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[Letter from David W. Stephens to Wilfrid E. Lessing, May 3, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from David W. Stephens to Wilfrid E. Lessing, May 3, 1932]

Letter from John Sayles to W. E. Lessing discussing the Sam Underwood et al. vs. Gulf Refining Company suit. Sayles states he has shown the form of order to sustain Gulf Refining Company's plea and that Stephens had no objection to this case being transferred.
Date: May 3, 1926
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, January 29, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, January 29, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing the Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. Sayles has compromised and adjusted the court date to allow G. C. Spillers to be present at the trial. This case should be settled. John also mentions the Fox v. Gulf Production Company case, stating he will be able to be in Eastland for the trial.
Date: January 29, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, August 9, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, August 9, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. The court has continued this case on its own motion.
Date: August 9, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 27, 1920] (open access)

[Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 27, 1920]

Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company discussing the B. I. Terry lease. Sayles thanks the company for the information provided to him.
Date: January 27, 1920
Creator: Sayles, Perry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from the United States Torpedo Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., May 6, 1925] (open access)

[Invoice from the United States Torpedo Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., May 6, 1925]

Invoice from the United States Torpedo Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $158.00.
Date: May 6, 1925
Creator: United States Torpedo Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to Wayne Somerville, April 27, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles and Sayles to Wayne Somerville, April 27, 1929]

Letter from Sayles and Sayles to Wayne Somerville delivering a disclaimer filed by Sayles' mother in a suit. Sayles asks for confirmation that no costs will be charged against his mother. A handwritten note from Vivian Mass, Tax collector, is written on the bottom of the letter: "The suit has been dismissed as to - Hattie M. Sayles - the disclaimer was filed and put with the papers in the case, therefore we will take no judgment as to said party."
Date: April 27, 1929
Creator: Sayles, Henry & Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to A. J. Stem, October 17, 1927] (open access)

[Letter to A. J. Stem, October 17, 1927]

Letter to A. J. Stem discussing a lease agreement with Mr. Holley and the writer informs Stem that he is bound by the same lease agreement. The writer also advises stem to keep a close watch for timber cutters on the property.
Date: October 17, 1927
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.: On Plaintiff's Motion for a New Trial (open access)

A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.: On Plaintiff's Motion for a New Trial

Document in the cause, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al. discussing the plaintiff's request for a new trial and countering the plaintiff's arguments. This document has "Copy" printed along the left side of the paper.
Date: 1929/1931
Creator: Stephens, David W.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, January 24, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl, January 24, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to John Fehl discussing the Hamon vs. U. S. Torpedo Company case. Sayles requests Fehl to be a witness at the trial.
Date: January 24, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the Railroad Commission to Sayles & Sayles, November 10, 1926] (open access)

[Telegram from the Railroad Commission to Sayles & Sayles, November 10, 1926]

Telegram from the Railroad Commission to Sayles & Sayles, discussing the mailing of a certified copy of the Root-Telling bond.
Date: November 10, 1926
Creator: Railroad Comission
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes About Ernest Davis] (open access)

[Notes About Ernest Davis]

Paper with notes about Ernest Davis which are dated October 17, 1926. The notes list the references, "C. D. Pruett, Ha[w]ley, W. B. Wallis, M. M. Newti[n], Rt. 6, Abilene, J. E. S[elly]s, Rt. 6."
Date: October 17, 1926
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, November 4, 1926] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, November 4, 1926]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Earl Calloway, discussing the Root-Telling Syndicate bond mentioned in a previous telegram.
Date: November 4, 1926
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 9, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, August 9, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles stating Perry should travel to Abilene to meet with John, as Juanita Sayles has phoned John many times.
Date: August 9, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Dies to John Sayles, March 6, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from Tom Dies to John Sayles, March 6, 1929]

Letter from Tom Dies to John Sayles asking if Sayles' brother could assist in a valuation of trees, as Joe Neumann has a claim against the Gulf Pipe Line Company for the destruction of 40 pecan trees. The Company wants to settle the claim whether they are liable or not.
Date: March 6, 1929
Creator: Dies, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes Dated November 8 or 9, 1927] (open access)

[Notes Dated November 8 or 9, 1927]

Paper with a note titled "November 8 or 9 - 1927." The note reads, "F. High - Line [..] Gulf Pipe Line in Taylor Co."
Date: 1927-11?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 17,1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, July 17,1928]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing that the case of Gulf Pipe Line Company vs A. D. Fulton has been continued to the September term of court.
Date: July 17, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles, January 28, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles, January 28, 1929]

Letter from John L. Hamon Jr. to John Sayles in regards to case of Hamon and Ellis vs. United States Torpedo Company. Mr. Hamon writes that he and Fred approve of the settlement made to Mr. Spillers. He also ask for the reply from Mr. Spillers for the offer as soon as Mr. Sayles receives it.
Date: January 28, 1929
Creator: Hamon, Jake L., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for I. R. Rhodes' Credit] (open access)

[Receipt for I. R. Rhodes' Credit]

Receipt for a credit of $128.00 to I. R. Rhodes from E. B. Sayles and Perry Sayles.
Date: December 18, 1920
Creator: Sayles, Edwin B.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice From the National Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., March 7, 1925] (open access)

[Invoice From the National Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., March 7, 1925]

Invoice from the National Supply Company of Texas to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for two items. The invoice states to deliver the order to B. C. McDonald.
Date: March 7, 1925
Creator: National Supply Company of Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to Hawkins, Hawkins & David, January 22, 1929] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to Hawkins, Hawkins & David, January 22, 1929]

Letter from John Sayles to Hawkins, Hawkins & David discussing the Liner vs. U. S. Torpedo Company suit. Sayles asks for a copy of the last opinion of the Supreme Court or the Commission of Appeals.
Date: January 22, 1929
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles, April 12, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles, April 12, 1928]

Letter from G. C. Spillers to John Sayles in regards to the Harmon vs. United States Torpedo Company lawsuit. Mr. Spillers writes asking if the case be set for trial in the Federal Court or if the motion to remand has been sustained.
Date: April 12, 1928
Creator: Spillers, G. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, January 18, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, January 18, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens confirming their meeting.
Date: January 18, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, APril 10, 1928] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, APril 10, 1928]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case. Fulton was served citation but failed to appear on the docket. Sayles requests Stephens prepare judgment.
Date: April 10, 1928
Creator: Sayles, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sketch of Land Surveys in Pecos County

Map of the surveys in Pecos County, Texas showing plats, the Pecos River, and some annotations regarding the properties.
Date: February 21, 1929
Creator: Texas. General Land Office.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History