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[Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, January 15, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, January 15, 1932]

Letter from Mr. M. F. Wirtz, president of The Atlas Mineral Products Co., to Mr. O. K. Hobbs, Abilene City Engineer, discussing the company's new warehouse in North Texas and offering the company's services.
Date: January 15, 1932
Creator: Wirtz, M. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John Sayles, April 15, 1932] (open access)

[Letter to John Sayles, April 15, 1932]

Letter to John Sayles stating that N. E. Fielding is a necessary party on this case. The writer delivers an affidavit to be sworn by J. Lee Jones as well as a plea of prior action. The writer asks Sayles to file these papers and have them signed by Jones. The writer asks a citation be issued on the plea of privilege.
Date: April 15, 1932
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to Union Mutual Life Company, January 15, 1936] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to Union Mutual Life Company, January 15, 1936]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' payment to the Union Mutual Life Company. The card is stamped paid and signed by "M. K[..]tz."
Date: January 15, 1936
Creator: Union Mutual Life Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 15, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing Sayles legal fee in the case "A. D. Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company et. al." There is an additional handwritten note that continues on to the back of the letter.
Date: May 15, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Murphy to Bill Dickerson, June 15, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Murphy to Bill Dickerson, June 15, 1939]

Letter from Murphy to Bill Dickerson stating Sayles should prepare a form to be used on all leases to help secure affidavits among other documents. While there is an affidavit from other parties in Illinois enclosed, Murphy states it would likely not be signed and therefore should not be used. He suggests because of the length of time it would take to acquire information about these lands, the requirement for affidavits should be waved for the purpose of payment. He remits a copy he believes will serve their purposes in this matter.
Date: June 15, 1939
Creator: Murphy, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, November 15, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, November 15, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing a check that Mr. Sayles as written for $200.00 that he would like to be deposited to his account.
Date: November 15, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, February 15, 1936] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, February 15, 1936]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank for $200.00.
Date: February 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
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
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 15, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles delivering a judgment draft for the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. If approved, Stephens is to have the court sign and enter the judgment. Handwritten text at the bottom of the letter: "P. S. Please also check which of our requests...were published. DWS."
Date: September 15, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for Mattie M. Sayles] (open access)

[Subpoena for Mattie M. Sayles]

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring Mattie M. Sayles to appear in court in Cold Spring, Texas February 17, 1930, regarding delinquent taxes.
Date: January 15, 1930
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. Stephens informs Sayles of a phrase that needs to be added to the judgment. He proposes an idea to prevent further lawsuits.
Date: January 15, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to El Ray Sayles, February 15, 1936] (open access)

[Letter to El Ray Sayles, February 15, 1936]

Letter to El Ray Sayles discussing money to cover expenses. The writer states he can send another $25.00 if needed.
Date: February 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Unsigned Oil and Gas Lease From Bobbie I. Terry et al. to N. D. Gallagher] (open access)

[Unsigned Oil and Gas Lease From Bobbie I. Terry et al. to N. D. Gallagher]

Oil and gas lease granting N. D. Gallagher rights to the oil, gas, and petroleum production on land owned by Bobbie I. Terry in Eastland County, Texas for the sum of $20.00. This document is filled out but unsigned and undated.
Date: May 15, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, December 15, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, December 15, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing a deed from E. F. Lyle to R. B. and T. D. Wiggins, as there is a discrepancy in how royalties will be used for further securities. Sayles is not able to pinpoint an exact amount for royalties to be paid.
Date: December 15, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Billie C. Lewis to John W. Glahn, November 15, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Billie C. Lewis to John W. Glahn, November 15, 1939]

Letter from Billie C. Lewis to John W. Glahn delivering a copy of a deed from Ira H. Evans to the New York and Texas Land Company, omitting lands in Hemphill County.
Date: November 15, 1939
Creator: Lewis, Billie C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, October 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, October 15, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. Scarborough has motioned for new trial, but Sayles disagrees.
Date: October 15, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles, January 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles, January 15, 1931]

Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles discussing the price to lease lands owned by Salyes' mother for oil and gas purposes. Batts says he has written the Houston office requesting information on the lands, as they are not in the Fort Worth District.
Date: January 15, 1931
Creator: Batts, R. E. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, December 15, 1939] (open access)

[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, December 15, 1939]

Letter to Sayles & Sayles remitting money to purchase one-half of the royalties on the Wiggins lease.
Date: December 15, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 15,1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 15,1931]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that Judge M. S. Long signed a continuance of the lawsuit between Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton.
Date: May 15, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas, September 15, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas, September 15, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas discussing his status as head of a family in connection with his tax return for 1933. Sayles discusses property owned in Eastland by him and his family. After his wife's death, he said it was necessary to send his daughter, Juanita, to a boarding school. During 1933 Sayles rented the house and cared for it the same as if he was living in it. It is his intention to occupy the house with his daughter when she finishes school the following year.
Date: September 15, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to W. M. McMurray, February 15, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to W. M. McMurray, February 15, 1930]

Letter from John Sayles to W. M. McMurray delivering mail relevant to a tax suit against Hattie M. Sayles. John Sayles also asks to file a motion to quash citation. Sayles requests that the judgment be filed in the district court rather than dismissed. He asks McMurray to confirm receipt of the mail and advise Sayles about fees.
Date: February 15, 1930
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Sayles & Sayles, May 15, 1940] (open access)

[Envelope Addressed to Sayles & Sayles, May 15, 1940]

Envelope addressed to "Sayles & Sayles, Attorneys at Law, Abilene, Texas" and with the return of address, "Gilbert Smith Attorneys at Law, Anson, Texas."
Date: May 15, 1939
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, December 15, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, December 15, 1939]

Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles discussing a revised and correct plat of land in Hemphill and Roberts Counties, made at time of a suit.
Date: December 15, 1939
Creator: Rood, R. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 15, 1934] (open access)

[Receipt for Payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, October 15, 1934]

Receipt for Perry Sayles' premium payment to the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
Date: October 15, 1934
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History