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[Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, January 15, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, January 15, 1932]

Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz, president of The Atlas Mineral Products Co., to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, Abilene City Engineer, discussing the company's new warehouse in North Texas and offering the company's services.
Date: January 15, 1932
Creator: Wirtz, M. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell - January 25, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Byrdie Carswell - January 25, 1932]

A letter written to "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell] from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated January 25, 1932. Carswell advises that he has arrived home on the Sunshine Special after a trip to Dallas, expresses his concern for his daughter, Peggy, having been ill, advises that he has changed his travel plans to Austin because of the rain and notes that he had a pleasant time in Hamlin.
Date: January 25, 1932
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Los Angeles, California, dated January 7, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they intend to exhibit the Colleen Moore Doll House sometime in Abilene that year.
Date: January 7, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1939]

Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan discussing the status of his book about cowboys, their horses, work and play. Weadick also asks Mr. Bryan to share additional information he may have to be incorporated in the book.
Date: January 2, 1939
Creator: Weadick, Guy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan, January 2, 1934]

Letter from Mrs. Rose A. Banks to Senator W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of Mr. Bryan's wire and inquiring about the Bryan family members. Mrs. Rose also provides Mr. Bryan with a detailed description of her family members and their activities.
Date: January 2, 1934
Creator: Banks, Rose A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 21, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan, January 21, 1939]

Letter from Guy Weadick to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter and clippings he sent and inquiring from Mr. Bryan about the history of cowboys and ranching.
Date: January 21, 1939
Creator: Weadick, Guy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, January 3, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, January 3, 1939]

Letter from W. H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and praising him for being among the great men who contributed toward the development of West Texas.
Date: January 3, 1939
Creator: Cousins, W. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell discussing the case W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles & Sayles is asking for any transcript of records for the regarding case so that Sayles & Sayles can prepare an appeal. Sayles& Sayles also ask for notification on if the judge has signed the order overruling the motion for a new trial.
Date: January 24, 1939
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. B. Tanner to Perry Sayles, January 14, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from K. B. Tanner to Perry Sayles, January 14, 1936]

Letter from K. B. Tanner to Perry Sayles remitting the National Liberty Insurance Company policy for windstorm and hail insurance. The policy is effective February 27, 1936.
Date: January 14, 1936
Creator: Tanner, K. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. H. Terrell to Sayles and Sayles, January 31, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from S. H. Terrell to Sayles and Sayles, January 31, 1930]

Letter from S. H. Terrell to Sayles and Sayles confirming that taxes have been paid on the properties that Sayles inquired about and delivering a certificate for proof.
Date: January 31, 1930
Creator: Terrell, S. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell requesting a record of the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. Sayles also asks if his motion for new trial was overruled. A note from Harrell is shown at the bottom of the letter stating the motion for new trial has been overruled.
Date: January 24, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, January 19,1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, January 19,1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the settlement of A. D. Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company lawsuit.
Date: January 19, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. Stephens informs Sayles of a phrase that needs to be added to the judgment. He proposes an idea to prevent further lawsuits.
Date: January 15, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Union Mutual Life Company, January 3, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Union Mutual Life Company, January 3, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Union Mutual Life Company remitting answers to application questions posed by the Company. Sayles discusses family medical history, specifically related to his grandmother who died of tuberculosis. Apart from his late grandmother, Sayles' family is in good health.
Date: January 3, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Perry Sayles, January 4, 1934] (open access)

[Letter to Perry Sayles, January 4, 1934]

Letter Perry Sayles discussing the taxes he owes to the Eastland Free Schools Incorporated. The letter includes a ledger of the taxes due and the envelope.
Date: January 4, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward O'Day to Harry Sayles, January 12, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Edward O'Day to Harry Sayles, January 12, 1934]

Letter from Edward O'Day to Harry Sayles discussing the policy #120-147 that Harry Styles took out. Mr. O'Day writes that there is a $2.46 fee to cover the interest on the outstanding lien note.
Date: January 12, 1934
Creator: O'Day, Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Frank Pickell, January 19, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Frank Pickell, January 19, 1930]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Frank Pickell discussing correspondence about wells drilled on B. I. Terry's farm.
Date: January 19, 1930
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, January 17, 1933] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, January 17, 1933]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles stating they are eager for Sayles to begin work in St. Paul as soon as he finishes work on his case in Texas.
Date: January 17, 1933
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to R. E. L. Batts, January 22, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to R. E. L. Batts, January 22, 1931]

Letter from John Sayles to R. E. L. Batts discussing Sayles' mother's land and confidential information in a previous letter.
Date: January 22, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Motz & Curtis to Perry Sayles, January 4, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Motz & Curtis to Perry Sayles, January 4, 1936]

Letter from Motz & Curtis to Perry Sayles asking him to pay $138.57 or to send small payments monthly.
Date: January 4, 1936
Creator: Motz & Curtis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. E. Freyschlag to Perry Sayles, January 22, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from E. E. Freyschlag to Perry Sayles, January 22, 1934]

Letter from E. E. Freyschlag to Perry Sayles remitting a National Liberty Insurance Company policy covering $800.00 dweeling and $200.00 by tornado and hail insurance on Sayles' garage.
Date: January 22, 1934
Creator: Freyschlag, E. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer, January 24, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer, January 24, 1936]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer discussing a photograph of Sayles' father sent to Speer by John Sayles.
Date: January 24, 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale, January 28, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale, January 28, 1930]

Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale delivering receipts for 107 acres of land and requesting that Hale record these in his tax receipt record. Sayles requests Hale to advise him of fees so Sayles can remit. Text handwritten in black ink at the bottom of the letter.
Date: January 28, 1930
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. L. Hailey to David W. Stephens, January 12, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from C. L. Hailey to David W. Stephens, January 12, 1931]

Letter from C. L. Hailey to David W. Stephens discussing two suits by A. D. Fulton against the Gulf Pipe Line Company have been set for trial on February 17.
Date: January 12, 1931
Creator: Hailey, C. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History