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[Mary E. Sayles Naming Her Attorneys, October 31, 1905] (open access)

[Mary E. Sayles Naming Her Attorneys, October 31, 1905]

Document written by Mary E. Sayles appointing her son, Henry Sayles, her son-in-law, George C. Harris, and Henry Sayles, Jr. as attorneys in fact to her estate so that they may distribute and sell off her portions of the Austin and Williams land on her behalf.
Date: October 31, 1905
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type: Legal Document
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 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 to Edgar Scurry, October 31, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to Edgar Scurry, October 31, 1909]

Letter to Edgar Scurry stating Abilene residents wish for a railroad to be built as far as Rising Star. The writer states Scurry can set a case at Gainesville for November 22.
Date: October 31, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
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
[Check from John M. Wagstaff to Arizona Corporation Commission] (open access)

[Check from John M. Wagstaff to Arizona Corporation Commission]

Check made out to E. P. Wise of the Arizona Corporation Commission from John M. Wagstaff on behalf of the San Simon Cattle and Land Company for the amount of twenty dollars as payment for annual registration and report filing fees.
Date: October 31, 1912
Creator: Wagstaff, John M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 51] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 51]

Orders from Headquarters Southern Department appointing Major DeRosey C. Cabell Jr. as assistant to the Department Adjutant.
Date: October 31, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 13] (open access)

[UT Students' Army Training Corps Memo Number 13]

Memorandum outlining policies to increase the induction of men into the Collegiate Division of the Students Army Training Corps.
Date: October 31, 1918
Creator: Applewhite, H. LaF.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 5, Ed. 1, Friday, October 31, 1919 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 5, Ed. 1, Friday, October 31, 1919

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 31, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 7, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 31, 1925 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 7, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 31, 1925

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 31, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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 J. L. Wells to Mr. Parramore, October 31, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Wells to Mr. Parramore, October 31, 1930]

Letter from J. L. Wells to Mr. Parramore discussing measurements of Parramore's property and the need for two men to attest to the existence of the Cienega Ditch to complete a land survey.
Date: October 31, 1930
Creator: Wells, J. L.
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
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 7, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 31, 1931 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 7, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 31, 1931

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 31, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 8, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 31, 1936 (open access)

The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 8, Ed. 1, Saturday, October 31, 1936

Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: October 31, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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