[Letter from Perry Sayles to Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, December 14, 1935] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, December 14, 1935]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Lincoln National Life Insurance Company remitting a check for $30.20 to cover a premium on his policy. Lincoln has assumed obligation for Sayles' policy from Royal Union Life Insurance Company.
Date: December 14, 1935
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, December 12, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, December 12, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson stating they do not share the same viewpoint on the inclusion of the forms, as Sayles would be dissatisfied if the forms were not included. Sayles also expresses concerns about the weather in St. Paul.
Date: December 12, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Appointing Special Commissioners in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Document Appointing Special Commissioners in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas]

Document listing the details of a condemnation proceeding brought by the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company against the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. It is unsigned and the names of the commissioners have not been filled in.
Date: December 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of a Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.] (open access)

[Draft of a Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.]

Document stating that the action is seeking to condemn Lots 1 and 2 in Block 138 in Abilene, Texas and that the names and residences of the defendants, Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and their unknown heirs are unknown to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. This document is handwritten and unsigned. There is a note at the top reading "4 copies" and corrections to the text in purple ink.
Date: December 30, 1908
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between Vernon Law Book Company and John Sayles] (open access)

[Contract Between Vernon Law Book Company and John Sayles]

Contract between the Vernon Law Book Company and John Sayles regarding Sayles' submissions to a law book published by West Publishing. There are several notes and annotations written on the contract and it was signed only by J. E. Pearson.
Date: December 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 21395-B: Petition for Foreclosure for Delinquent Texas] (open access)

[Cause No. 21395-B: Petition for Foreclosure for Delinquent Texas]

Document discussing the petition of the State of Texas in cause no. 21395-B, The State of Texas vs. Annie Ellis, Joe Donaldson, and Hattie M. Sayles. The cause is regarding delinquent taxes for the property in Wichita Taxes which is owned by Annie Ellis and subject to liens held by Joe Donaldson and Hattie M. Sayles.
Date: December 11, 1929
Creator: Somerville, Wayne
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 15, 1908] (open access)

[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 15, 1908]

Document certifying that both parties in the cause, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, appeared before the special commissioners and awarding damages to the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 15, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Final Notice from Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, December 1935] (open access)

[Final Notice from Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, December 1935]

Final notice from the Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, notifying him that his policy would lapse if the premium was not paid. There is a handwritten note reading, "Paid by ck. Jan. 6, 36, P.S."
Date: December 1935
Creator: Pan-American Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Barry G. Sayles, December 15, 1911] (open access)

[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 from Don King to John Sayles, December 8, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from Don King to John Sayles, December 8, 1910]

Letter from Don King to John Sayles discussing releases to William Allen in Erath County. Also delivered is a deed to be executed by Sayles' mother. King also requests the bill be forwarded for the work.
Date: December 8, 1910
Creator: King, Don
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, December 15, 1939] (open access)

[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, December 15, 1939]

Letter to Sayles & Sayles remitting money to purchase one-half of the royalties on the Wiggins lease.
Date: December 15, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, December 7, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, December 7, 1912]

Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles discussing Coke's travel plans to Abilene.
Date: December 7, 1912
Creator: Coke, Alexander S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, December 18, 1934 (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, December 18, 1934

Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing checks that total $59.34 will need to be deposited to the account of Perry Sayles.
Date: December 18, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood and C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles, December 6, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Rood and C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles, December 6, 1939]

Letter from R. F. Rood and C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles requesting a yellow opinion for the royalty purchase. Rayburn also gives details for an agreement between the Wiggins' family and E. F. Lyle for a mortgage payment. They ask the Sayles to wait to write the opinion until they hear again from Rood and Rayburn.
Date: December 6, 1939
Creator: Rood, R. F. & Rayburn, C. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sheriff's Return, Hattie Irvine, Smith Irvine, and Their Unknown Heirs] (open access)

[Sheriff's Return, Hattie Irvine, Smith Irvine, and Their Unknown Heirs]

Document stating that notice has been given to Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith by publishing the notice in a Taylor County newspaper for four successive weeks leading up to March 1, 1909. The second part of the return states notice has been given to the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith by publishing the notice in a Taylor County newspaper for eight successive weeks leading up to March 1, 1909.
Date: December 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al., December, 1908] (open access)

[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al., December, 1908]

Document filing suit for the condemnation of Lots One and Two in Block 138 in Abilene, Texas. The suit is being brought by the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company against Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith, and their unknown heirs. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Warranty Deed, African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company (open access)

Warranty Deed, African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company

Document transferring Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas from the African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company. There are handwritten notes on the document and several typewriter errors. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.] (open access)

[Affidavit in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine et al.]

Document in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith, certifying that John Sayles does not know the names of the heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith.
Date: December 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement of Costs in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church] (open access)

[Statement of Costs in Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church]

Document listing the statement in the condemnation proceedings, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America at Abilene, Texas.
Date: December 15, 1908
Creator: Motz, Charles; McKinney, P. M. & McDonald, A. F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sheriff's Return, J. A. Duncan] (open access)

[Sheriff's Return, J. A. Duncan]

Document stating the sheriff delivered a notice to J. A. Duncan, pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, December 18, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, December 18, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles, trustee at the Texas State Bank of Eastland, Texas for $200.00.
Date: December 18, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1895] (open access)

[Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1895]

Receipt for taxes paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of S. J. McAlpine for property in Montgomery and San Jacinto Counties for the year 1895.
Date: December 31, 1895
Creator: Walsh, D. H. & Finley, R. W.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens, December 29, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens, December 29, 1908]

Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens discussing the railway company's offer to purchase lots 11 and 12 in Block C on Rose Street in Abilene, Texas for the construction and operation of a railroad.
Date: December 29, 1908
Creator: Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History