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[Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]

Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff reiterating the agreement that the minimum amount of bonds authorized would be issued for the Abilene Central Railway. Sayles then lists the agreement.
Date: November 8, 1909
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1893] (open access)

[Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1893]

Receipt for taxes paid on a property in San Jacinto County by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of S. J. McAlpine for the year 1893. "San Jacinto 1893" is written on the back of the receipt.
Date: November 18, 1893
Creator: Walsh, D. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson] (open access)

[Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson]

Deed certifying the sale land in Hemphill County, Texas from H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson. The deed lists the previous claims of all the grantors and describes the apparent conflicts between the surveys regarding the land. The deed has several corrections and notes in pencil.
Date: November 24, 1939
Creator: Hoover, H. E.; Hood, J. S.; Kelly, G. B. & Kelly, Della V.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Thomas Morris, November 6, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Thomas Morris, November 6, 1934]

Letter to Thomas Morris from Perry Sayles regarding the $25.00 that was sent to Mr. Morris.
Date: November 6, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, November 22, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, November 22, 1939]

Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress discussing the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co vs. W. O. Rainwater, and the motion to dismiss.
Date: November 22, 1939
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn, November 13, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn, November 13, 1939]

Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn stating that the affidavit is being forwarded to his mother. Lyle states that a note by Herman P. Faris is being continued by the Benton Land Company. Lyle has an assignment to the Benton Land Company signed by William C. Lucas. Lyle suggests contacting W. W. Johnston to obtain copies of the court orders mentioned by Rayburn. Lyle also tells Rayburn that satisfactions of lien were filed in Hemphill County.
Date: November 13, 1939
Creator: Lyle, Edward Frank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, November 23, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, November 23, 1939]

Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles discussing the estate of Herman P. Faris.
Date: November 23, 1939
Creator: Rood, R. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Assignment from William C. Lucas to The Benton Land Company] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of Assignment from William C. Lucas to The Benton Land Company]

Photostat copy of a document transferring land in Hemphill County from William C. Lucas to the Benton Land Company and describing the terms of a deed of trust for the same property to the Lyle Family Trust, Edward Gerard Lyle and Jeanetta W. Lyle.
Date: November 20, 1937
Creator: Lucas, William C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to A. J. Stem, November 10, 1927] (open access)

[Letter to A. J. Stem, November 10, 1927]

Letter to A. J. Stem requesting the return of a letter granting Stem permission to use the tank on the writer's property.
Date: November 10, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Dated November 13, 1926] (open access)

[Notes Dated November 13, 1926]

Paper with notes discussing a court case, likely Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company.
Date: November 13, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Standard Savings and Loan Association to Perry Sayles, November 13, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Standard Savings and Loan Association to Perry Sayles, November 13, 1934]

Letter from Standard Savings and Loan Association to Perry Sayles discussing payment for the unpaid property taxes for Mr. Sayles.
Date: November 13, 1934
Creator: Standard Savings and Loan Association
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 16, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 16, 1939]

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles stating they have held the briefs to be filed for the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case, as the appellant is to file within thirty days from the date of submission. Childress states he has not received any motion for the court to file the briefings out of time.
Date: November 16, 1939
Creator: Childress, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed from B. W. Fearis to G. P. Fearis] (open access)

[Copy of Deed from B. W. Fearis to G. P. Fearis]

Copy of deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County, Texas from B. W. Fearis to G. P. Fearis. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
Date: November 9, 1939
Creator: Fearis, B. W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. R. Cheesborough to Henry Sayles, November 21, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from E. R. Cheesborough to Henry Sayles, November 21, 1910]

Letter from E. R. Cheesborough to Henry Sayles discussing prorated payment of 1908 taxes on an Austin Survey, but no record is shown for 1909 taxes. Cheesborough requests advice on 1909 and 1910 taxes so they can be remitted promptly.
Date: November 21, 1910
Creator: Cheesborough, E. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Receipt for W. K. McAlpine, 1896] (open access)

[Tax Receipt for W. K. McAlpine, 1896]

Receipt for taxes paid by W. K. McAlpine to H. M. Trueheart and Co.
Date: November 28, 1896
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 27, 1939]

Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company confirming that R. B. and T. D. Wiggins have paid local and state taxes on their land and that proof of payment will be mailed to the I. T. I. O. as soon as possible. Also discussed is $500.00 held in escrow and what will be done with it pending the outcome of the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company vs. R. B. and T. D. Wiggins lawsuit.
Date: November 27, 1939
Creator: Wilbur, H. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles, November 26,1911] (open access)

[Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles, November 26,1911]

Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing that Webb will forward along a letter from Sayles to a Mr. Allen in connection with Webb's full report of his visit to Abilene.
Date: November 26, 1911
Creator: Webb, William 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
[Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad]

Photostat copy of the land grant to International & Great Northern Railroad from the State of Texas. The grant is for land in Hemphill County, Texas and was originally made April 23, 1885. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: November 7, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Gibbs, Barnett
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Case No. 11783-A: Copy of the Original Petition (open access)

Case No. 11783-A: Copy of the Original Petition

Document bringing suit by Henry Sayles, Jr. against L. M. Parks regarding fees owed by Parks to Sayles.
Date: November 14, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 9, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 9, 1939]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company remitting a court briefing in regard to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater case.
Date: November 9, 1939
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taxes Paid to the City of Galveston, 1899] (open access)

[Receipt for Taxes Paid to the City of Galveston, 1899]

Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Galveston by W. K. McAlpine for the year 1899. The receipt includes the assessed value of McAlpine's property in Galveston and a listing of taxes paid.
Date: November 27, 1899
Creator: Collins, Ira E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to John W. Glahn, November 20, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to John W. Glahn, November 20, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to John W. Glahn stating a map of Collingsworth County was erroneously sent to him.
Date: November 20, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
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