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[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1912] (open access)

[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1912]

Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Sayles & Sayles for the year 1912. The receipt includes the assessed value of the property and an inventory of the taxes paid.
Date: January 14, 1913
Creator: Lilley, Henry L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 14, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 14, 1930]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Co. vs. Fulton and Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Co. et all. The case had moved to the 104th District Court with no trail date set. Mr. Sayles was reaching out to Mr. Stephens to let him know that unless these cases are tried pretty soon it will be inconvenient for Mr. Sayles to participate.
Date: June 14, 1930
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing how to navigate publication of new forms with this book and to take Stayton's forms into consideration when Sayles' work is published. They also discuss coverage for the St. Paul winter.
Date: December 14, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Vendor's Lien Note, Henry Sayles, Jr. to Alfred and Mary Fasshauer] (open access)

[Vendor's Lien Note, Henry Sayles, Jr. to Alfred and Mary Fasshauer]

Vendor's lien note from Henry Sayles, Jr. to Alfred and Mary Fasshauer, promising to pay $544.68 on or before three years has passed from the date of the note and with a rate of six percent interest after that. The note is part payment for land in Taylor County, Texas. The note is stamped "Paid Jan. 2 1929 Citizens National Bank Abilene, Texas" and has two payments of $32.68 listen on the back.
Date: January 14, 1926
Creator: Sayles, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 14, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 14, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens stating that resetting the Underwood case to the next week may not be possible due to another breach of the promise of marriage case that will be tried all week. However, it may be possible to reset it to the week of July 11. Sayles asks what Stephens wishes to do about the matter.
Date: June 14, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. A. Thomas to Perry Sayles, September 14, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from N. A. Thomas to Perry Sayles, September 14, 1934]

Letter from N. A. Thomas to Perry Sayles, discussing Sayles' tax status.
Date: September 14, 1934
Creator: Thomas, N. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Warranty Deed: Alfred Fasshauer and Mary Fasshauer to Henry Sayles, Jr.] (open access)

[Warranty Deed: Alfred Fasshauer and Mary Fasshauer to Henry Sayles, Jr.]

Document certifying the sale of Lot No. 6 of the Alfred and Mary Fasshauer Subdivision of Survey No. 65, Blind Asylum Land in Taylor County, Texas from Mary and Alfred Fasshauer to Henry Sayles, Jr.
Date: January 14, 1926
Creator: Fasshauer, Alfred & Fasshauer, Mary
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing how to navigate publication of new forms with this book and to take Stayton's forms into consideration when Sayles' work is published. They also discuss coverage for the St. Paul winter.
Date: December 14, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1909]

Letter from T. S. Whiteley to Henry Sayles discussing construction of a railway by the Pecos & Northern Texas Railway Company. The company has filed a deed to secure a $30,000 bond.
Date: June 14, 1909
Creator: Whiteley, T. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Case No. 11783-A: Copy of the Original Petition (open access)

Case No. 11783-A: Copy of the Original Petition

Document bringing suit by Henry Sayles, Jr. against L. M. Parks regarding fees owed by Parks to Sayles.
Date: November 14, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming, August 14, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming, August 14, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming stating that the tax issue has been resolved and that Kirby Lumber Company has remitted taxes and will pay taxes for 1916 and 1917. The valuation was adjusted so that Henry King would not be responsible for any taxes.
Date: August 14, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: No. 10940. Sheriff's Sale.] (open access)

[Clipping: No. 10940. Sheriff's Sale.]

Newspaper clipping announcing a sheriff's sale of lots No. 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of D. Boone's subdivision of block -F3 in Eastland, Texas. The real estate was levied against W. L. Morris and Mrs. W. L. Morris in cause no. 10940, J. L. Chapman vs. W. L. Morris and Mrs. W. L. Morris.
Date: September 14, 1926
Creator: Edwards, R. W.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. H. Neel to Sayles & Sayles, July 14,1932] (open access)

[Telegram from T. H. Neel to Sayles & Sayles, July 14,1932]

Telegram from T. H. Neel to Sayles & Sayles in which Neel writes that McMahon to go on with the case and due to his car being in the shop he will be there as soon as possible.
Date: July 14, 1932
Creator: Neel, T. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., November 14, 1931] (open access)

[Notes Discussing A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., November 14, 1931]

Paper with notes related to the cause, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al..
Date: November 14, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Magruder to Sayles & Sayles, February 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Magruder to Sayles & Sayles, February 14, 1940]

Letter from F. F. Magruder to Sayles & Sayles remitting abstracts for the loan indicated the land. Magruder expects Sayles & Sayles to follow the requirements and return the abstract. Once returned, the bond Sayles & Sayles requested will be cancelled.
Date: February 14, 1940
Creator: Magruder, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe S. Morris to Sayles & Sayles, January 14, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from Joe S. Morris to Sayles & Sayles, January 14, 1920]

Letter from Joe S. Morris to Sayles & Sayles discussing McMan Oil & Gas Company. Perry Sayles and B. I. Terry's names are written in red ink near the top of the letter.
Date: January 14, 1920
Creator: Morris, Joe S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, November 14, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, November 14, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson discussing the value of a Texas Practice book without any forms or references to Stayton's Form book. Sayles also mentions creating a contract if he is to be hired for this job. Handwritten text on the top of the letter: "Copy for Mr. M. B. Wilhoit, P. O. Box 1197, San Antonio, Texas."
Date: November 14, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 14, 1940]

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. Childress discusses the total costs incurred in the case.
Date: November 14, 1940
Creator: Childress, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for W. J. Thompson, M. C. Lambeth, T. M. Collins, J. W. Andersen, Thomas Sayles, and Will Stith] (open access)

[Subpoena for W. J. Thompson, M. C. Lambeth, T. M. Collins, J. W. Andersen, Thomas Sayles, and Will Stith]

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring W. J. Thompson, M. C. Lambeth, T. M. Collins, J. W. Andersen, Thomas Sayles, and Will Stith to appear in court to testify on behalf of the plaintiff, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company.
Date: December 14, 1908
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Case No. 10,190-A: Plaintiff's Original Petition (open access)

Case No. 10,190-A: Plaintiff's Original Petition

Document bringing suit by Henry Sayles, Jr. against L. M. Parks regarding fees owed by Parks to Sayles.
Date: November 14, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for W. H. Rawlings and the Unknown Heirs of W. H. Rawlings] (open access)

[Subpoena for W. H. Rawlings and the Unknown Heirs of W. H. Rawlings]

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring W. H. Rawlings and the unknown heirs of W. H. Rawlings to appear in court to answer a petition filed in suit no. 2826 seeking to condemn property in Taylor County for use by the Abilene & Southern Railway Company. This document appears to be a draft and has handwritten corrections to the text.
Date: June 14, 1909
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, November 14, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, November 14, 1912]

Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles discussing a time to meet Sayles in Dallas. Acheson has yet to hear news from the engineering department.
Date: November 14, 1912
Creator: Acheson, Alex M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Chas. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1908]

Letter from Chas. A. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles discussing overloads in a power plant. The Wichita Falls Water & Light Company is losing business because of these overloads. Malone and Hill discuss projects under construction that need wiring as well as prices for their own machinery.
Date: June 14, 1908
Creator: Malone, Charles A. & Hill, Frank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History