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[Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles, March 31, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles, March 31, 1914]

Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles discussing a credit placed on Henry Sayles Jr.'s note and discusses when both notes are due.
Date: March 31, 1914
Creator: Alvey, J. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Harper, October 31, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from A. G. Harper, October 31, 1929]

Letter from A. G. Harper notifying delinquent taxpayers to send in their remittance to the tax collector to save other penalties or a tax suit. If the taxpayers find any error or they do not understand, they are to call the tax collector for such information.
Date: October 31, 1929
Creator: Harper, A. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., December 31, 1924] (open access)

[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., December 31, 1924]

Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $3.89.
Date: December 31, 1924
Creator: Frick-Reid Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. T. Bomar, December 31, 1907] (open access)

[Letter to D. T. Bomar, December 31, 1907]

Letter to D. T. Bomar discussing a time to schedule a conference.
Date: December 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles, October 31, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles, October 31, 1939]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles discussing abstracts examined for land in Texas as well as corrected field notes for other property.
Date: October 31, 1939
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit, May 31, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit, May 31, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit discussing the writing of Texas law books and how the writing will be supervised. Sayles does not wish to stop actively practicing law or to move his residence to write the book, instead he wishes to do practice and write simultaneously. Also discussed is compensation for the work.
Date: May 31, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1905] (open access)

[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1905]

Receipt for property taxes for Taylor County, paid by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1905. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 31, 1906
Creator: Crawford, Baylor
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Poll Taxes Paid by Henry Sayles, 1904] (open access)

[Receipt for Poll Taxes Paid by Henry Sayles, 1904]

Receipt for the poll tax paid by Henry Sayles for the year 1904. The receipt lists Sayles' race, occupation, age, and the number of years he resided in Texas, Taylor County, and the City of Abilene.
Date: January 31, 1905
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, October 31, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, October 31, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing a check of $150.00 that Mr. Sayles would like to be deposited into his account.
Date: October 31, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Certificate by State Comptroller, Public Accounts: Payment of Taxes. (open access)

Certificate by State Comptroller, Public Accounts: Payment of Taxes.

Document stating that taxes for property in San Jacinto County, Texas were paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company for Mrs. S. J. McAlpine.
Date: January 31, 1930
Creator: Terrell, S. H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to M. E. Sedberry, August 31, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to M. E. Sedberry, August 31, 1940]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to M. E. Sedberry stating they've delivered to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company titles to portions of the Wilson and Farrar leases along with a conditional requirement for the Millar lease.
Date: August 31, 1940
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1906] (open access)

[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1906]

Receipt for taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1906. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 31, 1907
Creator: Crawford, Baylor
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. McLendore, October 31, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from John B. McLendore, October 31, 1908]

Letter from John B. McLendore discussing land he has obtained. He also has abstracts for all his land.
Date: October 31, 1908
Creator: McLendore, John B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Will Stith, October 31, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Will Stith, October 31, 1908]

Letter from D. T. Bomar to Will Stith remitting two papers regarding the railroad in Taylor County. Bomar is mainly concerned with the right of way that is to be validated by the court.
Date: October 31, 1908
Creator: Bomar, David T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 31, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 31, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing the E. P. Farrar lease. Sayles remits affidavits and the ratification and agreement for the oil and gas lease.
Date: August 31, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1904] (open access)

[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1904]

Receipt for property taxes for Taylor County, paid by Henry Sayles, for the year 1904. The receipt includes a list of Sayles' property and its assessed value, and an inventory of the taxes paid.
Date: January 31, 1905
Creator: Cawford, Baylor
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transfer of Land From Henry Sayles, Ed. S. Hughes, and Robin Jones to Mac Sayles] (open access)

[Transfer of Land From Henry Sayles, Ed. S. Hughes, and Robin Jones to Mac Sayles]

Document certifying the transfer of lots 19 and 20 of the Alta Vista addition in Abilene, Texas from Henry Sayles, Ed. S. Hughes, and Robin Jones to Mac Sayles.
Date: October 31, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry; Hughes, Ed. S. & Jones, Robin
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, August 31, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, August 31, 1936]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Lincoln National Life Insurance Company discussing proceeds from an insurance policy. Sayles makes one request about how installments are to be made in the event of his daughter's death.
Date: August 31, 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, August 31, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, August 31, 1928]

Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, discussing two separate cases and their trial dates. The two cases are Jake L. Hamon vs. United Torpedo Company and Mrs. Ramsower vs. Thaddius.
Date: August 31, 1928
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Requirement Sheet Regarding the Oil and Gas Lease From Maude B. Johnson To Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company] (open access)

[Requirement Sheet Regarding the Oil and Gas Lease From Maude B. Johnson To Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]

Document stating that Jack Sayles has examined the abstracts and documents related to the Maude B. Johnson's property in Hemphill County, Texas and listing the documents still required to move ahead with an oil and gas lease from Maude B. Johnson to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. There are notes in red pencil on the document.
Date: October 31, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Hemming to Henry Sayles, January 31, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from C. C. Hemming to Henry Sayles, January 31, 1916]

Letter from C. C. Hemming to Henry Sayles inquiring about past due unpaid taxes.
Date: January 31, 1916
Creator: Hemming, C. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, October 31, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, October 31, 1934]

Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles stating his check to the Pan-American Life Insurance Company has been returned due to insufficient funds. The Company is redepositing the check and asks Sayles to be sure it is paid when presented.
Date: October 31, 1934
Creator: Backes, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, October 31, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, October 31, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn requesting requirement sheets and yellow blanks for title opinions.
Date: October 31, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History