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[Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, November 14, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, November 14, 1912]

Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles discussing a time to meet Sayles in Dallas. Acheson has yet to hear news from the engineering department.
Date: November 14, 1912
Creator: Acheson, Alex M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to John Sayles, November 9, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to John Sayles, November 9, 1939]

Letter from Edward S. Arentz to John Sayles remitting a mineral deed and affidavit of possession. John W. Glahn has collected curative matter and it will be delivered to Sayles soon. Sayles is advised to prepare his title for an early opinion.
Date: November 9, 1939
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles, November 24, 1939 (open access)

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles, November 24, 1939

Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles informing Sayles that an unknown document wasn't included in the previous letter because it was a holiday. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter, "Should have quick claim from H. C. Hendrick or complete [..] off.d."
Date: November 24, 1939
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, November 22, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, November 22, 1939]

Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles discussing the transfer of leases. Arentz writes that he is obtaining a map to show the survey of land. He will obtain a quit claim deed to help confusion over 193 acres of land. Arentz remits affidavits and abstracts executed. All taxes on the land have been paid.
Date: November 22, 1939
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed from George C. Bailey and Vantia C. Bailey to William Hoxsey] (open access)

[Copy of Deed from George C. Bailey and Vantia C. Bailey to William Hoxsey]

Copy of deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County, Texas from George C. Bailey and Vantia C. Bailey to William Hoxsey. 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 and a hand drawn diagram on the first page of the document.
Date: November 9, 1939
Creator: Bailey, George C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed From George C. Bailey to Charles P. Chapman] (open access)

[Copy of Deed From George C. Bailey to Charles P. Chapman]

Copy of a deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County from George C. Bailey to Charles P. Chapman. 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: Bailey, George C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Bell to Sayles & Sayles, November 9, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from H. E. Bell to Sayles & Sayles, November 9, 1926]

Letter from H. E. Bell to Sayles & Sayles delivering a copy of the Connellee lease. Bell mentions charges for the documents and who they are payable to.
Date: November 9, 1926
Creator: Bell, H. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, November 5,1908] (open access)

[Letter from D. T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles, November 5,1908]

Letter from D. T. Bomar to Sayles & Sayles discussing that Bomar will be in Abilene and will be seeing Sayles & Sayles in reference to condemnation matters.
Date: November 5, 1908
Creator: Bomar, David T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors (open access)

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors

Notice to creditors of S. L. Courtney & Co. of the first creditor meeting to discuss and take stock of company goods, store fixtures, and accounts upon filing for bankruptcy.
Date: November 27, 1914
Creator: Bryan, T. F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. B. Carrington to Henry Sayles Jr., November 28, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from W. B. Carrington to Henry Sayles Jr., November 28, 1914]

Letter from W. B. Carrington to Henry Sayles Jr. discussing a bankruptcy filed by W. J. Burditt and a note he assumed from Sayles' mother, executed by N. G. Johnson Jr.
Date: November 28, 1914
Creator: Carrington, W. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed, Charles P. Chapman to H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood] (open access)

[Copy of Deed, Charles P. Chapman to H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood]

Copy of a deed certifying the sale of lands in Hemphill County, Texas from Charles P. Chapman to H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood. 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: Chapman Charles P.
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
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 14, 1940]

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. Childress discusses the total costs incurred in the case.
Date: November 14, 1940
Creator: Childress, Dan
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
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 18, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 18, 1939]

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles notifying them that the appellee has filed to dismiss the appeal in the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater case.
Date: November 18, 1939
Creator: Childress, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 22, 1939]

Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the court case, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co. vs. W. O. Rainwater, and informing Sayles & Sayles of the motion to dismiss the appeal.
Date: November 22, 1939
Creator: Childress, Dan
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 18, 1939]

Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles stating that the clerk's office of the court of civil appeals in Eastland, Texas has received and filed the appellant's motion to file brief in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date: November 18, 1939
Creator: Childress, Dan
Object Type: Postcard
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
[Cause No. 14760: Syllabus] (open access)

[Cause No. 14760: Syllabus]

Document in cause no. 14760, Carter Oil Company vs. Independent Torpedo Company, listing three items related to determining liability for an accident.
Date: November 12, 1924
Creator: Crump, George C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Daly to John W. Glahn, November 17, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from W. E. Daly to John W. Glahn, November 17, 1939]

Letter from W. E. Daly to John W. Glahn, copied to Sayles & Sayles, discussing a loan made by the Federal Land Bank of Houston to John Miller.
Date: November 17, 1939
Creator: Daly, W. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1890] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1890]

Photostat copy of a receipt for taxes paid on a property in San Jacinto and Montgomery Counties by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of S. J. McAlpine for the year 1890.
Date: November 7, 1890
Creator: Darden, S. H. & Walsh, D. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1891] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1891]

Photostat copy of a receipt for taxes paid on a property in San Jacinto and Montgomery Counties by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of S. J. McAlpine for the year 1891.
Date: November 23, 1891
Creator: Darden, S. H. & Walsh, D. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Warranty Deed from B. L. Ellis to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Warranty Deed from B. L. Ellis to Perry Sayles]

Document certifying the sale of a 1/2 interest in land in Jones County, Texas from B. L. Ellis to Perry Sayles for the sum of $1,000.00. The document is signed and notarized in Taylor County, Texas.
Date: November 23, 1917
Creator: Ellis, B. L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Release of Deed of Trust, Williard P. Heath to E. A. Giraud] (open access)

[Copy of Release of Deed of Trust, Williard P. Heath to E. A. Giraud]

Copy of Release of Deed of Trust from Williard P. Heath to E. A. Giraud concerning land in Hemphill County. There is a note signed by Hiram Park certifying this is an accurate copy of the document in the Hemphill County records.
Date: November 18, 1939
Creator: Evans, Ira H. & Giraud, E. A.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History