Cause No. 2935-Civil Minutes District Court, Vol. J, pg. 606] (open access)

Cause No. 2935-Civil Minutes District Court, Vol. J, pg. 606]

Civil Minutes District Court, Vol. J, pg. 606 for the case, F. E. Haynes vs. Max Seibt, et al, covering the dates September 13 and 21, 1912.
Date: {1912-09-12,1912-09-21}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cause No. 2935-Order of Sale: October 6, 1912 (open access)

Cause No. 2935-Order of Sale: October 6, 1912

Two letters relating to the order of sale in F. E. Haynes vs. Max Seibt, et al, No. 2935, between the J. K. Fuller and T. C. Weir, discussing the seizure and sale of a property in Abilene, Texas.
Date: {1912-10-16,1913-01-13}
Creator: Fuller, J. K.; Weir, T. C. & Whaley, W. F.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Balch to Henry Sayles, Sr., December 13, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Balch to Henry Sayles, Sr., December 13, 1912]

Letter from A. H. Balch to Henry Sayles discussing taxes owed by Mr. Sayles and by what date he needs to pay them before they are considered delinquent.
Date: December 13, 1912
Creator: Balch, A. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, December 7, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, December 7, 1912]

Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles discussing Coke's travel plans to Abilene.
Date: December 7, 1912
Creator: Coke, Alexander S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, December 4, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, December 4, 1912]

Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine confirming receipt of previous letters and discussing suggestions made by Martin.
Date: December 4, 1912
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sheriff's Deed, T. C. Weir to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Sheriff's Deed, T. C. Weir to Perry Sayles]

Document certifying the sale of land in Abilene, Texas to Perry Sayles from the Taylor County sheriff, T. C. Weir, and his deputy, W. F. Whaley. The land was sold by order of the district court in Cause No. 2935, F. E. Haynes vs. Max Seibt, et al.
Date: December 4, 1912
Creator: Whaley, W. F. & Weir, T. C.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Webb to Mr. Henry Sayles, December 2, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Webb to Mr. Henry Sayles, December 2, 1912]

Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing Webb passing along Sayles letters to Mr. Allen.
Date: December 2, 1912
Creator: Webb, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, November 14, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, November 14, 1912]

Letter from Alex M. Acheson to Henry Sayles discussing a time to meet Sayles in Dallas. Acheson has yet to hear news from the engineering department.
Date: November 14, 1912
Creator: Acheson, Alex M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Quilla A. Griffin to Henry Sayles, October 7, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Quilla A. Griffin to Henry Sayles, October 7, 1912]

Letter from Quilla A. Griffin to Henry Sayles requesting a form for those to sign who are willing to give right of way to the railroad.
Date: October 7, 1912
Creator: Griffin, Quilla A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. K. Fuller to F. E. Haynes, September 13, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from J. K. Fuller to F. E. Haynes, September 13, 1912]

Letter from J. K. Fuller to F. E. Haynes discussing cases and balances outstanding for multiple people.
Date: September 13, 1912
Creator: Fuller, J. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, September 5, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles, September 5, 1912]

Letter from T. A. Irvin to Henry Sayles stating he is ready to put up the right-of-way from Lyttle Gap to Pecan Bay and has land for a town or depot.
Date: September 5, 1912
Creator: Irvin, T. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles,September 4, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles,September 4, 1912]

Letter from William A. Webb to Henry Sayles thanking him for his service on the Texas Central railroad and for a recommendation to Trumbull.
Date: September 4, 1912
Creator: Webb, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to W. A. Webb, August 31, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to W. A. Webb, August 31, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to W. A. Webb congratulating him on his appointment as president of the M. K. & T. Railroad and reminding him of Sayles' views on the relationship between railroad companies and town citizens. Sayles believes if this relationship is kept in good condition, it can greatly benefit all involved.
Date: August 31, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, August 26, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, August 26, 1912]

Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing a call made to Sayles' office earlier in the day regarding Hughes' travel plans had changed suddenly.
Date: August 26, 1912
Creator: Hughes, Ed. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, August 7, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson, August 7, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to A. M. Acheson discussing railroad routes through Texas. Sayles states the passage from Rowden to West Caddo is very rough and poor.
Date: August 7, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Edgar Scurry, August 7, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Edgar Scurry, August 7, 1912]

Letter from Henry Sayles to Edgar Scurry stating he is in talks with railroad personnel and hopes for good results. Sayles states he is unsure of when he will be able to go north to meet with Scurry.
Date: August 7, 1912
Creator: Sayles, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912]

Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad trip from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas for Mr. Acheson, W. A. Webb, and Mr. Fischer. Webb requests that Sayles make the necessary arrangements and offers to pay all expenses for the trip. The letter is on the letterhead of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas, Office of Assistant to President.
Date: August 2, 1912
Creator: Webb, William A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, August 1, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, August 1, 1912]

Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles stating he will write when he has more information on Mr. Schaff's movements.
Date: August 1, 1912
Creator: Acheson, Alex M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. N. McEarburn to Henry Sayles, July 16, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from J. N. McEarburn to Henry Sayles, July 16, 1912]

Letter from J. N. McEarburn to Henry Sayles giving directions to his house.
Date: July 16, 1912
Creator: McEarburn, J. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, July 6, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, July 6, 1912]

Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine requesting responses to previous letters written, questioning McAlpine's usual promptness. Handwritten text on the back of the letter written in black ink.
Date: July 6, 1912
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, July 6, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, July 6, 1912]

Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine stating he has no responses to previous letters, questioning McAlpine's usual promptness.
Date: July 6, 1912
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Board of Equalization to Henry Sayles, July 3, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Board of Equalization to Henry Sayles, July 3, 1912]

Letter on postcard from the Board of Equalization to Henry Sayles requesting he appear before the board and demonstrate why the value of his properties listed should not be raised or reduced. A handwritten note on the letter from A. H. Balch reads, "I have gone over these items and find no charge can be made in keeping property in the same locality [,] Balch".
Date: July 3, 1912
Creator: Board of Equalization
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. P. Hailey to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from N. P. Hailey to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1912]

Letter from N. P. Hailey to Henry Sayles discussing construction of a railroad, as well as barbecuing meat suggested by Sayles. It also discusses deals made by Mr. Borvell. The last page includes a hand-drawn illustration of the north section of the town.
Date: June 15, 1912
Creator: Hailey, N. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles, June 6, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles, June 6, 1912]

Letter from Richard Cordwent to Henry Sayles giving directions on how to get to T. A. Irvin's home and to the Bayou. Cordwent states he will be there until the following Monday.
Date: June 6, 1912
Creator: Cordwent, Richard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History