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

[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]

Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff discussing stock issued for the Abilene Central Railway Company and that the maximum amount of bonds authorized would be issued. The remainder of the document outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Date: November 8, 1909
Creator: Jones, Morgan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hess Wood, November 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Hess Wood, November 1939]

Letter from Hess Wood stating his position as deputy tax collector and proof of residence for over 35 years in Hemphill County. Wood says he knows of lands sold for taxes by the Comptroller of Public Accountants purchased by J. H. Collet on behalf of H. C. Hendrick.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Wood, Hess
Object Type: Letter
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
[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 C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles, November 18, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles, November 18, 1939]

Letter from C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles delivering a deed and a certificate from the Henry County court in Missouri. Rayburn was not given a document appointing William Lucas administrator of the Herman Faris estate.
Date: November 18, 1939
Creator: Rayburn, C. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, November 1, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, November 1, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles stating that they will pay for Sayles trips to and from St. Paul.
Date: November 1, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Kemp and Kell, November 11,1908] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Kemp and Kell, November 11,1908]

Letter from Henry Sayles to Kemp and Kell discussing that a Mr. J. B. Stokes will be taking over office management of the Water & Light Plant. Sayles writes that a Mr. Malone's monthly salary should be increased and Mr. Stokes should match.
Date: November 11, 1908
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. F. Rayburn to John W. Glahn, November 14, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from C. F. Rayburn to John W. Glahn, November 14, 1939]

Letter from C. F. Rayburn to John W. Glahn suggesting he call to try to expedite the process of obtaining a waiver.
Date: November 14, 1939
Creator: Rayburn, C. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Tax Certificate, November 27, 1939] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of Tax Certificate, November 27, 1939]

Photostat copy of a tax certificate for lands owned by R. B. Wiggins and T. D. Wiggins in Hemphill County, Texas, showing that there are no current or delinquent taxes due.
Date: November 27, 1939
Creator: Rathjen, Harry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Myer Siegel and Company to Mrs. Thomas Sayles, November 11, 1935] (open access)

[Letter from Myer Siegel and Company to Mrs. Thomas Sayles, November 11, 1935]

Letter from Myer Siegel and Company to Mrs. Thomas Sayles stating money was not received for her account.
Date: November 11, 1935
Creator: Myer Siegel and Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Last Will and Testament of Hattie M. Sayles, November 30, 1927] (open access)

[Last Will and Testament of Hattie M. Sayles, November 30, 1927]

Last will and testament of Hattie M. Sayles, in which she bequeaths much of her property to her children, of whom she names the three oldest as the executors of the will.
Date: November 30, 1927
Creator: Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8,  1909] (open access)

[Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]

Letter from Morgan Jones to J. M. Wagstaff reminding him of the stock and bond issuance agreement. Attached is the agreement signed by the committee both men are on to create a railway from Abilene to Ballinger. The agreement outlines conditions and details needed for the funding, construction and costs of the railroad.
Date: November 8, 1909
Creator: Jones, Morgan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, November 24, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, November 24, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn remitting an opinion for a purchase in Hemphill County. Sayles informs Rayburn that there is an outstanding deed for the purchase in favor of the Land Bank Commissioner of Houston.
Date: November 24, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Motion of Appellant to File Brief] (open access)

[Cause No. 1988: Motion of Appellant to File Brief]

Motion from the appellant, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, to file their brief of appeal. The document lists the reasons for missing the appointed deadlines for filing their appeal as a mistake made by the attorneys, and requesting that the court not penalize their client.
Date: 1939-11~
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Probated Will and Estate of Hattie M. Sayles] (open access)

[Probated Will and Estate of Hattie M. Sayles]

Documents relating to the will and estate of Hattie B. Sayles. Included are her probated will, an inventory of her estate, and documents stating the inheritance and estate taxes due.
Date: November 2, 1945
Creator: Sayles, Harriet McAlpine (Hattie); Hutcheson, Chester; Hulsy, Carl P. & Fryar, Vivian
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 13,1908] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 13,1908]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing previous letters sent by Sayles and confirming a note enclosed of J. T. & A. G. Anderson.
Date: November 13, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Charles B. Selby, November 12, 1907] (open access)

[Letter to Charles B. Selby, November 12, 1907]

Letter to Charles B. Selby informing him a note for land near Wichita Falls has been transferred to H. Kempner. The writer gives the original agreement to Selby for inspection before it went to the bank.
Date: November 12, 1907
Creator: unknown
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 I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 16, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 16, 1906]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles informing him that he believes one man and an assistant would be enough to cover for them if one of the four would be able to devote a large portion of time to the plant.
Date: November 16, 1906
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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
[Photostat Copy of Robert Bruce, Ruth, Thomas Darrell, and Sarah Wiggins' Affidavit of Possession] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of Robert Bruce, Ruth, Thomas Darrell, and Sarah Wiggins' Affidavit of Possession]

Photostat copy of an affidavit of possession sworn by Robert Bruce, Ruth, Thomas Darrell, and Sarah Wiggins, stating they own and occupy land in Hemphill County.
Date: November 9, 1939
Creator: Wiggins, Robert Bruce; Wiggins, Ruth; Wiggins, Thomas Darrell & Wiggins, Sarah
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History