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[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, June 9, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, June 9, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing editorial work on Texas publications.
Date: June 9, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, June 2,1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, June 2,1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing if N. E. Fielding has filed a plea of privilege can a copy be sent back to Mr. Stephens.
Date: June 2, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing how to navigate publication of new forms with this book and to take Stayton's forms into consideration when Sayles' work is published. They also discuss coverage for the St. Paul winter.
Date: December 14, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, June 9, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, June 9, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing editorial work on Texas publications.
Date: June 9, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 8, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 8, 1932]

Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott discussing the mortgage for a property purchased by "Mr. Quirl," which he seems to have defaulted on, from the letter writer in Eastland, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1932
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to John Sayles, April 15, 1932] (open access)

[Letter to John Sayles, April 15, 1932]

Letter to John Sayles stating that N. E. Fielding is a necessary party on this case. The writer delivers an affidavit to be sworn by J. Lee Jones as well as a plea of prior action. The writer asks Sayles to file these papers and have them signed by Jones. The writer asks a citation be issued on the plea of privilege.
Date: April 15, 1932
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 14, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 14, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens stating that resetting the Underwood case to the next week may not be possible due to another breach of the promise of marriage case that will be tried all week. However, it may be possible to reset it to the week of July 11. Sayles asks what Stephens wishes to do about the matter.
Date: June 14, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, June 9, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, June 9, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing tentative plans to work on a Texas law publication.
Date: June 9, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Raffle Ticket for British American Monthly Policy Drawing] (open access)

[Raffle Ticket for British American Monthly Policy Drawing]

Raffle ticket nos. 4408 RS and 7531 YL for the British-American Company's Red and Blue Policy Play. The terms of the drawing are detailed on the back of the paper.
Date: September 20, 1932
Creator: Townsend, M. J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing how to navigate publication of new forms with this book and to take Stayton's forms into consideration when Sayles' work is published. They also discuss coverage for the St. Paul winter.
Date: December 14, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 1, 1932] (open access)

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

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing the details of the contract sent to Sayles.
Date: December 1, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
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 John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 25,1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 25,1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing payment in regards to the case of Sam Underwood et al vs. Gulf Refining Company. Sayles also includes information regarding local politics and voting.
Date: July 25, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit, May 31, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit, May 31, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit discussing the writing of Texas law books and how the writing will be supervised. Sayles does not wish to stop actively practicing law or to move his residence to write the book, instead he wishes to do practice and write simultaneously. Also discussed is compensation for the work.
Date: May 31, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 11,1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 11,1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens regarding the case of Underwood et al vs. Gulf Refining Company. John Sayles encloses a copy of the plaintiff's plea of misjoinder of parties and causes of action.
Date: July 11, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to F. I. Dyer, May 17,1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to F. I. Dyer, May 17,1932]

Letter from John Sayles to F. I. Dyer, discussing for Sheriff Dyer to serve the enclosed citation to N. E. Fielding.
Date: May 17, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 1, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 1, 1932]

Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing a property in Eastland, Texas that Sayles had sold to Mr. Quirl. Scott informs Sayles that the property would now be considered in foreclosure, and the Standard Savings and Loans Assn. would post the property for sale. He then asks Sayles if he would be interested in taking the property back under a refinanced loan.
Date: August 1, 1932
Creator: Scott, H. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to N. E. Fielding, June 25, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to N. E. Fielding, June 25, 1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to N. E. Fielding delivering a court order for the case of Sam Underwood et al. vs. Gulf Refining Company.
Date: June 25, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, April 16, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, April 16, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens stating all papers are signed for plea set for May 7.
Date: April 16, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 18, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 18, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens stating he does not agree with Stephens' interpretation of another case against the Gulf Pipe Line Company as it requires too much of both parties involved. Sayles believes the trial judge may reset the time of the hearing during the same term of court.
Date: June 18, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 11, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 11, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that there is no case on trial today. Mr. Sayles believes Sam Underwood case will be reached on Wednesday or Thursday.
Date: July 11, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Product Order Form for The Whisenant Co.] (open access)

[Product Order Form for The Whisenant Co.]

Product order form for The Whisenant Company filled out by Perry Sayles for a coat, vest, and pants, totalling $4.95.
Date: June 9, 1932
Creator: Whisenant Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jessica Beeson to John Sayles, June 8,1932] (open access)

[Letter from Jessica Beeson to John Sayles, June 8,1932]

Letter from Jessica Beeson to John Sayles discussing the enclosed affidavit that will be converted to a plea of of privilege that was filed by N. E. Fielding.
Date: June 8, 1932
Creator: Beeson, Jessica
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. H. Neel to Sayles & Sayles, July 14,1932] (open access)

[Telegram from T. H. Neel to Sayles & Sayles, July 14,1932]

Telegram from T. H. Neel to Sayles & Sayles in which Neel writes that McMahon to go on with the case and due to his car being in the shop he will be there as soon as possible.
Date: July 14, 1932
Creator: Neel, T. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History