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[Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to H. A. Pender, E. F. Pittard, Dan Moody, Claude McAden, and Barney Carter - February 9, 1950]
Letter from J. D. Sandefer Jr. to Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Pittard, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. McAden, and Mr. Carter concerning a photo he found while at his mother’s house in Abilene. He includes a limerick that he describes as “unfair to use.”
Date:
February 9, 1950
Creator:
Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1951]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing C. A. Douthit and Bill Smith's interest in the cotton gin in Plantersville, Texas.
Date:
April 5, 1951
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan, April 2, 1909]
Letter from John P. Cooper to William John Bryan discussing a false telegram that was sent to Bryan under the name of "Anson Commercial Club". Cooper, of the Anson Printing Company, writes to assure Bryan that no such organization exists, and that the Anson Progressive Club all fully support Bryan and other Texas democratic representatives. The letter is co-signed by James P. Stimson
Date:
April 2, 1909
Creator:
Cooper, John P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan, February 7, 1909]
Letter from A. W. Weatherford to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent successful speech and suggesting that Bryan push to have Tom McCleere appointed a member of the "Live Stock Sanitarion Board". The letter is headed by an illustration of a building with the title, "Texas Anchor Fence Co.".
Date:
February 7, 1909
Creator:
Weatherford, A. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bud Coleman to William John Bryan, September 26. 1885]
Letter from Bud Coleman to William John Bryan discussing how the rumors of Coleman making threats and harsh statements against Bryan are untrue.
Date:
September 26, 1885
Creator:
Coleman, Bud
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to C. E. Jones, January 10, 1907]
Letter from John Sayles to C. E. Jones discussing the settlement regarding a railroad compensating Jones and others for their land.
Date:
January 10, 1907
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, May 23, 1914 ]
Letter from Henry Sayles requesting advice on delinquent tax suits to discover if it is believed he owes delinquent taxes.
Date:
May 23, 1914
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Burton-Lingo Company, February 5, 1912]
Letter from John Sayles to Burton-Lingo Company discussing land in Jones County. Sayles remits the vendor's lien that is to be signed and returned by C. E. Carter and J. S. Barnes.
Date:
February 5, 1912
Creator:
Sayles, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Smith & Smith to Jack Sayles, February 21, 1941]
Letter from Smith & Smith to Jack Sayles discussing the accounts of a clerk and calculating what monies were still owed to Sayles' client.
Date:
February 21, 1941
Creator:
Smith & Smith
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Dan Childress, May 17, 1940]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Dan Childress, copied to Gilbert Smith, acknowledging the "receipt of copy of appellee's motion for rehearing" in Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
May 17, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles, May 25, 1914]
Letter from R. L. Barrett to Henry Sayles discussing the need for a list of all land that Sayles owns in order to procure an exact list of taxes he may be delinquent on.
Date:
May 25, 1914
Creator:
Barrett, R. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to Tax Collector in Roby, Fisher County, January 11, 1892]
Letter from Henry Sayles to a tax collector in Roby, Texas inquiring about purchasing land that may partially be located in Fisher county, expressing the desire to purchase the land and pay any taxes necessary on the Fisher county section. On the back of the letter is a stationary header from Buie and Hanna's Land Agency, upon which several section and certification numbers for different pieces of land have been written in pencil along with a calculated price.
Date:
January 11, 1892
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, May 15, 1940]
Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress discussing cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater. The letters states that the Appellee's Motion for Rehearing is enclosed and that a copy has also been sent to Sayles & Sayles.
Date:
May 15, 1940
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry, February 4, 1941]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry discussing cause no. 4035, Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles, requesting Sprayberry look for a duplicate check from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for costs related to the suit and to refund the check if found.
Date:
February 4, 1941
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to J. F. Newman, December 29, 1891]
Letter from Henry Sayles to J. F. Newman stating that he has enclosed a check to cover taxes owed for the year of 1891 and discussing the raise in land taxes in Jones county.
Date:
December 29, 1891
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, April 26, 1940]
Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, copied to Jack Sayles, discussing the court case Indian Territory Illuminating Co. vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
April 26, 1940
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Gilbert Smith, November 9, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Gilbert Smith discussing details of the court case, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
November 9, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Hanna to John and Henry Sayles, January 11, 1906]
Letter from J. M. Hanna to Henry and John Sayles discussing Sayles' arrangement of the sale of right of ways to a railroad company to build a new line.
Date:
January 11, 1906
Creator:
Hanna, J. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, October 26, 1928]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing an original quit claims deed for property in Jones County from Perry Sayles to J. F. Young.
Date:
October 26, 1928
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles, September 7, 1935]
Letter from Perry Sayles to John Sayles discussing a threat of suit from the liquidating agent of Abilene State Bank for foreclosure on land in Jones County. Perry asks for any information related to the land so as to respond to the agent. Perry asks what his personal liability is so as to try to remove judgment rendered against him should the suit be pursued.
Date:
September 7, 1935
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to David Ratliff, October 31, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to David Ratliff discussing two tickets he is giving to Ratliff for the S.M.U.-Texas A&M game, and stating that Ratliff can also have tickets for the Texas-Texas A&M game if no one else asks for them. He also thanks Ratliff for inviting him to speak at a Rotary Club meeting.
Date:
October 31, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Hedrick to Truett Latimer, April 2, 1953]
Letter from C. W. Hedrick to Truett Latimer discussing his support of a House Bill 688, a bill that Latimer wrote which regards drinking alcohol in dry areas and public places.
Date:
April 2, 1953
Creator:
Hedrick, C. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Motel Owners, April 10, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from a group of motel owners regarding their strong opposition to any form of toll roads.
Date:
April 10, 1953
Creator:
Jackson, Roy; Jackson, Mrs. Roy; Dolan, T. D.; Dolan, Mrs. T. D.; Giles, V. H.; Giles, Mrs. V. H. et al.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. W. Hedrick, April 7, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Pastor C. W. Hedrick discussing support for the passage of Texas House Bill #688.
Date:
April 7, 1953
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History