[Affidavit of Possession, John Miller] (open access)

[Affidavit of Possession, John Miller]

Photostat copy of John Miller's affidavit of possession, in which he swears that he is the owner of land in Hemphill County currently occupied by a tenant, B. F. Rice, and subject to an oil and gas lease to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date: July 28, 1939
Creator: Miller, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Controverting Answer to Defendant's Plea of Privilege] (open access)

[Cause No. 3677: Controverting Answer to Defendant's Plea of Privilege]

Document in the cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, which discusses the plaintiff's response to the defendant's plea of privilege. It counters specific points in numbered paragraphs.
Date: April 28, 1938
Creator: Smith, Gilbert
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate No. 38856 For Canadian Limited] (open access)

[Certificate No. 38856 For Canadian Limited]

Certificate for Canadian Limited, no. 38856 for the monthly drawing for monetary prizes. The front of the certificate has an illustration of a train and the rules of the drawing and the back has a list of the available prizes.
Date: October 28, 1932
Creator: Canadian Limited
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate No. 868273 For Canadian Limited] (open access)

[Certificate No. 868273 For Canadian Limited]

Certificate for Canadian Limited, no. 868273 for the monthly drawing for monetary prizes. The front of the certificate has an illustration of a train and the rules of the drawing and the back has a list of the available prizes.
Date: August 28, 1932
Creator: Canadian Limited
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Glendale Adjustment Bureau Notice of Assignment] (open access)

[Glendale Adjustment Bureau Notice of Assignment]

Document stating that the debt [E]lrey Sayles owes to Paul A. Bullpitt M.D. has been assigned to The Glendale Adjustment Bureau, Expert Collection Service.
Date: October 28, 1935
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. F. Menn to John Sayles, July 28, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from G. F. Menn to John Sayles, July 28, 1932]

Letter from G. F. Menn to John Sayles informing Sayles that Pearson is on vacation.
Date: July 28, 1932
Creator: Menn, G. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, June 28, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, June 28, 1939]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing the interest of Earl Willard Meyer. Sayles discusses the law regarding the procurement of oil and gas leases from minors. The law outlines the steps to take to procure the lease from Earl. The lease terminates when the minor reaches twenty-one years of age unless there is production on the property. The real estate law relies on the guardian to determine if the land is to be partitioned. Sayles does not believe it wise to sell Earl's interest unless an actual cash or credit payment was made.
Date: June 28, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, April 28,1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, April 28,1931]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that Sayles has filed the amended original answer in the A. D. Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company case. Sayles states that this case might not be called on the May 4th date as originally planned.
Date: April 28, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, August 28,1931] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, August 28,1931]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing a trial date for the case of Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company. John Sayles adds that the judge has stated he would have a jury summoned for this trial.
Date: August 28, 1931
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, May 28, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, May 28, 1934]

Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson discussing undecided oil field cases in the Yates oil field. Sayles said he will not wait indefinitely on the Supreme Court.
Date: May 28, 1934
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, May 28, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, May 28, 1934]

Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson discussing undecided oil field cases in the Yates oil field. Sayles said he will not wait indefinitely on the Supreme Court.
Date: May 28, 1934
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. H. Hale, January 28, 1930] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 John Sayles to Milton McKenzie, April 28, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Milton McKenzie, April 28, 1934]

Letter from John Sayles to Milton McKenzie discussing a compromise to be negotiated between Harriett Godwin and Milton McKenzie for the maps. Godwin does not want to dissolve the partnership but cannot except a 75-25 percent agreement.
Date: April 28, 1934
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. B. Wilhoit to John Sayles, November 28, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from M. B. Wilhoit to John Sayles, November 28, 1932]

Letter from M. B. Wilhoit to John Sayles discussing the importance of forms in the Texas Pleading and Practice and that he is confident they will not plagiarize those in Stayton's book. Wilhoit states he wants Sayles' work to include forms of pleading. This is partially done to have the ability to create more volumes for more pay. Wilhoit requests Sayles furnish to Pearson illustrations of other forms.
Date: November 28, 1932
Creator: Wilhoit, M. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark H. Hanna to Perry Sayles, August 28, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Mark H. Hanna to Perry Sayles, August 28, 1936]

Letter from Mark H. Hanna to Perry Sayles delivering forms for change of payment that are to be signed and returned.
Date: August 28, 1936
Creator: Hanna, Mark H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Theodore Kain to Perry Sayles, May 28, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Theodore Kain to Perry Sayles, May 28, 1936]

Letter from Theodore Kain to Perry Sayles discussing assets of the Union Mutual Life Company. Bids have been called for and hearings are to be held, after which Sayles will receive more information. Kain asks Sayles to forward all premiums as they become due.
Date: May 28, 1936
Creator: Kain, Theodore
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Lightfoot to Perry Sayles, December 28, 1933] (open access)

[Letter from W. P. Lightfoot to Perry Sayles, December 28, 1933]

Letter from W. P. Lightfoot to Perry Sayles describing the life insurance policy Sayles has selected. The policy has been sent to Sayles for free inspection prior to his acceptance.
Date: December 28, 1933
Creator: Lightfoot, W. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of an Oil and Gas Lease From John Miller to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, 1939] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of an Oil and Gas Lease From John Miller to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, 1939]

Photostat copy of an oil and gas lease from John Miller to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company regarding land in Hemphill County, Texas.
Date: July 28, 1939
Creator: Miller, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for One 1935 Standard Tutor] (open access)

[Receipt for One 1935 Standard Tutor]

Receipt for an automobile, 1935 Standard Tutor, sold to Guy Patterson by V8 Sales Ford Services. The receipt includes the payment details.
Date: February 28, 1935
Creator: V8 Sales Ford Service
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History