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[Memo from L. R. Hare to U.S. Army Southern Department Quartermaster, January 6, 1919] (open access)

[Memo from L. R. Hare to U.S. Army Southern Department Quartermaster, January 6, 1919]

Memorandum from Lt. Col. L. R. Hare to the quartermaster of US Army Southern Department regarding a request to the Quartermaster General seeking the necessary expenses to bury a late soldier, Private Dennis L. Humphrey.
Date: January 6, 1919
Creator: Hare, L. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 141] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 141]

Bulletin reprinting communications from the Army Adjutant General's Office regarding applications for commissions from enlisted ordinance personnel, eligibility of enlisted men seeking commissions for limited service in machine gun and infantry units, and carry of the Dempsey Code Book.
Date: November 6, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 195] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 195]

Document outlining the trial of First Lieutenant Henry E. Redmond on charges of absence from his post and for defrauding military exchanges on multiple occasions, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: September 6, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 194] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 194]

Document outlining the trial of Alfred A. Letot on charges of violating the 96th Article of War, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: September 6, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from L. R. Hare to Fort Sam Houston Depot Quartermaster, December 6, 1918] (open access)

[Memo from L. R. Hare to Fort Sam Houston Depot Quartermaster, December 6, 1918]

Memorandum from Lt. Col. L. R. Hare to the Fort Sam Houston depot quartermaster discussing a mistake in a shipment of clothing to the SATC Simmons College Unit.
Date: December 6, 1918
Creator: Hare, L. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, January 6, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles, January 6, 1916]

Letter from Henry Sayles requesting the amount due for 1915 taxes.
Date: January 6, 1916
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to S. W. White, March 6, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to S. W. White, March 6, 1913]

Letter from John Sayles to S. W. White requesting enclosures be given to White's best abstracter.
Date: March 6, 1913
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #2] (open access)

[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #2]

Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
Date: 1910-11-06~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Abstract of Culberson County, March 6, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Abstract of Culberson County, March 6, 1913]

Letter from John Sayles to Abstract of Culberson County requesting an abstract and statement of dues for lands purchased by James C. Wallace from the state. Sayles discusses errors made in enrollment lists for the land and states those have been corrected.
Date: March 6, 1913
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. D. Williams, January 6, 1911] (open access)

[Letter to W. D. Williams, January 6, 1911]

Letter to W. D. Williams, copied to Henry Sayles, discussing modifications to the I. G. and N. bill to make the bill more friendly to railroads in West Texas.
Date: January 6, 1911
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #1] (open access)

[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #1]

Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
Date: 1910-11-06~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, February 6, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin, February 6, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to T. A. Irvin discussing construction of a railroad - Sayles is inclined to partner with Irvin to build the railway, as his is less expensive than others. Sayles states the citizens of Abilene are eager to have the railway built.
Date: February 6, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles, June 6, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles, June 6, 1912]

Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles giving directions on how to get to T. A. Irvin's home and to the Bayou. Cordwent states he will be there until the following Monday.
Date: June 6, 1912
Creator: Cordwent, Richard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, July 6, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, July 6, 1912]

Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine requesting responses to previous letters written, questioning McAlpine's usual promptness. Handwritten text on the back of the letter written in black ink.
Date: July 6, 1912
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, March 6, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, March 6, 1913]

Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison requesting advice on lands that are in good standing and any delinquent payment. Sayles also requests information on Wallace's land.
Date: March 6, 1913
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. S. Simkins, April 6,1910] (open access)

[Letter to W. S. Simkins, April 6,1910]

Letter to W. S. Simkins in which the sender is asking for a copy of a new edition of Contracts and Sales, a book written by Simkins.
Date: April 6, 1910
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Carlton & Bell, March 6, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Carlton & Bell, March 6, 1913]

Letter from John Sayles to Carlton & Bell informing them of the Abstract No. 1125 and requesting a statement for fees for remittance.
Date: March 6, 1913
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to W. S. O. Johnson, March 6, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to W. S. O. Johnson, March 6, 1913]

Letter from John Sayles to W. S. O. Johnson requesting abstracts for Lots 1, 2, 3, and 5 of Hughes and Sayles Subdivision in Abilene, Texas. Sayles lists estimated costs.
Date: March 6, 1913
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles and Sayles, March 6, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles and Sayles, March 6, 1911]

Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles and Sayles confirming receipt of proof of occupancy, and explains the discrepancy.
Date: March 6, 1911
Creator: Robison, J. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, March 6, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, March 6, 1913]

Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine requesting execution and return of enclosed deeds.
Date: March 6, 1913
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, July 6, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, July 6, 1912]

Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine stating he has no responses to previous letters, questioning McAlpine's usual promptness.
Date: July 6, 1912
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, April 6, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, April 6, 1910]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing letters to a judge and a book the judge has written.
Date: April 6, 1910
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from King & King to Sayles & Sayles, January 6, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from King & King to Sayles & Sayles, January 6, 1919]

Letter from King & King to Sayles & Sayles informing them they will send an abstract for the J. T. Carruth land as soon as possible.
Date: January 6, 1919
Creator: King & King
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cienega Ditch: Contract to Dig Ditch, 1916] (open access)

[Cienega Ditch: Contract to Dig Ditch, 1916]

Contract between the San Simon Cattle and Canal Company, J. H. Lacy, and C.L. Simpson to hiring the two men to cut and dig a ditch along the Scinega [sic] Creek, specifying all special requirements, the time frame, additional time fro inclement weather, and the payment to be received.
Date: January 6, 1916
Creator: Arizona
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History