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[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones, May 27, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones, May 27, 1909]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones in which Jones receives a copy of the ordinance issued by the city of Abilene. This ordinance grants Jones' company the right to constract (sic) certain switches.
Date: May 27, 1909
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine, January 27, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine, January 27, 1900]

Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine transferring J. T. Sullivan's interest in a trust fund. Dobbins says he will pay transfer fees.
Date: January 27, 1900
Creator: Dobbins, R. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, August 27, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, August 27, 1909]

Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles discussing a settlement between the Railroad Committee at Abilene and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company.
Date: August 27, 1909
Creator: Bomar, David T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, February 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, February 27, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz requesting an abstract for land in Hansford County. If any other instruments are found to be required, these are to be described in the abstract.
Date: February 27, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911] (open access)

[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911]

Letter from J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles discussing two letters from Sayles & Sayles to Martin and stating that Martin is returning to Toyah, Texas. The letter is on the stationary of the Hotel Cole in Big Spring, Texas.
Date: February 27, 1911
Creator: Martin, J. A., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company, February 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company, February 27, 1940]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company discussing Sayles & Sayles receipt of supplemental abstracts from the addressee.
Date: February 27, 1940
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 27, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 27, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr. stating their best option for compromise in the case of Hamon and Ellis vs. U. S. Torpedo Company. Sayles states their greatest difficulty in the case will be proving negligence on the part of Jack Rapp. Sayles discusses different costs for damages of the oil well.
Date: January 27, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 27, 1939]

Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company confirming that R. B. and T. D. Wiggins have paid local and state taxes on their land and that proof of payment will be mailed to the I. T. I. O. as soon as possible. Also discussed is $500.00 held in escrow and what will be done with it pending the outcome of the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company vs. R. B. and T. D. Wiggins lawsuit.
Date: November 27, 1939
Creator: Wilbur, H. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, August 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, August 27, 1940]

Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles requesting more information on requirements for leases on land in Concho County. Hawk suggests multiple surveys of the land. Hawk also mentions leases surveyed by John Sayles that may or may not lack requirements.
Date: August 27, 1940
Creator: Hawk, Darall G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Wayne Somerville, April 27, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Wayne Somerville, April 27, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Wayne Somerville delivering a copy of the disclaimer filed by Sayles' mother. Sayles requests acknowledgement of receipt and that no charges are rendered against his mother.
Date: April 27, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles, August 27, 1934 (open access)

[Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles, August 27, 1934

Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles discussing the renewal of a note Mr. Sayles has with F & M National Bank in Abilene, Texas.
Date: August 27, 1934
Creator: James, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, May 27, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, May 27, 1912]

Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles thanking him for his congratulatory letter and discussing the future of the M. K. & T. Railroad. Webb invites Sayles to go over the new survey once Webb arrives in Abilene.
Date: May 27, 1912
Creator: Webb, William A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. L. McDavid, May 27, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to J. L. McDavid, May 27, 1909]

Letter to J. L. McDavid discussing two cases between the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. Mary S. Saner. The writer asks McDavid to certify the judgments as correct copies.
Date: May 27, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 27, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 27, 1920]

Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company discussing the B. I. Terry lease. Sayles thanks the company for the information provided to him.
Date: January 27, 1920
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to Wayne Somerville, April 27, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to Wayne Somerville, April 27, 1929]

Letter from Sayles and Sayles to Wayne Somerville delivering a disclaimer filed by Sayles' mother in a suit. Sayles asks for confirmation that no costs will be charged against his mother. A handwritten note from Vivian Mass, Tax collector, is written on the bottom of the letter: "The suit has been dismissed as to - Hattie M. Sayles - the disclaimer was filed and put with the papers in the case, therefore we will take no judgment as to said party."
Date: April 27, 1929
Creator: Sayles, Henry & Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar, January 27, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar, January 27, 1908]

Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar informing him of the debt owed by the Collyns estate. Wood states they will begin to make credits on the loans shortly. Wood wants to know if the money for the sheep and other stock can be paid to him.
Date: January 27, 1908
Creator: Wood, A. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Pan-American Life Insurance Company, December 27, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Pan-American Life Insurance Company, December 27, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Pan-American Life Insurance Company remitting $4.21 to extend the note further.
Date: December 27, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 30,1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 30,1928]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens in regards to the case of Gulf Pipe Line Company vs A. D. Fulton. Mr. Sayles writes that Sayles and Sayles would appreciate a payment of partial fees for this law suit.
Date: May 27, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles, August 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles, August 27, 1940]

Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles discussing Fritz Willhelm's abstracts that are to be signed by lessors. Sedberry states that a boundary agreement for Robert Wilson's oil and gas mining leases are satisfactory. Sedberry proposes letting Willhelm and Wilson discuss the boundary line between themselves.
Date: August 27, 1940
Creator: Sedberry, M. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, September 27, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, September 27, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers discussing the Hamon et al vs. United States Torpedo Company case. The trial is set for the second Monday in February 1929. Sayles requests Spillers send him J. L. Thomspon's testimony and the oral depositions of B. C. McDonald and Jack Rapp.
Date: September 27, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Malcolm to Will, March 27, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Malcolm to Will, March 27, 1912]

Letter from Malcolm to Will confirming receipt of the letter of Will's return to practicing medicine. Malcolm states he is willing to help Will get started so long as he stays with the practice. Malcolm is very adamant to see the results of his helping Will. Malcolm advises him to get started immediately.
Date: March 27, 1912
Creator: Malcolm
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Ballinger Mills, March 27, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Ballinger Mills, March 27, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to Ballinger Mills agreeing with the decision to contact Bonner, the general manager of Kirby Lumber Company, in order to settle a controversy.
Date: March 27, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, February 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, February 27, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts remitting a copy of a notegram to Edward S. Arentz to obtain an abstract for the Edna Betty lease.
Date: February 27, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., September 27, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., September 27, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr. enclosing the testimonies of W. W. Carlin, and J. L. Thompson in regards to Mr. Hamon's lawsuit against United States Torpedo Company.
Date: September 27, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History