Cause No. 2935: Execution for Costs, June 11, 1915 (open access)

Cause No. 2935: Execution for Costs, June 11, 1915

Document certifying the execution for costs in Cause No. 2935, F. E. Haynes vs. Max Seibt, et al. The document details the costs owed to the court and sheriff incurred during the cause.
Date: June 11, 1915
Creator: Fuller, J. K.; Dodson, J. L. & MoMahan, J. A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Mineral Deed, R. H. Reaves to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Draft of Mineral Deed, R. H. Reaves to Perry Sayles]

Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 1/16 interest in the oil, gas, and minerals of a tract of land in Comanche County, Texas from R. H. Reaves to Perry Sayles. This document has correction in red pencil.
Date: January 11, 1919
Creator: Reaves, R. H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Hemming to Henry Sayles Jr., December 11, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from C. C. Hemming to Henry Sayles Jr., December 11, 1915]

Letter from C. C. Hemming to Henry Sayles Jr. asking if he has heard anything in regard to the Hardin County land. Hemming mentions meeting Sayles' father on a train.
Date: December 11, 1915
Creator: Hemming, C. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, August 11, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, August 11, 1916]

Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles remitting $127.22 for payment of taxes for years 1914 and 1915 and stating that payment for 1916 and 1917 will be made by the company.
Date: August 11, 1916
Creator: Bloxsom, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, March 11, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, March 11, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing the extension of the Texas Central Railroad between Cross Plains and Abilene, Texas and setting a meeting between the author and Achison.
Date: March 11, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911]

Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes discussing how to handle opposition to the railroad and how to present information about the railroad to Trumbull. Sayles discusses a conference that Abilene was invited to as they will likely have a railroad as part of the Cross Plains extension. Sayles believes there is a good chance of securing a twenty-five year lease for the railroad.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 11, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 11, 1911]

Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes letting him know to not have conversations with certain individuals about the railroad. Sayles was made Chairman of the Committee of Resolutions. Sayles believes a committee member, John Bryan, will oppose any of his suggestions. Sayles elaborates on how he thinks they should handle those that oppose the railroad operation.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Martin to John Sayles, February 11, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Martin to John Sayles, February 11, 1911]

Letter from J. A. Martin to John Sayles informing Sayles that in another letter, Martin failed to enclose the deed from Cargill to himself. He asks Sayles to not misplace it as it has never been recorded.
Date: February 11, 1911
Creator: Martin, J. A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Martin to John Sayles, February 11, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Martin to John Sayles, February 11, 1911]

Letter from J. A. Martin to John Sayles discussing an agreement made between Mac Sayles and Dillahunty. The land then went to W. C. Cargill, who agreed to prior arrangements made between Mac Sayles and Dillahunty. All parties are ready to effect the transfer. Martin mentions that Mac Sayles and M. McAlpine told him to turn over the title papers over to John Sayles for examination. Martin also requests abstract of John Sayles' lands. Martin finally requests for a deed to be excused from Perry Sayles' name as it is to be made in Cargill's name. All else satisfactory, Martin says he will pay taxes on the property in his name.
Date: February 11, 1911
Creator: Martin, J. A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, February 11, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, February 11, 1911]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles delivering the deed for portions of land on Block 96. John explains that part of this land was traded to Paul L. Dillahunty. John also mentions a good amount of rain that was had at their home ranch.
Date: February 11, 1911
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves, April 11, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves, April 11, 1919]

Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves stating he has closed the balance on their note for a royalty deal. Reaves will receive half the balance due to them.
Date: April 11, 1919
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner, October 11, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner, October 11, 1919]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner approving title to the oil and gas lease for a tract of land in the name of Kate Z. Williams. This lease originally was executed by J. D. Martin and Geo C. Bishop. The terms of the lease are discussed and includes a royalty for a percentage of all oil produced.
Date: October 11, 1919
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Graham B. Smedley, January 11, 1912] (open access)

[Letter to Graham B. Smedley, January 11, 1912]

Letter to Graham B. Smedley stating they did not intend for service to be waived, but only to save costs. They will shortly have his client served with the citation.
Date: January 11, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to H. N. McKellar, January 11, 1912] (open access)

[Letter to H. N. McKellar, January 11, 1912]

Letter to H. N. McKellar requesting he issue citation for defendant The Midland National Bank only. McKellar also receives carbon copies of the petitions.
Date: January 11, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mineral Deed, R. H. Reaves to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Mineral Deed, R. H. Reaves to Perry Sayles]

Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 1/16 interest in the oil, gas and minerals on or under a tract of land in Comanche County. Sayles' 1/16 interest is subject to the terms of the oil and gas lease made from B. I. Terry to W. T. Garrett for the same property.
Date: January 11, 1919
Creator: Reaves, R. H.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy. (open access)

Notice of Sale in Bankruptcy.

Notice of an auction to sell the stock and goods from the bankrupt S. L. Courtney & Co.
Date: December 11, 1914
Creator: Eason, W. L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From R. H. Reaves and Perry Sayles to The City National Bank, January 11, 1919] (open access)

[Promissory Note From R. H. Reaves and Perry Sayles to The City National Bank, January 11, 1919]

Promissory note from R. H. Reaves and Perry Sayles to The City National Bank in Eastland, Texas, in the amount of $1000.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. A handwritten note on the front reads, "Paid 4/11/19 [..]."
Date: January 11, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1911] (open access)

[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1911]

Receipt for taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Sayles & Sayles for the year, 1911. The receipt includes the assessed value of the property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 11, 1912
Creator: Lilley, Henry L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sheriff's Sale, Lots 1 and 2 in Block G of the Miller and Mouser Subdivision, Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Sheriff's Sale, Lots 1 and 2 in Block G of the Miller and Mouser Subdivision, Abilene, Texas]

Document certifying the sheriff's sale of Lots 1 and 2 in Block G of the Miller and Mouser Subdivision, Abilene, Texas. The sale was to cover costs issued by the Taylor County District Court against Laura E. Cade, et al.
Date: June 11, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History