[Cause No. 1398: Judgment] (open access)

[Cause No. 1398: Judgment]

Judgment in the cause no. 1398, H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood vs. The Unknown Heirs of David P. Fearis and Unknown Heirs of O. S. Heath, which awards to the plaintiff the lands and premises described in the plaintiff's petition located in Hemphill County, Texas. This judgment was certified as the "true and correct copy" by Hiram Park in Hemphill County in 1939.
Date: {1916-01-12,1939-11-09}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Welch to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, July 7, 1916 and August 4, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from T. E. Welch to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, July 7, 1916 and August 4, 1916]

Letter from T. E. Welch to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles discussing a tax reduction of $130.00, leaving a total of $127.22 that includes Welch's fee. He advises Sayles to file quickly as the county attorney is preparing to file suit. In the second letter Welch delivers a tax receipt and informs Sayles that the land is valued at $4.00 per acre.
Date: {1916-07-07,1916-08-04}
Creator: Welch, T. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum Transferring Property to Mac and Mamie Sayles] (open access)

[Memorandum Transferring Property to Mac and Mamie Sayles]

Memorandum certifying the transfer of lots 9 and 10 in block 9 of Highlands in Abilene, Texas from Perry Sayles to Mac and Mamie Sayles.
Date: December 30, 1916
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Hemming to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, August 16, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from W. D. Hemming to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, August 16, 1916]

Letter from W. D. Hemming to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles confirming receipt of a letter to C. C. Hemming regarding the delinquent taxes for 1914 and 1915 with a $25.00 refund.
Date: August 16, 1916
Creator: Hemming, W. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming, August 14, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming, August 14, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming stating that the tax issue has been resolved and that Kirby Lumber Company has remitted taxes and will pay taxes for 1916 and 1917. The valuation was adjusted so that Henry King would not be responsible for any taxes.
Date: August 14, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, August 14, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, August 14, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom confirming receipt of voucher's checks to cover delinquent taxes and that Kirby Lumber Company will cover the taxes for 1916 and 1917.
Date: August 14, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Henry Sayles Jr., August 14, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Henry Sayles Jr., August 14, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to Henry Sayles Jr. delivering a check to cover advancements made on taxes in Hardin County.
Date: August 14, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, August 11, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, August 11, 1916]

Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles remitting $127.22 for payment of taxes for years 1914 and 1915 and stating that payment for 1916 and 1917 will be made by the company.
Date: August 11, 1916
Creator: Bloxsom, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Deed, Transferring Land From Cunningham Land Company to Mac Sayles] (open access)

[Deed, Transferring Land From Cunningham Land Company to Mac Sayles]

Document certifying the transfer of land from the Cunningham Land Company to Mac Sayles.
Date: August 9, 1916
Creator: Ellis, B. L.; James, Henry & Sayles, John
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, August 9, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, August 9, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom discussing three conflicting tax statements sent to Sayles and a reduction in taxes payable on Sayles' land. Sayles also delivers a receipt to show proof of tax payment. Under the terms of a timber deed, Bloxsom's company is liable to pay taxes as well, which Sayles requests.
Date: August 9, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to T. K. Welch, August 9, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to T. K. Welch, August 9, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to T. K. Welch confirming receipt for 1914 and 1915 taxes and reducing the value of the land from $10.00 per acre to $4.00 per acre.
Date: August 9, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to T. K. Welch, August 3, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to T. K. Welch, August 3, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to T. K. Welch stating no acknowledgement was made for remittance of delinquent taxes in Hardin County.
Date: August 3, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, July 21, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, July 21, 1916]

Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles asking what action was taken for the delinquent taxes. Bloxsom says the matter should be taken care of swiftly in order to prevent suit.
Date: July 21, 1916
Creator: Bloxsom, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Redemption Receipt, June 27, 1916] (open access)

[Redemption Receipt, June 27, 1916]

Receipt showing that Henry Sayles, Sr. completed payment on delinquent taxes owed for land between the years 1910 and 1913.
Date: July 7, 1916
Creator: Balch, A. H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to T. E. Welch, July 1, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to T. E. Welch, July 1, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to T. E. Welch discussing delinquent taxes on land belonging to Sayles' grandmother. Sayles asks Welch to look into this matter to see if the acreage and taxes claimed to be delinquent are correct. Sayles believes that the value should be reduced due to the fact that timber was cut down prior to 1914.
Date: July 1, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes relating to Henry Sayles' Estate] (open access)

[Notes relating to Henry Sayles' Estate]

Notes listing several details relating to Henry Sayles and Moe Sayles.
Date: 1916-06-22?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, June 20, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, June 20, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company confirming the agreement and remitting $934.00.
Date: June 20, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McAlpine, Mamie G., Seth and Perry Sayles, June 2, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from McAlpine, Mamie G., Seth and Perry Sayles, June 2, 1916]

Letter from McAlpine, Mamie G., Seth and Perry Sayles discussing the transfer of life insurance of McAlpine Sayles and terms of payment and how the insurance will be continued. The agreement also states the insurance may be terminated at any point in time.
Date: June 2, 1916
Creator: Sayles, McAlpine (Mac); Sayles, Mamie G.; Sayles, Seth & Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, May 4, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, May 4, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom stating that the tax collector has misunderstood the acreage of the survey. Sayles states he has written the tax collector and will notify Bloxsom when he receives response.
Date: May 4, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles to W. S. Parker, May 1, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles to W. S. Parker, May 1, 1916]

Letter from Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles to W. S. Parker correcting the survey of the acreage. The Sayles' also ask what the asset value is for the 640 acres for 1914 and 1915.
Date: May 1, 1916
Creator: Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, April 27, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles, April 27, 1916]

Letter from E. D. Bloxsom to Sayles, Sayles, & Sayles discussing statements being sent to the tax collector of Hardin County showing taxes due for the years 1914 and 1915. The amount of taxes indicate that the valuation of land was much higher than expected. Since the timber was cut long ago it is stated no taxes can be made on anything but the land itself.
Date: April 27, 1916
Creator: Bloxsom, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hardin County Delinquent Tax Notice, 1916] (open access)

[Hardin County Delinquent Tax Notice, 1916]

Statement of taxes due from Kirby Lumber Co. in Hardin County, Texas, addressed to Sayles, Sayles, and Sayles.
Date: April 26, 1916
Creator: Parker, W. S.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Provine to John Sayles, April 8, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from J. F. Provine to John Sayles, April 8, 1916]

Letter from J. F. Provine to John Sayles that contains a deed of trust and chattel mortgage.
Date: April 8, 1916
Creator: Provine, J. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming, March 30, 1916] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming, March 30, 1916]

Letter from John Sayles to C. C. Hemming discussing taxes to be paid in Hardin County and that Kirby Lumber Company will be paying taxes they owe.
Date: March 30, 1916
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History