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- [Articles of Agreement Between the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company 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. The contract is unsigned and the last page has "Railroad" written on the back.
- Authenticated Copy of Order Approving Final Settlement, Distribution, & Discharge in Estate of Edward Gerald Lyle, Deceased
- Document certifying the distribution of the estate of Edward Gerald Lyle, dividing his property between his widow and children.
- [Cause No. 1485-B: Defendant's Plea Controverting N. E. Fielding's Plea of Privilege]
- Document in cause no. 1485-B, Sam Underwood et al. vs. Gulf Refining Company, which counters the arguments in N. E. Fielding's plea of privilege and stating that Fielding should not be a party to the suit.
- [Cause No. 1485-B: Order Postponing Hearing]
- Document in cause no. 1485-B, Sam Underwood et. al. vs. Gulf Refining Company, which postpones the hearing of defendant, N. E. Fielding's plea of privilege and the Gulf Refining Company's controverting plea from July 11, 1932 to July 13, 1932. This document is unsigned.
- Cause No. 2935: Execution for Costs, June 11, 1915
- Document certifying the execution for costs in Cause No. 2935, F. E. Haynes vs. Max Seibt, et al. The document details the costs owed to the court and sheriff incurred during the cause.
- [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.
- [Cause No. 6551: Bill of Exception, C. C. Compere]
- 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, C. C. Compere, was not qualified. The presiding judge rejected the plaintiff's request and there is a short note discussing the bill signed "D. S."
- [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."
- [Cause No. 6551: Bill of Exception, Exhibits 1 and 2]
- Document in the cause no. 6551, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. R. L. Over et al. and J. W. Bettis et al., requesting that the court grant a bill of exception regarding evidence exhibits 1 and 2.
- [Cause No. 6885-A: Plaintiff's Amended Original Petition]
- Document in cause no. 6885-A, Mrs. J. E. Drummond vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., stating the complaints of the plaintiff, Mrs. J. E. Drummond, of the defendants, Gulf Pipe Line Company and Gulf Production Company. The document lists the damages to Drummond's property in Taylor County, Texas and request monetary compensation from the defendants.
- [Cause No. 8136-A: Document Stating D. C. Doan Failed Appear]
- Document in the cause, Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. D. C. Doan, stating that Doan failed to appear despite being notified of the hearing date and stating the plaintiff, Gulf Pipe Line Company is discharged from liability of the bond.
- [Cause No. 8136-A: Plaintiff's Original Petition and Application for Injunction]
- Document discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company's complaint against D. C. Doen regarding the maintenance of the pipeline on Doen's land.
- [Certificate of Record]
- Certificate documenting that a particular record was filed by the Taylor County Clerk.
- [Check Written to W. L. Baird]
- Citizens National Bank check made out to W. L. Baird, cashier for $190.40 and signed by U. S. Hearrell. The front of the check has two stamps, one with "No." and "F and M" visible and the other stamp reads "Paid Ju[..] 16 1902 Farmers & M[..] Nat'l Bank." The back of the check is stamped "Pay to the order of any bank or banker, Citizens Nat'l Bank Cameron, Texas, W. L. Baird, Cashier."
- [Clipping: Taylor County, Texas, Greeting]
- Newspaper clipping announcing the hearing date for the condemnation of property in Abilene, Texas owned by J. H. Miller, Hannah J. Miller, A. K. Levy, and their unknown heirs, and instructing the people of Taylor County, Texas to serve the summons to the named persons and their unknown heirs by publicizing this notice.
- [Contract Between Lake Wichita Irrigation and Water Company and Henry Sayles]
- Document describing the contract between Henry Sayles and the Lake Wichita Irrigation and Water Company, in which Sayles purchases permanent water rights from the company. The document also includes descriptions of lands which are not covered by the water rights contract.
- [Deposit Slip: Perry Sayles, June 17, 1935]
- Form documenting deposits made by Perry Sayles at the First National Bank in Strawn, Texas for $250.00.
- [Estate Transfer from Benjamin H. Bassett to Mrs. M. E. Sayles]
- Document in which Benjamin H. Basset is transferring the estate rights of his deceased father, B. H. Bassett unto Mrs. M. E. Sayles, based on a a previously made land deed between the deceased Bassett and the deceased John Sayles. A handwritten notarization and certification of filing are both attached to the document.
- [Expenses of W. K. McAlpine's Estate Billed by Rustin & Company, June 17, 1902]
- List of expenses of W. K. McAlpine's estate billed by Rustin & Company. The listed expenses are from May and June, 1902.
- [Invoice for Home Insurance Policy, April 1935]
- Statement listing information about an insurance policy owned by Perry Sayles that covers a dwelling with a garage, including the company, amount, and premium due. A handwritten note in the center of the statement says, "Paid by CK June 25 --."
- [Land Transfer from M. E. Sayles to J. M. Hanna]
- Document stating an agreement to transfer the Austin and Williams league of land from Mary E. Sayles to J. M. Hanna. The document details the negotiated conditions of the transfer and is signed by both parties.
- [Land Transfer from Mary E. Sayles to Harriett Harris]
- Un-notarized draft of a deed transfer written by Mary E. Sayles in which she grants two lots of land to her daughter, Harriett Harris. A few corrections in red ink are handwritten on the page.
- [Letter from C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles, June 18, 1940]
- Letter from C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles remitting a deed for an oil and gas lease for land in Hemphill County.
- [Letter from C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles, June 28, 1940]
- Letter from C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles delivering a court order approving the final settlement and the order of distribution and discharge for the administration of Edward Gerard Lyle.
- [Letter from Chas. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1908]
- Letter from Chas. A. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles discussing overloads in a power plant. The Wichita Falls Water & Light Company is losing business because of these overloads. Malone and Hill discuss projects under construction that need wiring as well as prices for their own machinery.
- [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.
- [Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Sayles & Sayles, June 26, 1939]
- Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Sayles & Sayles regarding land interest of Earl Willard Meyer. Meyer was a minor when he inherited the deed for the land and needs a guardian to execute the deed. Hawk is unsure of a guardian's ability to convey an interest in the land when Meyer likely inherited other property from the estate.
- [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.
- [Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, June 2,1932]
- Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing if N. E. Fielding has filed a plea of privilege can a copy be sent back to Mr. Stephens.
- [Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles, June 17, 1930]
- Letter from David W. Stephens to John Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. Fulton Case. Stephens discusses times in which to take up the Fulton case.
- [Letter from David W. Stephens to N. E. Fielding, June 25, 1932]
- Letter from David W. Stephens to N. E. Fielding delivering a court order for the case of Sam Underwood et al. vs. Gulf Refining Company.
- [Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, June 1, 1928]
- Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles delivering $25.00 in fees for a suit.
- [Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles, June 28, 1929]
- Letter from David W. Stephens to Sayles & Sayles discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. D. C. Doan suit. Stephens remits a check for $50.00 to cover fees regarding the suit. Stephens also delivers $10.15 for additional costs. He asks if they have already been paid to make the check payable to the district clerk of Taylor County.
- [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.
- [Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 18, 1914]
- Letter from Ed. S. Hughes to Henry Sayles stating he is attending a hearing before the U. S. Government Engineers and asks that Sayles hold his part from the land sale.
- [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.
- [Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1908]
- Letter from F. W. Hughes to Henry Sayles saying he was not sure it was a good idea to divide his ranch, but supposes it will be easier to sell. Hughes is anxious for the mineral well deed to be in better shape.
- [Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles, June 20, 1925]
- Letter from G. C. Spillers to Sayles & Sayles discussing motion to file the case, Tomlinson vs. Independent Torpedo Co.
- [Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1909]
- Letter from Geo. B. Harris to Henry Sayles stating he is willing to induce other railroads in Abilene. He states that shorter railroads are not very profitable.
- [Letter from Gulf Pipe Line Company to Sayles & Sayles, June 6,1929]
- Letter from Gulf Pipe Line Company to Sayles & Sayles in which a check of $47.50 has been made for services rendered.
- [Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles, June 1, 1912]
- Letter from H. B. Sperry to Henry Sayles thanking him for previous letters related to Richard Cordwent and discusses meeting Sayles in Galveston.
- [Letter from Helen Sayles Colby to Henry Sayles Jr., June 29, 1927]
- Letter from Helen Sayles Colby to Henry Sayles Jr. acknowledging that the $3,000 advance made by their mother with be deducted off of Helen's share of the estate in the future.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles, June 8, 1900]
- Letter from Henry Sayles confirming the amount to the credit of M. McAlpine is $40.00.
- [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.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to Jones Company, June 7, 1892]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to Jones Company discussing unimproved lands to be rendered. Sayles sends the list again and asks for valuation on each tracts before being returned. Handwritten text on the bottom of the letter.
- [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, June 17, 1908]
- Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating that if Sayles stock in the Water & Light Company is bought, he would like his bought also. He also states that the best thing to do regarding new machinery would be to input a cheaper engine as soon as possible.
- [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.
- [Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, June 9, 1932]
- Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing editorial work on Texas publications.
- [Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, June 9, 1932]
- Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing editorial work on Texas publications.
- [Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, June 9, 1932]
- Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing tentative plans to work on a Texas law publication.