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[Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad]
Photostat copy of the land grant to International & Great Northern Railroad from the State of Texas. The grant is for land in Hemphill County, Texas and was originally made April 23, 1885. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date:
November 7, 1939
Creator:
Giles, Bascom & Gibbs, Barnett
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Affidavit Sworn by Jeanetta W. Lyle]
Affidavit sworn by Jeanetta W. Lyle attesting that she is acquainted with Ruth Kirtley and that she conveyed land in Hemphill County, Texas to Edward Gerald Lyle.
Date:
November 16, 1939
Creator:
Lyle, Jeanetta W.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, November 25,1939]
Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the purchase and lease of Wiggins Land. Sayles writes that there is a vendor's lien and deed of trust lien securing the purchase money note held and owned by the Lyle Family Trust which affects the Wiggins Land.
Date:
November 25, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Discussing A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., November 14, 1931]
Paper with notes related to the cause, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al..
Date:
November 14, 1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed From C. W. Fearis to Geoffrey P. Fearis]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County, Texas from C. W. Fearis to Geoffrey P. Fearis. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
Date:
November 8, 1939
Creator:
Fearis, C. W.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed, E. G. Radeke to Hoover and Hood]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of property in Hemphill County from E. G. Radeke to Hoover and Hood, a firm composed of H. E. Hoover and J. S. Hood. There is a handwritten note on the first page, "no plat shown on record." next to a paragraph referencing a plat.
Date:
November 9, 1939
Creator:
Radeke, E. G.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to D. T. Bomar, November 12, 1908]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to D. T. Bomar remitting a copy of a court order that is also being delivered to Percy Jones. Sayles & Sayles ask for the name of Jones' railroad corporation.
Date:
November 12, 1908
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Tax Bill For Mr. Sayles]
Tax bill for Mr. Sayles' property in Eastland, Texas. The years listed are 1920, 1921, 1922, 1925, 1926, and 1927.
Date:
November 8, 1928
Creator:
Hearn, A. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, November 3, 1931]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al. case. Sayles informs Stephens of reasonable fees.
Date:
November 3, 1931
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, November 14, 1932]
Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson discussing the value of a Texas Practice book without any forms or references to Stayton's Form book. Sayles also mentions creating a contract if he is to be hired for this job. Handwritten text on the top of the letter: "Copy for Mr. M. B. Wilhoit, P. O. Box 1197, San Antonio, Texas."
Date:
November 14, 1932
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 13, 1908]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles thanking him for the statement of the Water & Light Plant. Kempner agrees with the letter Sayles sent to Kemp.
Date:
November 13, 1908
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed From Davella Fearis to G. P. Fearis]
Copy of a deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County from Davella Fearis to G. P. Fearis. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
Date:
November 8, 1939
Creator:
Fearis, Davella
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith, November 26, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Maurice Smith in regards to the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs W. O. Rainwater. Mr. Sayles goes on to mention a carbon copy of letter from Mr. Donald Prentice, the attorney for the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. There is also mention of a a release for Mr. Rainwater to sign.
Date:
November 26, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1989: Appellee's Motion to Dismiss Appeal]
Document stating the appellee, W. O. Rainwater's argument to dismiss the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company's appeal.
Date:
November 17, 1939
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, November 22, 1939]
Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles discussing the transfer of leases. Arentz writes that he is obtaining a map to show the survey of land. He will obtain a quit claim deed to help confusion over 193 acres of land. Arentz remits affidavits and abstracts executed. All taxes on the land have been paid.
Date:
November 22, 1939
Creator:
Arentz, Edward S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 14, 1940]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. Childress discusses the total costs incurred in the case.
Date:
November 14, 1940
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. D. Sears to Sayles & Sayles, November 24, 1939]
Letter from C. D. Sears to Sayles & Sayles confirming receipt of the ownership map of Collingsworth County. Sears is also forwarding a map of Hemphill County requested by Edward S. Arentz.
Date:
November 24, 1939
Creator:
Sears, C. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fragment of a Document Prepared by Sayles & Sayles #1]
Fragment of a document discussing the purchase of property for a proposed railway from Abilene, Texas through Callahan County, Texas.
Date:
1910-11-06~
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 18, 1939]
Postcard from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles stating that the clerk's office of the court of civil appeals in Eastland, Texas has received and filed the appellant's motion to file brief in the cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
November 18, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the Railroad Commission to Sayles & Sayles, November 10, 1926]
Telegram from the Railroad Commission to Sayles & Sayles, discussing the mailing of a certified copy of the Root-Telling bond.
Date:
November 10, 1926
Creator:
Railroad Comission
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, November 4, 1926]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, discussing the Root-Telling Syndicate bond mentioned in a previous telegram.
Date:
November 4, 1926
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles, November 5, 1897]
Letter from E. B. Muse to Henry Sayles offering support for Sayles' decision in a case. The letter also discusses possible withdrawal and other sources of disposition.
Date:
November 5, 1897
Creator:
Muse, E. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles & Sayles, November 6, 1939]
Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles & Sayles requesting they order patents to satisfy requirements for a title on land.
Date:
November 6, 1939
Creator:
Glahn, John W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Dated November 8 or 9, 1927]
Paper with a note titled "November 8 or 9 - 1927." The note reads, "F. High - Line [..] Gulf Pipe Line in Taylor Co."
Date:
1927-11?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History