La Salle County

Survey map of La Salle County, Texas, showing property lines, ownership, land grants, and plat numbers. The map also includes rivers, creeks, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Date: September 1923
Creator: Giles, J. Bascom & Atlee, Tom
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy to Dr. W. B. Bizzell, September 28, 1921] (open access)

[Letter from G. W. Hardy to Dr. W. B. Bizzell, September 28, 1921]

Letter from G. W. Hardy to Dr. W. B. Bizzell discussing the idea of a reunion for the pioneers of Texas A&M University from the years 1876 to 1879. Mr. Hardy also honors Judge Page Morris, former professor of the University whom they would like to invite to the reunion.
Date: September 28, 1921
Creator: Hardy, G. W. & Bowen, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Hardy and R. D. Bowen, September 28, 1921] (open access)

[Letter from G. W. Hardy and R. D. Bowen, September 28, 1921]

Letter from G. W. Hardy and R. D. Bowen discussing the details of the letter he sent to Texas A&M President, W. B. Bizzell in regards to inviting Judge Page Morris to deliver the annual address at the college in June 1922.
Date: September 28, 1921
Creator: Hardy, G. W. & Bowen, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, September 24, 1925] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, September 24, 1925]

Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers stating the Tomlinson et al. vs. Independent Torpedo Company likely won't be set for trial until after the court convenes. Chastain & Judkins, the plaintiff's attorneys, ask the trial be set for October 9th and will be agreed if Spillers is able to attend.
Date: September 24, 1925
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to L. D. Hillyer, September 17, 1928] (open access)

[Letter to L. D. Hillyer, September 17, 1928]

Letter to L. D. Hillyer regarding a copy of John Thompson in the case "Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Co."
Date: September 17, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to G. C. Spillers, September 29, 1925] (open access)

[Letter to G. C. Spillers, September 29, 1925]

Letter to G. C. Spillers stating the trial for the Tomlinson et al. vs. Independent Torpedo Company would be held October 15. The writer informs Spillers of the defense that should be prepared and that he would like to go over the case with Spillers.
Date: September 29, 1925
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 20,1928] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 20,1928]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the continuance of the case Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton.
Date: September 20, 1928
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: No. 10940. Sheriff's Sale.] (open access)

[Clipping: No. 10940. Sheriff's Sale.]

Newspaper clipping announcing a sheriff's sale of lots No. 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of D. Boone's subdivision of block -F3 in Eastland, Texas. The real estate was levied against W. L. Morris and Mrs. W. L. Morris in cause no. 10940, J. L. Chapman vs. W. L. Morris and Mrs. W. L. Morris.
Date: September 14, 1926
Creator: Edwards, R. W.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 16,1929] (open access)

[Telegram from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 16,1929]

Telegram from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the date of the Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Line Company case. The new reset date has been agreed to be around October 15th.
Date: September 16, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., September 3, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., September 3, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr. in regards to the case Jake L. Hamon vs. United States Torpedo Company. John Sayles writes that the trial date is set for September 24th and ask for Mr. Hamon to have his witnesses on hand at the time.
Date: September 3, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 5,1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, September 5,1929]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the set trial dates for the case A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company and the case Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton.
Date: September 5, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, September 18, 1928 (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, September 18, 1928

Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers discussing Hamon et al v. United States Torpedo Company. Sayles mentions one of the witnesses, John Thompson, was drowned in the power company's lake. Sayles proposes using a testimony of his from a former trial of the suit. Sayles expresses taking the deposition of a Mr. Hillyer will cause more expenses and a delay of time.
Date: September 18, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, September 6, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, September 6, 1929]

Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles discussing the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case. The trial is set for September 24, although Stephens has another case on September 23. He asks Sayles & Sayles to see what they can do about helping his situation.
Date: September 6, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, September 21, 1925] (open access)

[Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, September 21, 1925]

Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles requesting to know when the Tomlinson v. Independent Torpedo Company case is set for trial.
Date: September 21, 1925
Creator: Spillers, G. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, September 15, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, September 15, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl discussing the case Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo in which Mr. Fehl is asked to be a witness. John Sayles gives details of the case and ends by asking if Mr. Fehl is receiving his phone calls.
Date: September 15, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, Deptember 18, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, Deptember 18, 1929]

Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company suit. The case has been set for September 24, 1929.
Date: September 18, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing Hamon vs. United States Torpedo Company, September 21, 1928] (open access)

[Notes Discussing Hamon vs. United States Torpedo Company, September 21, 1928]

Paper with notes discussing the cause, Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company.
Date: September 21, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to E. B. Sayles, September 8, 1928] (open access)

[Letter to E. B. Sayles, September 8, 1928]

Letter to E. B. Sayles discussing the value of his mother's property and the taxes it is subject to. Evidence for these taxes is shown through the U. S. Tax Code.
Date: September 8, 1928
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, September 20, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, September 20, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles in which John Sayles mentions he will be in Eastland Saturday morning for work. John Sayles writes that G. C. Spillers has agreed that a copy of John Thompson's testimony can be used without taking Hillyer's depositions.
Date: September 20, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, September 3, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, September 3, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing the Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. John remits a letter from Hamon and suggest Perry write a letter to Dr. Edwin Larson.
Date: September 3, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Fred Mueller, September 6, 1921] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to Fred Mueller, September 6, 1921]

Letter from Perry Sayles to Fred Mueller discussing land in Taylor County and its boundary lines. It is not part of the homestead of the grantor.
Date: September 6, 1921
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jake L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles, September 6, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from Jake L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles, September 6, 1928]

Letter from Jake L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles discussing the case of Jake L. Hamon vs. United States Torpedo Company. Mr. Hamon writes that he will be down next week and will make plans about the law suit.
Date: September 6, 1928
Creator: Hamon, Jake L., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., September 18, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr., September 18, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to Jake L. Hamon Jr. discussing the suit against the United States Torpedo Company. Sayles suggests Hamon collect as many testimonies as possible so as to support his opinion that Jack Rapp was not exercising proper care. Sayles asks why Hamon did not drill another well to take the place of one that was destroyed.
Date: September 18, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to L. D. Hillyer, September 20, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to L. D. Hillyer, September 20, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to L. D. Hillyer discussing the testimony of John Thompson in the Jake L. Hamon, Jr. et al. vs. United States Torpedo Company case. Sayles states depositions do not need to be taken and that attached affidavits will be sufficient as proof.
Date: September 20, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History