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[Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles, August 27, 1934
Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles discussing the renewal of a note Mr. Sayles has with F & M National Bank in Abilene, Texas.
Date:
August 27, 1934
Creator:
James, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Cause No. 6151]
Document in the cause no. 6151, the consolidated suit, R. L. Over et al. and J. W. Bettis et al. vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company, containing a statement of facts, transcripts of witness testimony, and the exhibits of evidence. The cause is regarding right of ways across the defendants' properties.
Date:
August 20, 1927
Creator:
Hillyer, L. D.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 30, 1940]
Letter from John Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company remitting multiple legal documents related to the Fritz Wilhelm lease and informs the Company which are to be recorded.
Date:
August 30, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to M. McAlpine, August 28, 1911]
Letter to M. McAlpine relinquishing the lease to land and $5,000.00. The writer asks this copy to be preserved. The writer promises advise on the Grisham and Griffin issue as soon as can be obtained.
Date:
August 28, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, August 4, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison remitting fees, as well as returning a deed from W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr.. Sayles requests that Robison file deeds in his office, and mentions that McAlpine has nothing to do with the correction of the description of a tract of land.
Date:
August 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, August 27, 1936]
Promissory note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank of Strawn, Texas in the amount $200.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a payment of $50.00 dated October 27, 1936 listed and a note in red pencil reading, "Paid by renewal for $150.00" written on the front.
Date:
August 27, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to M. E. Sedberry, August 31, 1940]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to M. E. Sedberry stating they've delivered to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company titles to portions of the Wilson and Farrar leases along with a conditional requirement for the Millar lease.
Date:
August 31, 1940
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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
[Certificate No. 868273 For Canadian Limited]
Certificate for Canadian Limited, no. 868273 for the monthly drawing for monetary prizes. The front of the certificate has an illustration of a train and the rules of the drawing and the back has a list of the available prizes.
Date:
August 28, 1932
Creator:
Canadian Limited
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to L. B. Allen, August 13, 1907]
Letter to L. B. Allen asking him if he can present at a conference in Chicago.
Date:
August 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith, August 7, 1907]
Letter from Bob Norrell to Will Stith discussing the railroad route. Norrell states no creek of any kind will need to be crossed. The letter includes a sketch of the railroad map designed to answer Stith's questions.
Date:
August 7, 1907
Creator:
Norrell, Bob
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 31, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing the E. P. Farrar lease. Sayles remits affidavits and the ratification and agreement for the oil and gas lease.
Date:
August 31, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Royal Alexandra Hotel to Williard Burton, August 9, 1909]
Letter from Royal Alexandra Hotel to Williard Burton stating the writer has heard Burton is against a railroad being built by Abilene. The writer discusses plans of the Santa Fe railroad and how it will affect Abilene. The people of Abilene quickly counteracted these plans and now rely on specific men to keep these measures going. The writer discusses an investment to be made in Abilene for its prosperity that can be recovered in three years.
Date:
August 9, 1909
Creator:
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, August 31, 1936]
Letter from Perry Sayles to Lincoln National Life Insurance Company discussing proceeds from an insurance policy. Sayles makes one request about how installments are to be made in the event of his daughter's death.
Date:
August 31, 1936
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Liens Release of Hattie M. Sayles by West Texas Construction Company]
Documentation certifying the West Texas Construction Company releasing and cancelling the lien against Hattie M. Sayles.
Date:
August 16, 1927
Creator:
West Texas Construction Company
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, August 31, 1928]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, discussing two separate cases and their trial dates. The two cases are Jake L. Hamon vs. United Torpedo Company and Mrs. Ramsower vs. Thaddius.
Date:
August 31, 1928
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Raffle Ticket for British American Monthly Policy Drawing]
Raffle ticket nos. 5564 CB and 5113 BN for the British-American Company's Red and Blue Policy Play. The terms of the drawing are detailed on the back of the paper.
Date:
August 20, 1932
Creator:
Townsend, M. J.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles, August 22, 1907]
Letter from W. G. Swanson to Henry Sayles discussing the route covered in his travels. Swanson describes the route and its sufficiency for a railroad line, specifically through Lubbock. Swanson remits a sketch and informs Sayles he will meet him in Chicago as soon as Sayles is available.
Date:
August 22, 1907
Creator:
Swanson, W. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Jack Sayles to M. E. Sedberry, August 19, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to M. E. Sedberry discussing affidavits needed to document the purchase of land recently purchased by the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
August 19, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine, August 28, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to M. McAlpine instructing to not charge back Griffin's check to Grisham's account.
Date:
August 28, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles, August 22, 1940]
Letter from M. E. Sedberry to Sayles & Sayles discussing Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company purchases. Sedberry remits rental waivers and subordination agreements.
Date:
August 22, 1940
Creator:
Sedberry, M. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History