[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, December 22, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles, December 22, 1934]

Letter from H. W. Backes to Perry Sayles requesting another remittance of $4.29 to extend an outstanding note.
Date: December 22, 1934
Creator: Backes, H. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Beck to Jack Sayles, December 5, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from A. F. Beck to Jack Sayles, December 5, 1938]

Letter from A. F. Beck to Jack Sayles making sure that all witnesses will be present.
Date: December 5, 1938
Creator: Beck, A. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan, December 12, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan, December 12, 1939]

Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan asking him for a T Diamond iron brand is he has one he may spare.
Date: December 12, 1939
Creator: Britzman, H. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan, December 20, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan, December 20, 1939]

Letter from H. E. Britzman to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter Mr. Bryan sent and expressing appreciation for it.
Date: December 20, 1939
Creator: Britzman, H. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 4035: Judgment of the Court] (open access)

[Cause No. 4035: Judgment of the Court]

Document detailing the court's judgment in cause no. 4035, W. O. Rainwater et al. vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. It contains the instruction to the jury, the name of the foreman, J. W. Hendrick, and the decisions of the jury.
Date: December 16, 1938
Creator: Burleson, Omar T.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Honorable R. G. Dickerson - December 20, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Honorable R. G. Dickerson - December 20, 1938]

A letter written to R. G. Dickerson, Valdosta, Georgia from T. N. Carswell, dated December 20, 1938. Carswell offers his sympathy on Cary's death.
Date: December 20, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939]

Letter from Walt H. Cousins to W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes and happy holidays with a Christmas card attached.
Date: December 1939
Creator: Cousins, W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Hair to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Hair to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1938]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. W. Hair, Mayor, The City of Abilene, Abilene, Texas dated December 23, 1938. Hair expresses his appreciation and congratulations to Carswell and his Committee on the good work done in preparing a new traffic ordinance for the City of Abilene.
Date: December 23, 1938
Creator: Hair, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, December 1939 (open access)

Bulletin: Hardin-Simmons University Ex-Student Roundup, December 1939

The Hardin-Simmons alumni newsletter includes information regarding events at the school and news about university students, staff, and alumni.
Date: December 1939
Creator: Hardin-Simmons University
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, December 19, 1939] (open access)

[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, December 19, 1939]

Invoice from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for two items totaling $275.00, for "For Examination of Title, Lease No. 13705, Miller." and "For Examination of Title, Lses. No. 13728, 29, 33, 27, and T-185," both dated December 2, 1939. "Webb" is written on the invoice next to the listed items.
Date: December 19, 1939
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, December 22, 1939] (open access)

[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, December 22, 1939]

Invoice from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for three items totaling $133.30, all described as "In payment for statement as rendered" and dated December 15, 1939.
Date: December 25, 1939
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, December 22, 1939] (open access)

[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, December 22, 1939]

Invoice from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for five items totaling $409.07, all described as "In payment for statement as rendered" and dated December 19, 1939. There are handwritten notes next to each item, two mention leases and one mentions "Rainwater."
Date: December 27, 1939
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L.L. Legett to Mrs. Percy Jones - December 8, 1934] (open access)

[Letter from L.L. Legett to Mrs. Percy Jones - December 8, 1934]

Letter written by L.L. Legett to Mrs. Percy Jones, speaking of his recent visit to Abilene and of their family tree and genealogy.
Date: December 8, 1934
Creator: Legett, L. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. P. Lightfoot to Perry Sayles, December 28, 1933] (open access)

[Letter from W. P. Lightfoot to Perry Sayles, December 28, 1933]

Letter from W. P. Lightfoot to Perry Sayles describing the life insurance policy Sayles has selected. The policy has been sent to Sayles for free inspection prior to his acceptance.
Date: December 28, 1933
Creator: Lightfoot, W. P.
Object Type: Letter
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's premium. The printed due date is December 14, 1935 and there is a handwritten note that reads, "Paid by ck. Jan. 6th, 1936."
Date: December 1935
Creator: Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan, December, 1939]

Letter from John A. Lomax to W. J. Bryan inviting Mr. Bryan to Dallas, Texas whenever he is is ready as there will be a home waiting for him where he is always welcome.
Date: December 1939
Creator: Lomax, John A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. F. Lyle to R. F. Rood, December 11, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from E. F. Lyle to R. F. Rood, December 11, 1939]

Letter from E. F. Lyle to R. F. Rood discussing an offer on the Wiggins' land in Hemphill County. Lyle states that royalties should to be paid to the Wiggins to reduce a mortgage note according to the original deed. Lyle still has yet to received the waiver of mortgage.
Date: December 11, 1939
Creator: Lyle, Edward Frank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939]

Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan informing him about his health condition, discussing the details of the previous letter sent by Mr. Bryan and letting him know that he will share it with his family who will be glad to read it.
Date: December 27, 1939
Creator: Meachum, McDonald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1939]

Letter from expressing joy for receiving the letter sent by Mr. Bryan and informing him that he would like to visit when he has some free time.
Date: December 27, 1939
Creator: Meachum, McDonald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Final Notice from Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, December 1935] (open access)

[Final Notice from Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, December 1935]

Final notice from the Pan-American Life Insurance Company to Perry Sayles, notifying him that his policy would lapse if the premium was not paid. There is a handwritten note reading, "Paid by ck. Jan. 6, 36, P.S."
Date: December 1935
Creator: Pan-American Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between Vernon Law Book Company and John Sayles] (open access)

[Contract Between Vernon Law Book Company and John Sayles]

Contract between the Vernon Law Book Company and John Sayles regarding Sayles' submissions to a law book published by West Publishing. There are several notes and annotations written on the contract and it was signed only by J. E. Pearson.
Date: December 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between Vernon Law Book Company and John Sayles] (open access)

[Contract Between Vernon Law Book Company and John Sayles]

Contract between the Vernon Law Book Company and John Sayles regarding Sayles' submissions to a law book published by West Publishing. The contract is signed only by J. E. Pearson.
Date: December 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 1, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 1, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing the details of the contract sent to Sayles.
Date: December 1, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing how to navigate publication of new forms with this book and to take Stayton's forms into consideration when Sayles' work is published. They also discuss coverage for the St. Paul winter.
Date: December 14, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History