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[Letter from J. F. Newman to Henry Sayles, January 25, 1895] (open access)

[Letter from J. F. Newman to Henry Sayles, January 25, 1895]

Letter from J. F. Newman to Henry Sayles requesting abstracts as they cannot be found on the rolls. Newman believes there to be 627 acres not rendered in Mitchell Company.
Date: January 25, 1895
Creator: Newman, J. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for State and County Taxes Paid by W. K. McAlpine, 1896] (open access)

[Receipt for State and County Taxes Paid by W. K. McAlpine, 1896]

Receipt for state and county taxes paid by W. K. McAlpine on property in Galveston County, Texas. The receipt includes the assessed value of McAlpine's property and a list of taxes paid. "State & County Tax 1896" is written on the back of the receipt.
Date: February 25, 1897
Creator: Nichols, F.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transfer of Fund, J. T. Sullivan to R. P. Dallins] (open access)

[Transfer of Fund, J. T. Sullivan to R. P. Dallins]

Document discussing J. T. Sullivan's debt owed to R. P. Dallins, and describes J. T. Sullivan's interest in a trust fund managed by W. K. McAlpine. The statement authorizes McAlpine to pay R. P. Dallins out of Sullivan's interest in the fund.
Date: January 25, 1900
Creator: Sullivan, J. T.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. C. Hinckley to Henry Sayles, March 25, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from L. C. Hinckley to Henry Sayles, March 25, 1906]

Letter from L. C. Hinckley to Henry Sayles discussing taxes paid on land he owns.
Date: March 25, 1906
Creator: Hinckley, L. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1907] (open access)

[Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1907]

Receipt for property taxes paid to Montgomery County by H. Sayles for the year 1907. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in Montgomery County, Texas, and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 25, 1908
Creator: Montgomery, B. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1908] (open access)

[Receipt for Montgomery County Taxes, 1908]

Receipt for property taxes paid to Montgomery County by Henry Sales for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sales' property in Montgomery County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date: January 25, 1909
Creator: Montgomery, B. E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Taylor County News, June 25,1909] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Taylor County News, June 25,1909]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Taylor County News discussing the copies of citations Sayles & Sayles would like published for 4 weeks.
Date: June 25, 1909
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A.  Wagner to Henry Sayles, August 25,1909] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Wagner to Henry Sayles, August 25,1909]

Letter from J. A. Wagner to Henry Sayles enclosing a petition for Sayles to run his railway south of both Cado peaks.
Date: August 25, 1909
Creator: Wagner, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw, February 25,1910] (open access)

[Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw, February 25,1910]

Letter from Oscar Shanks to H. J. Bradshaw discussing that Shanks would like to receive the plans, specifications and full information covering the proposal of construction of the Abilene Central Railroad. Bids for the construction will be received on March 21st.
Date: February 25, 1910
Creator: Shanks, Oscar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Return Receipt for Registered Mail From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin] (open access)

[Return Receipt for Registered Mail From Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin]

Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to J. A. Martin in Toyah, Texas delivered February 25, 1911.
Date: February 25, 1911
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, March 25, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, March 25, 1911]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing grades and statuses of classes that Perry is taking as well as weather conditions at their ranch home.
Date: March 25, 1911
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Morgan to Sayles and Sayles, March 25, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from W. C. Morgan to Sayles and Sayles, March 25, 1911]

Letter from W. C. Morgan to Sayles and Sayles stating that Abstract No. 2479 is correctly abstracted, and that No. 2843 has no subsequent filings.
Date: March 25, 1911
Creator: Morgan, W. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 25, 1911] (open access)

[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 25, 1911]

Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles stating his opinions on Mr. Trumbull's work. He states the state of Texas has acquired a large amount of railways and it would be great for Abilene to be pulled off as well.
Date: June 25, 1911
Creator: Hughes, Ed. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Richard Cordwent, May 25, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Richard Cordwent, May 25, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to Richard Cordwent stating his beliefs on the condition of the railroad in Abilene. Sayles states the Cotton Belt people will build a line first unless the Texas Central Railway quickly moves to occupy the land. Sayles states there is no reason to talk to Webb, the president of the M. K. & T. Railroad to try to change the policies in place. Sayles wants to extend the railroad from Abilene into Cross Plains, but does not believe this will happen without rights of way from the people who live there.
Date: May 25, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. A. Webb, May 25, 1912] (open access)

[Letter to W. A. Webb, May 25, 1912]

Letter to W. A. Webb, on Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles letterhead, congratulating Webb on his appointment to chief executive officer in Texas and Oklahoma for the M.K. & T. Railroad. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the typed letter with additional congratulations.
Date: May 25, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles, May 25, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles, May 25, 1914]

Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles discussing the need for a list of all land that Sayles owns in order to procure an exact list of taxes he may be delinquent on.
Date: May 25, 1914
Creator: Barrett, R. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. C. Hemming to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, February 25, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from C. C. Hemming to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, February 25, 1916]

Letter from C. C. Hemming to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles stating whatever is done in regard to the timber will be satisfactory to him and he will be willing to pay his portion of expenses and costs.
Date: February 25, 1916
Creator: Hemming, C. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, February 25, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, February 25, 1916]

Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles discussing the valuation of total taxes on the acres that make up the timber deed.
Date: February 25, 1916
Creator: Bloxsom, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to King & King, February 25, 1919] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to King & King, February 25, 1919]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to King & King discussing what instruments are affecting the title of 40 acres of land in the J. T. Carruth survey.
Date: February 25, 1919
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for Connellee Hotel, September 25, 1926] (open access)

[Bill for Connellee Hotel, September 25, 1926]

Bill for the Connellee Hotel in Eastland, Texas for John Sayles' stay September 25, 1926. The bill is marked paid and duplicate.
Date: September 25, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, October 26, 1925] (open access)

[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, October 26, 1925]

Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles stating the Tomlinson vs. Independent Torpedo Company case is set for the April term and he will be ready for trial at that time.
Date: October 25, 1925
Creator: Spillers, G. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles, March 25,1927] (open access)

[Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles, March 25,1927]

Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles discussing the set trial date for the case of Tomlinson vs. Independent Torpedo Company.
Date: March 25, 1927
Creator: Spillers, G. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, April 25,1928] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, April 25,1928]

Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles discussing the enclosed order that Stephens would like submitted to the court. The order is in regards to the case of Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton.
Date: April 25, 1928
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, July 25, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, July 25, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to his brother, Perry Sayles, discussing Perry Sayles' separation and divorce from his wife, advising him to appoint a trustee to oversee the separation. The letter includes the judgement John Sayles wrote in the case Eley against Eley with the separation agreement.
Date: July 25, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History