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[Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles, September 28, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles, September 28, 1897]

Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles discussing paying land taxes.
Date: September 28, 1897
Creator: Searcy, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendants' Fourth Amended Original Answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Original Petition] (open access)

[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendants' Fourth Amended Original Answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Original Petition]

Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., discussing the complaints brought by A. D. Fulton and countering his claims of damage to his property by the Gulf Pipe Line Company and the Gulf Production Company. There are several notes written on the back of the last page. This document is unsigned.
Date: September 1931
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, September 24, 1925] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, September 24, 1925]

Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers stating the Tomlinson et al. vs. Independent Torpedo Company likely won't be set for trial until after the court convenes. Chastain & Judkins, the plaintiff's attorneys, ask the trial be set for October 9th and will be agreed if Spillers is able to attend.
Date: September 24, 1925
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, September 18, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, September 18, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts discussing the Earl Williard Meyer lease in Sherman County, Texas. Mr. Claunts tells Mr. Sayles that he is handing over all original and photo copies of the instruments on file that relate to the lease purchase.
Date: September 18, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Sale of Land from James C. Wallace to Mac Sayles] (open access)

[Draft of Sale of Land from James C. Wallace to Mac Sayles]

Document certifying the sale of land in McLennan County, Texas, from James C. Wallace to Mac Sayles, with corrections in red ink.
Date: September 1, 1913
Creator: Wallace, James C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Morgan to John Sayles, Setpember 26, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from W. C. Morgan to John Sayles, Setpember 26, 1913]

Letter from W. C. Morgan to John Sayles discussing an abstract requested for lands that cannot be furnished because of where it is now located.
Date: September 26, 1913
Creator: Morgan, W. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to David W. Stephens, September 16, 1931] (open access)

[Letter to David W. Stephens, September 16, 1931]

Letter to David W. Stephens, discussing a draft of the judgment in the case, "A.D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Oil Company et al."
Date: September 16, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 5, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 5, 1931]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the cause, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton. It states the only document in the clerks office is the order of continuation and some details of the juror list.
Date: September 5, 1931
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deed of Reconveyance, Dana E. Sammons and C. E. Sammons to Henry Sayles, Jr.] (open access)

[Deed of Reconveyance, Dana E. Sammons and C. E. Sammons to Henry Sayles, Jr.]

Document certifying the cancel of all vendors' liens against the property owned by the Sammons and transferring the property from the Sammons to Henry Sayles, Jr.
Date: September 12, 1941
Creator: Sammons, Dana E. & Sammons, C. E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. McAlpine to Mac Sayles, September 5, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from M. McAlpine to Mac Sayles, September 5, 1914]

Letter from M. McAlpine to Mac Sayles discussing selling their ranch and asks Mac what he thinks of it. McAlpine also mentions talking to a potential buyer for the land.
Date: September 5, 1914
Creator: McAlpine, M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to First National Bank, September 19, 1934] (open access)

[Letter to First National Bank, September 19, 1934]

Letter to the First National Bank instructing the bank to deposit the enclosed check to the author's account.
Date: September 19, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to L. D. Hillyer, September 17, 1928] (open access)

[Letter to L. D. Hillyer, September 17, 1928]

Letter to L. D. Hillyer regarding a copy of John Thompson in the case "Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Co."
Date: September 17, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 10, 1934] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 10, 1934]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $75.00.
Date: September 10, 1934
Creator: First National Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. A. Thomas to Perry Sayles, September 14, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from N. A. Thomas to Perry Sayles, September 14, 1934]

Letter from N. A. Thomas to Perry Sayles, discussing Sayles' tax status.
Date: September 14, 1934
Creator: Thomas, N. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Raffle Ticket for British American Monthly Policy Drawing] (open access)

[Raffle Ticket for British American Monthly Policy Drawing]

Raffle ticket nos. 4408 RS and 7531 YL for the British-American Company's Red and Blue Policy Play. The terms of the drawing are detailed on the back of the paper.
Date: September 20, 1932
Creator: Townsend, M. J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Sayles & Sayles, September 4, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Sayles & Sayles, September 4, 1940]

Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Sayles & Sayles asking for an estimated time needed to examine the statements for the Floyd C. Dodson title as it is part of Hawk's job to approve statements from outside attorneys. He also asks that the charge be justified.
Date: September 4, 1940
Creator: Hawk, Darall G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 1, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 1, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing a terracing job to be done by Jim Gardner on property related to the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case.
Date: September 1, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles, September 26, 1897] (open access)

[Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles, September 26, 1897]

Letter from T. W. Brown to Henry Sayles discussing payment of dues and taxes.
Date: September 26, 1897
Creator: Brown, T. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Orders to Bring J. L. Kincaid to Serve as Juror] (open access)

[Orders to Bring J. L. Kincaid to Serve as Juror]

Orders for officers to retrieve and bring to court Mr. J. L. Kincaid to serve on the jury of the case of M. E. Sayles vs. W. L. Campbell et al.
Date: September 30, 1901
Creator: Garrison, G. H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Answers and Depositions of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn] (open access)

[Cause No. 4035: Answers and Depositions of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn]

Document related to cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, stating that the answers of E. Williams and C. C. Chinn were taken before a public notary in Garfield County, Oklahoma. The answers of E. Williams are included in this document.
Date: September 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for City of Eastland Delinquent Taxes, September 19, 1935] (open access)

[Receipt for City of Eastland Delinquent Taxes, September 19, 1935]

Receipt for delinquent taxes for the year of 1932 paid by Perry Sayles to the City of Eastland, Texas.
Date: September 19, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. T. Drake, September 30, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to W. T. Drake, September 30, 1909]

Letter to W. T. Drake stating that merchants and shippers in Abilene are wanting to build a railroad that runs southeast, so as to have control that will benefit them. The writer states a connection with Drake's railroad would be favored as it would be beneficial to all parties.
Date: September 30, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to G. C. Spillers, September 29, 1925] (open access)

[Letter to G. C. Spillers, September 29, 1925]

Letter to G. C. Spillers stating the trial for the Tomlinson et al. vs. Independent Torpedo Company would be held October 15. The writer informs Spillers of the defense that should be prepared and that he would like to go over the case with Spillers.
Date: September 29, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 15, 1931]

Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens discussing the plaintiff's motion for a new trial in the cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al..
Date: September 15, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History