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[Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn, November 13, 1939]

Description: Letter from E. F. Lyle to C. F. Rayburn stating that the affidavit is being forwarded to his mother. Lyle states that a note by Herman P. Faris is being continued by the Benton Land Company. Lyle has an assignment to the Benton Land Company signed by William C. Lucas. Lyle suggests contacting W. W. Johnston to obtain copies of the court orders mentioned by Rayburn. Lyle also tells Rayburn that satisfactions of lien were filed in Hemphill County.
Date: November 13, 1939
Creator: Lyle, Edward Frank
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from J. A. Murphy to Bill Dickerson, June 15, 1939]

Description: 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 wi… more
Date: June 15, 1939
Creator: Murphy, J. A.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, November 22, 1939]

Description: Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles discussing the transfer of leases. Arentz writes that he is obtaining a map to show the survey of land. He will obtain a quit claim deed to help confusion over 193 acres of land. Arentz remits affidavits and abstracts executed. All taxes on the land have been paid.
Date: November 22, 1939
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, June 28, 1939]

Description: Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing the interest of Earl Willard Meyer. Sayles discusses the law regarding the procurement of oil and gas leases from minors. The law outlines the steps to take to procure the lease from Earl. The lease terminates when the minor reaches twenty-one years of age unless there is production on the property. The real estate law relies on the guardian to determine if the land is to be partitioned. Sayles does not believe it wise to sell Earl's interest… more
Date: June 28, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from R. F. Rood and C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles, October 27, 1939]

Description: Letter from R. F. Rood and C. F. Rayburn to Sayles & Sayles remitting copies of titles to be used for an examination of land in Hemphill County for the Panhandle & Santa Fe Railroad. Among these are an oil and gas lease, an affidavit of possession and multiple abstracts. Rood and Rayburn have instructed Glahn to order more recent supplemental abstracts.
Date: October 27, 1939
Creator: Rood, R. F. & Rayburn, C. F.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photostat Copy of Affidavit of Possession of Robert Bruce Wiggins, Ruth Wiggins, Thomas Darrell Wiggins, and Sarah Wiggins]

Description: Photostat copy of affidavit of possession sworn by Robert Bruce Wiggins, Ruth Wiggins, Thomas Darrell Wiggins, and Sarah Wiggins, stating that they own and live on their property in Hemphill County, Texas.
Date: August 1, 1939
Creator: Wiggins, Robert Bruce; Wiggins, Ruth; Wiggins, Thomas Darrell & Wiggins, Sarah
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Hess Wood, November 1939]

Description: Letter from Hess Wood stating his position as deputy tax collector and proof of residence for over 35 years in Hemphill County. Wood says he knows of lands sold for taxes by the Comptroller of Public Accountants purchased by J. H. Collet on behalf of H. C. Hendrick.
Date: November 1939
Creator: Wood, Hess
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photostat Copy of Affidavit of Possession of Ellis Locke and Maude B. Johnson]

Description: Photostat copy of an affidavit of possession sworn by Ellis Locke which states he is the tenant on land owned by Maude B. Johnson in Hemphill County, Texas and his lease ends on May 1, 1940. The affidavit includes a sworn statement by Maude B. Johnson that states an oil and gas lease has been executed to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company beginning July 29, 1939.
Date: August 8, 1939
Creator: Locke, Ellis & Johnson, Maude B.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson, July 25, 1939]

Description: Letter from Jack Sayles to W. B. Dickerson discussing interests of Earl Willard Meyer. Sayles remits instruments needed to procure the lease. Sayles also provides carbon copies, one of which is to be forwarded to Elsie Meyer. A hearing should be set no later than a week after the guardian's application for the oil and gas lease is filed.
Date: July 25, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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