon receive payments from Mrs. McKellar to cover interest and charges; he needs to settle this matter quickly since he took management of Interoceanic Railway; Don Pablo Martinez del Rio went to England; hope to meet Craddock in Coahuila. ALS, 2 leaves. 

Stewart, G. M. to E. F. Black. November 25, 1895. Re: 2 1/2 months have passed since Black wrote regarding payment; Don Pablo Martinez del Rio expects payment; he is worried because he is responsible to his company for releasing the mortgaged property before receiving payment; received payment from Nelson and asked for another month's interest, Rust said Black claims he was never charged interest for late payments; asking Mrs. McKellar to pay interest on her overdue payments; asking if Mr. Craddock means business about the Coahuila properties he has for sale. ALS, 2 leaves. 

Stewart, G. M. to E. F. Black. February 27, 1986. Re: must do something about properties in Coahuila without delay; hopes Mrs. McKellar's business progresses well; Nelson has not yet sent the interest owed. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Stewart, G. M. to E. F. Black. March 24, 1896. Re: please send two copies of "Kansas City Star" as it has a picture of his wife and an article by Mrs. Hudson about his house in Walpam, P. M.; will be going to Kansas City and hope to see him and Mrs. McKellar; must do something with Coahuila properties before he leaves since Craddock denies conversation about prospective buyer. ALS, 1 leaf.

100  Heitman & Adams [Attorneys, Kansas City, Mo.] to Mrs. Jane McKellar. February 14, 1896. Re: writing on instructions of Mrs. Cassini McDaniel, widow of Thomson McDaniel to send a written demand for dower in the property described; this is preliminary to a suit if settlement cannot be effected. TLS, 1 leaf. 

[Document] McDaniel, Cassini (signed by Heitman & Adams) to E. F. Black, trustee for Florence, Maud, Jane R., Edith and David Skene McKellar. Stating that she had a claim for dower in Jackson County, Missouri, known as the Nelson Building of which she has not relinquished her right to dower. TLS, 1 leaf with handwritten note and a copy to Jane McKellar. 

[Account Statement] Craddock-Myers Realty Co. to Mrs. Jane McKellar. August to December, no year. 1 typed leaf with handwritten note.

110  Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to E. F. Black [Las Rucias]. August 15, 1892. Re: please come tomorrow to visit; tell Mrs. McKellar thathe cannot see her until Friday or Saturday; list of personal items of Mr. McKellar's to send to the Court, such as vest, coat, etc. he was wearing the day he was killed. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. J. Catherine McKellar [Las Rucias]. August 16, 1892. Re: just received letter from President Diaz addressed to Gov. of Coahuila, Garza Galan; in view of its contents he must to go Saltillo to talk with the Governor. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to E. F. Black [Las Rucias]. August 22, 1892. Re: returned from Saltillo; send McKellar's will so he can commence the testamentary proceedings; wants the birth certificates of her children because McKellar does not mention them by name in his will. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. J. Catherine McKellar [Las Rucias]. August 29, 1892. Re: sending petition that he will send to the Judge for McKellar's will. ALS, 1 leaf.

120  Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Las Rucias]. January 9, 1893. Re: received her letter inquiring about the bases of agreement made with Mrs. Villareal; advice regarding clause 1. Regarding her cattle, let them stay in your pasture until May. The cattle are so scattered that the five months will be barely sufficient to round them up, your losses would be $1,500 instead of $400 if she took her cattle out now. Cattle count more than 8,000 head, so you should receive more than originally thought. Villareal has approved this and sent his wife power of attorney. ALS, 4 leaves. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Las Rucias]. January 16, 1893. Re: sent your application relating to taxes she must pay. Antonio Berchelmann, who has done me may favors asked for a $400 loan; asking Mrs. McKellar for $400 to loan him; waiting for the Judge in Saltillo to settle this matter and execute the public deed; according to Don Miguel Muzuiz, the Gov't owes him $248 which he will give to Don Miguel. ALS, 2 leaves. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Las Rucias]. February 15, 1893. Re: signing the deed of adjustment; he has not been able to deduct the $1,750 from the price of the real estate because they say they have to pay Mr. Goodwin $1,500; Mrs. Villareal is upset about payments; by not deducting the $1,750 from the price of real estate she can get 194 head of cattle more, which will sell for at least $9 per head; she needs to attend the heirs meeting with the Judge Friday. ALS, 2 leaves. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Las Rucias]. April 26, 1893. Re:  please send $100 se he can go to Monclova; the delivery of expedients have finished. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Las Rucias]. June 15, 1893. Re: he has fulfilled his duties and will try to finish everything before the 26th; probate duty should not be more than $1,000 which you can deduct $300 for reimbursement for persecution expenses of Fiburcio Galan; please pay at least $1,500 of the legal fees as you promised; anxious to hear your answer about his wife. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Muzquiz]. July 6, 1893. Re: went to see Mr. del Rio and was surprised to hear he was not satisfied with Palacios's proceedings relating to Villareal case; states what he has done for her in the prosecution of Villareal; cannot discuss the secrets of your business without your consent. TLS, 2 leaves. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Muzquiz]. August 3, 11893. Re: saw the telegram you sent del Rio relating the power of attorney and the appointment of the estate of McKellar; left the copy to be legalized by the Gov.; will not send the power of attorney until after the results of the Galindo matter. TLS, 1 leaf. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Muzquiz]. August 25, 1893. Re: spoke with del Rio so he might settle things in your favor; wife and I thank you for congratulations on birth of daughter; will write you about the "amparo" of Villareal, be careful with it so it doesn't change the bad condition he is in; when he is sentenced again I think he will get the same (capital punishment). TLS, 1 leaf. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Las Vegas]. October 25, 1893. Re: thank you for picture of McKellar; will have to get a new certificate because the old one was lost by the Private Secretary of Gov. Garza Galan; Villareal should be sentenced again; rumors are not true that Villareal will come to this town again; was not able to get pictures of his daughter. ALS, 2 leaves. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to E. F. Black [Las Rucias]. December 20, 1893. Re: did not write about Galindo matter because of illness; will try to settle this matter and take the deed for registration in Monclova; sending certified copy of appointment of Mrs. McKellar as executrix of the estate. TLS, 1 leaf. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Kansas City, Mo.]. February 6, 1896. Re: sorry to know the results of the exchange which she made with her ranch; hope Nelson and Weller will pay soon; has been studying the best way to obtain the restitution of your ranch with all the cattle; after examining the deed you can ask the annulation of  the deed because Nelson and Weller have not fulfilled their agreement; sending copy of  letter he sent del Rio about this. TLS, 1 leaf. 

[E. F. Black] to Jesus M. Palacios [Muzquiz]. February 27, 1896. Re: Mrs. McKellar is anxious to see del Rio's reply to your letter before she gives you instructions to proceed; inquiring about the legal fees he is intending to charge; she wants Davila, Goodwin and Milmo to give her one year after receiving the property to pay their claims; she also wants to know if Mr. Learmonth can be made "interventor"; if Nelson wants to move more stock, you and Don Miquel use your judgment regarding the "embargo"; make it clear to Miguel that Mrs. McKellar is unable to put any money into the matter; inquiring if they choose to embargo the property and bring suit, can they abandon the suit without forfeiting the bond; the Stewart letter is most essential if we do commence action. TL, 1 leaf with handwritten editing. 

Palacios, Jesus M. [Muzquiz] to Mrs. Jane McKellar [Kansas City, Mo.]. March 5, 1896. Re: Nelson & Weller tried to get a group of cattle; talked to del Rio about this; his reply (in Spanish); thinks you should start a case against Nelson and Weller. TLS, 1 leaf.

130  Mendelson, Tom [Executor of A. G. Anderson, London] to Mrs. McKellar [Nacimiento, Coahuila]. February 28, 1893. Re: late husband's account balance due. ALS, 2 leaves with carbon copy.

140  Gomez, Carlos A. to Sarah Scott McKellar. February 25, 1952. Re: her migration. TLS, 1 leaf (in Spanish).

150  Letter from Rafael Aldape Quiroz [Comerciante en Mercancias Extrangeras y del Pais]. December 14, 1894. Re: sold a black steer. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish).

160  Account statement with Pablo Marintez. April 24, 1893. 1 handwritten leaf (in Spanish). Account Statement with Pablo Marintez, on the back are lists of payments given to J. M. Palacios, December 1892 to July 1893. 1 handwritten leaf (in Spanish with English note). 

Statement of legal expenses in Mexico from August 1892 to May 1893. 1 handwritten leaf (in Spanish).

170  Statement of distribution of funds, June 27, 1893. 1 handwritten leaf (in Spanish). Note of payment to Ladd and Miller, January 7, 1895. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish). 

Palacios, Jesus M. to Sr. Antonio de la Fuente Monclova. February 22, 1895. ALS, 2 folio leaves (in Spanish). 

Palacios, Jesus M. to Lic. Pablo Martinez del Rio. February 6, 1896. TL, 3 leaves (in Spanish). 

Palacios, Jesus M. to S. S. February 26, 1896. TL, 1 leaf (in Spanish). 

Palacios, Jesus M. to E. F. Black. March 5, 1896. TLS, 2 leaves (in Spanish). 

Palacios, Jesus M. to E. F. Black. April 6, 1896. TLS, 1 leaf (in Spanish).

180 Fisher, Thomas B. [Dalgety & Co.] to David McKellar. July 14, 1891. Re: Dunedin Branch has turned your account over to us for collection of the L9304:17:6 debt; we must ask you to furnish us with security on the Nacimiento estate. ALS, 2 leaves. 

Fisher, Thomas B. [Dalgety & Co.] to Mrs. David McKellar. August 29, 1892. Re: read of the death of Mr. McKellar in "The Times"; enclosing copy of account of debt, L10,281:2:2. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Fisher, Thomas B. [Dalgety & Co.] to the Executor or Personal Representative of David McKellar, Nacimiento. August 29, 1892. Re: McKellar debt account statement. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Statement on balance of account, September 10, 1890. ALS, 1 leaf. Statements of account April 23, 1890. 7 handwritten leaves.

190  Rawson [Dalgety & Co.] to D. McKellar. May 2, 1890. Re: sale of wool at Tapanui, proceeds reduced debt to L3,470:12:10. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Fisher, Thomas B. [Dalgety & Co.] to Mrs. David McKellar.  September 7, 1892. Re: sympathy, the Board thanks you for promise to liquidate the assets to help repay the long overdue debt. ALS, 2 leaves.

Fisher, Thomas B. [Dalgety & Co.] to Executors of David McKellar. January 20, 1893. Re: sending account statement showing balance of L10,586:14:5. ALS, 1 leaf. 

Fisher, Thomas B. [Dalgety & Co.] to Mrs. David McKellar. January 18, 1895. Re: account balance of L12,148:9:9. ALS, 2 leaves. 

Fisher, Thomas B. [Dalgety & Co.] to Mrs. David McKellar. January 22, 1897. Re: account balance of L13,943:4:9. ALS, 2 leaves. 

Fisher, Thomas B. [Dalgety & Co.] to Mrs. David McKellar. July 23, 1897. Re: balance due; have not heard anything definite about liquidation. ALS, 2 leaves. 

McKellar, Jane K. to Dalgety and Co., Ltd. October 26, 1898. Re: the 11 1/2 acres in Black Gallery Moorsdale, near Brooksdale, she does not have the deed but will write to Mr. Quinn. The refrigerating shares were not among McKellar's papers. McKellar's will was written in Old Mexico so not certified. She will contact E. F. Black to attend to these matters. Regrets her inability to resolve all the debt to their company. AL, 1 leaf. Account statements. 7 handwritten statements, 11 leaves. 

Fisher, Thomas B. [Dalgety & Co.] to Mrs. David McKellar. July 14, 1899. Re: account balance of L16,555:11:1. ALS, 1 leaf.

200  Carson & Watson [the Scottish Mortgage and Land Investment Co. of New Mexico, Ltd.] to David McKellar [London]. November 4, 1889. Re: received letter from Las Vegas with charges for judgment; account statement; interest charged; have to admit they have been lenient; making nothing on this transaction because of all the trouble with advancing the money; they could have better profits if they had invested in New Mexico instead. ALS, 1 leaf.

210  Chapa, P. to E. F. Black. April 20, 1894. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish). Letones, Ruperto G. to E. F. Black. August 28, 1894. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish).

220  Maldonado, Alfredo Valdes to Extranjeros Radicados. February 22, 1951. TLS, 1 leaf with carbon copy (in Spanish).

230  Nieto, Guillermo to Dora S. McKellar. February 14, 1947. Re: her payment to the registration of immigrants. TLS, 1 leaf with envelop (in Spanish).

240  Cano, Enrique Rodriguez to David McKellar. August 22, 1951. TLS, 1 leaf (in Spanish).

250 Cavaros, Amado to E. F. Black. May 25, 1894. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish). Cavaros, Amado to E. F. Black. October 3, 1894. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish). Cavaros, Amado to E. F. Black. September 19, 1895. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish).

260  Receipt to Banco de Londres y Mexico, S.A. from Lic Luis Manuel Rojas. August 25, 1951. TLS, 1 leaf with envelope (in Spanish). Receipt to Lic Luis Manuel Rojas from Banco de Londres y Mexico, S.A. August 25, 1951. TLS, 1 leaf (in Spanish). Rojas, Jr. Lic Luis Manuel to A. S. McKellar. March 11, 1952. TLS, 1 leaf (in Spanish).

270  Receipt from Franco Trevino of Tesoria Municipal de Muzquiz. September 10, 1893. TLS, 1 leaf (in Spanish). 

Muzquiz D., M. to E. F. Black. August 30, 1895. Re: payments. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish). 

Muzquiz D., M. to E. F. Black. September 30, 1895. Re: payments. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish). 

Muzquiz D., M. to E. F. Black. November 23, 1895. Re: late payments. ALS, 2 leaves (in Spanish). 

Muzquiz D., M. to Jane McKellar. December 28, 1895. Re: debts. ALS, 2 leaves (in Spanish and part in English). 

Muzquiz D., M. to E. F. Black. January 10, 1896. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish).

280  Secretary of the Mexican Republic to Jane McKellar. August 9, 1893. Re: her telegram. ALS, 1 leaf (in Spanish).

Box 43: Miscellaneous Documents and Correspondence

10    Blueprint of dipping vat.

20    Blueprint of Terrenos del Juan Long (north of Mariposa), May 22, 1911.

30    Cattle inventories [1912-1945], 7 leaves.

40    Cattle production costs lists, 13 leaves.

50    Cattle sales contracts, 1 leaf.

55    Certificate of Incorporation.

60    Dissolution of La Mariposa document, 12 leaves.

70    Distribution of working expenses and taxes at La Mariposa 1919-1932, 3 leaves.

80    Indian settlement: documents and correspondence 1938-1939, 42 leaves and 1 pamphlet.

90    Indian settlement: documents and correspondence 1943-1944, 45 leaves.

100  Information re: Gen. Trevino lands, 1 leaf.

110  Inventory and valuation of La Mariposa [1909-1929], 20 leaves.

120  Lease agreement contracts, 5 leaves.

130  The Mexican Agrarian Code by Guillermo A. Suro, 8 leaves.

135  To the stockholders of the Mariposa Company regarding the Mexican Agrarian Code, 19 leaves.

140  Mexican bulletin re: Expropriation Mariposa land, given to Kickapoo Indians, December 7, 1921. (document missing??)

150  Mexican legal documents, 25 leaves.

160  Plan of corrals at La Mariposa, 1 leaf.

170  Profit and loss statements [1908-1951], 8 leaves.

180  Rainfall information, 32 leaves.

190  Shareholder's addresses, 1 leaf.

200  Shareholder's documents and special meeting minutes [1925-1962], 27 leaves.

210  Shareholder's regular meeting minutes [1921-1956], 17 leaves.