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[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
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 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 James V. Allred to All Officials of Government, Republic of Mexico, Central Americaand South America - July 31, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from James V. Allred to All Officials of Government, Republic of Mexico, Central Americaand South America - July 31, 1936]

Letter written to officials of the governments of Mexico, Central America, and South America from James V. Allred, Governor of Texas. The letter requests that K.B. Legett be given courtesies on his trip to South America, Central America, and Mexico. Included is the envelope.
Date: July 31, 1936
Creator: Allred, James V.
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
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 36, Ed. 1, Monday, July 31, 1933 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 36, Ed. 1, Monday, July 31, 1933

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: July 31, 1933
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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 T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - March 31, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Peggy Carswell - March 31, 1932]

A letter written to "Baby-Doll" [Peggy Carswell], from "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell], dated March 31, 1932. Carswell advises that he is enclosing a letter from Mrs. Baker and expresses his pleasure that she did so well as to receive such praise from Mrs. Halter.
Date: March 31, 1932
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
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 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
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. [15], No. 17, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 31, 1931 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. [15], No. 17, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 31, 1931

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: January 31, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 34, Ed. 1, Saturday, May 31, 1930 (open access)

The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 34, Ed. 1, Saturday, May 31, 1930

Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: May 31, 1930
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
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