[Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming, March 15, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming, March 15, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming stating that the timber was acquired by the president of the Kirby Lumber Company, John H. Kirby. This prevents a suit being served in Abilene. Sayles advises that Hemming file a suit, and that Sayles' grandmother will pay her share of taxes as soon as the suit is disposed of.
Date: March 15, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, August 15, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, August 15, 1930]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens stating that the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case was transferred back to the 42nd District Court.
Date: August 15, 1930
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, May 15,1931] (open access)

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

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that Judge M. S. Long signed a continuance of the lawsuit between Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton.
Date: May 15, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 15, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 15, 1940]

Letter from John Sayles to Edward S. Arentz stating several requirements will be passed based on an affidavit made by Rupert C. Allen, Irvin R. Buchanan and Dewey R. Allen. Sayles lists the requirements that have either been waived or met and states that more information is needed on Thad A. Thomson's interest before they are able to waive another requirement.
Date: March 15, 1940
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, September 15, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, September 15, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl discussing the case Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo in which Mr. Fehl is asked to be a witness. John Sayles gives details of the case and ends by asking if Mr. Fehl is receiving his phone calls.
Date: September 15, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to L. D. Hillyer, September 15, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to L. D. Hillyer, September 15, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to L. D. Hillyer discussing John Thompson's testimony. Sayles asks Hillyer to advise Perry Sayles whether Hillyer has his old note books regarding the Jake L. Hamon Jr. trial, as Thompson was drowned in a power plant lake months prior and will not be at the new trial. If Hillyer has Thompson's testimony, it is to immediately be sent to Perry Sayles.
Date: September 15, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, September 15, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, September 15, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles asking Perry to try to find John Thompson's testimony for the Jake L. Hamon Jr. et al. vs. United States Torpedo Company case. If found the testimony is to be mailed to Hillyer. The agreement for the testimony is to be signed by L. E. Richardson.
Date: September 15, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Roy Duke, May 15, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Roy Duke, May 15, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Roy Duke transferring payment for land.
Date: May 15, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke, May 15, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke, May 15, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke and Bonnie C. Duke remitting $331.00 to lay an additional line of pipe and to cover construction costs.
Date: May 15, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke, May 15, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke, May 15, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke tendering $331.00 to lay an additional pipe line. Sayles quotes a section the legal agreement that allows this aciton.
Date: May 15, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke, May 15, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke, May 15, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Roy L. Duke tendering $331.00 for the right to lay parallel lines of pipe on land in Callahan County, Texas. This tender is made under rights agreed upon in a right of way agreement from 1927.
Date: May 15, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to W. M. McMurray, February 15, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to W. M. McMurray, February 15, 1930]

Letter from John Sayles to W. M. McMurray delivering mail relevant to a tax suit against Hattie M. Sayles. John Sayles also asks to file a motion to quash citation. Sayles requests that the judgment be filed in the district court rather than dismissed. He asks McMurray to confirm receipt of the mail and advise Sayles about fees.
Date: February 15, 1930
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, November 15, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, November 15, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to First National Bank discussing a check that Mr. Sayles as written for $200.00 that he would like to be deposited to his account.
Date: November 15, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves, January 15,1919] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves, January 15,1919]

Letter from Perry Sayles to R. H. Reaves in which Sayles ask about the abstract for a piece of land.
Date: January 15, 1919
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas, September 15, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas, September 15, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Thomas discussing his status as head of a family in connection with his tax return for 1933. Sayles discusses property owned in Eastland by him and his family. After his wife's death, he said it was necessary to send his daughter, Juanita, to a boarding school. During 1933 Sayles rented the house and cared for it the same as if he was living in it. It is his intention to occupy the house with his daughter when she finishes school the following year.
Date: September 15, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, May 15, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, May 15, 1940]

Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress discussing cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. The letters states that the Appellee's Motion for Rehearing is enclosed and that a copy has also been sent to Sayles & Sayles.
Date: May 15, 1940
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1929]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the J. E. Drummond vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. Stephens remits the third amended answer to be filed for the defendants in the suit. Stephens is arranging for I. D. Parmely and R. R. Sanders to be in Abilene among other witnesses to discuss the suit.
Date: January 15, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1932]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. Stephens informs Sayles of a phrase that needs to be added to the judgment. He proposes an idea to prevent further lawsuits.
Date: January 15, 1932
Creator: Stephens, David W.
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
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, October 15, 1931] (open access)

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

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. Scarborough has motioned for new trial, but Sayles disagrees.
Date: October 15, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 15, 1931] (open access)

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

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles delivering a judgment draft for the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. If approved, Stephens is to have the court sign and enter the judgment. Handwritten text at the bottom of the letter: "P. S. Please also check which of our requests...were published. DWS."
Date: September 15, 1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson, May 15, 1912] (open access)

[Letter From H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson, May 15, 1912]

Letter from H. S. to Judge I. N. Jackson discussing a meeting between the writer, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Acheson, and all three men making a trip from Abilene to Cross Plains, Texas over the "upper" or "Eula" line. The lower or Oplin line is mention as being urged by the Sweetwater people, but the writer decided against going that way.
Date: May 15, 1912
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 15, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens, September 15, 1931]

Letter from J. S. to David W. Stephens discussing the plaintiff's motion for a new trial in the cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al..
Date: September 15, 1931
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History