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[Letter from John Sayles to E. H. Shipley, April 8, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to E. H. Shipley, April 8, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to E. P. Shipley issuing a subpoena to testify in condemnation proceedings for Gulf Pipe Line Company against J. W. Bettis and wife and tenants.
Date: April 8, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Jacob B. and Aganetha Wiebe's Affidavit of Possession] (open access)

[Photostat Copy of Jacob B. and Aganetha Wiebe's Affidavit of Possession]

Photostat copy of an affidavit of possession sworn by Jacob B. Wiebe and Aganetha Wiebe that they own and occupy land in Ochiltree County, Texas which is subject to an oil and gas lease held by the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date: January 8, 1940
Creator: Wiebe, Jacob B. & Wiebe, Aganetha
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, March 8,1913] (open access)

[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, March 8,1913]

Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles in which Coke is sending his thanks for Sayles support for a passing of a lease bill.
Date: March 8, 1913
Creator: Coke, Alexander S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 8, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 8, 1909]

Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing strongly-worded letters sent to Kempner and Barton. Hughes discusses travel plans to Dallas and is also anxious about a letter written by the governor, though Hughes is not sure who it was addressed to.
Date: June 8, 1909
Creator: Hughes, Ed. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilfrid E. Lessing to John Sayles, July 8, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Wilfrid E. Lessing to John Sayles, July 8, 1932]

Letter from Wilfrid E. Lessing to John Sayles discussing the Sam Underwood vs Gulf Refining Company case. Mr. Lessing encloses a copy of the plaintiff's plea of misjoinder.
Date: July 8, 1932
Creator: Lessing, Wilfrid E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Oath of Commissioners, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Oath of Commissioners, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]

Document swearing the special commissioners, Charles Motz, Sr., P. M. McKinney, and A. F. McDonald to be fair and impartial in assessing damages the condemnation proceeding Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas. The back of the document lists the name of the proceeding and is signed by the commissioners and judge T. A. Bledsoe.
Date: December 8, 1908
Creator: Motz, Charles; McDonald, A. F. & McKinney, P. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notegram from F. F. Claunts to Jack Sayles, April 8,1940] (open access)

[Notegram from F. F. Claunts to Jack Sayles, April 8,1940]

Notegram from F. F. Claunts to Jack Sayles discussing the abstracts for Lease No. 13812 will be forward to Sayles.
Date: April 8, 1940
Creator: Claunts, F. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman, October 8,1909] (open access)

[Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman, October 8,1909]

Letter from Edgar Scurry to James Hagerman introducing Henry Sayles to Hagerman. Scurry writes that Sayles and associates are contemplating building a railroad from Abilene and Sayles would like to connect with Hagerman to discuss more. Scurry and Sayles are hoping to make a connect with the M. K. & T. through Hagerman.
Date: October 8, 1909
Creator: Scurry, Edgar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram From R. F. Rood to E. S. Arentz, March 8, 1940] (open access)

[Telegram From R. F. Rood to E. S. Arentz, March 8, 1940]

Telegram from R. F. Rood to E. S. Arentz reading, "Order complete abstract on Froese and rush to Sayles." The telegram is stamped, "confirmation."
Date: March 8, 1940
Creator: Rood, R. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna, January 8, 1909] (open access)

[Document relating to Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna, January 8, 1909]

Document in the cause Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. Julia Acuna certifying that both parties appeared before the judge with their attorneys and awarding damages to the defendant, Julia Acuna. This document is unsigned.
Date: January 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, February 8,1930] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, February 8,1930]

Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles asking for an ordinance for continuance to be entered in the case of Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton.
Date: February 8, 1930
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, January 8,1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, January 8,1932]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing changes to be made to a previous communication from Stephens. Sayles encloses a draft to be looked over and if the changes are made the settlement can be closed.
Date: January 8, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for L. W. Cox, T. F. Logan, E. H. Shipley, R. H. Baker, and N. T. Zachry] (open access)

[Subpoena for L. W. Cox, T. F. Logan, E. H. Shipley, R. H. Baker, and N. T. Zachry]

Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring L. W. Cox, T. F. Logan, E. H. Shipley, R. H. Baker, and N. T. Zachry to appear in court and testify on behalf of the plaintiffs.
Date: April 8, 1929
Creator: Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Tom Dies, March 8, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Tom Dies, March 8, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Tom Dies discussing the value of pecan trees according to Sayles' brother. He states his brother would be happy to go with Sanders to count trees destroyed or damaged by a fire.
Date: March 8, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transfer of Vendor's Liens from Mac Sayles to Texas Land & Loan Company] (open access)

[Transfer of Vendor's Liens from Mac Sayles to Texas Land & Loan Company]

Document certifying the transfer of vendor's liens from Mac Sayles to the Texas Land & Loan Company.
Date: March 8, 1917
Creator: Sayles, McAlpine (Mac)
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, October 8, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, October 8, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson discussing Sayles' travel plans and meeting arrangements.
Date: October 8, 1932
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abstract to 20 Acres out of Southeast Quarter, Section 55, Blind Asylum Land in Taylor County, Texas (open access)

Abstract to 20 Acres out of Southeast Quarter, Section 55, Blind Asylum Land in Taylor County, Texas

Abstract of land titles of Texas, for 20 Acres out of Southeast Quarter, Section 55, Blind Asylum Land in Taylor County, Texas, made for Perry Sayles. The documents include a map of the property and the titles dated from 1883-1919.
Date: October 8, 1919
Creator: Taylor County Abstract Company
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Phone Messages and Travel Expenses] (open access)

[Receipt for Phone Messages and Travel Expenses]

Receipt for items billed to the estate of Col. W. K. McAlpine by Garrett & Co., including phone calls and travel expenses. The receipt is marked "Paid Garrett & Co."
Date: June 8, 1901
Creator: Garrett & Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 8136-A: Plaintiff's Original Petition and Application for Injunction] (open access)

[Cause No. 8136-A: Plaintiff's Original Petition and Application for Injunction]

Document discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company's complaint against D. C. Doen regarding the maintenance of the pipeline on Doen's land.
Date: June 8, 1929
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Document Stating the Interests in the Fasshauer Land of Henry Sayles, Jr., E. B. Sayles, and C. M. Sayles #2] (open access)

[Document Stating the Interests in the Fasshauer Land of Henry Sayles, Jr., E. B. Sayles, and C. M. Sayles #2]

Document stating the respective interests in the Fasshauer land in Taylor County, Texas, of Henry Sayles, Jr., E. B. Sayles, and C. M. Sayles.
Date: February 8, 1926
Creator: Sayles, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to R. H. Baker, April 8, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to R. H. Baker, April 8, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to R. H. Baker issuing a subpoena to testify for the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis suit.
Date: April 8, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to R. H. Baker, April 8, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to R. H. Baker, April 8, 1929]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to R. H. Baker issuing a subpoena to testify in the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis case.
Date: April 8, 1929
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Original Order and Notice, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas] (open access)

[Original Order and Notice, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas]

Document providing notice to the trustees and pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Connection of the United States of American at Abilene, Texas of the hearing date for the condemnation proceedings for Lot 4 of Block 96 in Abilene, Texas. The bottom half of the document is the Sheriff's Return, listing the date and time the notice was served to B. F. Jordan, Ed. Henry, Winnie Brown, and J. A. Duncan. The sheriff's return is handwritten and the back of the document lists the name of the case and is signed by the commissioners and judge T. A. Bledsoe.
Date: December 8, 1908
Creator: Motz, Charles; McDonald, A. F. & McKinney, P. M.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Whitley, September 8, 1933] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Whitley, September 8, 1933]

Letter from Perry Sayles to W. A. Whitley stating that he has little owned property at this point in time and that he owes other obligations and may have to file bankruptcy. Sayles states he may be able to borrow money from his father-in-law and offers the maximum payment he can compile at this time.
Date: September 8, 1933
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History