[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 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 M. R. Hailey to Henry Sayles, February 15, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from M. R. Hailey to Henry Sayles, February 15, 1912]

Letter from M. R. Hailey to Henry Sayles discussing the right of way for the railroad and the sections that he is in control of.
Date: February 15, 1912
Creator: Hailey, M. R.
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 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 J. A. Murphy to Bill Dickerson, June 15, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Murphy to Bill Dickerson, June 15, 1939]

Letter from Murphy to Bill Dickerson stating Sayles should prepare a form to be used on all leases to help secure affidavits among other documents. While there is an affidavit from other parties in Illinois enclosed, Murphy states it would likely not be signed and therefore should not be used. He suggests because of the length of time it would take to acquire information about these lands, the requirement for affidavits should be waved for the purpose of payment. He remits a copy he believes will serve their purposes in this matter.
Date: June 15, 1939
Creator: Murphy, J. A.
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 Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar, March 15, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to David T. Bomar informing him of a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company that he is urged to attend.
Date: March 15, 1910
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 15, 1940] (open access)

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

Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz remitting a copy of the requirement sheet for the Froese land.
Date: March 15, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
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
[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 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 Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones, March 15,1910] (open access)

[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones, March 15,1910]

Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to Morgan Jones discussing Jones presence for a board of the directors for the company.
Date: March 15, 1910
Creator: Abilene Central Railway Company
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 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, 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 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 to El Ray Sayles, February 15, 1936] (open access)

[Letter to El Ray Sayles, February 15, 1936]

Letter to El Ray Sayles discussing money to cover expenses. The writer states he can send another $25.00 if needed.
Date: February 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1909]

Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles stating he is willing to induce other railroads in Abilene. He states that shorter railroads are not very profitable.
Date: June 15, 1909
Creator: Harris, Geo. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]

Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar giving notice to attend a Board of Directors meeting for the Abilene Central Railway Company.
Date: March 15, 1910
Creator: Abilene Central Railway Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar, March 15, 1910]

Letter from Directors of the Abilene Central Railway Company to D. T. Bomar urging him to attend an upcoming meeting of the board of directors.
Date: March 15, 1910
Creator: Abilene Central Railway Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Pickell to Perry Sayles, January 15, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Pickell to Perry Sayles, January 15, 1920]

Letter from Frank Pickell to Perry Sayles stating that two gas wells were drilled on the B. I. Terry farm. They are rigging one of the wells to drill deeper in hopes of finding oil.
Date: January 15, 1920
Creator: Pickell, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, December 15, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, December 15, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing a deed from E. F. Lyle to R. B. and T. D. Wiggins, as there is a discrepancy in how royalties will be used for further securities. Sayles is not able to pinpoint an exact amount for royalties to be paid.
Date: December 15, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Billie C. Lewis to John W. Glahn, November 15, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Billie C. Lewis to John W. Glahn, November 15, 1939]

Letter from Billie C. Lewis to John W. Glahn delivering a copy of a deed from Ira H. Evans to the New York and Texas Land Company, omitting lands in Hemphill County.
Date: November 15, 1939
Creator: Lewis, Billie C.
System: The Portal to Texas History