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[Letter from Charles Goodnight to J. M. Sibley, April 2, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Goodnight to J. M. Sibley, April 2, 1924]

Letter from Charles Goodnight to J. M. Sibley concerning items he sent about the conditions of the Panhandle at the moment.
Date: April 2, 1924
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - January 19, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International, dated January 19, 1924. Perry expresses his appreciation for the support of the Abilene Club and promotes his idea for sub-dividing Texas into four Districts creating four District Governors in order to reduce the burden on one District Governor thus enabling Lionism in Texas to grow and serve.
Date: January 19, 1924
Creator: Perry, Louis C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. K. Wingfield] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. K. Wingfield]

A letter written to Mr. W. K. Wingfield, President Lions Club, Temple, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, with copies to Perry, Higgins and Hyer. Carswell replies to the suggestion by Wingfield that they support the other's candidates by stating that the governorship should be decided on merit and service.
Date: 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from M. H. Moore to T. N. Carswell - April 3, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from M. H. Moore, Superintendent Fort Worth Public Schools, Fort Worth, Texas, dated April 3, 1924. Moore advises Carswell of a resolution adopted by the Fort Worth Lions Club to not only endorse but to push the candidacy of R. D. Green.
Date: April 3, 1924
Creator: Moore, M. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Deal to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from J. C. Deal, Angelo Furniture Company, Secretary, Lions Club, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Deal confirms their endorsement of Lion Green of Abilene and introduces their delegate to the Paris Convention as Lion W. P. Barnes c/o Reed Shoe Co.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Deal, J. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from K. H. Pittard to T. N. Carswell - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Lions Club, Abilene, Texas, from K. H. Pittard, Secretary-Treasure, Cisco, Texas, dated April 26, 1924. Pittard advises Carswell of the unanimous decision made by his club to support Lion Green.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Pittard, K. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Rough draft of letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924] (open access)

[Rough draft of letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 14, 1924]

A rough draft of a letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas [from T. N. Carswell], dated April 14, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of Higgin's letter of April 9 written to Julien Hyer, expresses his appreciation that the letter was forwarded giving Carswell the opportunity to tell Higgins, frankly, concerning Green's candidacy for District Governor. Carswell advises regarding a letter written to Col. Perry in January and of the reply from Perry. Carswell explains the history of the candidacy of Lion Green for District Governor and the circumstances and happenings which created the controversy.
Date: April 14, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 19, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 19, 1924]

A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated April 19, 1924. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of a letter from Higgins, explains the possible consequences of any support by Higgins for Lion Green and expounds on the consequences of the injection of International Politics into the State Campaign.
Date: April 19, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International dated April 19, 1924. Perry expresses his devotion to Lionism with respect to politics.
Date: April 19, 1924
Creator: Perry, Louis C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from Louis C. Perry to T. N. Carswell - April 22, 1924]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Louis C. Perry, District Governor Lions International, dated April 22, 1924. Perry comments regarding the letter from Carswell to Lion Higgins assuring of his highest admiration for Carswell's present position and courage.
Date: April 22, 1924
Creator: Perry, Louis C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 26, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. J. Higgins - April 26, 1924]

A letter written to Col. W. J. Higgins, San Antonio, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Secretary & Treasurer, dated April 26, 1924. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of Higgin's letter and expresses his appreciation for Higgin's attitude regarding Green's candidacy.
Date: April 26, 1924
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from W. R. Ely to State Highway Commission of Oklahoma - November 3, 1927]

A letter written to the State Highway Commission of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, from W. R. Ely, Member Texas Highway Commission, Abilene, dated November 3, 1927. Letter of introduction for Mr. T. N. Carswell of Abilene, Texas as a representative of the various towns touched by Highway No. 4 in Texas and an advisement that he has the endorsement of the Texas Highway Commission.
Date: November 3, 1927
Creator: Ely, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Wagstaff to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1929]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. M. Wagstaff, Wagstaff, Harwell, Wagstaff & Douthit, Abilene, Texas, dated November 5, 1929. Cover letter by Wagstaff advising of an enclosed Charter of West Texas Automobile Club, Franchise tax receipt, etc.
Date: November 5, 1929
Creator: Wagstaff, R. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 12, 1929] (open access)

[Telegram from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 12, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles instructing Perry Sayles not to come to Abilene.
Date: August 12, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., December 23, 1926] (open access)

[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., December 23, 1926]

Letter from Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr. informing Sayles that his note for $544.68, in favor of Mary Fasshauer, held by the Bank of A. Levy, Incorporated is due on January 14, 1927. The letter lists the principle, interest, and total due to the bank. There is a stamp on the letter reading, "Paid [..] 1927 Citizens National [..] of Abilene, [Texas]."
Date: December 23, 1926
Creator: Adams, Alpha
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles, July 30, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Messrs. Sayles & Sayles, July 30, 1929]

Letter from David W. Stephens to Messrs. Sayles and Sayles regarding a continuation of "A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Co."
Date: July 30, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, July 25, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, July 25, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to his brother, Perry Sayles, discussing Perry Sayles' separation and divorce from his wife, advising him to appoint a trustee to oversee the separation. The letter includes the judgement John Sayles wrote in the case Eley against Eley with the separation agreement.
Date: July 25, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, June 28, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, June 28, 1929]

Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. D. C. Doan suit. Stephens remits a check for $50.00 to cover fees regarding the suit. Stephens also delivers $10.15 for additional costs. He asks if they have already been paid to make the check payable to the district clerk of Taylor County.
Date: June 28, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Norris to John Sayles, March 4, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Norris to John Sayles, March 4, 1927]

Letter from W. W. Norris to John Sayles discussing letters Norris received from Sayles.
Date: March 4, 1927
Creator: Norris, W. W.
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, February 3, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles, February 3, 1926]

Letter from Henry Sayles listing the interests he holds in the Fasshauer land in Taylor County.
Date: February 3, 1926
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., January 12, 1927] (open access)

[Letter From Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr., January 12, 1927]

Letter from Alpha Adams to Henry Sayles, Jr. informing Sayles that his note for $480, in favor of Mary Fasshauer, held by the Bank of A. Levy, Incorporated is due on January 14, 1927. The letter lists the principle, interest, and total due to the bank. There is a stamp on the letter reading, "Paid [..] 1927 Citizens National Bank Abilene, Texas."
Date: January 12, 1927
Creator: Adams, Alpha
System: The Portal to Texas History