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[Receipt for City of Abilene Taxes, 1912]
Receipt for taxes paid to the City of Abilene by Henry Sayles, Sr. for the year 1912. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 28, 1913
Creator:
Balch, A. H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Everett W. Bass to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1953]
Letter from Dr. Everett W. Bass to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #5 due to the fact that it concentrates power among people who should not have as much power and it is not in best interest of the public visual welfare.
Date:
January 28, 1953
Creator:
Bass, Everett W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Harry R. Bridge to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1955]
Letter from Mrs. Harry R. Bridge to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill 6, relating to legalizing and regulating the practice of naturopathy.
Date:
January 28, 1955
Creator:
Bridge, Mrs. Harry R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1961]
Letter from Harvey C. Brown to Truett Latimer; He encloses a letter from Judge Black and expresses support for the Certified Reporter law, which he thinks would make more qualified Court Reporters in Texas.
Date:
January 28, 1961
Creator:
Brown, Harvey C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1959]
Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer discussing plans to move the 11th Court of Civil Appeals from Eastland to Abilene.
Date:
January 28, 1959
Creator:
Burkett, Omar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to parolee, copy to T. N. Carswell - January 28, 1952]
A letter written to a parolee in Abilene, Texas from E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Adult Authority, Sacramento 14, California, dated January 28, 1952. Burkhart acknowledges receipt of two questionnaires completed by Subject and other papers, all found to be satisfactory, and assumes an Affidavit of Publication will be sent at the expiration of the 30 day period. He expresses his appreciation for the promptness of Subject in attending to the details of the matter.
Date:
January 28, 1952
Creator:
Burkhart, E. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Burleson to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1955]
Letter from Omar Burleson to Truett Latimer discussing proposals on redistricting.
Date:
January 28, 1955
Creator:
Burleson, Omar Truman, 1906-1991
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Wiley L. Caffey, January 28, 1953]
Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Judge Wiley L. Caffey discussing concerns regarding a bill that would affect the pay of District Attorneys.
Date:
January 28, 1953
Creator:
Caffey, Wiley L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allen Wight - January 28, 1941]
A letter written to Judge Allen Wight, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated January 28, 1941. Carswell advises Wight of the plans for the Defend America meeting noting that Dr. W. R. White, President of Hardin-Simmons University, will be the second man up.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to Fulton Lewis, Jr. - January 28, 1942]
A Western Union telegram sent to Fulton Lewis, Jr., Radio Station WOL, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 28, 1942. Carswell requests information from Lewis on sugar restrictions pertaining to the manufacture of alcohol. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1942
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Representative Sam Russell - January 28, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, and Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Carswell advises Russell that Parramore Post No. 57 (of the American Legion) respectfully requests his active support of the Bill to continue the Dies committee. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell and Owen Ellis to Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn - January 28, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Sam Rayburn, Speaker of The House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Owen Ellis, Adjutant, dated January 28, 1941. Confirmation of support by Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, endorsing the work of the Dies committee and the prosecution of those responsible for un-American and subversive activities. The reverse side includes Western Union terms, cost, and information regarding The Western Union Telegraph Company, Incorporated. R. B. White, President.
Date:
January 28, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Ellis, Owen
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ken Cook to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1953]
Letter from Ken Cook to Truett Latimer encouraging Latimer to utilize Pioneer Air Lines for work travel during the 53rd Texas Legislature.
Date:
January 28, 1953
Creator:
Cook, Ken
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The City of Abilene Redemption Receipt - Received January 28, 1955 of R. Z. Landrum. Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8. A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.]
A receipt ("Redemption Receipt" from The City of Abilene (Texas), dated January 28, 1955. Received of R. Z. Landrum. Sears Park Lot No 1 Block No 8. By A. W. Curlee, Tax Collector, City of Abilene, Texas.
Date:
January 28, 1955
Creator:
Curlee, A. W.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lester F. Dorton to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1955]
Letter from Lester F. Dorton to Truett Latimer discussing developments done in coordination with the Highway Commission.
Date:
January 28, 1955
Creator:
Dorton, Lester F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer, January 28th, 1961]
Letter from Richard Dresser to Truett Latimer requesting the progress in introducing and passing the Amendment of Article No. 5519-a of Texas Civil Statute.
Date:
January 28, 1961
Creator:
Dresser, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Drex G. Foreman to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1955]
Letter from Drex G. Foreman to Truett Latimer discussing a hearing by the Insurance committee for Texas House Bill #103.
Date:
January 28, 1955
Creator:
Foreman, Drex G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Drex G. Foreman to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1955]
Letter from Drex G. Foreman to Truett Latimer discussing concerns about the U. S. Trust Co., the U. S. Insurance Co., and the U. S. Trust and Guaranty Co.
Date:
January 28, 1955
Creator:
Foreman, Drex G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Drex G. Foreman to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1955]
Letter from Drex G. Foreman to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding the introduction of Texas House Bill #233.
Date:
January 28, 1955
Creator:
Foreman, Drex G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1907]
Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Hattie Sayles for the year 1907. The receipt includes the assessed value of Sayles' property in San Jacinto County and an inventory of taxes paid.
Date:
January 28, 1908
Creator:
Hale, W. B.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles, January 28, 1929]
Letter from John L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles in regards to case of Hamon and Ellis vs. United States Torpedo Company. Mr. Hamon writes that he and Fred approve of the settlement made to Mr. Spillers. He also ask for the reply from Mr. Spillers for the offer as soon as Mr. Sayles receives it.
Date:
January 28, 1929
Creator:
Hamon, Jake L., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. M. Heitman to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1953]
Letter from B. M. Heitman to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 for the benefit of the visual welfare of the people of Texas.
Date:
January 28, 1953
Creator:
Heitman, B. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Anna Holle to Truett Latimer, January 28, 1961]
Letter from Lee Anna Holle to Truett Latimer discussing how recent Supreme Court rulings affect Texas and the United States. She lists multiple instances where she thinks the Supreme Court ruled in favor of positions advocated by communists. She urges Mr. Latimer and other legislators to help solve the issue, suggesting the impeachment of Earl Warren as the first step.
Date:
January 28, 1961
Creator:
Holle, Lee Anna
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Houston to Col. William Henry Daingerfield, January 1843]
Letter from Sam Houston to Col. William Henry Daingerfield discussing an errand being run by Daingerfield to New Orleans to have money engraved for the Republic of Texas.
Date:
January 28, 1843
Creator:
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History