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[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Dan Childress, November 17, 1939]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Dan Childress discussing a motion of appellant.
Date:
November 17, 1939
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of an Oil and Gas Lease From John Miller to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, 1939]
Photostat copy of an oil and gas lease from John Miller to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company regarding land in Hemphill County, Texas.
Date:
July 28, 1939
Creator:
Miller, John
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, September 18, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts discussing the Earl Williard Meyer lease in Sherman County, Texas. Mr. Claunts tells Mr. Sayles that he is handing over all original and photo copies of the instruments on file that relate to the lease purchase.
Date:
September 18, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
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
[Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles and Sayles, October 20, 1939]
Letter from John W. Glahn to Sayles and Sayles regarding the John Miller land. Glahn mentions attaching the supplement abstracts and has ordered a certified copy of the deed of trust. Glahn continues to mention a man, Joe Bobo, and his claim to the land.
Date:
October 20, 1939
Creator:
Glahn, John W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, December 1,1939]
Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles discussing a previous requirement sheet sent by Sayles & Sayles. Rood encloses a photo copy of a lease in full to full a requirement mentioned.
Date:
December 1, 1939
Creator:
Rood, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress, November 22, 1939]
Letter from Gilbert Smith to Dan Childress discussing the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Co vs. W. O. Rainwater, and the motion to dismiss.
Date:
November 22, 1939
Creator:
Smith, Gilbert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, December 4, 1939]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the payment for the Wiggins' land mineral deed.
Date:
December 4, 1939
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, October 5, 1939]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles discussing the case of Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater.
Date:
October 5, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn, November 13, 1939]
Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn stating that the affidavit is being forwarded to his mother. Lyle states that a note by Herman P. Faris is being continued by the Benton Land Company. Lyle has an assignment to the Benton Land Company signed by William C. Lucas. Lyle suggests contacting W. W. Johnston to obtain copies of the court orders mentioned by Rayburn. Lyle also tells Rayburn that satisfactions of lien were filed in Hemphill County.
Date:
November 13, 1939
Creator:
Lyle, Edward Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles, November 23, 1939]
Letter from R. F. Rood to Sayles and Sayles discussing the estate of Herman P. Faris.
Date:
November 23, 1939
Creator:
Rood, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles, October 31, 1939]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles discussing abstracts examined for land in Texas as well as corrected field notes for other property.
Date:
October 31, 1939
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 16, 1939]
Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles stating they have held the briefs to be filed for the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case, as the appellant is to file within thirty days from the date of submission. Childress states he has not received any motion for the court to file the briefings out of time.
Date:
November 16, 1939
Creator:
Childress, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Regarding Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson, October 20, 1939]
Papers containing handwritten notes regarding a lease between Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson of land in Hemphill County. The notes are in a list, stating the lease number and the land it covers, and several documents related to the history of the property.
Date:
October 20, 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Deed from B. W. Fearis to G. P. Fearis]
Copy of deed certifying the sale of land in Hemphill County, Texas from B. W. Fearis to G. P. Fearis. There's a statement signed by Hiram Park stating that this document is a correct copy of the deed in the Deed Records of Hemphill County, Texas.
Date:
November 9, 1939
Creator:
Fearis, B. W.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Murphy to Bill Dickerson, June 15, 1939]
Letter from Murphy to Bill Dickerson stating Sayles should prepare a form to be used on all leases to help secure affidavits among other documents. While there is an affidavit from other parties in Illinois enclosed, Murphy states it would likely not be signed and therefore should not be used. He suggests because of the length of time it would take to acquire information about these lands, the requirement for affidavits should be waved for the purpose of payment. He remits a copy he believes will serve their purposes in this matter.
Date:
June 15, 1939
Creator:
Murphy, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 27, 1939]
Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company confirming that R. B. and T. D. Wiggins have paid local and state taxes on their land and that proof of payment will be mailed to the I. T. I. O. as soon as possible. Also discussed is $500.00 held in escrow and what will be done with it pending the outcome of the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company vs. R. B. and T. D. Wiggins lawsuit.
Date:
November 27, 1939
Creator:
Wilbur, H. S.
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 Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson, June 21, 1939]
Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson informing him of lands not yet covered by an oil and gas lease executed by Ilda Mae Klekamp and Robert J. Muntzel.
Date:
June 21, 1939
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad]
Photostat copy of the land grant to International & Great Northern Railroad from the State of Texas. The grant is for land in Hemphill County, Texas and was originally made April 23, 1885. 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:
November 7, 1939
Creator:
Giles, Bascom & Gibbs, Barnett
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. F. Rayburn and R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles, December 13, 1939]
Letter from C. F. Rayburn and R. F. Rood to Sayles & Sayles remitting a letter from E. F. Lyle, who holds a deed on the Wiggins land.
Date:
December 13, 1939
Creator:
Rayburn, C. F. & Rood, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 9, 1939]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company remitting a court briefing in regard to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company vs. W. O. Rainwater case.
Date:
November 9, 1939
Creator:
Sayles & Sayles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History