[Last Will and Testament of Mary E. Sayles, October 16, 1906] (open access)

[Last Will and Testament of Mary E. Sayles, October 16, 1906]

Last will and testament of Mary E. Sayles, in which she bequeaths much of her property to her daughters, Mary and Emma Sayles, and names her son and her son-in-law, Henry Sayles and George C. Harris, as the executors of the will. The document is not hand-signed and has the word, "copy.", typed in the header.
Date: October 16, 1907
Creator: Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Liens Release of Hattie M. Sayles by West Texas Construction Company] (open access)

[Liens Release of Hattie M. Sayles by West Texas Construction Company]

Documentation certifying the West Texas Construction Company releasing and cancelling the lien against Hattie M. Sayles.
Date: August 16, 1927
Creator: West Texas Construction Company
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of F. High] (open access)

[Affidavit of F. High]

Affidavit in which F. High swears he is familiar with A. D. Fulton's land, that he has read the affidavit sworn by Will Parmelly, and that the condition of the land is that same as described in Parmelly's affidavit.
Date: March 16, 1929
Creator: High, F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 16, 1919 (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, September 16, 1919

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at First State Bank in Abilene, Texas, for $370.70. There is also a note written on the slip.
Date: September 16, 1919
Creator: First State Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt For Damages Paid by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company] (open access)

[Receipt For Damages Paid by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company]

Document certifying that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company paid damages to the Taylor County Court as ordered by the special commissioners in the condemnation proceeding, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 16, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, February 16, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, February 16, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, copied to F. F. Claunts, discussing two leases, "Betty est." and "Philo W. Butler" in Ochiltree and Hansford Counties, Texas.
Date: February 16, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Petition in Grenville M. Dodge vs. Abilene Central Railway Company] (open access)

[Draft of Petition in Grenville M. Dodge vs. Abilene Central Railway Company]

Document detailing the complaint of Grenville M. Dodge against the Abilene Central Railway Company. The petition contains the evidence supporting Dodge's complain. There are corrections in red ink and a pencilled note at the top of the first page reading, "Filed March 16, 1910."
Date: March 16, 1919
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt For Damages Paid by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company, December 16, 1908] (open access)

[Receipt For Damages Paid by Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company, December 16, 1908]

Document certifying that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company paid damages to the county clerk of Taylor County to be held so that all damages awarded will be paid to the defendant, African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas.
Date: December 16, 1908
Creator: David, J. L. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill From George O. Harrell, April 16, 1940] (open access)

[Bill From George O. Harrell, April 16, 1940]

Document listing the cost of receiving copies of the proceeding in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, requested by Sayles & Sayles. The listed cost of the copies is $2.00.
Date: April 16, 1940
Creator: Harrell, George O.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles, February 16, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles, February 16, 1912]

Letter from Rich Cord[..]ent to Henry Sayles discussing the costs of right of ways for a proposed railroad line.
Date: February 16, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of Will Parmelly] (open access)

[Affidavit of Will Parmelly]

Affidavit of Will Parmelly in which he attests to residing in Taylor County for 23 years and discusses the terrain of the Fulton lands. This affidavit is likely part of the documents related to cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.
Date: March 16, 1929
Creator: Parmelly, Will
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of F. M. Wiley and Ben L. Peevey] (open access)

[Affidavit of F. M. Wiley and Ben L. Peevey]

Affidavit of F. M. Wiley and Ben L. Peevey, attesting that they accompanied Will Parmelly and I. D. Parmely to examine A. D. Fulton's land and states the natural flow of water on the property. This affidavit is likely in connection to cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.
Date: March 16, 1929
Creator: Wiley, F. M. & Peevey, Ben L.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 16, 1908] (open access)

[Document Relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas, December 16, 1908]

Document attesting to the verdict in the cause Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of America located at Abilene, Texas and stating that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company is responsible for any further costs that may be adjudged in Taylor Court or in an appeal. This document is unsigned.
Date: December 16, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Liens Release of J. W. Hope and J. K. Keasler by Henry Sayles] (open access)

[Liens Release of J. W. Hope and J. K. Keasler by Henry Sayles]

Documentation certifying Henry Sayles releasing J. K. Keasler and J. W. Hope from their liens upon full payment of dues owed.
Date: June 16, 1902
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Document Related to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]

Document stating that Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company considers themselves bound for the payment of damages awarded in the case, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas in the County Court of Taylor County, Texas.
Date: December 16, 1908
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History