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[Letter from M. J. Jackson to Perry Sayles, June 12,1934]
Letter from M. J. Jackson to Perry Sayles discussing a previous loan note executed by Mac Sayles, John Sayles and Perry Sayles and its future repayment.
Date:
June 12, 1934
Creator:
Jackson, M. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, June 16, 1909]
Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner discussing the many views of citizens and the governor about constructing railroads in multiple parts of the state. Sayles believes protective laws for investments in the railroad are necessary.
Date:
June 16, 1909
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. T. Bomar to A. Southerland Harris, June 29,1908]
Letter from D. T. Bomar to A. Southerland Harris in which he is introduced to Henry Sayles and that can statements by Mr. Sayles can be relied upon.
Date:
June 29, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Sayles & Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 9,1932]
Telegram from Sayles & Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that the controverting plea by Jones have been filed.
Date:
June 9, 1932
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Requirement Sheet Regarding the Oil and Gas Lease From Ilda M. Klekamp et al. To Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company]
Document stating that Jack Sayles has examined the abstracts for Section 134 of the Texas & New Orleans Railway Company in Sherman County, Texas and listing the documents still required to move ahead with an oil and gas lease from Ilda M. Klekamp et al. To Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date:
June 7, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]
Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date:
June 2, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, June 26,1929]
Letter to Sayles & Sayles in regards to the court cost and attorney fees for the case of Gulf Pipe Line Company vs D. C. Doan.
Date:
June 2, 1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 18, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. Sayles states that the way he received continuance of the case was to transfer them to the 104th District Court and to give Fulton a quick trial. He states there may be difficulty in postponing these cases.
Date:
June 18, 1930
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Al Bryan, June 4,1936]
Letter from Perry Sayles to Al Bryan discussing repayment of $3.00 that Bryan previously borrowed from Sayles.
Date:
June 4, 1936
Creator:
Sayles, Perry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Certificate of Record]
Certificate documenting that a particular record was filed by the Taylor County Clerk.
Date:
1909-06-23/1909-08-29
Creator:
McDavid, J. L.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6080-A: Order Granting Motion for New Trial]
Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., approving the amended motion for a new trial filed by the defendants, Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company and setting the new trial date to be September 9, 1931. This document is unsigned.
Date:
June 5, 1931
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, June 1,1931]
Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing that Stephens will be in Abilene Thursday morning with the motion for a new trial.
Date:
June 1, 1931
Creator:
Stephens, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to E. P. Ripley, June 10, 1909]
Letter to E. P. Ripley pointing out discrepancies in his speech about building towns around his railroads instead of building railroads in established towns. The writer describes the work put in to secure rights of way through Abilene for Ripley's railroad construction. The writer reminds Ripley of a promise made by his chief engineer to begin immediate construction if sufficient funds were obtained. However, the writer states that Ripley's company instead began negotiations to build in Brownwood. The writer does not feel as though the people of Abilene have received the treatment they were promised by Ripley and his company.
Date:
June 10, 1909
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 7,1932]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Sam Underwood et al vs Gulf Refining Company case. Mr. Sayles writes that a Miss Wellborn mailed Mr. Stephens a copy of Fielding's plea of privilege. The trail date has been set by the court for July 11th.
Date:
June 7, 1932
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 25, 1911]
Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles stating his opinions on Mr. Trumbull's work. He states the state of Texas has acquired a large amount of railways and it would be great for Abilene to be pulled off as well.
Date:
June 25, 1911
Creator:
Hughes, Ed. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 26,1929]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing a dismissal of a temporary restraining order suit.
Date:
June 26, 1929
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, 1932-06-27]
Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson discussing the amount of work this project requires and the time that Sayles would be away from his own law practice in Abilene. Sayles states that work is tentative and the discussion is not a binding contract. He asks about length of time in St. Paul, salary and royalties paid.
Date:
June 27, 1932
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson, June 22, 1932]
Letter from John Sayles to J. E. Pearson addressing concerns Sayles has about the job in St. Paul, but that he is willing to try to reach an agreement when certain aspects of the position are more clear.
Date:
June 22, 1932
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note From Perry Sayles to First National Bank, June 25, 1935]
Promissory note from Perry Sayles to First National Bank of Strawn, Texas in the amount $250.00 with an interest rate of ten percent until the note is paid. There is a note on the front reading "Paid 8-27-35."
Date:
June 25, 1935
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wichita Falls Agreement, of June 12 1894, Between The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co. Of Texas, and The Wichita Falls Railway Company
Contract between Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company of Texas and The Wichita Falls Railway Company detailing an agreement between the companies regarding a railroad line between Wichita Falls and Henrietta, Texas. Also included is the Railroad Commission of Texas's approval of the contract. "Henry Sayles" is handwritten on the title page in pencil.
Date:
June 12, 1894
Creator:
Purdy, Thomas C.; Kemp, J. A.; Reagan, John H. & Foster, L. L.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. to Z. L. Bliss, June 10, 1929]
Letter from J. S. to Z. L. Bliss discussing a high dam left across the Abilene-Buffalo Gap Road near Mr. Over's land which would cause flooding in his fields in the event of rain.
Date:
June 10, 1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1908]
Letter I. H. Kempner discussing a suit, Ed. S. Hughes suing J. R. Carrisco, based on two notes held by Kempner and requesting he endorse them back to Hughes and forward them to Judge Scurry.
Date:
June 2, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cause No. 6551: Bill of Exception, Charley Wright's Testimony]
Document in the cause no. 6551, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. R. L. Over et al. and J. W. Bettis et al., stating that the testimony of the witness, Charley Wright, was not qualified. The first page has a handwritten note reading, "there was no exemption to this testimony see statements p. 94 D. S."
Date:
June 1927
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History