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[Sale of Land from Henry Sayles, Jr. and Blanch Sayles to Henry Sayles ,Jr., Mac Sayles, and John Sayles, September 7, 1944]
Contract stating that Henry Sayles, Jr. and his wife, Blanche R. Sayles agree to sell certain plots of land in Taylor County over to Henry Sayles, Jr., Mac Sayles, and John Sayles, the executors of the estate of the deceased Hattie M. Sayles.
Date:
September 7, 1944
Creator:
Sayles, Henry, Jr. & Sayles, Blanche R.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Land in Concho and Menard Counties, Texas]
Notes which have "I.T.I.O.Co." (Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company) written at the top and dated August 7, 1940. Just below, the names "Floyd C. Dodson" and "Fritz Wilhelm" are written and these notes are likely in relation to an oil and gas lease from Wilhelm to Dodson. The notes discuss a tract of land in Menard and Concho Counties, Texas, listing its ownership history and the documents which pertain to it.
Date:
August 7, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit of Gerald C. Betty]
Affidavit sworn by Gerald C. Betty stating that he was acquainted with A. M. Betty during her life and the estimated value of her estate.
Date:
March 7, 1940
Creator:
Betty, Gerald C.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 7, 1940]
Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, copied to F. F. Claunts, discussing the title requirements relating to the lease of Edna and J. G. Betty's land to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
March 7, 1940
Creator:
Arentz, Edward S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. A. Lyon to Sayles & Sayles, March 7, 1940]
Letter from P. A. Lyon to Sayles & Sayles discussing whether or not land is located within an independent school district. Lyon also mentions there is no deed for the Giddings Estate in favor of Thad A. Thomson.
Date:
March 7, 1940
Creator:
Lyon, P. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Federal Land Bank of Houston, February 7, 1940]
Letter from F. F. Claunts to Federal Land Bank of Houston remitting an application for loan of abstracts. Claunts states what sections of the loans he is interested in and states that he wants to obtain a bond to insure the safe return of the abstracts. Claunts asks all abstracts be forwarded to Sayles & Sayles.
Date:
February 7, 1940
Creator:
Claunts, F. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, February 7, 1940]
Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles stating he's requested the Federal Land Bank of Houston mail abstracts for the Betty estate to the Sayles firm. Claunts requests their review of the abstracts and for the abstracts to be returned with a requirement sheet. Claunts will also forward a supplemental abstract ordered by Edward S. Arentz.
Date:
February 7, 1940
Creator:
Claunts, F. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad]
Photostat copy of the land grant to International & Great Northern Railroad from the State of Texas. The grant is for land in Hemphill County, Texas and was originally made April 23, 1885. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date:
November 7, 1939
Creator:
Giles, Bascom & Gibbs, Barnett
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad]
Photostat copy of the land grant to International & Great Northern Railroad from the State of Texas. The grant is for land in Hemphill County, Texas and was originally made April 23, 1885. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date:
November 7, 1939
Creator:
Giles, Bascom & Gibbs, Barnett
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Final Opinion of Title Related to the Oil and Gas Lease From Earl Willard Meyer to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document describing the terms of an oil and gas lease from Earl Willard Meyer to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for a tract of land in Sherman County, Texas. It states that Jack Sayles has examined the documents and that the examination was conducted on behalf of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
September 7, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, September 7, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing an oil and gas lease from Elsie Meyer. Sayles remits the opinion regarding the purchase of the lease and a letter from Edward S. Arentz.
Date:
September 7, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Requirement Sheet Regarding the Oil and Gas Lease From Ilda M. Klekamp et al. To Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document stating that Jack Sayles has examined the abstracts for Section 134 of the Texas & New Orleans Railway Company in Sherman County, Texas and listing the documents still required to move ahead with an oil and gas lease from Ilda M. Klekamp et al. To Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
June 7, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, January 7, 1936]
Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles, trustee at the Texas State Bank of Eastland, Texas for $46.85, less $10.00 cash.
Date:
January 7, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from El Ray Sayles to Perry Sayles, December 7, 1935]
Letter from El Ray Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing work done by Perry in the last year. El Ray discusses family life at home, including a high school graduation and emphasizes the importance of education. El Ray asks Perry for financial assistance, as he has had no earnings capacity and has bills to pay.
Date:
December 7, 1935
Creator:
Sayles, El Ray
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, September 7, 1935]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing a threat of suit from the liquidating agent of Abilene State Bank for foreclosure on land in Jones County. Perry asks for any information related to the land so as to respond to the agent. Perry asks what his personal liability is so as to try to remove judgment rendered against him should the suit be pursued.
Date:
September 7, 1935
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul G. Hudson to Perry Sayles, June 7, 1933]
Letter from Paul G. Hudson to Perry Sayles discussing a waterproof jacket Sayles sent to A. J. Tower Co. complaining of a defect.
Date:
June 7, 1933
Creator:
Hudson, Paul G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. B. Dibrell Jr., April 7, 1933]
Letter from John Sayles to J. B. Dibrell Jr. stating he does not want to leave Texas for another thirty days. He asks Dibrell to write a letter in the format Sayles provided.
Date:
April 7, 1933
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 7,1932]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Sam Underwood et al vs Gulf Refining Company case. Mr. Sayles writes that a Miss Wellborn mailed Mr. Stephens a copy of Fielding's plea of privilege. The trail date has been set by the court for July 11th.
Date:
June 7, 1932
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles, February 7, 1932]
Letter from R. E. L. Batts to John Sayles acknowledging receipt of a previous letter and informing Sayles he forwarded the letter to David Proctor requesting the same information be sent to Batts.
Date:
February 7, 1932
Creator:
Batts, R. E. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. O. Settle to Sayles & Sayles, November 7,1931]
Letter from P. O. Settle to Sayles & Sayles in which Settle has enclosed a Gulf Pipe Line Company voucher of $150.00, for payment of legal services.
Date:
November 7, 1931
Creator:
Settle, P. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David Stephens, February 7, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to David Stephens stating that the Fulton cases are continuing.
Date:
February 7, 1930
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen to Henry Sayles, July 7, 1927]
Letter from Helen to Henry Sayles thanking him for an agreement that would first allow her family to build a house on land purchased from Sayles before continuing to make payments on the land. A handwritten note at the top of the letter reads, "I return the enclosed as a record for you - Helen".
Date:
July 7, 1927
Creator:
Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 844: Order Overruling Motion to Direct the Verdict]
Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, overruling the defendant's request to charge the jury to return a verdict for the defendant.
Date:
October 7, 1926
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 844: Order Refusing Defendant's Special Charge No. 1]
Document in cause no. 844, Mollie Lee Tomlinson et al. vs. The Independent Torpedo Company, denying the request to instruct the jury to return a verdict for the defendant.
Date:
October 7, 1926
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History