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[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, August 9, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. The court has continued this case on its own motion.
Date:
August 9, 1929
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
[Requirement Sheet Regarding the Purchase of an Oil and Gas Lease From Frank M. Millar and Willie Lou Millar to Floyd C. Dodson]
Document stating that Jack Sayles has examined the abstracts for a property owned by Frank M. Millar and Willie Lou Millar in Concho County, Texas, and listing the documents still required to move ahead with the purchase of an oil and gas lease from Frank M. and Willie Lou Millar to Floyd C. Dodson by the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
August 6, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Legal Document
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
[Final Opinion of Title Related to an Oil and Gas Lease from Frank M. Millar and Willie Lou Millar to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document describing the terms of an oil and gas lease from Frank M and Willie Lou Millar to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for a tract of land in Concho County, Texas. It states that Jack Sayles has examined the documents and that the examination was conducted on behalf of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
August 30, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles, August 6, 1902]
Letter from H. P. Mansfield to Henry Sayles discussing a response to the previous letter would have come sooner if not for outside business. He mentions the origin of the McAlpine tax statement and the evidence provided by the tax collector. Mansfield mentions checking the tax collector's books before remitting any money.
Date:
August 6, 1902
Creator:
Mansfield, H. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sale of Timber From Mary E. Sayles to Henry G. King #2]
Documentation of the sale of timber rights on portions of land owned by Mary E. Sales over to Henry G. King, on the stipulation that he will remove all the timber within 15 years.
Date:
August 21, 1902
Creator:
Sayles, Mary E.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles, August 8, 1907]
Letter from J. W. Johnson et al. to Sayles & Sayles discussing the most practical railroad route from Hamilton to Temple. Johnson and his colleagues discuss the mileage between cities. He suggests a route from Waco to the coastal area of Houston and Galveston. The line would pass south of Gatesville.
Date:
August 8, 1907
Creator:
Johnson, J. W.; Payne, P. W.; Packering, W. L.; Haines, N. M.; Haines, G. G.; Blackstock, J. H. et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Land in Concho County, Texas]
Notes which have "I.T.I.O.Co." (Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company) written at the top and dated August 6, 1940. The notes discuss an 80-acre tract of land in Concho County, Texas, listing its ownership history and the documents which pertain to it.
Date:
August 6, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document Levying Damages Against the Abilene & Southern Railway Company]
Document stating that the special commissioners are levying damages against the plaintiff, Abilene & Southern Railway Company, after hearing the evidence. This document contains blank spaces for missing information and is unsigned.
Date:
August 7, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 9, 1929]
Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles stating Perry should travel to Abilene to meet with John, as Juanita Sayles has phoned John many times.
Date:
August 9, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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
[Receipt for Shipment From Floyd C. Dodson to Sayles & Sayles]
Receipt for a package shipped via Railway Express Agency from Sayles & Sayles to Floyd C. Dodson. The top half of the receipt has the terms and conditions for the company and the bottom half has the details of the shipment.
Date:
August 8, 1940
Creator:
Railway Express Agency
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease From Floyd C. Dodson to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document certifying the transfer of an oil and gas lease of E. P. and Myrtis Farrar's property in Concho County, Texas from Floyd C. Dodson to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
August 3, 1940
Creator:
Dodson, Floyd C.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. F. Johnson, August 13, 1907]
Letter to D. F. Johnson discussing an engineer looking to start work in the Plains region. The writer informs Johnson of his travel plans so that Johnson may write him while he is away.
Date:
August 13, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 19, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing the Robert Wilson lease. Sayles asks whether the requirement about resolving boundary disputes is to be waived or not.
Date:
August 19, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 31, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing the Robert Wilsdon lease. Sayles remits instruments needed for the final opinion of title.
Date:
August 31, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Contract Between Frank M. and Willie Lou Millar to Floyd C. Dodson]
Document which amends the oil and gas lease from Frank M. Millar and Willie Lou Millar to Floyd C. Dodson. This document is unsigned.
Date:
August 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, August 28, 1909]
Letter to I. H. Kempner discussing costs and profits of the railroad to be built. The writer discusses bonds to be sold and loans to be taken to fund the construction. The writer tells Kempner how exceptional the land is in which the track is to be build and that business will surely increase over time. The writer has not discussed matters with the St. Louis Trust Companies.
Date:
August 28, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
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 John Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, August 24, 1940]
Letter from John Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company discussing requirements for the Wilhelm lease. These include notes of the survey for the land and registering the land in compliance with Bill No. 9 of the Texas Legislature of 1939. Abstracts need to be returned to Sayles. All other requirements have been met.
Date:
August 24, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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