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[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to George O. Harrell, January 24, 1939]

Description: 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.
Date: January 24, 1939
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Deed From H. E. Hoover, J. S. Hood, G. B. Kelly, and Della V. Kelly to Maude B. Johnson]

Description: 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.
Date: November 24, 1939
Creator: Hoover, H. E.; Hood, J. S.; Kelly, G. B. & Kelly, Della V.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[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

[Photostat Copy of File No. 42643]

Description: Photostat copy of the field notes of a survey of 640 acres made to the "[..] and Maddox Bros. and Anderson" in Hemphill County, Texas. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: October 24, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Locke, W. M.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles, November 16, 1939]

Description: Letter from Dan Childress to Sayles & Sayles stating they have held the briefs to be filed for the W. O. Rainwater vs. Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company case, as the appellant is to file within thirty days from the date of submission. Childress states he has not received any motion for the court to file the briefings out of time.
Date: November 16, 1939
Creator: Childress, Dan
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Notes Regarding Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson, October 20, 1939]

Description: Papers containing handwritten notes regarding a lease between Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company and Maude B. Johnson of land in Hemphill County. The notes are in a list, stating the lease number and the land it covers, and several documents related to the history of the property.
Date: October 20, 1939
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 H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, November 27, 1939]

Description: Letter from H. S. Wilbur to Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company confirming that R. B. and T. D. Wiggins have paid local and state taxes on their land and that proof of payment will be mailed to the I. T. I. O. as soon as possible. Also discussed is $500.00 held in escrow and what will be done with it pending the outcome of the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Company vs. R. B. and T. D. Wiggins lawsuit.
Date: November 27, 1939
Creator: Wilbur, H. S.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Photostat Copy of Land Grant to International & Great Northern Railroad]

Description: Photostat copy of the land grant to International & Great Northern Railroad from the State of Texas. The grant is for land in Hemphill County, Texas and was originally made April 23, 1885. There is a note on the back stating this is an accurate copy of the document on file with the Texas General Land Office.
Date: November 7, 1939
Creator: Giles, Bascom & Gibbs, Barnett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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