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[Claim for Credit for Excess Taxes Paid]
Document to requesting credit for taxes paid in excess. The form is partially filled out, requesting credit for taxes paid in 1919 and 1920.
[Letter to Abilene Reporter, March 7, 1920]
Letter to Abilene Reporter discussing a citation that was not published. The writer asks it be returned to him instead of being published late.
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, April 13, 1920]
Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing a call from T. M. WIllie, who requests for S. P. Darnall delivery of an abstract for land north of Abilene. John asks Perry to confirm whether or not the have the abstract.
[Letter from Joe S. Morris to Sayles & Sayles, January 14, 1920]
Letter from Joe S. Morris to Sayles & Sayles discussing McMan Oil & Gas Company. Perry Sayles and B. I. Terry's names are written in red ink near the top of the letter.
[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.
[Receipt for I. R. Rhodes' Credit]
Receipt for a credit of $128.00 to I. R. Rhodes from E. B. Sayles and Perry Sayles.
[Letter from Frank Pickell to Perry Sayles, January 15, 1920]
Letter from Frank Pickell to Perry Sayles stating that two gas wells were drilled on the B. I. Terry farm. They are rigging one of the wells to drill deeper in hopes of finding oil.
[Letter from W. G. Guiss to Sayles & Sayles, June 5, 1920]
Letter from W. G. Guiss to Sayles & Sayles regarding oil and gas that was found in two wells on the J. T. Carruth land.
[Note on Back of Check]
Note written on the back of a ripped check from Farmers and Merchants National Bank. The note reads, "17-6 Deed 10/3/19 R[el] 2/3/20."
[Receipt for Registered Article From Sayles & Sayles to J. H. Hale, January 30, 1920]
Receipt for registered mail from Sayles & Sayles to J. H. Hale in San Jacinto County, Texas, postmarked January 30, 1920.
[Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company, January 13, 1920]
Letter from Perry Sayles to McMan Oil & Gas Company discussing the J. T. Carruth survey in Comanche County. Sayles asks how many wells have been drilled by the company on the land and whether any oil has been produced there.
[Notice of Hearing Date in Condemnation Proceeding, Gulf Pipe Line vs. J. W. Bettis et al.]
Notice of the date of the hearing for the proceeding by the Gulf Pipe Line Company to condemn property owned by J. W. Bettis et al. The notice is handwritten and lists the names of the defendants and sets the date of the hearing to be April 15, 1929.
[Affidavit Cause, Perry Sayles vs. Guy Cade, et al. #2]
Document certifying that Perry Sayles doesn't know the residences of Guy Carter or the residences of Guy Cade's heirs. The document has no cause number and is unsigned.
[Letter from W. G. Guiss to Perry Sayles, January 20,1920]
Letter from W. G. Guiss to Perry Sayles discussing the drilling of two wells on the B. I. Terry land. No oil has been encountered in either well instead only dry gas.
[Petition in Case, Perry Sayles vs. Guy Cade, et al.]
Document stating the petition for Perry Sayles in the case, Perry Sayles vs. Guy Cade, et al, regarding land in Abilene, Texas. The petition is signed by John Sayles, attorney for plaintiff.
[Well Record, Root & Telling, Well No. 2]
Document detailing the history of oil well No. 2 owned by Root & Telling in Eastland County, Texas. It states that the well was drilled April 13, 1920 and lists the production of the well.
[Affidavit in Cause, Perry Sayles vs. Guy Cade, et al. #1]
Document certifying that Perry Sayles doesn't know the residences of Guy Carter or the residences of Guy Cade's heirs. The document has no cause number and is unsigned.
[Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles, April 12, 1920]
Letter from John Sayles to Perry Sayles discussing multiple deeds, some of which John did not know about. John delivers a letter from Motz and Curtis to cover attorney's and court fees.
[San Simon Cattle Company Partnership Assets]
List of all assets of the San Simon Cattle Company Partnership with a note handwritten at the top that reads, "Corporation was dissolved San Simon Cattle & Canal Co for purpose of distributing assets to owners." Another note is written in pencil on the back of the page that states, "H. C. Parramore died July 30-24- and these land values were used in making his estate return".
[Letter to William John Bryan, November 14, 1920]
Letter to William John Bryan providing him with reasons why the previous letter he wrote was not responded to in a timely manner, discussing the cattle business, inviting him to visit and thanking him for everything he has done.
[Letter from Manton M. Carrick to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1920]
Letter from Manton M. Carrick to W. J. Bryan apologizing for not writing back sooner and providing Mr. Bryan with a brief history of his life activities.
[Letter from Jesse P. Sewell to W. J. Bryan, April 30, 1930]
Letter from Jesse P. Sewell to W. J. Bryan expressing gratitude for the copies of the Congressional records which Mr. Bryan sent.
[Building of Lake Abilene]
A photograph of a large group of men taken during the building of Lake Abilene, near Buffalo Gap, Texas. The workers lived in tents during construction.
[Royston Crane Signature]
Signature of Royston Crane, dated May 1920.
[Anatomy and Architectural Sketches]
A collection of human anatomy and architectural sketches, each dated and signed by the artist.
Book of Carefully Selected Ordinances
Book of Abilene, Texas's City Ordinances, including a list of city officers in the beginning pages. Index begins on page 77.
[Clipping: The Road to Adventure with Roy Crane]
A newspaper clipping advertising the "Wash Tubbs" cartoon by Roy Crane. The advertisement includes an image of Roy Crane working at his desk and a small sample of the comic.
[State and County Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1919 on personal property and real estate in Taylor County, Texas.
[Marriage License of Mr. Kade Bryan Legett and Miss Annie Maude Aycock]
Marriage license of Mr. Kade Bryan Legett and Miss Annie Maude Aycock, filed in Midland County, Texas.
[K.B. Legett Vehicle Registration Receipt]
Receipt for the registration of K.B. Legett's vehicle, including information about the vehicle and the signature of the County Tax Collector.
[Summons for the Equalization Board]
Summons card requesting appearance before the Equalization Board at the Potosi Schoolhouse.
[School Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his School taxes for year 1919 on personal property and real estate in Potosi School District, Potosi County, Texas.
[Marriage License of Mr. Kade Bryan Legett and Miss Annie Maude Aycock]
Marriage license of Mr. Kade Bryan Legett and Miss Annie Maude Aycock, filed in Midland County, Texas.
[Supplemental State and County Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1920 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas.
[State and County Tax Receipt for K.B. Legett]
Tax receipt acknowledging K.B. Legett's payment of his State and County taxes for year 1920 on personal property and real estate in Callahan County, Texas.
Red River Valley, Texas and Oklahoma, between the 98th and 100th meridians: In five sheets
Map of the Red River and the Texas-Oklahoma broader, showing county lines, sandy soil areas, bluffs, cut banks, and creeks. The bluff and cut bank heights are labeled, and arrows in the main channel of the Red River indicate the direction of flowing water. There is an inset map near the lower-left corner of the five sheets as a whole, covering the Texas-Oklahoma boarder in its entirety. Scale [ca. 1:31,680] (1/2 mile to the inch).
Red River Valley, Texas and Oklahoma, between the 98th and 100th meridians: In five sheets
Map of the Red River and the Texas-Oklahoma broader, showing county lines, sandy soil areas, bluffs, cut banks, and creeks. The bluff and cut bank heights are labeled, and arrows in the main channel of the Red River indicate the direction of flowing water. There is an inset map near the lower-left corner of the five sheets as a whole, covering the Texas-Oklahoma boarder in its entirety. Scale [ca. 1:31,680] (1/2 mile to the inch).
Red River Valley, Texas and Oklahoma, between the 98th and 100th meridians: In five sheets
Map of the Red River and the Texas-Oklahoma broader, showing county lines, sandy soil areas, bluffs, cut banks, and creeks. The bluff and cut bank heights are labeled, and arrows in the main channel of the Red River indicate the direction of flowing water. There is an inset map near the upper-right corner of the five sheets as a whole, covering the Texas-Oklahoma boarder in its entirety. Scale [ca. 1:31,680] (1/2 mile to the inch).
Red River Valley, Texas and Oklahoma, between the 98th and 100th meridians: In five sheets
Map of the Red River and the Texas-Oklahoma broader, showing county lines, sandy soil areas, bluffs, cut banks, and creeks. The bluff and cut bank heights are labeled, and arrows in the main channel of the Red River indicate the direction of flowing water. There is an inset map near the lower-left corner of the five sheets as a whole, covering the Texas-Oklahoma boarder in its entirety. Scale [ca. 1:31,680] (1/2 mile to the inch).
Map of valley of Red River in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas between meridian 96°30′ and 98° west longitude: From topographic maps of the U.S. Geological Survey
Map of the Red River in Clay and Montague Counties, showing flood plains, cut banks, and sandy beaches along the river. The map also includes creeks, towns, and railroads (Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad and Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad). Scale [ca. 1:63,360] (1 mile to the inch).
Matagorda County
Blue line print of survey map of Matagorda County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:222,222] (5000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Shackelford County
Blue line print of survey map of Shackelford County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil tentatively identifying a point on Phantom Hill - Belknap Road from an 1854 map. Scale [ca. 1:177,778] (4000 varas to 3/4 of an inch).
Colorado Co.
Blue line print of survey map of Colorado County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in red ink to denote the addition of roads and crossings. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
Harrison County
Blue line print of survey map of Harrison County, Texas, showing rivers; creeks; original land grants or surveys; cities; towns; roads, including Trammel's Trace; and railroads. A handwritten note has been made on the published map in purple ink to extend Trammel's Trace. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Burleson County
Blue line print of survey map of Burleson County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, the old San Antonio road, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Gonzales County
Blue line print of survey map of Gonzales County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in pencil to denote the addition of Mill Road, Bastrop Road, Columbus Road, San Antonia Road, and a road to Halletsville, compiled from photographs from the 1850s and 1860s. Scale [ca. 1:213,333] (4000 varas to 5/8 of an inch).
Fayette County
Blue line print of survey map of Fayette County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Handwritten notes have been made on the published map in red pencil. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
Topography
Topographic map of parts of Tillman County, Oklahoma, and Wichita County, Texas, showing roads, buildings, oil wells, bodies of water, and U.S. Supreme Court temporary points and receivership boundary. Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Scale ca. 1:6,000
Map of valley of Red River in Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas between meridian 96°30′ and 98° west longitude: From topographic maps of the U.S. Geological Survey
Map of the border between Oklahoma and Texas, showing the Red River in portions of Montague and Cooke Counties, Texas, and Love County, Oklahoma. Shows flood plains (green), cut banks (dark brown lines), and sandy beaches (tan) along the river. The map also includes creeks, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:63,360] (1 mile to the inch).
Jackson County
Blue line print of survey map of Jackson County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, roads, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:200,000] (6000 varas to the inch).
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