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[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
[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 Robert Wilsdon lease. Sayles remits instruments needed for the final opinion of title.
Date: August 31, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to M. E. Sedberry, August 31, 1940] (open access)

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

Letter from Jack Sayles to M. E. Sedberry delivering a receipt from Wilson's life insurance company as well as other receipts relevant to Wilson's lease and Farrar's lease.
Date: August 31, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to I. T. I. O. Co., Title Division, August 31, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to I. T. I. O. Co., Title Division, August 31, 1940]

Letter from John Sayles to the I. T. I. O. Co., title division discussing the final opinion regarding land leased to Frank M. Miller in Concho, Texas.
Date: August 31, 1940
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
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
[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
[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 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 asking if the map sent to them was the most recent map of Hemphill County, and if not to prepare one and forward it to the Sayles.
Date: October 31, 1939
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
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
[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.
Date: October 31, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
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 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 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
[Letter from Perry Sayles to J. D. Barker, October 31, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to J. D. Barker, October 31, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to J. D. Barker confirming his taking responsibility for half of the Star Drilling Machine Company's claim against the Dearolph estate. Sayles lists the costs and a mailing address so he is able to receive and pay the claim.
Date: October 31, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Pan-American Life Insurance Company, October 31, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Pan-American Life Insurance Company, October 31, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Pan-American Life Insurance Company discussing a check of $4.28 that Mr. Sayles has written to cover the interest of his premium lien note.
Date: October 31, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
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 John Sayles to David W. Stephens, October 31, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, October 31, 1931]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. The motion for new trial has been overruled, per Sayles' recommendation.
Date: October 31, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, August 31, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, August 31, 1931]

Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens discussing the case, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Co. et al, and recommending two engineers to "ascertain acreage drained from west."
Date: August 31, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to W. A. Riney, August 31,1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to W. A. Riney, August 31,1931]

Letter from J. S. to W. A. Riney discussing setting up a meeting to go over surface drainage from one tract to another.
Date: August 31, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
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 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
[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
[Letter from John Sayles to George L. Davenport, January 31, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to George L. Davenport, January 31, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to George L. Davenport discussing a compromise of the suit. Even if no compromise is reached, it is said that G. C. Spillers will not be able to try the case in February. Sayles requests the case be stricken from the setting in February.
Date: January 31, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 31, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 31, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr. discussing approval of settlement made. Sayles asks whether the compromise has been closed.
Date: January 31, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History