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[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones, May 27, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones, May 27, 1909]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones in which Jones receives a copy of the ordinance issued by the city of Abilene. This ordinance grants Jones' company the right to constract (sic) certain switches.
Date: May 27, 1909
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine, January 27, 1900] (open access)

[Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine, January 27, 1900]

Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine transferring J. T. Sullivan's interest in a trust fund. Dobbins says he will pay transfer fees.
Date: January 27, 1900
Creator: Dobbins, R. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, August 27, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, August 27, 1909]

Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles discussing a settlement between the Railroad Committee at Abilene and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company.
Date: August 27, 1909
Creator: Bomar, David T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, February 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, February 27, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz requesting an abstract for land in Hansford County. If any other instruments are found to be required, these are to be described in the abstract.
Date: February 27, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911] (open access)

[Letter From J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles, February 27, 1911]

Letter from J. A. Martin, Jr. to Sayles & Sayles discussing two letters from Sayles & Sayles to Martin and stating that Martin is returning to Toyah, Texas. The letter is on the stationary of the Hotel Cole in Big Spring, Texas.
Date: February 27, 1911
Creator: Martin, J. A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company, February 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company, February 27, 1940]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Allen Abstract Company discussing Sayles & Sayles receipt of supplemental abstracts from the addressee.
Date: February 27, 1940
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fence Border Stipulations for Land Purchase] (open access)

[Fence Border Stipulations for Land Purchase]

Description of how fences are to be moved on the land purchased by C. E. Jones from Mary E. Sayles. The document is signed by C. E. Jones and by John Sayles on behalf of Mary E. Sayles.
Date: February 27, 1906
Creator: Jones, C. E.; Sayles, Mary E. & Sayles, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1908] (open access)

[Receipt for Taylor County Taxes, 1908]

Receipt for property taxes paid to Taylor County by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1908. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of the taxes paid.
Date: January 27, 1909
Creator: Crawford, Baylor
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 27, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 27, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr. stating their best option for compromise in the case of Hamon and Ellis vs. U. S. Torpedo Company. Sayles states their greatest difficulty in the case will be proving negligence on the part of Jack Rapp. Sayles discusses different costs for damages of the oil well.
Date: January 27, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 27, 1939]

Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company confirming that R. B. and T. D. Wiggins have paid local and state taxes on their land and that proof of payment will be mailed to the I. T. I. O. as soon as possible. Also discussed is $500.00 held in escrow and what will be done with it pending the outcome of the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company vs. R. B. and T. D. Wiggins lawsuit.
Date: November 27, 1939
Creator: Wilbur, H. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, August 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, August 27, 1940]

Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles requesting more information on requirements for leases on land in Concho County. Hawk suggests multiple surveys of the land. Hawk also mentions leases surveyed by John Sayles that may or may not lack requirements.
Date: August 27, 1940
Creator: Hawk, Darall G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Wayne Somerville, April 27, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Wayne Somerville, April 27, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Wayne Somerville delivering a copy of the disclaimer filed by Sayles' mother. Sayles requests acknowledgement of receipt and that no charges are rendered against his mother.
Date: April 27, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Taxes Paid to the City of Galveston, 1899] (open access)

[Receipt for Taxes Paid to the City of Galveston, 1899]

Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Galveston by W. K. McAlpine for the year 1899. The receipt includes the assessed value of McAlpine's property in Galveston and a listing of taxes paid.
Date: November 27, 1899
Creator: Collins, Ira E.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles, August 27, 1934 (open access)

[Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles, August 27, 1934

Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles discussing the renewal of a note Mr. Sayles has with F & M National Bank in Abilene, Texas.
Date: August 27, 1934
Creator: James, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Abilene City Poll Taxes, 1909] (open access)

[Receipt for Abilene City Poll Taxes, 1909]

Receipt for poll taxes paid by Henry Sayles, Sr. to the City of Abilene for they year 1909. "Poll Taxes" is written on the back of the receipt in red pencil.
Date: January 27, 1910
Creator: Leake, C. W. & Rowland, P. B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, May 27, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, May 27, 1912]

Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles thanking him for his congratulatory letter and discussing the future of the M. K. & T. Railroad. Webb invites Sayles to go over the new survey once Webb arrives in Abilene.
Date: May 27, 1912
Creator: Webb, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, August 27, 1936] (open access)

[Promissory Note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, August 27, 1936]

Promissory note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank of Strawn, Texas in the amount $200.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a payment of $50.00 dated October 27, 1936 listed and a note in red pencil reading, "Paid by renewal for $150.00" written on the front.
Date: August 27, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Release of Vendor's Lien, Alfred Fasshauer et al. to Henry Sayles, Jr.] (open access)

[Release of Vendor's Lien, Alfred Fasshauer et al. to Henry Sayles, Jr.]

Document which releases Henry Sayles' from the vendor's lien held by Alfred and Mary Fasshauer. The lien related to Lot 6 of the Alfred and May Fasshauer Subdivision of Survey 65, Blind Asylum land in Taylor County, Texas.
Date: February 27, 1929
Creator: Fasshauer, Alfred
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to J. L. McDavid, May 27, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to J. L. McDavid, May 27, 1909]

Letter to J. L. McDavid discussing two cases between the Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company vs. Mary S. Saner. The writer asks McDavid to certify the judgments as correct copies.
Date: May 27, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 27, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 27, 1920]

Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company discussing the B. I. Terry lease. Sayles thanks the company for the information provided to him.
Date: January 27, 1920
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to Wayne Somerville, April 27, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to Wayne Somerville, April 27, 1929]

Letter from Sayles and Sayles to Wayne Somerville delivering a disclaimer filed by Sayles' mother in a suit. Sayles asks for confirmation that no costs will be charged against his mother. A handwritten note from Vivian Mass, Tax collector, is written on the bottom of the letter: "The suit has been dismissed as to - Hattie M. Sayles - the disclaimer was filed and put with the papers in the case, therefore we will take no judgment as to said party."
Date: April 27, 1929
Creator: Sayles, Henry & Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar, January 27, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar, January 27, 1908]

Letter from A. G. Wood to David T. Bomar informing him of the debt owed by the Collyns estate. Wood states they will begin to make credits on the loans shortly. Wood wants to know if the money for the sheep and other stock can be paid to him.
Date: January 27, 1908
Creator: Wood, A. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Pan-American Life Insurance Company, December 27, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Pan-American Life Insurance Company, December 27, 1934]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Pan-American Life Insurance Company remitting $4.21 to extend the note further.
Date: December 27, 1934
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, December 22, 1939] (open access)

[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, December 22, 1939]

Invoice from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for five items totaling $409.07, all described as "In payment for statement as rendered" and dated December 19, 1939. There are handwritten notes next to each item, two mention leases and one mentions "Rainwater."
Date: December 27, 1939
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History