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[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 27, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr. stating their best option for compromise in the case of Hamon and Ellis vs. U. S. Torpedo Company. Sayles states their greatest difficulty in the case will be proving negligence on the part of Jack Rapp. Sayles discusses different costs for damages of the oil well.
Date:
January 27, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, January 8,1929]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the injunction of the case of A. D. Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company. Mr. Sayles writes that the defendant's attorney C. L. Hailey would like to have a conference with him. He does not believe the case will go to trail this term.
Date:
January 8, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, January 28, 1929]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing the jury for Jake's Torpedo suit. Perry is trying to obtain all the data he can on the jury members. The case of Fox v. Gulf is set for February 6 - David Proctor wishes to dispose of the case at this time. Perry asks if John can assist in the trial of this case to appease Tom Pitts.
Date:
January 28, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, January 22, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers discussing the Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. Sayles requests a transcript of J. L. Thompson's testimony and oral depositions from B. C. McDonald and Jack Raop. Sayles also requests the last opinion for the Liner vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case.
Date:
January 22, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 15, 1929]
Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the J. E. Drummond vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. Stephens remits the third amended answer to be filed for the defendants in the suit. Stephens is arranging for I. D. Parmely and R. R. Sanders to be in Abilene among other witnesses to discuss the suit.
Date:
January 15, 1929
Creator:
Stephens, David W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, January 29, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing the Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. Sayles has compromised and adjusted the court date to allow G. C. Spillers to be present at the trial. This case should be settled. John also mentions the Fox v. Gulf Production Company case, stating he will be able to be in Eastland for the trial.
Date:
January 29, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, January 24, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl discussing the Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. Sayles requests Fehl to be a witness at the trial.
Date:
January 24, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Hawkins, Hawkins & David, January 22, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Hawkins, Hawkins & David discussing the Liner vs. U. S. Torpedo Company suit. Sayles asks for a copy of the last opinion of the Supreme Court or the Commission of Appeals.
Date:
January 22, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Hawkins, Hawkins & David, January 24, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Hawkins, Hawkins & David discussing the opinion in Liner v. United States Torpedo Company. Sayles wants to know if they want a copy of the opinion returned.
Date:
January 24, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, January 23, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers discussing the Hamon et al vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. Sayles thanks Spillers for a transcript of testimony and oral depositions.
Date:
January 23, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Citizens National Bank, January 19, 1929]
Letter to Citizens National Bank discussing two notes in favor of Alfred and Mary Fasshauer. The writer instructs the bank to collect from Henry Sayles Jr.
Date:
January 19, 1929
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, January 31, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl discussing the Hamon et al vs. United States Torpedo Company. Mr. Fehl was to be on hand to testify for the case, however the case will not be tried on the original date of February 11th.
Date:
January 31, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, January 10, 1929]
Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles stating he believes it would be better to continue the case of A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company instead of passing it without orders.
Date:
January 10, 1929
Creator:
Stephens, David W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, January 24, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, discussing the Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company. John Sayles is asking for Mr. Fehl if he will be in Eastland, Texas on the trail date set for February 11th. Mr. Fehl is asked to make a personal statement against the United States Torpedo Company.
Date:
January 24, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred R. Ellis to John Sayles, January 30,1929]
Letter from Fred R. Ellis to John Sayles discussing that a check from the United States Torpedo Company for $400.00. Mr. Ellis mentions that the case against the company will stay open until 9 payments have been made to Jake L. Hamon Jr.
Date:
January 30, 1929
Creator:
Ellis, Fred R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to Fred R. Ellis, January 23, 1929]
Letter from J. S. to Fred R. Ellis discussing the testimony of J. L. Thompson in the case, Jake L. Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Co. There is an illegible handwritten note at the bottom of the letter.
Date:
January 23, 1929
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., January 31, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr. discussing approval of settlement made. Sayles asks whether the compromise has been closed.
Date:
January 31, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to George L. Davenport, January 31, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to George L. Davenport discussing a compromise of the suit. Even if no compromise is reached, it is said that G. C. Spillers will not be able to try the case in February. Sayles requests the case be stricken from the setting in February.
Date:
January 31, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, January 24, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles requesting a list of jurors and information regarding them for the 91st District Court.
Date:
January 24, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, January 17, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles delivering a check for the F & M National Bank for $75.00. John paid a $25.00 fee for Perry.
Date:
January 17, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, January 12, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers requesting a transcript and depositions be forwarded to him.
Date:
January 12, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, January 29, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers stating he is not able to try the Hamon and Ellis vs. U. S. Torpedo Company until after he finishes another case. Sayles lists details and figure for his opinion of the lowest settlement, though a definite answer will come from Hamon and Ellis.
Date:
January 28, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Adkison to Sayles & Sayles, January 21, 1929]
Letter from Mary Adkison to Sayles & Sayles in regards to the case of Hamon et al vs United States Torpedo Company. Mrs. Adkison encloses a transcript copy of J. L. Thompson's testimony and the oral depositions of B. C. McDonald and Jack Rapp.
Date:
January 21, 1929
Creator:
Adkison, Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History