[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson] (open access)

[Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson]

Deed certifying the sale land in Hemphill County, Texas from H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson. The deed lists the previous claims of all the grantors and describes the apparent conflicts between the surveys regarding the land. The deed has several corrections and notes in pencil.
Date: November 24, 1939
Creator: Hoover, H. E.; Hood, J. S.; Kelly, G. B. & Kelly, Della V.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of File No. 42643] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of File No. 42643]

Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: October 24, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Locke, W. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Transcript of Court Proceedings] (open access)

[Cause No. 3677: Transcript of Court Proceedings]

Transcript of the proceedings in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The transcript lists the witness testimony of W. O. Rainwater and G. A. Rainwater as questioned by Gilbert Smith and Jack Sayles.
Date: May 24, 1938
Creator: Henry, Lee S.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, October 24, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, October 24, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing that the head of publishing companies agree that it is best to write the work in accordance with previously discussed plans. Pearson also mentions revised compensation plans, transportation plans and lodging plans. Pearson expresses eagerness to begin the project.
Date: October 24, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson, July 24, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson, July 24, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson stating he still needs the curative matter called for under the purchase agreement and a re-acknowledgment of the oil and gas lease.
Date: July 24, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939] (open access)

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

Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell requesting a record of the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. Sayles also asks if his motion for new trial was overruled. A note from Harrell is shown at the bottom of the letter stating the motion for new trial has been overruled.
Date: January 24, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of File No. 4267[..]] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of File No. 4267[..]]

Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: October 24, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Locke, W. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, January 24, 1936] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, January 24, 1936]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles, trustee at the Texas State Bank of Eastland, Texas. There are two amounts listed, "Wichita, Kansas $1011.200" and "Bal. due Bank $950.00."
Date: January 24, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. D. Sears to Sayles & Sayles, November 24, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from C. D. Sears to Sayles & Sayles, November 24, 1939]

Letter from C. D. Sears to Sayles & Sayles confirming receipt of the ownership map of Collingsworth County. Sears is also forwarding a map of Hemphill County requested by Edward S. Arentz.
Date: November 24, 1939
Creator: Sears, C. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. David to Perry Sayles, October 24, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. David to Perry Sayles, October 24, 1936]

Letter from E. D. David to Perry Sayles remitting a lease and escrow agreement for land owned by B. I. Terry.
Date: October 24, 1936
Creator: David, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, October 24, 1921] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, October 24, 1921]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. The suit has been continued by agreement of the district court and is now engaged in the trial of a jury case.
Date: October 24, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer, January 24, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer, January 24, 1936]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer discussing a photograph of Sayles' father sent to Speer by John Sayles.
Date: January 24, 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Statement of the Testimony] (open access)

[Cause No. 3677: Statement of the Testimony]

Transcript of the testimony of W. O. Rainwater and G. A. Rainwater in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Both men were questioned by Jack Sayles and Gilbert Smith, recounting their knowledge about the case.
Date: May 24, 1938
Creator: Henry, Lee S.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, November 24, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, November 24, 1939]

Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress discussing the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Smith remits a transcript furnished to him by Sayles & Sayles. Smith has filed motion to dismiss the appeal.
Date: November 24, 1939
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Sale for Purchase of a Car] (open access)

[Bill of Sale for Purchase of a Car]

Document certifying the sale of a 1935 Ford Tudor from Perry Sayles to Gary Patterson for $1.00.
Date: March 24, 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer, January 24,1936] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer, January 24,1936]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Ocie Speer discussing that he does not have a photo of his father to provide, however his brother John Sayles will be sending a photo.
Date: January 24, 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, October 24,1930] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, October 24,1930]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that the court has entered an order of continuance of the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs A. D. Fulton case.
Date: October 24, 1930
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of File No. 42642] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of File No. 42642]

Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: October 24, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Locke, W. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Panhandle File No. 9304] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of Panhandle File No. 9304]

Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 64 acres in Clay County, Texas, originally filed May 13, 1875. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: October 24, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Earl, J. P.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to The Citizens National Bank, October 24, 1934] (open access)

[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to The Citizens National Bank, October 24, 1934]

Promissory note from Perry Sayles to the Citizens National Bank in Abilene, Texas for the amount $13.80 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There are four stamps, dated "Feb. 19 1935," "Mar 6 1935," "Apr 10," and "Apr 25 1935" possibly indicating payment dates, and a large stamp reading "Paid" dated 1935.
Date: October 24, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of File No. 42639] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of File No. 42639]

Photostat copy of field notes of a survey of 640 acres in the Hemphill County, Texas. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: October 24, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, October 24, 1935] (open access)

[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, October 24, 1935]

Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles, trustee at Texas State Bank of Eastland for $71.01, less $25.00 cash.
Date: October 24, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles, November 24, 1939 (open access)

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles, November 24, 1939

Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Mr. Sayles informing Sayles that an unknown document wasn't included in the previous letter because it was a holiday. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter, "Should have quick claim from H. C. Hendrick or complete [..] off.d."
Date: November 24, 1939
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History