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[Letter from T. A. Irvin]
Second page of a letter from T. A. Irvin discussing a route though a bayou and around "E. Cove Mountain", likely for a new railroad.
[Cause No. 3677: Defendant's Plea of Privilege]
Document in the cause no. 3677, W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, claiming the defendant's home or business is not located in Jones County, Texas and that the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company has an office in Abilene, Texas.
[Cause No. 4035: Notice of Deposition of V. Robert Kerr, and Waiver of Filing Requirements]
Documents requesting a waiver of filing requirements for witness depositions, and providing notice of depositions to W. O. Rainwater, G. A. Rainwater, and/or their attorney Gilbert Smith. The documents include the names of the witness, V. Robert Kerr, and a list of questions.
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Dan Childress, November 17, 1939]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Dan Childress discussing a motion of appellant.
[Letter from Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, March 11, 1940]
Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles delivering a waiver of mortgage for a lease.
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones, May 27, 1909]
Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Morgan Jones in which Jones receives a copy of the ordinance issued by the city of Abilene. This ordinance grants Jones' company the right to constract (sic) certain switches.
[Invoice for Home Insurance Policy, February 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.
[Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles, September 28, 1897]
Letter from W. W. Searcy to Henry Sayles discussing paying land taxes.
[Notegram from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, March 6,1940]
Notegram from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles discussing the requirements sheet that was previously sent and who will be completing the requirements.
[Letter to Mr. Sayles, August 17, 1909]
Letter to Mr. Sayles discussing the writer's travel plans, stating they are giving up their trip to New York and Boston and will leave for Galveston in a few days.
[Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn]
Letter from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn remitting an order directing William C. Lucas to transfer a deed of trust. Sayles thinks it is also necessary for an order appointing Lucas as director over Herman P. Faris' estate.
[Receipt for San Jacinto County Taxes, 1912]
Receipt for property taxes paid to San Jacinto County by Sayles & Sayles for the year 1912. The receipt includes the assessed value of the property and an inventory of the taxes paid.
[Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine, January 27, 1900]
Letter from R. P. Dobbins to H. K. McAlpine transferring J. T. Sullivan's interest in a trust fund. Dobbins says he will pay transfer fees.
[Cause No. 6080-A: Defendants' Fourth Amended Original Answer to Plaintiff's First Amended Original Petition]
Document in cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al., discussing the complaints brought by A. D. Fulton and countering his claims of damage to his property by the Gulf Pipe Line Company and the Gulf Production Company. There are several notes written on the back of the last page. This document is unsigned.
[Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles, March 31, 1914]
Letter from J. P. Alvey to Henry Sayles discussing a credit placed on Henry Sayles Jr.'s note and discusses when both notes are due.
[Invoice From the National Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., February 28, 1925]
Invoice from the National Supply Company of Texas to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $13.70. The invoice states to deliver the order to B. C. McDonald and "U.S. Torpedo Co." is written near the top of the paper.
[Vehicle Registration Certificate, 1936]
Certificate of vehicle registration listing the identifying details of a car owned by Perry Sayles.
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Royal Union Life Insurance Company, October 12, 1933]
Letter from Perry Sayles to Royal Union Life Insurance Company regarding the insurance policy on Mr. Sayles. He has disclosed a payment for $30.20 to cover the quarterly premium that is due on his policy and in return he ask for formal receipt.
[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.
[Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles, July 19, 1907]
Letter from Sam Sparks to Perry Sayles discussing land Sayles has not placed a deposit on.
[Letter to M. McAlpine, March 3, 1911]
Letter to M. McAlpine confirming receipt of Martin papers and payment out of the John Sayles account.
Destruction of Oil and Gas Well by Negligent "Shooting" With Nitro-Glycerine
Document discussing several cases related to shooting oil wells. The quotes listed from the cases discuss the finding of negligence and the damages in the causes.
[Delinquent Tax Notice for Hattie M. Sayles]
Notice of delinquent taxes for Hattie M. Sayles' property in San Jacinto County, Texas. The notice lists taxes for the years, 1885-1891, 1894, and 1901.
[Action in Suit Against Hattie Irvine et al.]
Document listing Ballinger & Abilene Railway Company's complaint against Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith and the unknown heirs of Hattie Irvine alias Hattie Smith and Smith Irvine alias Irvine Smith.
[Letter from J. A. Wagner to Henry Sayles, August 25,1909]
Letter from J. A. Wagner to Henry Sayles enclosing a petition for Sayles to run his railway south of both Cado peaks.
[Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff, November 8, 1909]
Letter from Henry Sayles to J. M. Wagstaff reiterating the agreement that the minimum amount of bonds authorized would be issued for the Abilene Central Railway. Sayles then lists the agreement.
[Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles, August 27, 1909]
Letter from David T. Bomar to Henry Sayles discussing a settlement between the Railroad Committee at Abilene and the Abilene & Southern Railway Company.
[Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers, September 24, 1925]
Letter from John Sayles to G. C. Spillers stating the Tomlinson et al. vs. Independent Torpedo Company likely won't be set for trial until after the court convenes. Chastain & Judkins, the plaintiff's attorneys, ask the trial be set for October 9th and will be agreed if Spillers is able to attend.
[Receipt for Taxes Paid by H. M. Trueheart & Company, 1893]
Receipt for taxes paid on a property in San Jacinto County by H. M. Trueheart & Company on behalf of S. J. McAlpine for the year 1893. "San Jacinto 1893" is written on the back of the receipt.
[Letter from A. G. Harper, October 31, 1929]
Letter from A. G. Harper notifying delinquent taxpayers to send in their remittance to the tax collector to save other penalties or a tax suit. If the taxpayers find any error or they do not understand, they are to call the tax collector for such information.
In the Case of Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company
Document in the cause, Jake L. Hamon Jr. vs. United States Torpedo Company, discussing the oil and gas lease held by Jake L. Hamon, Jr. and Fred R. Ellis. The document appears to be an excerpt of the transcript of the court records, including statements by Mr. Sayles and Mr. Funderburk.
[Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, February 23,1940]
Letter from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles discussing supplemental abstracts needed for the lease no.13823. Once Claunts finds the abstracts needed he is instructed to forward them to Edward S. Arentz
[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.
[Invoice From Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr., December 31, 1924]
Invoice from the Frick-Reid Supply Company to Jake L. Hamon, Jr. for $3.89.
[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.
[List of Names]
Document with list of names, possibly related to the cause no. 6080-A, A. D. Fulton vs. Gulf Pipe Line Company et al.. The names are in alphabetical order, are numbered, and have some details relating to the property of each named person.
[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.
[Letter from Perry Sayles to Thomas Morris, November 6, 1934]
Letter to Thomas Morris from Perry Sayles regarding the $25.00 that was sent to Mr. Morris.
[Draft of Sale of Land from James C. Wallace to Mac Sayles]
Document certifying the sale of land in McLennan County, Texas, from James C. Wallace to Mac Sayles, with corrections in red ink.
[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.
Map No. 12: DOD Resurvey
Map of the DOD resurvey of an the Permian oil survey, including blocks labelled, A2, B2, C3, 192, C4, 178, Z, and 194. The map shows the boundary lines of the blocks and each block is divided into several plats.
[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.
[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 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.
[Expenses of W. K. McAlpine's Estate Billed by Rustin & Company, August 7, 1902]
List of expenses of W. K. McAlpine's estate billed by Rustin & Company. The listed expenses are from July and August, 1902.
[Letter from Henry Sayles to C. C. Hemming, March 6, 1905]
Letter from Henry Sayles to C. C. Hemming discussing a copy of the contract of sale that was sent to Hemming. Sayles has paid taxes for 1902 and does not believe they will be required to do so again for some time.
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, June 14, 1930]
Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens discussing the Gulf Pipe Line Co. vs. Fulton and Fulton vs Gulf Pipe Co. et all. The case had moved to the 104th District Court with no trail date set. Mr. Sayles was reaching out to Mr. Stephens to let him know that unless these cases are tried pretty soon it will be inconvenient for Mr. Sayles to participate.
Letter From John Sayles to Graham B. Smedley, January 1, 1912]
Letter from John Sayles to Graham B. Smedley discussing an upcoming suit involving the Citizens' State Bank.
[Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles, December 14, 1932]
Letter from J. E. Pearson to John Sayles discussing how to navigate publication of new forms with this book and to take Stayton's forms into consideration when Sayles' work is published. They also discuss coverage for the St. Paul winter.
[Petition of Perry Sayles Against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company]
Petition of Perry Sayles against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company in the Justice Court of Precinct. No. 1 in Eastland County, Texas. The petition details Sayles' complaint against Mid-Kansas Oil & Gas Company, stating that the company has not provided Sayles' with appropriate compensation for his 3/512 interest in the oil, gas, and minerals in, under, and upon a tract of land in Eastland County, Texas.
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