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[Affidavit of Possession, J. F. Rice]
Affidavit of possession sworn by J. F. Rice, stating that he is a tenant on land owned by John Miller.
Date:
August 4, 1939
Creator:
Rice, J. F.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document in Condemnation Proceeding Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.]
Document in the proceedings Gulf Pipe Line Company for the condemnation of certain properties owned by J. W. Bettis et al., which states the when and where the petition was filed. There is a short statement certifying that the details of the petition are accurate with a space for the presiding judge to sign. This document appears to be a draft and is unsigned.
Date:
April 4, 1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Documents in the Condemnation Proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et. al.]
Three documents in the condemnation proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. J. W. Bettis et al.. The first document appoints special commissioners to in the proceeding, the second is an affidavit sworn by the special commissioners to be fair and impartial, and the third document sets the hearing date as April 15, 1929.
Date:
April 4, 1929
Creator:
Eplen, Tom K.; Hay, A. A.; Cox, I. C. & Dodge, J. G.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Draft of Petition in Condemnation Proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line Company Against J. W. Bettis, et al.]
Draft of a document requesting the Taylor County Court to appoint special commissioners in the condemnation proceedings by the Gulf Pipe Line Company against J. W. Bettis et al. There are many corrections to the typed text and extensive handwritten notes.
Date:
April 4, 1929
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Individual Income Tax Return for Perry Sayles]
Individual Income Tax Form for Perry Sayles for the year 1935, including an inventory of his business expenses.
Date:
March 4, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Survey Field Notes in Bexar County, Number 340]
Field notes from a survey of land owned by Stephen F. Austin and Samuel May Williams in Bexar County. The document is certified twice by the deputy surveyor of Bexar district and the surveyor of the Milam land district.
Date:
May 4, 1852
Creator:
Texas
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles, January 4, 1913]
Letter from Alexander S. Coke to Henry Sayles discussing a bill to be offered in the next legislature. Coke gives Sayles a copy as he thinks it will benefit the public and the railroads.
Date:
January 4, 1913
Creator:
Coke, Alexander S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles, November 4, 1939]
Letter from C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles delivering a deed executed by Robert Bruce Wiggins to G. L. Addison.
Date:
November 4, 1939
Creator:
Rayburn, C. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Smith to Perry Sayles, September 4, 1936]
Letter from C. Smith to Henry Sayles informing him of an agreement for proceeds to be paid for his insurance policy. Smith informs him of steps to take if Sayles approves the agreement.
Date:
September 4, 1936
Creator:
Smith, C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Sayles & Sayles, September 4, 1940]
Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Sayles & Sayles asking for an estimated time needed to examine the statements for the Floyd C. Dodson title as it is part of Hawk's job to approve statements from outside attorneys. He also asks that the charge be justified.
Date:
September 4, 1940
Creator:
Hawk, Darall G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, May 4,1932]
Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the citation that will be served to N. E. Fielding. Stephens add that Fielding will file a plea of privilege and ask Sayles to send a copy once the document has been filed.
Date:
May 4, 1932
Creator:
Stephens, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, September 4, 1930]
Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles stating the A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company case was set for October 6th. Stephens asks Sayles to make different arrangements regarding a case in El Paso.
Date:
September 4, 1930
Creator:
Stephens, David W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles discussing John Bryan and his opinions on railroads. Sayles discusses the Katy railroad and whether or not it will branch into Abilene as that was a main concern of prior correspondence. Sayles desires Abilene to be named as a point on the extension in a proposed consolidation bill.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles. to Ed. S. Hughes, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, discussing a bill to approve the Katy Railroad's expansion in Texas.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes discussing the consolidation of the Texas Central and Katy railroads. He states few are willing to give consideration to the business of others or to the public. Sayles asks Hughes to take over the situation in Abilene with Trumbull.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes, January 4, 1911]
Letter from Henry Sayles to F. W. Hughes asking him to pay his part of taxes, despite his indefinite absence from the ranch. Sayles expresses his worry about the railroad situation as he does not believe John Bryan will push for Abilene to be a point on the Cross Plains extension. Instead, he wishes for the Katy railroad itself to name Abilene as a point on the route.
Date:
January 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley, April 4, 1913]
Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley stating that the M. K. & T. Railroad will not be building any railroads in Texas currently. There was litigation brought by the state to the M. K. & T. Railroad to forfeit their charters.
Date:
April 4, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley, April 4, 1913]
Letter from Henry Sayles to M. R. Haley stating the M. K. & T. Railroad will not build any roads in Texas at the current time due to a suit by the state.
Date:
April 4, 1913
Creator:
Sayles, Henry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer Scott to Perry Sayles, January 4, 1935]
Letter from Homer Scott to Perry Sayles delivering a cancelled renewal note.
Date:
January 4, 1935
Creator:
Scott, Homer H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz, March 4, 1849]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Edward S. Arentz remitting abstract for land in Hansford and Ochiltree Counties. Sayles also mailed a copy of the requirement sheet to F. F. Claunts.
Date:
March 4, 1940
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry, February 4, 1941]
Letter from Jack Sayles to Mrs. Raymond Sprayberry discussing cause no. 4035, Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company. Sayles, requesting Sprayberry look for a duplicate check from the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company for costs related to the suit and to refund the check if found.
Date:
February 4, 1941
Creator:
Sayles, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom, May 4, 1916]
Letter from John Sayles to E. D. Bloxsom stating that the tax collector has misunderstood the acreage of the survey. Sayles states he has written the tax collector and will notify Bloxsom when he receives response.
Date:
May 4, 1916
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison, August 4, 1911]
Letter from John Sayles to J. T. Robison remitting fees, as well as returning a deed from W. C. Cargill to J. A. Martin, Jr.. Sayles requests that Robison file deeds in his office, and mentions that McAlpine has nothing to do with the correction of the description of a tract of land.
Date:
August 4, 1911
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to John Adriance and Sons, February 4, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to John Adriance and Sons stating he has obtained the necessary information needed from old books and to disregard a previous letter.
Date:
February 4, 1930
Creator:
Sayles, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History