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[Letter from Sam Houston to Col. William Henry Daingerfield, January 1843]
Letter from Sam Houston to Col. William Henry Daingerfield discussing an errand being run by Daingerfield to New Orleans to have money engraved for the Republic of Texas.
Date:
January 28, 1843
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to Daingerfield, January 1843]
Letter from Sam Houston to Daingerfield discussing previous correspondence and meetings, as well as the newly created "order of San Jacinto" and its insignia.
Date:
January 28, 1843
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1907]
Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1907. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 28, 1908
Creator:
Hale, W. B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for City of Abilene Taxes, 1912]
Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1912. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 28, 1913
Creator:
Balch, A. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 16, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 28, 1922
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 28, 1922
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Official Headlight Certificate
Certificate certifying that the headlight equipment on a vehicle owned by K.B. Legett complies with the requirements of the Texas Automobile Headlight Law.
Date:
January 28, 1926
Creator:
State of Texas Highway Commission
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to Perry Sayles, January 28, 1928]
Letter from J. S. to Perry Sayles, discussing the receipt of checks from Jake and J. M. Tanner's bankruptcy.
Date:
January 28, 1928
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 12, No. 16, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 28, 1928
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 28, 1928
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles, January 28, 1929]
Letter from John L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles in regards to case of Hamon and Ellis vs. United States Torpedo Company. Mr. Hamon writes that he and Fred approve of the settlement made to Mr. Spillers. He also ask for the reply from Mr. Spillers for the offer as soon as Mr. Sayles receives it.
Date:
January 28, 1929
Creator:
Hamon, Jake L., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, January 29, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers stating he is not able to try the Hamon and Ellis vs. U. S. Torpedo Company until after he finishes another case. Sayles lists details and figure for his opinion of the lowest settlement, though a definite answer will come from Hamon and Ellis.
Date:
January 28, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, January 28, 1929]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing the jury for Jake's Torpedo suit. Perry is trying to obtain all the data he can on the jury members. The case of Fox v. Gulf is set for February 6 - David Proctor wishes to dispose of the case at this time. Perry asks if John can assist in the trial of this case to appease Tom Pitts.
Date:
January 28, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale, January 28, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale delivering receipts for 107 acres of land and requesting that Hale record these in his tax receipt record. Sayles requests Hale to advise him of fees so Sayles can remit. Text handwritten in black ink at the bottom of the letter.
Date:
January 28, 1930
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale, January 28, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale delivering tax receipts for land in San Jacinto County. Sayles requests advice on fees so that he can remit.
Date:
January 28, 1930
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to John Adriance, January 28, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to John Adriance informing him that there is a suit against his mother for not paying taxes. Sayles states that they find record of H. M. Trueheart and co. paying taxes and asks that Adriance look at old ledgers to see if Trueheart also paid taxes for the years stated in the suit.
Date:
January 28, 1930
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Wells to D. D. Parramore, January 28, 1931]
Letter from J. L. Wells to Dock Dilworth Parramore discussing mapping and measurements of the Cienega Ditch Property. A handwritten note at the bottom of the letter reads, "Regarding the ownership of the Cienega, the notes and affidavit only intend to show the owner - no difference how you obtained it or when."
Date:
January 28, 1931
Creator:
Wells, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Simmons Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 17, Ed. 1, Saturday, January 28, 1933
Weekly student newspaper from Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
January 28, 1933
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Wight - January 28, 1941]
A letter written to Judge Allen Wight, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 28, 1941. Carswell advises Wight of the plans for the Defend America meeting noting that Dr. W. R. White, President of Hardin-Simmons University, will be the second man up.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from James P. Stinson and T. N. Carswell to Senator John Lee Smith - January 28, 1941]
A Western Union Telegram sent to Hon. John Lee Smith, Austin, Texas from James P. Stinson, County Democratic Chairman, and T. N. Carswell, County & District Chairman of the United Dries, dated January 28, 1941. The telegram requests that Smith support the confirmation of Dr. W. D. Bradfield.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Stinson, James P. & Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Representative Sam Russell - January 28, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, and Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Carswell advises Russell that Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion) respectfully requests his active support of the Bill to continue the Dies committee. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn - January 28, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Rayburn, Speaker of The House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Confirmation of support by Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, endorsing the work of the Dies committee and the prosecution of those responsible for un-American and subversive activities. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Fulton Lewis, Jr. - January 28, 1942]
A Western Union telegram sent to Fulton Lewis, Jr., Radio Station WOL, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 28, 1942. Carswell requests information from Lewis on sugar restrictions pertaining to the manufacture of alcohol. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. McGarity to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1946]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. L. McGarity, Head of Charter Division and Claude Isbell, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas, dated January 28, 1946. MacGarity acknowledges receipt of the letter from Carswell dated Jan 26th and supplies the requested listing of names available for corporate use in the State of Texas: Texas Automobile Association, Texas Auto Association, Texas Automobile Club, Texas Auto Club, Texas Motor Club.
Date:
January 28, 1946
Creator:
Isbell, Claude & McGarity, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1952]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 28, 1952. Burkhart acknowledges receipt of two questionnaires completed by Subject and other papers, all found to be satisfactory, and assumes an Affidavit of Publication will be sent at the expiration of the 30 day period. He expresses his appreciation for the promptness of Subject in attending to the details of the matter.
Date:
January 28, 1952
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Drafted Letter from Truett Latimer to Wiley L. Caffey, January 28, 1953]
Photocopied rough draft of a letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Wiley L. Caffey discussing concerns regarding a bill that would affect the pay of District Attorneys.
Date:
January 28, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History