[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 8, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 8, 1932]

Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott discussing the mortgage for a property purchased by "Mr. Quirl," which he seems to have defaulted on, from the letter writer in Eastland, Texas.
Date: August 8, 1932
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of the Last Will and Testament of Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Draft of the Last Will and Testament of Perry Sayles]

The last will and testament of Perry Sayles with edits and corrections in black ink.
Date: August 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 1, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 1, 1932]

Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing a property in Eastland, Texas that Sayles had sold to Mr. Quirl. Scott informs Sayles that the property would now be considered in foreclosure, and the Standard Savings and Loans Assn. would post the property for sale. He then asks Sayles if he would be interested in taking the property back under a refinanced loan.
Date: August 1, 1932
Creator: Scott, H. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Paper Listing Payment to Sayles & Sayles, August 1, 1939] (open access)

[Paper Listing Payment to Sayles & Sayles, August 1, 1939]

Paper listing the payment from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company to Sayles & Sayles in the amount $35.00 for examining the title, T-161-D and curative work on June 7.
Date: August 1, 1939
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry James to Perry Sayles, August 27, 1934 (open access)

[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
[Promissory Note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank, of Strawn, August 27, 1936] (open access)

[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
[Certificate No. 868273 For Canadian Limited] (open access)

[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 from Perry Sayles to Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, August 31, 1936] (open access)

[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
[Raffle Ticket for British American Monthly Policy Drawing] (open access)

[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 Mark H. Hanna to Perry Sayles, August 28, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from Mark H. Hanna to Perry Sayles, August 28, 1936]

Letter from Mark H. Hanna to Perry Sayles delivering forms for change of payment that are to be signed and returned.
Date: August 28, 1936
Creator: Hanna, Mark H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 11, 1939] (open access)

[Invoice for Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 11, 1939]

Invoice from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for $444.17, "In payment for statement as rendered" on August 1, 1939.
Date: August 11, 1939
Creator: Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to the Citizens National Bank, August 27, 1934] (open access)

[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to the Citizens National Bank, August 27, 1934]

Promissory note from Perry Sayles to the Citizens National Bank in Abilene, Texas in the amount $17.30 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note has been paid. There is a payment listed on the back for $5.00 on "12-21-34" and a note on the front reading, "Pd 12/21/34."
Date: August 27, 1934
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 5, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 5, 1932]

Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing the deficiency judgement on the property Perry Sayles sold to Mr. Quirl. Scott recommends Sayles pursues payment from Quirl to secure payment from him.
Date: August 5, 1932
Creator: Scott, H. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, August 22, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, August 22, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing Sayles' letter from July 26 and ensures another letter will be quick to follow.
Date: August 22, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Last Will and Testament of Perry Sayles #1] (open access)

[Last Will and Testament of Perry Sayles #1]

The last will and testament of Perry Sayles. This document is dated August, 1936 and is unsigned.
Date: August 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mineral Deed, Amos K. Bass to Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Mineral Deed, Amos K. Bass to Perry Sayles]

Mineral deed certifying the sale of a 3/512 interest in and to the oil, gas, and minerals in and under a tract of land in Eastland and Erath Counties, Texas from Amos K. Bass to Perry Sayles.
Date: August 12, 1933
Creator: Bass, Amos K.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit, August 4, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit, August 4, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to M. B. Wilhoit discussing Sayles' issues with the books of the Texas Practice and possibly working in St. Paul for one year.
Date: August 4, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, August 29, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, August 29, 1932]

Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles stating the only place the work can be done in reasonable time is in St. Paul. Pearson states the law company's suggested compensation plan, and that they will pay for transportation costs.
Date: August 29, 1932
Creator: Pearson, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Last Will and Testament of Perry Sayles #2] (open access)

[Last Will and Testament of Perry Sayles #2]

The last will and testament of Perry Sayles. This document is dated August, 1936 and is unsigned.
Date: August 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Will of Perry Sayles] (open access)

[Will of Perry Sayles]

Last will and testament of Perry Sayles, signed and witnessed by Bernice Dennis and Frank Sparks.
Date: August 26, 1936
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. B. Wilhoit to John Sayles, August 1, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from M. B. Wilhoit to John Sayles, August 1, 1932]

Letter from M. B. Wilhoit to John Sayles discussing the hurdles to agreement on the royalties contract. Also mentioned is projected sales within two years.
Date: August 1, 1932
Creator: Wilhoit, M. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 12, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to H. J. Scott, August 12, 1932]

Letter from Perry Sayles, likely Perry Sayles, to H. J. Scott discussing the transferred deeds of a property in Eastland, Texas from Sayles, to Joe Driskell, to G. N. Quirl.
Date: August 12, 1932
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Documents Relating to Occidental Life Insurance Company's Assumption of Perry Sayles' Life Insurance Policy] (open access)

[Documents Relating to Occidental Life Insurance Company's Assumption of Perry Sayles' Life Insurance Policy]

Documents discussing the Occidental Life Insurance Company's assuming of Perry Sayles' life insurance policy, which had originally been issued by the Union Mutual Life Company. The included documents are a letter, a booklet containing information on Occidental Life Insurance Company, the Certificate of Assumption of Sayles' policy by Occidental Life Insurance, a reinsurance agreement, the new premium rates, and a letter from the Insurance Commissioner of Iowa.
Date: August 22, 1936
Creator: Giannini, L. M.; Murphy, Ray & Giles, Robin J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 10, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles, August 10, 1932]

Letter from H. J. Scott to Perry Sayles discussing the deeds of a property in Eastland, Texas that Perry Sayles sold to Joe Driskell. Scott is requesting the documentation of the deeds to see the exact details. There are handwritten addresses and dates on in the top left corner of the letter.
Date: August 10, 1932
Creator: Scott, H. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History