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[Letter from [Illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles, April 29, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from [Illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles, April 29, 1909]

Letter from [illegible] to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles discussing changes to a city ordinance.
Date: April 29, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to G. C. Spillers, September 29, 1925] (open access)

[Letter to G. C. Spillers, September 29, 1925]

Letter to G. C. Spillers stating the trial for the Tomlinson et al. vs. Independent Torpedo Company would be held October 15. The writer informs Spillers of the defense that should be prepared and that he would like to go over the case with Spillers.
Date: September 29, 1925
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notice of Payment Due From The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Notice of Payment Due From The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles]

Notice of payment due from the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles for his policy. The payment due is $30.20 and is due by June 14, 1936.
Date: May 29, 1936
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Nap Foster and Annie B. Foster, December 29, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Nap Foster and Annie B. Foster, December 29, 1906]

Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to Nap Foster and Annie B. Foster discussing purchasing three lots in Abilene, Texas from the Nap and Annie Foster.
Date: December 29, 1906
Creator: Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Sayles Colby to Henry Sayles Jr., June 29, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from Helen Sayles Colby to Henry Sayles Jr., June 29, 1927]

Letter from Helen Sayles Colby to Henry Sayles Jr. acknowledging that the $3,000 advance made by their mother with be deducted off of Helen's share of the estate in the future.
Date: June 29, 1927
Creator: Colby, Helen Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, January 29, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, January 29, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing the Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. Sayles has compromised and adjusted the court date to allow G. C. Spillers to be present at the trial. This case should be settled. John also mentions the Fox v. Gulf Production Company case, stating he will be able to be in Eastland for the trial.
Date: January 29, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 29, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 29, 1940]

Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Philo Butler lease. Allen remits a supplemental abstract for land in Ochiltree and Hansford Counties. The oil and gas lease on the land is in favor of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Allen also remits certificates showing taxes have been paid.
Date: February 29, 1940
Creator: Allen, Rupert C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, October 29, 1910] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, October 29, 1910]

Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing how Perry is doing in classes and a fraternity he joined. Perry also mentions the Texas football team and requests $75.00 to cover expenses.
Date: October 29, 1910
Creator: Sayles, Perry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Edward S. Arentz, February 29, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Edward S. Arentz, February 29, 1940]

Letter from F. F. Claunts to Edawrd S. Arentz delivering a memo about the J. B. Friesen land.
Date: February 29, 1940
Creator: Claunts, F. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 29,1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 29,1929]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens in which John Sayles is thanking Mr. Stephens for a previously enclosed check to cover the lawyer fees and court cost. These cost are in regards to the case of Gulf Pipe Company vs D. C. Doan.
Date: June 29, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to E. P. Crane, March 29, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to E. P. Crane, March 29, 1940]

Letter from Edward S. Arentz to E. P. Crane requesting a legal instrument with more details regarding the Jacob B. Wiebe lease. Arentz requests the new instrument be executed and kept in Crane's files.
Date: March 29, 1940
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, October 29, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, October 29, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson discussing that he is helping J. M. Chandler in Longview. He asks for a higher compensation so as to not have financial distractions while engaged in this work. Sayles also is waiting for a Supreme Court decision in one of his cases before he leaves Texas. He also asks travel expenses be covered both to and from St. Paul. Handwritten text on the first page: "Jack: Show to Uncle Henry. Dad."
Date: October 29, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, August 29, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, August 29, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles stating the only place the work can be done in reasonable time is in St. Paul. Pearson states the law company's suggested compensation plan, and that they will pay for transportation costs.
Date: August 29, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 29, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 29, 1940]

Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Betty estate. Arentz remits the affidavit for the land.
Date: March 29, 1940
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to A. Southerland Harris, June 29,1908] (open access)

[Letter from D. T. Bomar to A. Southerland Harris, June 29,1908]

Letter from D. T. Bomar to A. Southerland Harris in which he is introduced to Henry Sayles and that can statements by Mr. Sayles can be relied upon.
Date: June 29, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, August 29, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, August 29, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk stating requirements for a lease in Concho County were made for the purpose of determining the amount of acreage acquired and if the boundary lines and fence lines were satisfactory. Sayles recommends a waiver of these requirements to be able to pay the leases.
Date: August 29, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, April 29, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, April 29, 1912]

Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles stating that D. J. Cutbinth is one of few who has not signed up for the Lyttle Gap route. Those who have not signed only desire small amounts of money for their land. Irvin states that he believes Abilene will not get the central road on this railway and their people have little faith in that changing. Irvin states in postscript that he knows of a small ranch for Sayles' son to buy and make money on.
Date: April 29, 1912
Creator: Irvin, T. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to R. A. Myers, October 29, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to R. A. Myers, October 29, 1906]

Letter from John Sayles to R. A. Myers stating that they cannot agree to withdrawal any funds by any defendants in the suit involving Sayles' grandmother. Sayles asks for information regarding any withdrawals already made.
Date: October 29, 1906
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. W. White to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles, September 29, 1913] (open access)

[Letter from S. W. White to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles, September 29, 1913]

Letter from S. W. White to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles saying he will make investigations according to the Sayles' requests and will send them the information they desire.
Date: September 29, 1913
Creator: White, S. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, September 29,1925] (open access)

[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, September 29,1925]

Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles that serves as a acknowledgement for a previous telegram. Spillers writes that the Tomlinson vs. Independent Torpedo Company has been set of October 15th.
Date: September 29, 1925
Creator: Spillers, G. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, November 29, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Trueheart & Co. to W. K. McAlpine, November 29, 1898]

Tax notice from the H. M. Trueheart & Company sent to Col. William K. McAlpine and the estate of Sarah J. McAlpine informing him of property taxes still owed. A note is handwritten in the bottom left that reads, "Above amt. received 12/5/98".
Date: November 29, 1898
Creator: H. M. Trueheart & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens, December 29, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens, December 29, 1908]

Letter from Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company to H. M. Stevens discussing the railway company's offer to purchase lots 11 and 12 in Block C on Rose Street in Abilene, Texas for the construction and operation of a railroad.
Date: December 29, 1908
Creator: Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Robert W. Stayton, April 29, 1933] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Robert W. Stayton, April 29, 1933]

Letter from John Sayles to Robert W. Stayton stating he has not yet done any work on the law book and appreciates materials provided by John Sayles.
Date: April 29, 1933
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 29,1940] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles, February 29,1940]

Letter from Rupert C. Allen to Sayles & Sayles discussing abstract that reflects Oil and Gas Lease in which Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company is leasing. Also inclosed is the tax certificates for the Waka Independent School District collector, and the County and State Tax collector.
Date: February 29, 1940
Creator: Allen, Rupert C.
System: The Portal to Texas History