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[Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, August 4, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, August 4, 1911]

Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison remitting fees, as well as returning a deed from W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr.. Sayles requests that Robison file deeds in his office, and mentions that McAlpine has nothing to do with the correction of the description of a tract of land.
Date: August 4, 1911
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, May 4, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, May 4, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom stating that the tax collector has misunderstood the acreage of the survey. Sayles states he has written the tax collector and will notify Bloxsom when he receives response.
Date: May 4, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, January 4, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles, January 4, 1911]

Letter from Henry Sayles discussing John Bryan and his opinions on railroads. Sayles discusses the Katy railroad and whether or not it will branch into Abilene as that was a main concern of prior correspondence. Sayles desires Abilene to be named as a point on the extension in a proposed consolidation bill.
Date: January 4, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley, April 4, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley, April 4, 1913]

Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley stating that the M. K. & T. Railroad will not be building any railroads in Texas currently. There was litigation brought by the state to the M. K. & T. Railroad to forfeit their charters.
Date: April 4, 1913
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Perry Sayles, January 4, 1934] (open access)

[Letter to Perry Sayles, January 4, 1934]

Letter Perry Sayles discussing the taxes he owes to the Eastland Free Schools Incorporated. The letter includes a ledger of the taxes due and the envelope.
Date: January 4, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911]

Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes discussing the consolidation of the Texas Central and Katy railroads. He states few are willing to give consideration to the business of others or to the public. Sayles asks Hughes to take over the situation in Abilene with Trumbull.
Date: January 4, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]

Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing men who complained to him about the railroad. Ripley uses eminent domain to take the railroad from Texas to states on the Pacific coast. Campbell states he will intervene if necessary and will not allow this to happen. Ripley's policy is considered intolerable. Campbell also mentions enacting laws that disallow railroad companies from using the policy of eminent domain to clear the way for their railway. Campbell offers to meet Ripley in Texas to discuss the matter.
Date: June 4, 1909
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, November 4, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, November 4, 1926]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, discussing the Root-Telling Syndicate bond mentioned in a previous telegram.
Date: November 4, 1926
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morgan Jones to H. J. Bradshaw, October 4, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from Morgan Jones to H. J. Bradshaw, October 4, 1910]

Letter from Morgan Jones to H. J. Bradshaw delivering a voucher to pay for right of way for the Abilene Central Railway or himself.
Date: October 4, 1910
Creator: Jones, Morgan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Norris to John Sayles, March 4, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Norris to John Sayles, March 4, 1927]

Letter from W. W. Norris to John Sayles discussing letters Norris received from Sayles.
Date: March 4, 1927
Creator: Norris, W. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Motz & Curtis to Perry Sayles, January 4, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Motz & Curtis to Perry Sayles, January 4, 1936]

Letter from Motz & Curtis to Perry Sayles asking him to pay $138.57 or to send small payments monthly.
Date: January 4, 1936
Creator: Motz & Curtis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From W. L. Thomas to Hattie M. Sayles, June 4, 1923] (open access)

[Letter From W. L. Thomas to Hattie M. Sayles, June 4, 1923]

Letter from W. L. Thomas to Hattie M. Sayles discussing the end of the Gulf Production's Company oil and gas lease of her property in Limestone County, Texas.
Date: June 4, 1923
Creator: Thomas, W. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit, August 4, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit, August 4, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit discussing Sayles' issues with the books of the Texas Practice and possibly working in St. Paul for one year.
Date: August 4, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles,September 4, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles,September 4, 1912]

Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles thanking him for his service on the Texas Central railroad and for a recommendation to Trumbull.
Date: September 4, 1912
Creator: Webb, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 4, 1849] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 4, 1849]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz remitting abstract for land in Hansford and Ochiltree Counties. Sayles also mailed a copy of the requirement sheet to F. F. Claunts.
Date: March 4, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, March 4, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, March 4, 1940]

Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles discussing the lease T-214-D for A. C. Froese. Allen delivers a supplemental abstract covering the lease. Allen also remits tax certificates for the year 1938 and all prior years fully paid.
Date: March 4, 1940
Creator: Allen, Rupert C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley, April 4, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley, April 4, 1913]

Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley stating the M. K. & T. Railroad will not build any roads in Texas at the current time due to a suit by the state.
Date: April 4, 1913
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Jones to Perry Sayles, June 4, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Jones to Perry Sayles, June 4, 1936]

Letter from Paul Jones to Perry Sayles discussing a check Mr. Sayles wrote to The Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Abilene, Texas. Mr. Sayles wrote a check for $15 towards a note owed to the bank of the amount of $48.50. Mr. Jones split the check as $13.50 on the principle and $1.50 as interest on the note balance for 90 days.
Date: June 4, 1936
Creator: Jones, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911]

Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes asking him to pay his part of taxes, despite his indefinite absence from the ranch. Sayles expresses his worry about the railroad situation as he does not believe John Bryan will push for Abilene to be a point on the Cross Plains extension. Instead, he wishes for the Katy railroad itself to name Abilene as a point on the route.
Date: January 4, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Al Bryan, June 4,1936] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Al Bryan, June 4,1936]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Al Bryan discussing repayment of $3.00 that Bryan previously borrowed from Sayles.
Date: June 4, 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 4,1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 4,1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the citation that will be served to N. E. Fielding. Stephens add that Fielding will file a plea of privilege and ask Sayles to send a copy once the document has been filed.
Date: May 4, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry, February 4, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry, February 4, 1941]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry discussing cause no. 4035, Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles, requesting Sprayberry look for a duplicate check from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for costs related to the suit and to refund the check if found.
Date: February 4, 1941
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles, January 4,1935] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles, January 4,1935]

Letter from W. R. Keeble to Perry Sayles discussing the renewal of Mr. Sayles previously enclosed note at F&M National Bank.
Date: January 4, 1935
Creator: Keeble, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. A. Tillett, March 4,1926] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. A. Tillett, March 4,1926]

Letter from Perry Sayles to H. A. Tillett discussing an abstract and instrument signed by Sayles to transfer land owned by Sayles.
Date: March 4, 1926
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History