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[Letter from Congregation Adath Yeshurun, July 2, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Congregation Adath Yeshurun, July 2, 1940]

Letter from Congregation Adath Yeshurun informing the recipient of the date, time, and location of the next regular meeting of the board of trustees of Congregation Adath Yeshurun.
Date: July 2, 1940
Creator: Congregation Adath Yeshurun
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, July 2,1940] (open access)

[Notegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, July 2,1940]

Notegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn in regards to the Wiggins land. Sayles writes that as soon as they have finished with necessary proof of seal that the men can give their final opinion.
Date: July 2, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, July 3,1940] (open access)

[Telegram from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles, July 3,1940]

Telegram from F. F. Claunts to Sayles & Sayles discussing when the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company can expect the final opinion on the Wiggins title.
Date: July 3, 1940
Creator: Claunts, F. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, July 5, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, July 5, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, discussing a certificate of acknowledgement regarding "Wiggins Land" in Hemphill County, Texas.
Date: July 5, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, July 5, 1940] (open access)

[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, July 5, 1940]

Letter to Sayles & Sayles discussing the T-180 Wiggins record that is to be corrected.
Date: July 5, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, July 5,1940] (open access)

[Telegram from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts, July 5,1940]

Telegram from Jack Sayles to F. F. Claunts discussing that there is no waiver of vendor's lien as to lease. He has prepared and forwarded waivers of deeds of trust, and vendor's lien that relate to the lease.
Date: July 5, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, July 6, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, July 6, 1940]

Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles discussing a deed of trust examined by Sayles, sent to E. F. Lyle to be executed. Hawk asks how long it would take to foreclose the vendor's lien held by the Lyle heirs and requests Sayles send a yellow temporary title opinion that covers only the lease for the Wiggins land.
Date: July 6, 1940
Creator: Hawk, Darall G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 7, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 7, 1940]

Letter from Isaac to Cecile, his daughter, discussing his opinions about her being transferred to another department at her job. He also shares many political opinions.
Date: July 7, 1940
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, July 8, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk, July 8, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing foreclosure on vendor's liens and suits that must be filed in Hemphill County, Texas. Also discussed is when the county court meets. Sayles also mentions filing notices at the appropriate time. The vendor's lien can only be foreclosed through court procedure.
Date: July 8, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter Cousins to W. J. Bryan, July 11, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Walter Cousins to W. J. Bryan, July 11, 1940]

Letter from Walter Cousins to W. J. Bryan apologizing for missing their show and informing Mr. Bryan about his critical health condition.
Date: July 11, 1940
Creator: Cousins, Walter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. H. E. Slaymaker - July 13, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. H. E. Slaymaker - July 13, 1940]

Letter from Alex Bradford to H.E. Slaymaker providing an update about his current status and informing that the next letter will come in a week or two.
Date: July 13, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford, July 14, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford, July 14, 1940]

Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford discussing how Frank is sorry for not being able to connect sooner. He thinks Alex's experiences as a oil fire fighter and other observations on things. Could be made into a book, he wants to speak more on the idea. Frank would like to hear from Alex soon.
Date: July 14, 1940
Creator: Hanighen, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner, July 17, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner, July 17, 1940]

Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner discussing multiple loans to be paid off.
Date: July 14, 1940
Creator: Bruce, Homer L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner, July 17, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner, July 17, 1940]

Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner discussing multiple loans to be paid off.
Date: July 14, 1940
Creator: Bruce, Homer L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner, July 15, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner, July 15, 1940]

Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner discussing changes made on notes by Connecticut Mutual. Bruce also mentions waivers to be executed for multiple companies and payments to be made by Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: July 15, 1940
Creator: Bruce, Homer L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lelia E. Thompson to Baker, Botts, Andrew, & Wharton, July 15, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Lelia E. Thompson to Baker, Botts, Andrew, & Wharton, July 15, 1940]

Letter from Lelia E. Thompson to Baker, Botts, Andrew, & Wharton discussing a clause that the company Thompson represents will receive all royalties, bonuses and benefits from oil, gas, and mineral leases.
Date: July 15, 1940
Creator: Thompson, Lelia E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alex Bradford Regarding Personal Topics - July 16, 1940] (open access)

[Letter to Alex Bradford Regarding Personal Topics - July 16, 1940]

Letter to Alex Bradford discussing personal updates, including a chat with Alex's step-son, the author's employment at the FBI, the author's work with their sister's father-in-law, the author's support for President Roosevelt, and general well wishes. Pages 2 and 3 are omitted.
Date: July 16, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, July 17, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, July 17, 1940]

Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles discussing a lease in Hemphill County. The deed of trust did not cover the vendor's lien held by Lyle heirs. Hawk asks who would be given notice if a lawsuit were to be filed and how long a foreclosure by the Lyle heirs would take.
Date: July 17, 1940
Creator: Hawk, Darall G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles, July 17, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles, July 17, 1940]

Letter from Sayles & Sayles to Bascom Giles requesting a Certificate of Facts showing the sale of the property Survey 2 in Taylor County, Texas.
Date: July 17, 1940
Creator: Sayles & Sayles
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Minutes for Board of Directors Meeting for Foster Development Company] (open access)

[Minutes for Board of Directors Meeting for Foster Development Company]

Letter discussing meeting minutes from Foster Development Company's meeting.
Date: July 18, 1940
Creator: Foster Development Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, July 19, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, July 19, 1940]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen to inform him that he's going East. Not west at all. He gave his address and would be happy to talk with him when possible.
Date: July 19, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk , July 19, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk , July 19, 1940]

Letter from Jack Sayles to Darall G. Hawk discussing his protection as the owner of an oil and gas lease if the original vendee re-conveys a property with cancellation of a vendor's lien. Sayles also mentions that the sub-purchaser's interest in the land is not protected. Sayles states that the Lyle heirs could institute a suit to foreclose the vendor's lien. He gives multiple cases as a supplement for his explanation.
Date: July 19, 1940
Creator: Sayles, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - July 27, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - July 27, 1940]

Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker addressing the various meetings on the potential appointment of Alex Bradford to either the British or Canadian forces.
Date: July 27, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. Jeff Wood, July 28, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. Jeff Wood, July 28, 1940]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. Jeff Wood remitting a copy of the 1940 capital stock tax return. Kempner provides instructions on where the copies are to be sent after completion.
Date: July 28, 1940
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History