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Abilene Library Consortium
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Sayles and Sayles Collection
121
William J. Bryan Collection
9
Corral
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Jesse Wallace Williams Map Collection
8
K. K. Legett Collection
6
Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
2
San Simon Cattle and Canal Papers
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Hardin-Simmons University Catalogs
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[Deed From W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Deed from W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr. which describes the vendor's liens and payment schedule for lands which are not specified. The document appears damaged and is missing a large block of text on the bottom half of the first page.
Date:
February 2, 1911
Creator:
Cargill, W. C.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. A. Martin, March 13, 1911]
Letter to J. A. Martin discussing the omission of the land being mineral and dry grazing land was a wrongful suppression of fact. The writer delivers a new deed to be executed and returned by Perry Sayles.
Date:
March 13, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Barry G. Sayles, December 15, 1911]
Letter to Barry G. Sayles discussing an abstract given by his son, John Sayles, to the writer but was rejected by Pennington as it did not show record title in John Sayles' name. The deed for the lands discussed do not say how much land is conveyed. Part of the land conveyed by Barry and his wife to their son, John, is part of the Horatic Chrisman League.
Date:
December 15, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. A. Martin, March 14, 1911]
Letter to J. A. Martin discussing terms of the contract related to the sale of the land and the minerals found in it. Evidence from state law is also mentioned.
Date:
March 14, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. McAlpine to John Sayles, April 22, 1911]
Letter from M. McAlpine to John Sayles delivering four deeds and obligations, as well as carbon copies of others.
Date:
April 22, 1911
Creator:
McAlpine, M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Registered Mail]
Receipt for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, Jr. in Toyah, Texas.
Date:
February 23, 1911
Creator:
United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. A. Martin, March 22, 1911]
Letter to J. A. Martin addressing objections to titles of lands that were conveyed to Martin and Cargill. The writer discusses statements on different abstracts and what actions should be taken to address them. A letter is given that was written to the tax collector of El Paso County.
Date:
March 22, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1910]
Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Sayles & Sayles for the year, 1910. The receipt includes the assessed value of the property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 18, 1911
Creator:
Lilley, Henry L.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed Form W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine]
Document certifying the sale of land in El Paso County, Texas from W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. to M. McAlpine. This deed is unsigned and McAlpine's name is written in blue ink over the printed text.
Date:
March 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, February 11, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles delivering the deed for portions of land on Block 96. John explains that part of this land was traded to Paul L. Dillahunty. John also mentions a good amount of rain that was had at their home ranch.
Date:
February 11, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Contract between W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. which corrects an earlier deed for land in El Paso County, Texas between the two parties. This document is unsigned.
Date:
February 2, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. T. Robison, July 18, 1911]
Letter to J. T. Robison informing Robison of substitutions made and of details of the deeds that are being delivered to him, owned by Cargill, Martin, Mac Sayles and Perry Sayles.
Date:
July 18, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed From Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr.]
Document certifying the sale of lands in El Paso County, Texas from Mac Sayles to W. C. Cargill and J. A. Martin, Jr. The deed specifies the terms of payment and that the fences on the land are not included in the sale. This document is unsigned.
Date:
March 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. A. Martin, March 20, 1911]
Letter to J. A. Martin stating that the deeds are better left drawn pertaining to the vendor, until all counties are more updated on laws regarding the deeds.
Date:
March 20, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, March 2, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison delivering a writer's check and requesting proof of occupancy before Sayles remits the remaining fees.
Date:
March 2, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes asking him to pay his part of taxes, despite his indefinite absence from the ranch. Sayles expresses his worry about the railroad situation as he does not believe John Bryan will push for Abilene to be a point on the Cross Plains extension. Instead, he wishes for the Katy railroad itself to name Abilene as a point on the route.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Return Receipt for Registered Mail From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin]
Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin in Toyah, Texas delivered February 25, 1911.
Date:
February 25, 1911
Creator:
United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. A. Martin, February 22, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to J. A. Martin delivering registered title papers relating to lands other than those traded by Mac Sayles. The documents include coupons, award notices, payments receipts and some duplicates of each.
Date:
February 22, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, March 20, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing a clause changed in Perry's deed and asking for confirmation of such.
Date:
March 20, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, March 18, 1911]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles stating he believes he did well on all his exams, and that he acknowledges the deed to El Paso. He believes the information needed is on the back of a letter sent to him. He mentions all tracts of land are classified as grazing and mineral, valued at $1.50.
Date:
March 18, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to King & King, January 17, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to King & King discussing a defective deed that belongs to Sayles' mother. Sayles has acquired a new deed for his mother to execute, but asks for a certified copy for his protection as there are many heirs to his mother's estate.
Date:
January 17, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, September 19,1911]
Telegram from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles in which Hughes writes that he will be home Thursday.
Date:
September 19, 1911
Creator:
Hughes, Ed. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Morgan to Sayles and Sayles, February 17, 1911]
Letter from W. C. Morgan to Sayles and Sayles delivering Abstract No. 2857 and returning Abstract No. 2479. Morgan mentions the bill enclosed.
Date:
February 17, 1911
Creator:
Morgan, W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, April 17th,1911]
Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles in which Hughes encloses a check for $94.92 in payment for a balance of taxes due on the enclosed statement.
Date:
April 17, 1911
Creator:
Hughes, Ed. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History