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[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, February 23,1940] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, February 23,1940]

Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles discussing supplemental abstracts needed for the lease no.13823. Once Claunts finds the abstracts needed he is instructed to forward them to Edward S. Arentz
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Claunts, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to G. C. Spillers, July 23, 1925] (open access)

[Letter to G. C. Spillers, July 23, 1925]

Letter to G. C. Spillers referencing the case of Carter Oil vs. Independent Torpedo Co. in the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The author then ask about a Texas case that Mr. Spillers might have had in mind and if this was correct.
Date: July 23, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two Receipts for Registered Mail] (open access)

[Two Receipts for Registered Mail]

Two receipts for registered mail sent by Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin, Jr. and M. McAlpine, both in Toyah, Texas.
Date: February 23, 1911
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, November 23, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, November 23, 1939]

Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles discussing the estate of Herman P. Faris.
Date: November 23, 1939
Creator: Rood, R. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, July 23, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, July 23, 1928]

Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles delivering a draft of a separation agreement. Perry asks John to keep this matter between them. Perry says he will have it signed as soon as he has the money.
Date: July 23, 1928
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to David W. Stephens, May 23, 1931] (open access)

[Letter to David W. Stephens, May 23, 1931]

Letter to David W. Stephens discussing the judgement in the courtcase, "A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al."
Date: May 23, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to L. D. Clepper] (open access)

[Check Written to L. D. Clepper]

Galveston National Bank check made out to L. D. Clepper for $16.05 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is stamped with three stamps from the Galveston National Bank, the First National Bank, and Cle[..] House, and endorsed by L. D. Clepper and J. M. Callawary.
Date: April 23, 1901
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., December 23, 1926] (open access)

[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., December 23, 1926]

Letter from Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr. informing Sayles that his note for $544.68, in favor of Mary Fasshauer, held by the Bank of A. Levy, Incorporated is due on January 14, 1927. The letter lists the principle, interest, and total due to the bank. There is a stamp on the letter reading, "Paid [..] 1927 Citizens National [..] of Abilene, [Texas]."
Date: December 23, 1926
Creator: Adams, Alpha
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Albert Bogges, April 23, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Albert Bogges, April 23, 1915]

Letter from John Sayles to Albert Bogges requesting information that was also requested from W. B. Carrington.
Date: April 23, 1915
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1940]

Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles remitting a supplemental abstract for their examination of the J. B. Friesen title.
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Allen, Rupert C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, February 23, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, February 23, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom discussing the payment of taxes for the deed from Mary E. Sayles to Henry G. King. Sayles requests payment for the taxes.
Date: February 23, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. C. Preston, October 23, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to W. C. Preston, October 23, 1909]

Letter to W. C. Preston stating the land between Abilene and Comanche. The writer states that the people of Abilene are favorable towards Preston's railroad more than any other in the state and believe it can handle their freight.
Date: October 23, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 23, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 23, 1931]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the judgment of the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case.
Date: September 23, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. O. Settle to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from P. O. Settle to Sayles & Sayles, February 23, 1932]

Letter from P. O. Settle to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. Settle remits the payment for legal services from Gulf Pipe Line Company.
Date: February 23, 1932
Creator: Settle, P. O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson, June 23, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson, June 23, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson discussing land in Sherman County. Sayles discusses the transcript of the estate of Earl Meyer and who will assume guardianship. Sayles suggests Elsie Meyer, who will need to file a bond after the transcript itself has been filed. Sayles requests a spelling check as Elsie sometimes appears as Elise.
Date: June 23, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, April 23, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, April 23, 1930]

Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. The case is set for June 2nd, 1930.
Date: April 23, 1930
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, May 23, 1914 ] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles, May 23, 1914 ]

Letter from Henry Sayles requesting advice on delinquent tax suits to discover if it is believed he owes delinquent taxes.
Date: May 23, 1914
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Heming, February 23, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Heming, February 23, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming confirming they located Henry G. King, the person whom Mary E. Sayles conveyed the timber on the land in Hardin County.
Date: February 23, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. A. Martin, February 23, 1911] (open access)

[Letter to J. A. Martin, February 23, 1911]

Letter to J. A. Martin discussing abstracts investigated and deeds unrecorded by Cargill. The writer requests the abstract be verified, payments be made and the vendor's lien be released. The writer informs Martin that Mac Sayles can be substituted on some of the records.
Date: February 23, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith, November 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith, November 23, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith discussing the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. I. T. I. O. is willing to compromise so long as the costs are not too high. Sayles requests a statement of all costs from the Court of Civil Appeals so as to dismiss the suit.
Date: February 23, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Washington County Taxes, 1899] (open access)

[Receipt for Washington County Taxes, 1899]

Receipt for taxes and late fees paid to Washington County by W. K. McAlpine. The receipt includes the assessed value of McAlpine's property in the county and a list of taxes and penalties paid.
Date: February 23, 1900
Creator: Schlenker, Sam
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 23, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 23, 1940]

Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz discussing Jacob Wiebe's land. Sayles has not received the affidavit from Judge R. E. Underwood.
Date: March 23, 1940
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, October 23,1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, October 23,1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing an enclosed check from Mr. Sayles that he would like deposited into his account at the bank.
Date: October 23, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. B. F. Terry, October 23, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Dr. B. F. Terry, October 23, 1909]

Letter to B. F. Terry remitting a letter about the Prisco railroad. The writer asks Terry to not let this matter get into the hands of the public. The writer will send Vice-President Drake and General Freight Agent Preston to Rising Star to meet with Terry.
Date: October 23, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History