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[Letter from Perry Sayles to Royal Union Life Insurance Company, October 12, 1933] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Royal Union Life Insurance Company, October 12, 1933]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Royal Union Life Insurance Company regarding the insurance policy on Mr. Sayles. He has disclosed a payment for $30.20 to cover the quarterly premium that is due on his policy and in return he ask for formal receipt.
Date: October 12, 1933
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Delinquent Tax Notice for Hattie M. Sayles] (open access)

[Delinquent Tax Notice for Hattie M. Sayles]

Notice of delinquent taxes for Hattie M. Sayles' property in San Jacinto County, Texas. The notice lists taxes for the years, 1885-1891, 1894, and 1901.
Date: October 15, 1929
Creator: Hayman, J. J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Harper, October 31, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from A. G. Harper, October 31, 1929]

Letter from A. G. Harper notifying delinquent taxpayers to send in their remittance to the tax collector to save other penalties or a tax suit. If the taxpayers find any error or they do not understand, they are to call the tax collector for such information.
Date: October 31, 1929
Creator: Harper, A. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles and Sayles, October 20, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles and Sayles, October 20, 1939]

Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles and Sayles regarding the John Miller land. Glahn mentions attaching the supplement abstracts and has ordered a certified copy of the deed of trust. Glahn continues to mention a man, Joe Bobo, and his claim to the land.
Date: October 20, 1939
Creator: Glahn, John W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Delinquent Tax Notice As Required By Law. Acts of 38th Legislature. 1922: Hattie M. Sayles] (open access)

[Delinquent Tax Notice As Required By Law. Acts of 38th Legislature. 1922: Hattie M. Sayles]

Document listing the delinquent taxes for a property in San Jacinto County, Texas owned by Hattie M. Sayles for the years 1885-1891, 1894, and 1901.
Date: October 15, 1929
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, October 5, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, October 5, 1939]

Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date: October 5, 1939
Creator: Childress, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, October 15, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, October 15, 1929]

Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles stating a letter of agreement for a lawsuit. Stephens is not familiar with the suit and sees no reason to sign the agreement. Stephens recommends Sayles & Sayles asks the plaintiff's attorneys why Stephens signature is needed so urgently.
Date: October 15, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of File No. 42643] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of File No. 42643]

Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. 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: October 24, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Locke, W. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, October 17, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, October 17, 1893]

Letter from the H. M. Trueheart & Company sent to Col. William K. McAlpine informing him of property taxes still owed for the year of 1893. A purple stamp and handwritten note from the Trueheart Company at the bottom mark the bill as paid.
Date: October 17, 1893
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, October 5, 1935] (open access)

[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, October 5, 1935]

Promissory note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn in the amount $250.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a handwritten note on the front reading, "Paid 12/5/35."
Date: October 5, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land Transfer Draft from Mary E. Sayles to Emma H. Sayles] (open access)

[Land Transfer Draft from Mary E. Sayles to Emma H. Sayles]

Draft of a document transferring a portion of land from Mary E. Sayles to her daughter, Emma H. Sayles. A single corrections note is handwritten in the middle of the page and the document is unsigned. On the back of the page is a handwritten note that reads, "This was cancelled by new paper and Emma has her part."
Date: October 9, 1899
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Thomas Sayles, October 22, 1935] (open access)

[Letter to Thomas Sayles, October 22, 1935]

Letter to Thomas Sayles notifying him that he owes J. W. Robinson money that is past due. The writer asks for advice on why it has not been paid and informs Sayles that he has the opportunity to pay before further action is taken.
Date: October 22, 1935
Creator: {{{name}}}
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles, October 30, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles, October 30, 1911]

Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles discussing when they will be able to meet in Abilene.
Date: October 30, 1911
Creator: Sperry, H. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, October 24, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, October 24, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing that the head of publishing companies agree that it is best to write the work in accordance with previously discussed plans. Pearson also mentions revised compensation plans, transportation plans and lodging plans. Pearson expresses eagerness to begin the project.
Date: October 24, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles, October 31, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles, October 31, 1939]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles discussing abstracts examined for land in Texas as well as corrected field notes for other property.
Date: October 31, 1939
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 11687: Oral Deposition of B. C. McDonald, October 17, 1925] (open access)

[Cause No. 11687: Oral Deposition of B. C. McDonald, October 17, 1925]

Document in cause no. 11687, Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company, transcribing the deposition of B. C. McDonald. McDonald recounts his recollections regarding the shooting of an oil well by J. H. Rapp in Eastland County, Texas. There is a receipt from the United States Torpedo Company included in the document.
Date: October 17, 1925
Creator: Cunningham, Tom J.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Regarding Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson, October 20, 1939] (open access)

[Notes Regarding Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson, October 20, 1939]

Papers containing handwritten notes regarding a lease between Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson of land in Hemphill County. The notes are in a list, stating the lease number and the land it covers, and several documents related to the history of the property.
Date: October 20, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Warranty Deed, From W. L. Morris and Mrs. W. L. Morris to Perry Sayles (open access)

Warranty Deed, From W. L. Morris and Mrs. W. L. Morris to Perry Sayles

Warranty Deed transferring vendor's liens from W. L. Morris and Mrs. W. L. Morris to Perry Sayles, relating to land in Eastland, Texas.
Date: October 1925
Creator: Morris, W. L. & Morris, Mrs. W. L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cause No. 4035: Answers and Deposition of V. Robert Kerr] (open access)

Cause No. 4035: Answers and Deposition of V. Robert Kerr]

Document in the cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, containing the written testimony of V. Robert Kerr. The testimony was taken before a notary and answers the questions set by the plaintiff's and defendant's attorneys.
Date: October 11, 1938
Creator: Kerr, V. Robert
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, October 9,1929] (open access)

[Telegram from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, October 9,1929]

Telegram from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles discussing if Stephens should be in Abilene with his people for the trial of Gulf Pipe Line Company vs Fulton on Monday and Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company on Tuesday. He then ask if Fulton has amended in either case.
Date: October 9, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, October 13, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, October 13, 1910]

Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing classes Perry was taking the previous summer with the help of books sent by John.
Date: October 13, 1910
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, October 12, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, October 12, 1929]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles stating it is permitted to continue the A. D. Fulton case to the January term of the court.
Date: October 12, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner, October 11, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner, October 11, 1919]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. W. Kenner approving title to the oil and gas lease for a tract of land in the name of Kate Z. Williams. This lease originally was executed by J. D. Martin and Geo C. Bishop. The terms of the lease are discussed and includes a royalty for a percentage of all oil produced.
Date: October 11, 1919
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ballinger Mills to C. C. Hemming, October 13, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from Ballinger Mills to C. C. Hemming, October 13, 1915]

Letter from Ballinger Mills to C. C. Hemming discussing land in Hardin County. Mills mentions timber sold and taxes paid. Mills says that in conveyance of the land to J. R. Chapman no assumption of liability was made.
Date: October 13, 1915
Creator: Mills, Ballinger
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History