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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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, September 18, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, September 18, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts discussing the Earl Williard Meyer lease in Sherman County, Texas. Mr. Claunts tells Mr. Sayles that he is handing over all original and photo copies of the instruments on file that relate to the lease purchase.
Date: September 18, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell discussing the case W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles & Sayles is asking for any transcript of records for the regarding case so that Sayles & Sayles can prepare an appeal. Sayles& Sayles also ask for notification on if the judge has signed the order overruling the motion for a new trial.
Date: January 24, 1939
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Thomas Morris, November 6, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Thomas Morris, November 6, 1934]

Letter to Thomas Morris from Perry Sayles regarding the $25.00 that was sent to Mr. Morris.
Date: November 6, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
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.
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.
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, December 1,1939] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, December 1,1939]

Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles discussing a previous requirement sheet sent by Sayles & Sayles. Rood encloses a photo copy of a lease in full to full a requirement mentioned.
Date: December 1, 1939
Creator: Rood, R. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 14, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 14, 1930]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Co. vs. Fulton and Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Co. et all. The case had moved to the 104th District Court with no trail date set. Mr. Sayles was reaching out to Mr. Stephens to let him know that unless these cases are tried pretty soon it will be inconvenient for Mr. Sayles to participate.
Date: June 14, 1930
Creator: Sayles, John
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Insurance Commission of the State of Iowa, May 22, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Insurance Commission of the State of Iowa, May 22, 1936]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Insurance Commission of the State of Iowa discussing insurance policies Sayles held with the Union Mutual Life Company. Sayles asks about the amount to be paid in even of his death.
Date: May 22, 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, November 22, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, November 22, 1939]

Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress discussing the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co vs. W. O. Rainwater, and the motion to dismiss.
Date: November 22, 1939
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, December 4, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, December 4, 1939]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the payment for the Wiggins' land mineral deed.
Date: December 4, 1939
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to David W. Stephens, September 16, 1931] (open access)

[Letter to David W. Stephens, September 16, 1931]

Letter to David W. Stephens, discussing a draft of the judgment in the case, "A.D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Oil Company et al."
Date: September 16, 1931
Creator: unknown
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
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
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn, November 13, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn, November 13, 1939]

Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn stating that the affidavit is being forwarded to his mother. Lyle states that a note by Herman P. Faris is being continued by the Benton Land Company. Lyle has an assignment to the Benton Land Company signed by William C. Lucas. Lyle suggests contacting W. W. Johnston to obtain copies of the court orders mentioned by Rayburn. Lyle also tells Rayburn that satisfactions of lien were filed in Hemphill County.
Date: November 13, 1939
Creator: Lyle, Edward Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, November 23, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, November 23, 1939]

Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles discussing the estate of Herman P. Faris.
Date: November 23, 1939
Creator: Rood, R. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert W. Stayton to John Sayles, March 21, 1933] (open access)

[Letter from Robert W. Stayton to John Sayles, March 21, 1933]

Letter from Robert W. Stayton to John Sayles discussing a new revision of his form book due to come out at the same time as Sayles' book on Texas practice and pleading. Stayton grants total permission to cite the Texas Law Review.
Date: March 21, 1933
Creator: Stayton, Robert W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to First National Bank, September 19, 1934] (open access)

[Letter to First National Bank, September 19, 1934]

Letter to the First National Bank instructing the bank to deposit the enclosed check to the author's account.
Date: September 19, 1934
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 15, 1931]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing Sayles legal fee in the case "A. D. Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company et. al." There is an additional handwritten note that continues on to the back of the letter.
Date: May 15, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
System: The Portal to Texas History