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[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 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
[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
[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 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 to M. McAlpine, August 5, 1911]
Letter to M. McAlpine requesting Cargill's signature and to return the deed immediately. The writer also explains a tornado that caused damages and one death in their city.
Date:
August 5, 1911
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Warranty Deed From John Sayles to Hattie M. Sayles]
Document certifying the sale of lots 14, 15, 22, 23 of block 1 and lots 4, 7, 8, and 9 of block 6 of the continuation of Alta Vista Addition in Abilene, Texas from John Sayles to Hattie M. Sayles.
Date:
August 18, 1917
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles, August 1, 1912]
Letter from A. M. Acheson to Henry Sayles stating he will write when he has more information on Mr. Schaff's movements.
Date:
August 1, 1912
Creator:
Acheson, Alex M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J.T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles, August 10, 1911]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles & Sayles returning papers to pass ownership to McAlpine and that the transfer be documented. Robison also mentions some guidelines to be in accordance with the law that need to be followed.
Date:
August 10, 1911
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to W. A. Webb, August 31, 1912]
Letter from Henry Sayles to W. A. Webb congratulating him on his appointment as president of the M. K. & T. Railroad and reminding him of Sayles' views on the relationship between railroad companies and town citizens. Sayles believes if this relationship is kept in good condition, it can greatly benefit all involved.
Date:
August 31, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles, August 2, 1912]
Letter from W. A. Webb to Henry Sayles discussing a railroad trip from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas for Mr. Acheson, W. A. Webb, and Mr. Fischer. Webb requests that Sayles make the necessary arrangements and offers to pay all expenses for the trip. The letter is on the letterhead of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company of Texas, Office of Assistant to President.
Date:
August 2, 1912
Creator:
Webb, William A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, August 26, 1912]
Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing a call made to Sayles' office earlier in the day regarding Hughes' travel plans had changed suddenly.
Date:
August 26, 1912
Creator:
Hughes, Ed. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Land Transfer from Henry Sayles to John Sayles]
Notarized warranty deed transferring land from Henry Sayles to John Sayles, with many lines and correction marks drawn on the page in red ink.
Date:
August 15, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 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 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 Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, August 30, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes discussing the agriculture in Abilene after a large storm.
Date:
August 30, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Anderson to Lyman Stewart, August 16, 1913]
Letter from J. A. Anderson to Lyman Stewart discussing a meeting hosted by the Sayles for California oil men to attempt to interest them in the Sayles' land.
Date:
August 16, 1913
Creator:
Anderson, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Anderson to W. C. Price, August 16, 1913]
Letter from J. A. Anderson to W. C. Price introducing Price to Henry Sayles, who wants to meet Price in regard to land Sayles owns.
Date:
August 16, 1913
Creator:
Anderson, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History