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[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 18,1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 18,1931]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the payment for Sayles services in regards to the case of A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company.
Date: May 18, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard From Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles, May 17, 1934]

Postcard from the Union Mutual Life Company of Iowa to Perry Sayles notifying Sayles that of his premium's amount and due date.
Date: May 17, 1934
Creator: Union Mutual Life Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, May 4, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, May 4, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom stating that the tax collector has misunderstood the acreage of the survey. Sayles states he has written the tax collector and will notify Bloxsom when he receives response.
Date: May 4, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. A. Webb, May 25, 1912] (open access)

[Letter to W. A. Webb, May 25, 1912]

Letter to W. A. Webb, on Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles letterhead, congratulating Webb on his appointment to chief executive officer in Texas and Oklahoma for the M.K. & T. Railroad. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the typed letter with additional congratulations.
Date: May 25, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 17, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 17, 1929]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. Stephens reminds Sayles that the case in which they are plaintiff is to be set first. He remits an order of continuance by agreement and requests Sayles file this.
Date: May 17, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, May 23, 1914 ] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles, May 23, 1914 ]

Letter from Henry Sayles requesting advice on delinquent tax suits to discover if it is believed he owes delinquent taxes.
Date: May 23, 1914
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's Acknowledgement of Final Judgment and Intention to Appeal] (open access)

[Cause No. 3677: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's Acknowledgement of Final Judgment and Intention to Appeal]

Document in Cause No. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, in which the oil company acknowledges the court's judgment in favor of Rainwater and states their intention to appeal. This document is unsigned.
Date: May 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of B. I. Terry] (open access)

[Affidavit of B. I. Terry]

Affidavit sworn by B. I. Terry stating the circumstances under which she purchased her property in Comanche County, Texas. This document is unsigned and has corrections to the text in pencil.
Date: May 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[L. C. Wise vs. M. E. Sayles: Appeal Bind] (open access)

[L. C. Wise vs. M. E. Sayles: Appeal Bind]

Document certifying that L. C. Wise will pay sums owed to Mary E. Sayles and all court fines accrued as he goes on to file for appeal.
Date: May 2, 1904
Creator: Bowyer and Tillett
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. L. McDavid, May 27, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to J. L. McDavid, May 27, 1909]

Letter to J. L. McDavid discussing two cases between the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. Mary S. Saner. The writer asks McDavid to certify the judgments as correct copies.
Date: May 27, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Wilfrid E. Lessing, May 3, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Wilfrid E. Lessing, May 3, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to W. E. Lessing discussing the Sam Underwood et al. vs. Gulf Refining Company suit. Sayles states he has shown the form of order to sustain Gulf Refining Company's plea and that Stephens had no objection to this case being transferred.
Date: May 3, 1926
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from the United States Torpedo Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., May 6, 1925] (open access)

[Invoice from the United States Torpedo Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., May 6, 1925]

Invoice from the United States Torpedo Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $158.00.
Date: May 6, 1925
Creator: United States Torpedo Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Correction to the Judgment] (open access)

[Cause No. 3677: Correction to the Judgment]

Document in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, correcting an error in the original judgment. The amendment is in the final paragraph, setting the appeal bond at $450.00 instead of the incorrect $50.00.
Date: May 21, 1938
Creator: Spraberry, E. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. D. McDavid to Perry Sayles, May 16, 1935] (open access)

[Letter from S. D. McDavid to Perry Sayles, May 16, 1935]

Letter from S. D. McDavid to Perry Sayles discussing a certification on a loan. Taxes for some of Sayles' property are unpaid. McDavid requests to know when Sayles is able to pay taxes.
Date: May 16, 1935
Creator: McDavid, S. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Belle Wellborn, May 6, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Belle Wellborn, May 6, 1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to Belle Wellborn discussing the Sam Underwood vs. Gulf Refining Company case. Stephens remits $5.00 for jury fees.
Date: May 6, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check Written to Sayles & McAlpine] (open access)

[Check Written to Sayles & McAlpine]

Galveston National Bank check made out to Sayles & McAlpine for $1,500.00 and signed by W. K. McAlpine. The background of the check has a yellow seal in the center for the U.S. Internal Revenue and the text "Documentary Stamp" around the number 2 on either side of the seal. The back of the check is endorsed by Sayles & McAlpine and stamped by the First National Bank, The Galveston National Bank, the Fort Worth National Bank, and W. L. Moody & Co.
Date: May 15, 1901
Creator: McAlpine, W. K.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notarized Statement by Henry Sayles, Jr.] (open access)

[Notarized Statement by Henry Sayles, Jr.]

Document certifying that Hattie M. Sayles was a widow on September 20, 1916, signed by Henry Sayles, Jr. and notarized by E. N. Kirby in Taylor County, Texas.
Date: May 15, 1919
Creator: Sayles, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Belle Wellborn, May 3,1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Belle Wellborn, May 3,1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to Belle Wellborn in regards to the Sam Underwood vs Gulf Refining Company. Mr. Stephens ask for Miss Wellborn to issue citations to N. E. Fielding on the Gulf Refining Company's original answer and cross-action.
Date: May 3, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6733-A: Order of Continuation and Temporary Injunction, May 12, 1931] (open access)

[Cause No. 6733-A: Order of Continuation and Temporary Injunction, May 12, 1931]

Document in cause no. 6733-A, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton, granting an order of continuation and temporary injunction. The document is unsigned.
Date: May 12, 1931
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, May 28, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, May 28, 1940]

Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles discussing a title for the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad. Claunts discusses remaining requirements to be sent to him.
Date: May 28, 1940
Creator: Claunts, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Dan Childress, May 9, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Dan Childress, May 9, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Dan Childress discussing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater case. Sayles asks Childress to review what decision was made about a rehearing.
Date: May 9, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
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 C. H. Steele to Sayles & Sayles, May 31, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from C. H. Steele to Sayles & Sayles, May 31, 1906]

Letter from C. H. Steele to Sayles & Sayles discussing the continuation of a condemnation suit here and informs Sayles & Sayles to notify their witnesses if all else is satisfactory.
Date: May 31, 1906
Creator: Steele, C. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard From Ernest L. Fulton to W. K. McAlpine, May 29, 1901]

Postcard from Ernest L. Fulton, State and County Tax Collector, to W. K. McAlpine stating the state and county taxes due for the year 1900. There is a note written at the bottom of the postcard stating "The Department of State & County taxes for 1900 was extended to Jany. 1902."
Date: May 29, 1901
Creator: Fulton, Ernest L.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History