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[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 from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell discussing the case W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles & Sayles is asking for any transcript of records for the regarding case so that Sayles & Sayles can prepare an appeal. Sayles& Sayles also ask for notification on if the judge has signed the order overruling the motion for a new trial.
Date:
January 24, 1939
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson]
Deed certifying the sale land in Hemphill County, Texas from H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson. The deed lists the previous claims of all the grantors and describes the apparent conflicts between the surveys regarding the land. The deed has several corrections and notes in pencil.
Date:
November 24, 1939
Creator:
Hoover, H. E.; Hood, J. S.; Kelly, G. B. & Kelly, Della V.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of File No. 42643]
Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. 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:
October 24, 1939
Creator:
Giles, Bascom & Locke, W. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 3677: Transcript of Court Proceedings]
Transcript of the proceedings in cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. The transcript lists the witness testimony of W. O. Rainwater and G. A. Rainwater as questioned by Gilbert Smith and Jack Sayles.
Date:
May 24, 1938
Creator:
Henry, Lee S.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Lien Note of Henry Sayles]
Lien note stating the principal sums and amount of interest owed by Henry Sayles to the Texas Guarantee and Trust Company and stating the vendor's liens of Henry Sayles Jr. and Mac Sayles that Henry Sayles is transfering to the Texas Guarantee and Trust Company. The document is unsigned and not notarized.
Date:
March 24, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, October 24, 1932]
Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing that the head of publishing companies agree that it is best to write the work in accordance with previously discussed plans. Pearson also mentions revised compensation plans, transportation plans and lodging plans. Pearson expresses eagerness to begin the project.
Date:
October 24, 1932
Creator:
Pearson, J. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson, July 24, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson stating he still needs the curative matter called for under the purchase agreement and a re-acknowledgment of the oil and gas lease.
Date:
July 24, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to County Clerk of Comanche County, January 24, 1919]
Letter from Perry Sayles to County Clerk of Comanche County remitting a deed from R. H. Reaves and a check for $1.00 to cover fees.
Date:
January 24, 1919
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Henry Sayles Offering Lien Notes as Collateral Draft]
Documentation of Henry Sayles offering the two vendor's lien notes of Ed. S. Hughes as collateral to the Texas Guarantee and Trust Company. The document is unsigned and not notarized.
Date:
March 24, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 1988: Motion for Writ of Certiorari to Perfect the Record]
Document in cause no. 1988, Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater, in which the oil company states that the transcript is imperfect. The motion lists a number of documents that were omitted from the transcript by the clerk of Jones County Court and requests a writ of certiorari.
Date:
April 24, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Henry Sayles Offering Lien Notes as Collateral Draft 2]
Documentation of Henry Sayles offering the two vendor's lien notes of Ed. S. Hughes as collateral to the Texas Guarantee and Trust Company. The document is unsigned and not notarized.
Date:
March 24, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: In the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas sitting at Fort Worth.]
Newspaper clipping stating the hearing date, April 11, 1910, in cause no. 573, Grenville M. Dodge vs. Abilene Central Railway Company et al., in the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Texas sitting at Fort Worth.
Date:
1910-03-24~
Creator:
Meek, Edward R.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to George O. Harrell requesting a record of the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case. Sayles also asks if his motion for new trial was overruled. A note from Harrell is shown at the bottom of the letter stating the motion for new trial has been overruled.
Date:
January 24, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Henry Sayles Offering Lien Notes as Collateral]
Signed documentation of Henry Sayles offering the two vendor's lien notes of Ed. S. Hughes as collateral to the Texas Guarantee and Trust Company.
Date:
March 24, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Subpoena for J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, A. K. Levy and their Unknown Heirs]
Subpoena issued by the Taylor County sheriff's office requiring J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, A. K. Levy and the unknown heirs of J. H. Miller, Hannah Miller, and A. K. Levy to appear in court to answer the petition of Abilene & Southern Railway Company in cause no. 2827. This document appears to be a draft and there are handwritten corrections to the text.
Date:
June 24, 1909
Creator:
Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Will Stith, December 24, 1908]
Letter to Will Stith enclosing payment for the Stith's participation in the case, Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company vs. A.M.E. Church.
Date:
December 24, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles, March 24, 1913]
Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles requesting the papers for Ed. S. Hughes to be put in negotiable shape either by taxation or endorsement.
Date:
March 24, 1913
Creator:
Alvey, J. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of File No. 4267[..]]
Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. 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:
October 24, 1939
Creator:
Giles, Bascom & Locke, W. M.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, January 24, 1936]
Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles, trustee at the Texas State Bank of Eastland, Texas. There are two amounts listed, "Wichita, Kansas $1011.200" and "Bal. due Bank $950.00."
Date:
January 24, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Henry Sayles Lien Note]
Lien note stating that Henry Sayles promises to pay $5000 dollars with 8% interest to the Texas Guarantee and Trust Company by the date of March 24, 1915.
Date:
March 24, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles and Sayles, June 24, 1911]
Letter from J. T. Robison to Sayles, Sayles and Sayles discussing a mineral purchase made in Reeves County but that Robison does not believe they are qualified to accept a transfer of the purchase or make substitution in the office records.
Date:
June 24, 1911
Creator:
Robison, J. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Return Receipt for Registered Mail from Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine]
Return receipt for registered mail sent from Sayles & Sayles to M. McAlpine in Toyah, Texas. The return receipt lists the date of delivery and has a note in blue in written on it.
Date:
March 24, 1911
Creator:
United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type:
Text
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