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[Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles, August 11, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles, August 11, 1906]

Letter from C. C. Hemming to M. E. Sayles discussing a warranty deed on the timber in Hardin County. Hemming warrants the title to the extent of his interest.
Date: August 11, 1906
Creator: Hemming, C. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to H. N. McKellar, January 11, 1912] (open access)

[Letter to H. N. McKellar, January 11, 1912]

Letter to H. N. McKellar requesting he issue citation for defendant The Midland National Bank only. McKellar also receives carbon copies of the petitions.
Date: January 11, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 11,1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 11,1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens regarding the case of Underwood et al vs. Gulf Refining Company. John Sayles encloses a copy of the plaintiff's plea of misjoinder of parties and causes of action.
Date: July 11, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner, October 11, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner, October 11, 1919]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner approving title to the oil and gas lease for a tract of land in the name of Kate Z. Williams. This lease originally was executed by J. D. Martin and Geo C. Bishop. The terms of the lease are discussed and includes a royalty for a percentage of all oil produced.
Date: October 11, 1919
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]

Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner regarding the selling of his stock or interest in land in Lee County. Sayles does not want to lose control of the stock or sell it for less than what it's worth. Sayles lists the profits that could be made from the Wichita Water & Light Company. The two are waiting on a president to be elected for the company.
Date: September 11, 1908
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911]

Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes discussing how to handle opposition to the railroad and how to present information about the railroad to Trumbull. Sayles discusses a conference that Abilene was invited to as they will likely have a railroad as part of the Cross Plains extension. Sayles believes there is a good chance of securing a twenty-five year lease for the railroad.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 11, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 11, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that there is no case on trial today. Mr. Sayles believes Sam Underwood case will be reached on Wednesday or Thursday.
Date: July 11, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 11, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 11, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz discussing the Betty estate. Sayles states the first requirement is not met, as there was a failure to obtain a title by John O'Loughlin. However, the second and third requirement are met. Sayles asks for the title division of Indian Territory Illuminating Company to notify him whether or not they want to waive the requirements.
Date: March 11, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]

Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner discussing stock to possibly sell. Sayles' son Henry objects to the arrangement because of his obligation to sell land in Lee County. Sayles states he would not sell anyone else his interest in the Water & Light Company stock. Sayles mentions the demand for water is growing rapidly and discusses other plants in Abilene.
Date: September 11, 1908
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, March 11, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, March 11, 1940]

Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles remitting an abstract on land in Ochiltree County bought for the railroad.
Date: March 11, 1940
Creator: Allen, Rupert C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. La Fon to Perry Sayles, July 11, 1933] (open access)

[Letter from W. E. La Fon to Perry Sayles, July 11, 1933]

Letter from W. E. La Fon to Perry Sayles in discussing Mr. Sayles meal options and payment options at the Connellee Hotel in which Mr. Sayles is staying.
Date: July 11, 1933
Creator: La Fon, W. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 11, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 11, 1911]

Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes letting him know to not have conversations with certain individuals about the railroad. Sayles was made Chairman of the Committee of Resolutions. Sayles believes a committee member, John Bryan, will oppose any of his suggestions. Sayles elaborates on how he thinks they should handle those that oppose the railroad operation.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 11, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 11, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz discussing different requirements for the lease on the Betty Estate. These include obtaining abstracts, records of deed, patents and changes of depository. Also needed is a waiver by John O'Loughlin.
Date: March 11, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves, April 11, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves, April 11, 1919]

Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves stating he has closed the balance on their note for a royalty deal. Reaves will receive half the balance due to them.
Date: April 11, 1919
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith, January 11, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith, January 11, 1909]

Letter from John Sayles to Will Stith requesting that he pay Harris $45.30 for delivery of an outdated note.
Date: January 11, 1909
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Graham B. Smedley, January 11, 1912] (open access)

[Letter to Graham B. Smedley, January 11, 1912]

Letter to Graham B. Smedley stating they did not intend for service to be waived, but only to save costs. They will shortly have his client served with the citation.
Date: January 11, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, November 11, 1907] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles, November 11, 1907]

Letter from J. A. Kemp to Henry Sayles discussing correspondence between Kemp and Charles Selby. They will pay their outstanding notes.
Date: November 11, 1907
Creator: Kemp, J. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. B. Stokes, November 11, 1908] (open access)

[Letter to J. B. Stokes, November 11, 1908]

Letter to J. B. Stokes informing him he will be placed in charge of the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company office.
Date: November 11, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood and F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, March 11, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Rood and F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, March 11, 1940]

Letter from F. F. Claunts and R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles remitting certified title papers related to the Betty estate. They ask Sayles & Sayles to inform them of what requirements are still needed.
Date: March 11, 1940
Creator: Claunts, F. F. & Rood, R. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. F. Lyle to R. F. Rood, December 11, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from E. F. Lyle to R. F. Rood, December 11, 1939]

Letter from E. F. Lyle to R. F. Rood discussing an offer on the Wiggins' land in Hemphill County. Lyle states that royalties should to be paid to the Wiggins to reduce a mortgage note according to the original deed. Lyle still has yet to received the waiver of mortgage.
Date: December 11, 1939
Creator: Lyle, Edward Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to O. B. Fielder, October 11, 1906] (open access)

[Letter to O. B. Fielder, October 11, 1906]

Letter to O. B. Fielder stating that the writer is unable to place Fielder's note at the bank in Hamlin as there are too many to keep track of. It is stated more money is owed to Fielder, but they are unable to send it until all of the deferred payments are made. The writer informs Fielder that all but one subdivision eliminated from the suit against the Railroad Company. Mary Sayles believes her duties are fulfilled regarding the case.
Date: October 11, 1906
Creator: {{{name}}}
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, February 11, 1911] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles, August 11, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles, August 11, 1897]

Letter from A. W. McIver to Emma H. Sayles discussing the land that Sayles' father, Henry Sayles, owned in the region.
Date: August 11, 1897
Creator: McIver, A. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Tax Collector in Roby, Fisher County, January 11, 1892] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Tax Collector in Roby, Fisher County, January 11, 1892]

Letter from Henry Sayles to a tax collector in Roby, Texas inquiring about purchasing land that may partially be located in Fisher county, expressing the desire to purchase the land and pay any taxes necessary on the Fisher county section. On the back of the letter is a stationary header from Buie and Hanna's Land Agency, upon which several section and certification numbers for different pieces of land have been written in pencil along with a calculated price.
Date: January 11, 1892
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History