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Reference code
TxAM-CRS 27-S3-1/5
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File
Title
Correspondence, Memorandum, and Legal Documents
Date(s)
- 1905-1906 (Creation)
Extent
28 items
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Scope and content
- Letter from H. R. Wood to C. A. Goeth, indicating a need for an abstract for the land to be furnished by the seller. (typed) February 22, 1905.
- Memorandum from H. R. Wood to C. A. Goeth accompanying a copy of the Edwards & Edwards title opinion. (typed) February 23, 1905.
- Telegram from H. R. Wood to C. A. Goeth, stating that land measurement is 920 acres. Handwritten annotations, apparently by Goeth, indicating this is not acceptable. (handwritten) March 4, 1905.
- Memorandum from J. C. Sullivan (on Webb & Goeth letterhead), stating that "Deed of Confirmation" has been received from D. R. Fant. (handwritten) March 8, 1905.
- Telegram from H. R. Wood to C. A. Goeth, indicating a need for communication on the land deal. (typed) March 9, 1905.
- Letter from H. R. Wood to C. A. Goeth, indicating difficulty with buying the entire 3188 acres because of "squatter claims" on the land and offers a proposition from the potential buyer. (typed) March 10, 1905.
- Letter from H. R. Wood to C. A. Goeth, indicating the buyer is resistant to a counteroffer made, apparently, by Goeth. (typed) March 21, 1905.
- Memorandum from H. R. Wood to C. A. Goeth confirming a draft on Goeth's account for $194. for Surveyors and Abstract fees. (typed) March 21, 1905
- Letter from L. C. Chittim to "Mr. Webb," asking for legal representation in an immediate divorce from his wife from whom he has been separated since 1891. Accuses her of having "an ungovernable temper…grabbing a butcher knife and trying to kill me…a morphine fiend…chewed tobacco making her breath bad . . . and jealous." (handwritten) 30 April 1905.
- Telegram from J. E. Webb to L. C. Chittim, indicating the impossibility of divorce before September. (handwritten) May 3, 1905.
- Telegram System message from Tecumseh, OK that a message from Webb to Chittim was "undelivered, party not known." (typed) May 6, 1905.
- Telegram System message from Tecumseh, OK that a message from Webb to Chittim was "still undelivered, no cattleman in town that name." (typed) May 7, 1905.
- Quit Claim Deed from Kate Adams "formerly wife of E. F. Adams, and formerly Elliott" to C. A. Goeth. (form filled in by hand) May 12, 1905.
- Letter from F. W. Church (on letterhead for "J.M. Chittim, Stock Raiser and Dealer") to L. C. Chittim, Esq., explaining why divorce was stalled because of Webb being unable to contact him in Tecumseh, OK. Says that the divorce will take until at least December but that Webb "can get it as quick as anyone." Postscript describes the good condition of land, cattle, and crops. (typed) May 31, 1905.
- Letter from L. C. Chittim to "Mr. Webb", clarifying mailing address and expresses alarm in the delay of divorce. Apparently the divorce would impact the outcome of a suit "they" are bringing forth for September. Handwritten with envelope, June 3, 1905.
- Letter from L. C. Chittim to "Mr. Webb", asking if the firm has received money sent previously. (handwritten with envelope) June 15, 1905.
- Letter from L. C. Chittim to "Mr. Webb" in response to having received a letter and notifies of when he will be in San Antonio. (handwritten) June 19, 1905.
- Memorandum from F. W. Church to J. E. Webb expressing that L. C. Chittim has a new address of Normanna, TX. (typed with envelope) August 25, 1905.
- Petition to Dissolve Marriage between L.C. Chittim and Mary Ann Chittim ("a non-resident of Texas") filed by L. C. Chittim. (typed) August 31, 1905.
- Letter from L. C. Chittim to Webb & Goeth (written on letterhead from "Bokchito Commercial Club") indicating that the wife got the divorce done by Albany, MO attorneys, and that nothing more need be done by Webb & Goeth. (handwritten with envelope) September 25, 1905.
- Receipt from the newspaper, Commercial Recorder of San Antonio, showing $6.00 paid for "citation in case of Chittim vs. Chittim." (form filled in by hand) October 11, 1905.
- Letter from Floyd McGown to J. E. Webb, including an amendment to D. Sullivan and Company answer. (typed) March 3, 1906.
- Inventory signed by J. E. Webb which includes a list of J. C. Sullivan Deed of Trust instruments in order by date executed. (typed) March 19, 1906.
- Court Transcript of interrogatories in the case of F. Groos & Company vs. Chittim and Parr et al. (33 pages typed) March 20, 1906.
- Court Transcript of lengthy testimony and history of Santa Rosa Ranch in the case of F. Groos & Company vs. Chittim and Parr et al. (387 pages typed) March 20, 1906.
- Court Transcript of Judgment with Damages in the case of F. Groos & Company vs. Chittim and Par et al. (typed) March 20, 1906.
- Copy of previous 3 Court Transcripts. (typed) March 20, 1906
- Receipt acknowledging the delivery of 6 documents from Webb & Goeth concerning D. R. Fant's land. L. Reynolds Lewis, stenographer for 37th Judicial District signed. (handwritten) April 2, 1906.