https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/546aaea73dfb6a32be7efac718bd966a.pdf e88f960f7903e1bc785b240c88e50d47 PDF Text Text THIS y!E?.!ORAIWUT.- OF AH AG-REE^ffiNT, Made and entered into this December 1, 1937, hy and between Adelaide Smith and Oeoree E. Smith, wife and husband, of Johnson County, V^yoming, first parties, and Roy B. Minty, of Casner, Wyoming, second party, WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of $1.00 and other good and valuable considerations paid to the first parties by the second party, receipt is hereby confessed and acknowledged , the said first parties do hereby give and grant unto the second party an exclusive option to purchase the following described lands and premises, situate, lying and being in Johnson County, ^’■oming, to-wit: TOWNSHIP 47 North of Range 80 West 6th P.M, SW-JnE:|’, NWjSEi-, Lots 2, 3, 4 Section 30 TOWNSHIP 47 North of Range 81 Vfest 6th F.M, Il Lot 4, SW^Tff| Section Lots 1, 2, St^NB^, SSJ E--E.V NEi, WJ:<, NEiSWi, N^-SEi 2 3 10 11 12 13 14 ' 15 25 L. a'W.t*,'' w| W-^NWi, SWj, N-^-SEi e-^neJ, S^ NBJseI, i^ssi TOWNSHIP 48 North of Range 81 West 6th P.M, SE^SEJ W^SW^ Section 34 35 Containing 2643 acres. The second party is hereby given en option for a period of -06^ days from and after December 1, 1937 to purchase ths said land and premises for the orice and upon the terms and conditions following, to-wit:- The consideration to be paid for said lands is the sum of $9.50 of, 135,108^50, The sum of one-r^.lf the araount in excess of the loan from the doming Farm Loan Board on said described property shall be paid in cahh at the time option is exercised; the balance shall be due and uayable 6 months from date of initial uayment with interest at the rate of seven percent ner annum, the second oarty to secure the payment of said balance to the satisfaction of the first parties. �It is expressly understood- and agreed that the first parties reserve one-half of all mineral ri^ts, particularly oil, in said lands. This agreement shall he binding upon and inure to the heirs and nominees of the second parties. IN WITISSS TOSISOJ thia agreement has been ez^cuted. in duplicate the day and year first above written. �/k-cf o '^ C-C-<^^'^ If 'Ji /L. C2.cZ^<--<^ <^i<...-<^[ (0,.^^,,,t_^«_X a^ J /i^ A ' ' C �Mr. Qeorge E« Smith B^yffalo, Wyoming Dear Oeorge:* Please find herewith form of option to oover your ranch land which you will probably find satisfactory. You’ll notice on page one I have left ample room for you to run in the legal description of your land* I have also Inserted the price at $9«50 per acre straight across, regardless of the number of acres you liave. In addition to this option, I require a letter fully describing your ranch, giving all information with reference to V’ator-righta, the status of your State loan, and any such i'urthsr information as will be of interest to my pr ospective buyer. There has been so much uncertainty in the pastwithreference to the sale of your ranch, and I hove, at different times, been put on the spot with my prospective purchaser because I was unable to make any definite statement. For this reason, I consider an option legally executed very necessary before I proceed further wltli tills deal. I must be in a position, if I resume negotiations, to state definitely just wiiat X can do and tills will not be possible unless I have tlie option properly executed. If the option contains any agi*eem6nt not satisfactory to you, please advise, or make such changes* sign it, and send It to mo for my signature; and if I find such change agreeable, I will iimaedlately attach my slgnatta?e and return original copy to you. Best regards, X am Yours very truly, EBM/h ROY Q* UIMTY �! f "I �1206-A CLASS OF SERVICE DESIRED’ transmitted as a full-rate commgni cation. WESTERN UNION R. B. WHITS paaaiDCNT NEWCOMB CARLTON CHAIRMAN OF THS BOARD J. C. WILLCVER FIRST VICS-PRBSIOeNT Send ihefolloieingmeiaage, aubjeclfo the terms on back hereof, which are hereby agreed to WESTERN UNION GIFT ORDERS ARE APPROPRIATE GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS CHECK ACCT’G INFMN. TIME FILED �Sept. 20th, 1937 Mr. R. B. Minty, Henning Hotel, Casper, Wyo Dear fioy:- With further reference to our ’phone conversation concerning the 2860 acre ranch of Geo. E. Smith located about 22 miles South of Buffalo. As near as I .am able to make out, there is at present an indebtedness of about ^16,830.73 against this property which loan is carried by the State of Wyoming. I believe that the loan originally was about $14,000 and the present loan now con­ sists of the following: Amount of balance due on principal Four delinquent payments of $970 ea. 1937 installment Total - $11,980.73 3,880.00 970.00 $16,830.73 As you know, the original Smith Bros, ranch was split up two years ago and George took the upper part of the ranch and young Robert took the lower part of the ranch. It is a good ranch and carries an excellent water right. In fact, they have plenty of water for their irrigated land. Mrs. Al Smith now desires to purchase the Geo. Smith ranch if it can be accomplished and she proposes to put Alfred L. Smith on said ranch so that each of the boys will have a good set up. I do not think that George really has any bonafide prospect to purchase his ranch and I suggested to Mrs. Smith that she go back to Buffalo and offer George $20,000 for the ranch. I figure the ranch worth $21,080 based upon the following values: 320 A, irrigated land & $50,00 per Acre $16,000.00 2540 A. of Grazing ” O $2.00 per acre 5,080.00 Total. "$21,080.00 �However, Mrs. Smith would be willing to pay a little more than this amount for the ranch as it really goes in connection with the land that is now owned by her son Robert C. Smith. I doubt very much if the State of Wyoming will be willing to carry on their loan in its present condition for an indefinite period but Mrs. Al Smith advises me that George will have sufficient income this year from the crop to make the 1937 installment payment of $970.00. For this reason if he makes this payment and pays the taxes I would anticipate that the State of V/yoming would carry on for another year rather than foreclose. I told Mrs. Smith that I thot you were the one to handle the transaction for the reason that there is considerable jealousy between the family of George Smith end Al. Smith and I doubt very much if George would sell to Mrs. Al. Smith or to either of her boys. Apparently they get along Ckeh but George feels that he has received the worst end of the deal in the split up of Smith Bros, at the time of the death of Al. Smith. In view of these circumstances, you will now know that Mrs. Smith is making a direct offer to George to purchase his ranch for the sum of 120,000 and this will give you a basis to work on. With kind personal regards, I am, Sincerely yours. V/. E. Fair WEF:0E. Vice President. ��September Sd* 1957 Ur* Qeorge E. Szaith Buffalo, WyOTiljfjg Dear Oeor^i - I fflsi Just In receipt of a letter from B proapectlv© ranch buyer In which lie ad­ vises he has recovered from a recent lllneaa and In the next day or two will be Interested In the ranch In Johnson county* If you have done nothing up to date, please advise and lets get going* n© apparently believed what I told him about this ranch and the country and Is anxious to see It before he looks at anything else* With best regards, X aza Yours very truly. RBK/h ROY 3* unm �.^'■^a-.t,^^ (S-ec.,^ yiLi^ <i.-<,x^> £4-- - d?c-^^ ��Buffalo, Wyoming December 1, 1937 Mr, Itoy E. Minty Casper, looming , A> . " * ' * t . *-~* ** . Dear Roy: I receive:’, th? copies of the ontion and for the most nart they v/cre satisfactory. Inasrmich as there were several changes how­ ever, I thou^t it advisable to have them recopied. In the first nine© the title to the ranch is held in ray wife’s name, Adelaide Smith, so I added her name to the option. In talking with the representative from the Ferra Loan Board I found that they ob­ jected to a 120 day option since it runs too far into the spring and might prevent me making other arrangements if this deal did not materialize. I believe you can appreciate the situation in this regard. For this reason I have specified 3C days, but if there would be any reasonable prospect of closing a deal we could grant you at least another 30 days. In view of the comparatively low price of $9.50 an acre we thought that a half of the mineral rights should be reserved. I trust that this will not be objectional. Since the second payment is to be made 6 months in the future I thou^t we should heve some security for this but no doubt this detail can be satis factorily worked out when the time comes. I thought you might wish to show ray other letter to a prospective purchaser so I did not include the above matters in it. I trust that everything is satisfactory, but if net kindly advise rae immediately. With personal regards. �Buffalo, Wyoming December 1, 1937 Mr. Roy B. Minty Casper, doming Dear Mr. Minty; I am enclosing an option to purchase our ranch on Cra^y Woman Creek v^hich has been executed by both Mrs. Smith and me and I trust it will be satis­ factory. In accordance with your recent letter I shall endeavor to give you all the information I can in regai'd to the price. As stated in the option there are 2643 acres in the place, over 400 of which are irrigated, and the balance is grazing land. Practically all of the irrigated land is level or very gently rolling, and the grazing land is exceptionally fine. The soil on the place for the most uart is a sandy loam and produces excellent crops. Crazy Woman runs through the entire length of ths ranch so there is ample water. There is a water right for 406 acres which bears Priority No. 2 in Crazy Woman. The only ditch ahead of it is a small one from Billy Creek which is a tributary of Crazy Woman, so for all practical p-nrposes we have a No. 1 priority. I might mention that this water right ’.vas adjudicated by a Court Decree on July 5, 1839 end is considered by many authorities superior to the ri^ts la^^^icated by the State Board of Control. We have a. half interest in” the John S. Smith Ditch, the balance being held by Robert Smith, my nephew, who is the owner of the remainder of what was originally the John R. Smith Ranch. Por your further information I ora en­ closing plats showing the water on each 40 acres of our land which I have secured from the State Engineer’s office. Never since we have had the ranch has there been a shortage of irrigation wp.ter. In connection with the water situation I might add that there are 3 reservoirs located on the grazing land, two of these having been completed under the Government pro­ gram, and all of which give an abundant supply of stock water. There is a mortgage to the Wyoming Farm Loan Board on which there is a balance due on the principal of approximately $11,600 which the State will undoubtedly be pleased to carry under its present terms. In regard to the inp^rovements there is a three room house, a bunk house, a bam for eight horses, a shed, cellar, chicken house, corrals and ice house. The north and west sides of the place are fenced with three barb �wires with woven wire beneath. Also there is a 60 acre hog nast-are fenced entirely with woven wire and some cross fencing of the Rane type The balance of the outside fence is made of three harh wires with nitch or cedar oosts which are not over two rods apart. Although I did not include it in ths option, ny sister, Wyoming E. Smith, owns the S^4 Section 2-47-81 (160 acres) and this can he purcliased on the same terms and included with the proposed transaction. Nineteen acres of this is irrigated. you the information you desire, I am, Very truly yours, Gsorre Z. 3:.uth �Buffal 0 > Wyoming December 41937 Mr. Roy B.Minty Casper, Wyoming Dear Boys 1 received your letter and the copies of the Option which you returned. Altho the 60 days is really longer than I thought I should give under the circumstances I have changed the time to 60 days iriiich will give you until the end of January. I have just changed the time specified in the contract and I am returning the original to you. I am glad to learn that your purchaaer is still interested and with best wishes, I am Very sincer-^1 Geo. E.Smith �Deodobop 6, 1937 Mr, C. H, Mc’Milnnle ComiBslonop of Public Lands Cheyenne* Wyoming^c Door Mr* UeWiilnnlos^ X aa anxious to aeouro information with reforenoe to a loan your ooiaaiasion has made to Adelaide i^mith and George K, Smith* husband and wife, of Bx^ffalo, ^i:,0Ei5,nQ, nils Itmd Ib cltuated on Ci»b.ay Woxoan in Township 47’ K,* Range 80 v <* find in Twp« 4i^ Kan^.e 81 V*eBt. Kot 1 rtiiig fard.lirr witli the policy of yoiu' office* I am not sux-e thiit thle irfonnfition will he available* wnd certainly would not ank you foi- it if It wei-e not of vital intoroot* X an at tliie time negotiating and* ae a liiatter of fact, hove option (to buy) on thle land and, of eourae* it la of Interest to know the exact status of the State lead* I will appreclpte very much If this infox*mation la available and can bo foirwarded to aae Thahking you in advance* X am Very truly yours* RBSVh ROy B. MIHOT �^tate of OTpommg OFFICE OF FARM LOAN COMMISSIONER CHEYENNE C. H. McWHINNIE ALBERT P. BRUCH COMMISSIONER ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER December 8, 1937 BERNICE C. QILL DEFUTY COMMISSIONER Mr. Roy B. Minty General Commission Casper, Wyoming Dear Mr* Minty Re: Loan N0.13IO-J. - Adelaide Smith We are in receipt of your letter of December 6 and we are pleased to inform you that on April 15> 1937> five Instalments of §910*73 had matured* We also carry an advance of $3»5O» Therefore, the total delinquency as of that date Is $U557«15* When this has been cleared, the unpaid balance will be reduced to $11,006.21. Should you care to figure the Interest to date, kindly add thereto 5% Interest on the unpaid balance. You will note this loan Is In a very serious condition and this Department feels some very definite arrangement will need to be accomplished for early reinstatement otherwise the matter will of necessity be presented to the Board with a view to foreclosure* We trust this gives you the information desired* truly ssistanv Qonmlssloner APB:MM ��ROY B. MINTY Casper, Wyoming COPY December 10, 1937. Mr. William E. Fair Sheridan, Wyoming Dear Bill: - Since our phone conversation with reference to the Staith deal, I have succeeded in securing from George and Adelade Smith an option‘on the property in question. This option is given for a period of sixty days from December first. The property consists of 2,643 acres and the optional price is $9.50 per acre, or a total of $25,108.50. After some correspondence with Smith, I finally succeeded in inserting a clause, "That in the event of a deal being consuimaated, one-half the amount in excess of the Wyoming Farm Loan Board loan will be due and payable when deal is consummated; the balance shall be due and payable six months from date of initial payment with interest at the rate of seven percent per annum." This option is apparently executed in due and regular form and will, no doubt, hold water. In a letter from Smith under date of December first he states that the balance due the Wyoming Ferm Loan Board is $11,600.00. I had good reason for doubting this statement so wrote the Farm Loan Commissioner at Cheyenne and am enclosing herewith a copy of his letter. If the information contained in the above letter is correct and there is, of course, no reason to doubt it, there is due at this time $15,563.36 on the State loan. This would leave an amount over and above the amount due the State of $9,545.14, one-half of which {the initial payment) will be $4,742.57 due February first after option is exercised; the balance, or other half plus seven percent, Hugust first. You will note after reading Bruch’s letter that the loan is in a very bad condition, and it is not at all unlikely that the Board may take drastic action in the near future if the account is not taken care of If the property was forced on the block, it probably would not bring anything near Smith’s present asking price. �Mr. V/iiiiam. S. Fair. Page Two. This thought has occurred to me: Mrs. Snith and the boys are very anxious to gain possession of this ranch and may be able to finance it if suitable tenns could be arranged whereby they will assume obligations which they can meet. Don’t you believe that so long as the Board is contemplating foreclosure proceedings, that they might be willing to make a new loan in amount to absorb the present delinquent payments, which, according to my figures, would be $15,563.36, and allow Mrs. Smith and the boys to start with a clean slate. The fact that it will be possible to pay George and Adelade Smith in two installments will, of course, make the deal very much easier for Mrs. Smith to finance than if It were necessary to make a payment in full at the time the deal is consummated. I have at this time what I consider a very likely prospective buyer for this property, but have no idea of doing anything with it until Mrs» Smith has had ample time to consider the proposition in its present status. However, as the option is of short duration, I naturally want to get action and will appreciate very much if you can take this up with Mrs. Smith and the boys and let me know of their decision at an early date. In conclusion wish to call your particular attention to my interest in this deal. I will sell this option for a profit of 40^^ per acre which, of course, will add to the cost. Because of Mrs. Smith’s anxiety to control this property before it passes tso others and because of the fact that financing it at this time will be a much easier matter than when she first considered it, in my opinion, makes it a proposition worthy of her consideration. ..--With best wishes to you all, a very Merry Christmas, and with kindest regards, I am, -V ur Yours very truly, h RW/h (Signed) Roy B. Minty _‘J �COPY December 15, 1937 Roy B. Minty Casper, ’.Wyoming. Dear Mr. Minty;- I have your letter regardinrr George E. and Adelaide Smith option which you have obtained covering their ranch located south of Buffalo, consisting of 2643 acres at 59.50 per acre or a total sale price of $25,108.50, I think that George owes $15,563.36 to the Wyoming Farm Loan Board, representing an original loan of $11,600.00 plus delinquent installments. It is reported to me that the B©ard may take some action relative to collection, and the chances are that George will lose his ranch entirely unless he gets busy and sells it to someone, even at a sacrifice price. I feel sure that if Mrs. Margaret L. Snith, and Robert and Alfred purchased the ranch, the Wyoming Farm Loan Board would be willing to transfer the loan to them, providing they made up the delinquent payments. I talked to Alfred a short time ago in regard to this matter, and he said that they had offered George $22,000.00 flat for the ranch some time ago; but that George was asking $30,000.00 for the ranch and that they were so far apart it was believed that they would not be able to get together. I still think that Mrs. Smith and the boys are interested in buying the place, but they will not give $25,000.00 for it. The fact that they recently used considerable of their money for the purchase of some cattle might make it rather difficult for them to swing the deal. The chances are the place will probably go to foreclosure the latter part of this month or some time in January, unless George is able to make some sort of a payment, which I doubt very much if he can do. I suggested to him not long ago that he ought to do scmething about the ranch proposition even if he had to sell it at a great sacrifice and in order to pay off the State Loan and leave him only a small amount for himself, as this would be better than for him to lose everything. I hardly know what to tell you in regard to what Mrs. Smith is able to do right at the present time, but I do know that they will not pay as much as 525,000.00 for the ranch. I believe that if you could get George down to about5B2,000.00 they would raise the money some way or other to buy it; but feel that there is no use trying to move the deal on the $25,000.00 basis. Of course there is not much difference �Roy B. Minty, - 2 - 12-15-37 between the two now as it would only amount to about $3500.00, I think that Mrs. Smith and Robert and Alfred will pay more than anyone else for the ranch as they are familiar with it and it joins in with the ranch of Robert L, Smith. They seem to be the logical buyers, I will again contact Mrs. Smith, and if I hear anything new will communicate with you further. Very truly yours, W. E. W:0a. Vice President. �Deoeaibep 30, 1S37 Mr. George spilth Buffalo, Wyoming Dear George i •• While tb.ls letter may have no particular Intereat to you, X thought It best to keep you advised with refer once to the sale of your ranch. My buyer, wlxo has s’lOTzn a great <^.eal of Interest up xmtil now, has just written that he has changed >11 a alnd; that he Ma liad bo much tt-ne to think, tlint he iiaa concluded to wait until spring when h© Is very sure he can isah© a bettor buy than at tills time, as he has a ilne-up on several pro­ perties that will be on the marlcot between now and spring, Ke also wrote with reference to yours. That wlxlle you might pull youi' propej’ty out of deep water by meeting the demand of the Stat© Land department, it rill ?nly b© temporary relief and that M will watch th© action of the Land Commissioner Rad if your property la handled by thosi with a view to balance the account, he believes he will b© able to buy for considerably less money than hl* last proposition idiioh X handed you a week or so ago* Eafore leaving Buffalo tlw other day I had a talk with Kre« Smith as you suggested, I fouiul thiit she Is interested in the ranch, but if she deals with you for t ho property, sM must have the payzoenta so arx>anged that she oan ^t them when due without causing any hoi’dMhip at the ti^©. If, end when, you are ready to talk business, you may be able to make a very satisfactory deal with Mrs, Smlt’;i, �Mr. George Smith Fage Two I have also talked with Bill Pair regardlxig the ranch and your attitude regarding the sale of eaine. and believe that It would be to your advantage to talk with Bill and get hie "slant” at tills tl ie. With kind regards and best wishes to you all* X am Yours very truly* ROY B. MINTY ��WYO-CISCO “CISCO” GAME REPORT 1932. Date Location------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- ------------------ -----------------GROSS RECEIPTS: $ Prize Deductions - -- -- -- -- - $ ______________ — Net $ DISBURSEMENTS: “CISCO” Game - -- -- -- -- Operator Total -- - -- -- -- --- -- -- $-------------------------------- $-------------------------------- --- $-------------------------------- Received $--------------------------------- as per above statement, in full payment to date, as per agreement. Operator. > Collector. �NOTICE OF SALE 12-35-600 Commissioner of Farm Loans, Cheyenne, Wyoming. You are hereby notified that of has sold the land embraced in Farm Loan No , to _ ___________________________ the undersigned, of _______________________ (See Reverse Side for Land Description) The undersigned purchaser hereby assumes the unpaid balance of the mortgage indebtedness to the Wyoming Farm Loan Board of Cheyenne upon said premises which mortgage is in the principal sum of $---------------------------------------For convenience in the collection of amortization payments maturing upon said mortgage, it is re­ quested that notice of such maturing payments shall be sent to me. IN WITNESS WHEREOF: I have signed this notice this day of Purchaser sign on above line. IN PRESENCE OF: Postoffice , 19___ � https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/8c00259d6a9392cd5454c443b53abdc3.pdf 9a2ad9d1165a2a96650f14bc75ba640a PDF Text Text THE COMPANY WILL APPRECIATE SUGGESTIONS FROM ITS PATRONS CONCERNING ITS SERVICE Class of Service This is a full-rate Telegram or Cable­ gram unless its de­ ferred character is in­ dicated by a suitable symbol above or pre­ ceding the address. 1201-S WESTERN UNION"" R. B. WHITB PRUIDSNT NEWCOMB CARLTON CHAIRMAN OP THE BOARD J. C, WILLBVKA _____________ PIRBT VICB-PBEBIDBMT The filing time shown in the date line on teleemns and day letters is STANDARD TIME at point of origin. Time of receipt is STANDARD TIME at point of destination. Received at 138 North Center St., Casper, Wyo. VA'125 7 XC-BUFFALO WYO 6 1048A ROY B MINTY- . HENNING HOTEL CASPER WYO- HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ARRANGE FINANCEROBERT C SMITH. ” • THERE IS NO DEPENDABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR WESTERN UNION TIME JAi\i 6 Af^ H 20 ��k"- Z’, �Febimax^ X98S Mr. Oeorge Smith i>uffalo« Wyoming Doav George! * Please accept my apologies for not replying to your letter^ but X have be«i usable to OTito because of th© fact I have been on my back with what the doctor diagnosed as a heart attack,and all they will let me do la to continue to lie on toy bank and keep my xoouth shut* So far as tl^ ranch deal la ooncemed* X am afraid ti:er© Is not zaueh doln^ as th© bottom seems to have dropped out and It Is hard to Interest anyone In anything* I am firmly convinced. However, George* that iSrs. Smith and tlie two boys are your beat prospects. I have had two conversations with her and If they would purchase the ranch on terns which they could meet* I am very certain that you could make a dealt but they positively will not obligate tiismselves in any way which will make It difficult or uncertain In makShig such oulf nations. I feel quite sure that if you could talk to Mrs, Siilth and the boys and could arrange some sort of a plan wiieroby you could agree on a monthly payment which they could meet* that It will be your best bet* Of course. If such an agroenient Is reached* it will have to be after a conference with the State Board with reference to th© delinquent payments for a new plan adopted whereby lira. Srilth and lie boys coi:iXd work it out* With personal regards* X am Yoxirs very truly* ROY B* MDiTX �July 12, 1958 Mrs. Margaret Smith Occidental Hotel Buffalo, Wyoming My dear Mrs. Smith:-* 1 have been unfortunate enough to be compelled to remain away from my office for months, consequently have been out of touch with everything that has happened. I am glad to say, however, that Dr. Kamp has turned me loose on condition that I promise to be good; and from now on ojqjeot to be on the Job. George Smith was Just in and gave me the inforaation on the ranch deal that was consummated on April Sth, and that you and tlie boys are now in possession of the pi»operty. You, .no 'doubt, have been very busy and have not had time to give me much consideration which, I believe, under the circumstancea I should have been shown. Cf course, Mrs. Smith, you are familiar with the time and details that v/ere necessary in consummating this deal so fart as my part was concerned) and I am sure that when you give this matter tliought that you and the boys will write me fully with refer­ ence to the commission as earned and as per agreement between ourselves. I am very glad Indeed that the boys are in possession of this property and that it la all back and held Intact by your family; and with two such boys as you have, they should hit the high spots in due time. With kindest personal regards, I am Yours very truly. RBU/h ROY B. MiNTY �ROBERT C. SMITH BUFFALO. WYOMING July SOth, 1938 Mr. Roy B. Minty: Casper, V/yoraing. . Bear Mr. Minty: lour letter received and I am Indeed glad to know you are atiaui; eoxc to ce at une oiirce; i or v/nen Rooert was in Casper a few weeks ago and called at your office he was sorry to find you were not able to be down, I was surprised tc know that .you expected a commission on the deal which we made on the ranch; for we had as I explained fully to you, given up the idea of that deal when we bought the Work’s cattle and mountain permit which used up all of our available finance. The boys after one season ranching, had decided they needed stock more then another ranch, much as they would liked to have George’s place, but they couldn’t swing both. It was not until Mr. Fulkerson came in itoril that we learned after he had talked with George that a deal could be consummated with no down payment. George takes $100.00 monthly payments and the State one deficit payment each year until the loan is brought to date. Of course, this was a surprise proposition and one they could not pass up. 1 .very much appreciate your efforts in our behalf and as you recall, when you interviewed Robert and me in Dec.THT asked to pay you and especially for telephone c? ^2s , or other e?:nenses, which you would not let me do. However, I still feel you should be paid for expenses incurred for us, arid I am enclosing my check for $50.00 to coVer same. u ’ I most sincerely hope your helth wij.! continue to Improve and with kindest regards to Mrs. Minty and yourself, I am Very truly yours. �OWMEWglB ESTABLtSHeo 1893 W. E. FAIR VICS PRESIDENT July 21, 1938 Mr. Roy B. Minty Henning Hotel Casper, Wyoming Dear Roy: I am enclosing herein copy of a letter which I wrote to you September 20, 1937, and also a copy of a letter which I wrote to you December 15, 1937, concerning the prospect for sale of the George E. anith ranch to Margaret L. Smith and her sons, Alfred and Robert. I am also enclosing a copy of the letter irtiich you wrote to me. This appears to be all of the correspondence which we had concerning this transaction. I hope that these are the letters you had in mind. I regret to hear that you have been ill, although recently B. H. McCarthy told me that you had been "laid up." WEF:L Vice President �July 25, 1958 Mrs* A. M« Smith B^^ffalo, W/omljig Dear Mrs. Smith:I am just in receipt of ,zoup letter and appreciate very much your interest In my pre­ sent state of health. 1 am ^lad to say that I feel better every day and hope soon to be at least somewhere near normal* I was rather surprised and disappointed in your attitude with reference to our ranch deal. I have been joing over the correspondence carefully since rceeivin<5 your -setter,from the date you and Albert called on me in August with the ranch pro­ position in mind. At the time this deal started you were most anxious tiiat George Smith should not kxiow of your interest, so the result was that we created a phoney buyer and proceeded aloi^ those lines, keeping you and the boys out of the deal so far as George 5mith was concerned. You stated that the deal which was finally consiuamate whereby George receives ^100 monthly and you to pick up the deficit payment each year was a surprise move. I’or your information 1 am quoting a letter I wrote to George the first of February and after I was taken sick: "I am, however, firmly confinced, George, that Mrs. Sralth and the two boys ax*e your best prospects. I h .ve had two conversations with her recently and if they could purchase the ranch �Mrs* A* M. Smith Pai;e Two on tenaG that they could laeet^ 1 am very certain that you could make a deal; but they positively will obligate themselves in no way which v/ill make it difficult or uncertain in meeting such obliga­ tions. I feel sure that if you will talk to hrs. Smith arid the two 'ooya> you can arrange some sort oX‘ plan v/hereby you could agree on monthly payments which they could meet, that it will be your best bet. ”0f course, if such an agreement is reached, it will have to be after a conference vrif; the State Board with reference to the delinquont payments whereby a nev/ plan vrould have to be adopted which lira. Smith and th© boys could work out.” It 13 very true what you say, Mrs. &&ith, that In December you offered to pay me enough to cover my expenses Incurred on this deal which, of course, I would not permit, advising you at tlje time that if the deal was not consummated that you would not owe me a cent; that X would have nothing earned unless we could close the deal. You then asked me about wiiat the amount might be and I stated that a regular real estate brokerage would bo 5>i» on the first ^10,000 and OSi/o on the balance which would make a total of approximately §800; but that 1 would trim this amount to fit the picture and be satisfied with that px’ofit and X had in mind that I would cut the amount into because of the existing circumstances and the difficulty in financing the deal and your earnest desire to have the property bacx in thv faijily. I amde several trips to Buffalo In connection with this matter and after you advixed me not to call you through the Bihfalo exchange, I dound it necessary then to drive up to see you which, of course, was further expense. �Mrs* A. M« Smith Pogo Three Mrs* Smith, please believe me when X tell you that I have no intention or desire to be or seem unfair in this matter with you or the boyjt, but at the same time i do feel that I am entitled to the amount indicated above because of tiie facts already stated that If there was no deal, I would earn nothing* I hope that this letter, and th.?,t this deal of ours, will not disturb in any way a nice friendship of such long standing, and regardless of the outcome, so far as I am concerned, I will alv/ays have the same friendly feeling for you and your family* Sincerely, Rm/h R. B. MINTY �September 6, 1938 Mrs. A. M. Smith Occidental Hotel Buffalo, Viyomlng Deer Mrs. Smith: I, of course, am intelligent enough that I am being ignored, totally disregarded, except your check for ^50 which was duly received. had this $S0 been suXTlcient to cover my expenses which, of course, you kpow it wasn't, I still contend t^t 1 c^not continue in business without receiving an amount equal to my expenses, plus a profit. This matter of overhead is an item wh^oh goes on forever and one with wnloh I am sure you are fully acquainted. You are conducting a hotel and giving hotel service for a fixed foe. Supposing a guest reglatered^ln at your hotel and is assigned to a room ior «'"tch the rate misiit be per &a.j and if when that guest chocks o^t, e chSoses to >ay you SOii' for such room and service - ’^®re will a person get and how long will he remain Ir. business? How, Mrs. Smith, I still feel and always will, that I handled vour prooosltion as well as anyone could and that I ”ave It a great deal of my time and attention and i secured results, for which 1 ftxa entitled to pay. Also, it aornetlmea auiuobxuwD happens, '***•*J as In ~ _ _____-a. such service as is requested of me and for i^loh I am not oaid, paid, it la because a client is less enthusiastic after such service has been rendered ^d results accomplished, than such client may have been when they arranged for such service• This particular deal terminated exactly as planned and as you requested and if you still are not inclined to p^y M for^my servlcos, you should, in my opinion, nt lea.t so^ mo a check to cover in full my e^ensos for aerviooa rendered directly to you. Your 8 very truly. Roy Be Minty m/s �September 13» 1938 Mtb. a* Me Smith Occidental Hotel Buffalo# Wyoming Dear Mrs* Smithi* X Imagine that It Is only humane, that one should feel as l do* but please understand that I resent very much being so totally Ignored by you with reference to a certain amount of money which you owe me. Mow Mrs* Smith* X am not going i.to derail with you again about this matter. It was clearly tjid definitely ogi'eed th.t nt the time you solicited my services that you would pay me. The amount which I agreed to accept for sucli services rendered,if the ranch deal was consummated was a certain profit on my option secured from Mr. Smith* an amount equal to a real estate broker*8 oommlsslon. rhe legal consnission allowed a I'eal estate broker is five per cent of the fix’st $10*000 and two and one-half per cent of tho balance of the pur­ chase price. ^2*000* The purchase price* approsimately would mean a profit of ^800.00. For certain well-known reasons with which you are well acquainted X agreed to cut this amount loto^and X axfl still willing to settle this account on that basis* but Mrs. Smith X must laicw your deci­ sion by return mail. In conversation with Mr. Fair of the Bank of Commerce a day or two ago, he infomed me that you agreed to take care of this mattei* at the �Mrs* A* M* Smith Page Two time you were conferring wlch him nt the Bank of Commerce* and at which time he called me on the tolephone. The phono conversation being later con- . firmed by letter and I feel that I am personally within my rights In asking you for an Inaaediate settlement as per above* X am not seeking alms* nor am X a subject of charity, I am »1 ply aUcIng you fir a settlement as agreed upon before negctletions wore opened with George llmlthtsnd at which time you and Albert came to Casper to see me for not other reason than to make an effort to purchase th© George Smith rancho for you^ vlth the perfect understanding that you and the boys were to be kept under cover. I will not write you again* Mrs. hnith, nor will I annoy you with this matter directly, but if I cannot hoar from you by return mall, I will put it in other hands* Xt is too bad thtt this matter should terminate in this way, but as I have already stated I am perfectly justified, and I thoroughly dislike being 30 utterly Ignored while d mandlng only what is rightly due me. Yours truly* ROY B. MINTY �ROBERT C. SMITH BUFFALO, WVOMINO Sept. 15, 1938 LIr. Roy B. Minty Henning Hotel Casper, Wyoming Bear Mr. Minty: I am very sorry that yon feel that I have ignored, yonr letters, hnt I thonght that my letter of July 20th covered, the matter thorcnghiy. I regret that we d.o not see this matter in the same light, hnt it is im­ possible for me to agree\to yonr demands. Margaret L. Smith �E.E. Enterline Madge Enterline LAWYERS WYOMING NATIONAL BANK BUILDING CASPER, WYOMING Deoember 13* 1938 Mr. Roy B. Minty Casper, ■Wyoming Dear Mr. Minty: We took up with Mr. Shumaker the credit which you were under the impression was due you from the Andrews note. Mr. Shumaker explained the transaction as follows: Upon the date you paid the note, Septem­ ber 23rd, 1937, there was due on the principal t505.21 and $75.91 interest, making a total of $581.12. You paid $495.21, leaving a balance due the bank of $85.91. Since that time the bank has received $47.50 through the Credit Exchange on the Andrews note, so that there is still a balance of $37.41 they have not collected on your note. Mr. Shumaker informs us that the bank paid the Credit Exchange one-third of the amount colleoted on the Andrews note for collection fees. We are returning cancelled check and data left with us by you and figures furnished us by Mr. Shumaker. Very truly yours, ENTERLINE & ENTERLINE By ME:dz Enc. �E. E.ENTEMLiNe Madgk Entkruinb LAWYE RS WYOMING NATIONAL BANK BUILDING CASPER, WYOMlNO December 13^ 1938 Mr* Roy B« Minty Casper, Wyoming Dear Mr. Minty: Minty v. Smith We have gone over the correspon­ dence left with us in reference to the above matter. W'e do not fool that you have a right of action against Mrs. Smith, although wo can understand why you feel you should have compensation for the services you rendered. We are enclosing data loft with us in regard to this matter. Very truly yours. ENTERLINE & ENTERLINE By MEtds Encl. By �WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS W()>nxG National ILvnk “SERVICE WITH SECURITY” CasperJVyo. xT O 7 'L- I 'T. I �MEM ORANDUM ROY MINTY �2.8 2 5 6 .5 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 1 .49 •48 •45 •4 5 4 XI XO XO 3 8 3 8 3 7 3 6 3 5 3 5 3 2 3 2 3 1 30 2 8 2. 7 2. 6 2 4 2 4 2 4 20 J.7 J.7 J. 6 J.5 J.5 J. 2 9 6 5 1 8 .8 0 * �------------------ <S“ -------- ------------- cT^ ■ -----y-S k- r 5^ __ —--- -t" 1^c J" 7J h L~i7-) ----------- 1:, ------- iT j) b /} y—i —' +- ,----- 5^ /- 7-'^-7^. b j Y-^ u 0 7 b- .— / O _ •?^ ^g fa - f ------------ ------ 7^ — - 5“ //- 2-T-^ fe — ii!' 17-^ / - 7 Y ~ ■1) ,3.^‘i-ih ’tc- ft"-i1 -?!<■ — \/> I-I'- yi r-,r — �Casper,Wyoming, 193 jL„ AF The Wyoming National Bankof CASPER, WYOMING. L ( -DOLLARS, i PAYABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE WYOMING NATIONAL BANK 0 I I ON AT THE RATE OF~ ASPER, AT CASPER, WYOMINGyW>TM-+NTERE LY,AND WITH ATTORNEYS A^TlC<|gTO PER CENT PER ANNUM FROM DATE UNTIL PAID, PAYABLE SEMI-ANN COSTS IN CASE PAYMENT IS, NOT MADE ACCORDING TO TENOR AT MATURITY, WAIVING BENEFIT OF STAY AND EXEMPTION LAWS.. //HE' drWer»d en RS SEVERALLY WAIVE .PRESENTMENT FOR PAYMENT. PROTEST. AND NOTICE OF PROTEST, AND NON-PAYMENT OF THIS NOTE W® W® ALL ALL 'DEFEff^ES ON TVft BROUND OF ANY EXTENSION OF THE TIME OF PAYMENT THAT MAY BE GIVEN BY THE HOLDER OR HOLDERS TO THEM OR EffWER OF THEM. ' ' ’ DUE NO. 193 �WE APPREi^rA I E.-YOlSR 'BUSINESS Wyoming National Bank ••SER''ICE WITH SECURITY” E MftU.« SE»vE^ Casi»er,Wyo. ?1 ~ /i 6- ' S- -■ S- 5 S ! J ■ .6 0 �M EMORANDUM iictn ROY B. MINTY 3L-- � https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/5267dff256e4eb5de6467b68de5b5b4e.pdf 147f4d94c938eac5e6776e7f97a64875 PDF Text Text February 21, 1939 Mr. H. B« Durham Wyoming Natl Bank Bldg Casper, Wyoming My dear Sir:- Referrlng to my claim against Mrs* Margaret Smith and sons of Bxiffalo, Wyoming* I have already handed you the file contain­ ing such correspondence as 1 had referring to this matter, but unfortunately the correspondence does not cover this matter in detail as there were so many conferences, both in my office and at the Oc­ cidental Hotel, Buffalo, as well as by long distance telephone* i will try to state as briefly as possible, for you, what occurred from the time I was first approached by Mrs. Smith and her sons regarding this matter* Sometime during the month of August, 1937, Mrs* Smith and one of her sons, Albert, Came into my office and stated that they had a proposition to submit to me and were soliciting my assistance with the same. At the time Mrs. anlth* s husband died he was In partnership with his brother and they were owners of an extensive ranch on Crazy Woman. Wlien the Smith Estate was settled the ranch was divided equally be­ tween the L. Smith Estate and George Smith, the sur­ viving brother* This was also true with such stock as they owned at the time* Mrs. Smith’s sons, Gilbert and Fobert, with Mrs. Smith took possession of what was known as the "Lower Ranch" and Robert continued to operate It* �Mr. H. B. Durham Page 2 After making the above explanation to me, Mrs. anith stated that George Smith had made more or less of a failure of the ranch ajaljiat which was a heavy State loan amounting to‘7?ourteen some thousand dollars. Including several delinquent payments; and that at the time she was in my office he was negotiating with a prospective buyer to sell his half or what was known as the "Upper Ranch," which was divided from the "Lower Ranch" by a wire fence. Mrs. Smith was very anxious indeed to gain possession of this and not allow it to be sold outside the family; that if she could get possession. It would make a ranch that the other boy could operate, thereby setting up both boys on good ranches which property was covered with probably the best water right in Johnson county. Because of the ill feeling existing, she was most anxious that George &nith,(her husband’s brother) would not be advised that she and the boys were prospective buyers, she believing that if he knew that they were anxious to get possession he might moke it pretty tough for them because of the fact, as Mrs. Smith explained, there was a good deal of hard feeling at the time of the division of the property, George Smith still feeling that he had the worst uf the deal; and Mrs. Smith stated several times that it was moat Important that George was not advised for fear he might not even consider Mrs. Smith and the boys as buyers. After discussing the matter at some length, it was suggested that I secure an option from George Smith Immediately so that he could not dispose of the property except through me and, thereby, give Mrs. Smith and the boys an apportunity and time to consummate some sort of a deal through me. At that time Mrs. Smith and Albert both stated, not once but several times, that they would pay me what it might be w irth should I get this deal over for them. �Mr. H. B. Durham Page 3 I secured an option as per file in your office. I had some correspondence with Mr. Fair of the Bank of Commerce In Sheridan regarding the matter and several long distance telephone calls in which he stated that Mrs. Smith had agreed with him that I was the logical one to work on the pro­ perty and that Mrs. Smith had agreed with Mr. Fair to pay mo a profit on my option. After working several weeks Mrs. Smith be­ came alarmed fearing that George Smith might learn through some slip that she was the prospective buyer and asked mo not to call her long distance telephone as she was afraid some infoinaatlon might leak out from the telephone exchange in Buffalo. Thia made it more difficult and more ejtpenslve for me because there were matters coming up constantly which I had to discuss with Mrs. Smith and, due to the fact, that I could not call her long distance. It necessitated several trip to Buffalo* At one of my interviews with Mrs. Smith in her apartment In the hotel, she again stated that she would pay me and asked me what the approximate amount might be. I replied definitely that as 1 had no real estate broker's license, that I could not handle the matter on a commission basis and the only thing left was to sell her the property at an advance over my option which might cover a reasonable profit. I also explained to her t^t the legal commission In such transactions was 5^ on the first §10,CX)0 involved and on the balance which would make a profit to me of about $800 depending, of course, on the sale price. She signified to me at the time that It was satisfactory and I had no reason to believe that It was not until later, after the deal was consummated and she reneged. My option expired February 1st, and January 14th prior to February Ist, I was taken ill and for a long time was unable to attend to business, although 1 did write George Smith a letter from the hospital where I was confined, outlining a proposition that he might �) Mry H* B» Durham Page 4 / work out with Mrs, Smith (in the meantime he had learned that Mrs, Smith and the hoys were my prospective buyers) on a basis which would bo sat­ isfactory to her and which obligation she would bo able to meet from other incomes* u While I was still 111, thoy consummated this deal on the basis of the proposition that I / ,had submitted to George* y- ' .y n I I h /' / • i ' / , I j / / r /i A I /! j\ fl j\ i I //i yn ■ I i' y /: /; I : ' ' 1 wish to state, also, that George Smith had agreed that he would extend the option anytime I asked him to If I received any encouragement from my buyers and more time was neoessairy to work out the details* IXie to illness, I remained away from the office until about September 1st, and I was never advised by Mrs, Smith that she had consummated thia dealj and when I wrote her regarding the matter she replied as per her letter In the Smith file which is in your possession* In my opinion. It was a contemptable thing Por them to do* fhey had solicited my assistance and I had worked five or six months before becoming at great expense and devoted a great deal of and it never occurred to me for one instant that they would not willingly pay me and according to our verbal agreement* I am writing this letter to fill in the gape that are apparent In our correspondence, and, that you may get a better and more accurate opinion regarding this matter* Yours very tinily. RBM/h ROY B* MINTY �s f OFFICE OFF LOBBY HENNING HOTEL rC>y b. minty GENERAL COMMISSION WOOL,SHEEP AND CATTLE CASPER. WYOMING February 21, 1959 Mr. H. B. Durham Wyoming Natl Bank Bldg Casper, Wyoming My dear Slr:- Referrlng to my claim against Mrs. Margaret Smith and sons of .Buffalo, Wyoming. I have already handed you the file contain­ ing such correspondence as I had referring to this matter, but unfortunately the correspondence does not cover this matter in detail as there were so many conferences, both in my office and at the Oc­ cidental Hotel, Buffalo, as well as by long distance telephone• will try to state as briefly as possible, for you, what occurred from the time I was first approached by Mrs. Smith and her sons regarding this matter. Sometime during the month of August, 1937, Mrs. Smith and one of her sons, Albert, Came into my office^xand stated that they had a proposition -to submit to me and were soliciting my assistance with the same. At the time Mrs. Smith’s husband died he was in partnership with his brother and they were owners of an extensive ranch on Crazy Woman. When the Oi. Smith Estate was settled the ranch was divided equally be­ tween the Smith Estate and George Smith, the sur­ viving brother. This was also true with such stock as they owned at the time. Mrs. Smith’s sons, Albert and Robert, with Mrs. Smith took possession of what was known as the ’’Lower Ranch” and Robert continued to operate it. �Mr. H. B. Durham Page 2 After making the above explanation to me, Mrs. Smith stated that George Smith had made more or less of a failure of the ranch against which was a heavy State loan amounting to fourteen some thousand dollars, including several delinquent payments; and that at the time she was in my office he was negotiating with a prospective buyer to sell his half or what was known as the "Upper Ranch," which was divided from the "Lower Ranch" by a wire fence. Mrs. Smith was very anxious indeed to gain possession of thid and not allow it to be sold outside the family; that If she could get possession, it would make a ranch that the other boy could operate, thereby setting up both boys on good ranches which property was covered with probably the best water right in Johnson county. Because of the ill feeling existing, she was most anxious that George Smith,(her husband’s brother) would not be advised that she and the boys were prospective buyers, she believing that if he knew that they were anxious to get possession he might make it pretty tough for them because of the fact, as Mrs. Smith explained, there was a good deal of hard feeling at the time of the division of the property, George Smith still feeling that he had the worst of the deal; and Mrs. Smith stated several times that it was most Important that George was not advised for fear he might not even consider Mrs. Smith and the boys as buyers. After discussing the matter at some length, it was suggested that I secure an option from George Smith immediately so that he could not dispose of the property except through me and, thereby, give Mrs. Smith and the boys an opportunity and time to consummate some sort of a deal through me. At that time Mrs. Smith and Albert both stated, not once but several times, that they would pay me what it might be worth should I get this deal over for them. �Mr. H. B. Durham Page 5 I secured an option as per file in your office. I had some correspondence vzlth Mr. Fair of the Bank of Commerce in Sheridan regarding the matter and several long distance telephone calls in which he stated that Mrs. Smith had agreed with him that I was the logical one to work on the pro­ perty and that Mrs. Smith had agreed with Mr. Fair to pay me a profit on my option. After working several weeks Mrs. Smith be­ came alarmed fearing that George Smith might learn through some slip’ that she was the prospective buyer and asked me not to call her long distance telephone as she was afraid some infonnatlon might leak out from the telephone exchange in Buffalo. This made it more difficult and more ej^ensive for me because there were matters coming up constantly which I had to discuss with Mrs. Smith and, due to the fact, that I could not call her long distance, it necessitated several trip to Buffalo. At one of my interviews with Mrs. Smith in her apartment in the hotel, she again stated that she would pay me and asked me what the approximate amount might be. I replied definitely that as I had no real estate broker’s license, that 1 could not handle the matter on a commission basis and the only thing left was to sell her the property at an advance over my option which might cover a reasonable profit. I also explained to her that the legal commission in such transactions was 5^ on the first §10,000 involved and on the balance which would make a profit to me of about $800 depending, of course, on the sale price. She signified to me at the time that it was satisfactory and I had no reason to believe that it was not, until later, after the deal was consummated and she reneged. My option expired February 1st, and January 14th prior to February Ist, I was taken ill and for a long time was unable to attend to business, although I did write George Smith a letter from the hospital where I was confined, outlining a proposition that he might �Mr* H. B« Durham Page 4 work out with Mrs. Smith (in the meantime he had learned that Mrs. Smith and the boys were my prospective buyers) on a basis which would be sat­ isfactory to her and which obligation she would be able to meet from other incomes. While I was still ill, they consummated, this deal on the basis of the proposition that I had submitted to George. I wish to state, also, that George Smith had agreed that he would extend the option anytime I asked him to if 1 received any encouragement from my buyers and more time was necessary to work out the details. Due to Illness, I remained away from the office until about September 1st, and I was never advised by Mrs. Smith that she had consummated this deal; and when I wrote her regarding the matter she replied as per her letter in the Smith file which is in your possession. In my opinion, it was a contemptable thing for them to do. They had solicited my assistance and 1 had worked five or six months before becoming ill, at great expense and devoted a great deal of time; and it never occurred to me for one instant that they would not willingly pay me and according to our verbal agreement. I am writing this letter to fill in the gaps that are apparent in our correspondence, and, that you may get a better and more accurate opinion regarding this matter. Yours vej^y truly, c'zL 4’ M RBM/h ROY B. MII/TO �V z- Kareh 15, 1939, -S: ,‘v^ Mrs, Margaret Smith Bxiffalo, Wyoming - Dear Mrs, Smiths ’.ii been handed to ua for attention, by Minty, correspondence had with you, and a atatoment made relative to servioes rendered you In connection with the _purohaaa ot*, Jthe George Smith Ra«oh<_ After f::olng over these matters and discussing the matter thoroughly with Mr. Minty, we are convinced that you are Justly Indebted to Mr. Minty In connection with this matter. ZZ You have, we are advised, paid him 5^50.00, which Is Inadequate to oven cover the expense Incurred in connection with the matter, to say nothing of compensation for the considerable amount of time, and the several trips he made to Buffalo and some to Cheyenne, In assisting you In securing the purchase of this land. Z^ While it may be true that the transaction was not finally concluded strictly in accordance with Mr. Minty’s option, yet you took advantage of that situation a»a used his services, and you should reasonably compensate him for these services. Before taking any action In this natter, we would like to know what you are willing to do In the matter of making a fair settle^nt with Mr. Minty for these servioes. It certainly Is not equitable to secure one to act for you In a matter of this kind and then not pay for such service. heaw fwew yew yeur early convenience ■ T* Very truly yours. til - A> - - % ■■I zZ'' • y J?’ .S Z;«< 1-* . '2 . V .•‘^. Z <3 �S Prom the desk of— H. B. DURHAM R AT Law NQ 939 in the office this morning ’ of March 15th with refMrs. Smith feels that ind that she' Has no settleily, she must decline to pay Id best wishes, I am Very truly yours, BG:c �BURT QRIGQS Attorney and Counsellor at Law BUFFALO, WYOMING March 17th, 1939 Mr. H. Durham Attorney at Law Gasper, Wyoming Dear Mr. Durham: Mrs. Margaret'Smith was in the office this morning and. asked, me to answer your letter of March 15th with ref­ erence to the claim of Mr. Minth. Mrs. Smith feels that she la not indebted, to Mr. Minty and. that she' lias no settle­ ment to make with him. Consequently, she must d.ecllne to pay anything. With personal regards and best wishes, I am Very truly yours. BG:c � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roy B. Minty Papers Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1930-1939 Description An account of the resource Roy B. Minty was a livestock broker out of Casper, WY. His office was located in the lobby of the Henning Hotel. Researchers will find letters and telegrams exchanged between Minty and Draper and Draper Incorporated Wool out of Boston, Massachusetts among other items of potential interest to the sheep and wool industry in Wyoming during the 1930s. Minty's papers consist of correspondence, data on Wyoming sheep ranchers from 1934, correspondence in regard to the Careyhust Ranch from 1937-1939, information on a Wind River Day School lamb sale, as well as ledgerbooks, settlement slips, bills of sale, contracts, agreements, and more. These records date from the late 1920s to the late 1930s. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Archivists are happy to assist anyone with accessing the physical or electronic copies of these records. The Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library is glad to grant uses of this material that it actively manages and cares for and will provide its publication policy upon request. Language A language of the resource ENG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.ii.2023.03_RoyBMintyPapers Extent The size or duration of the resource. 37.5 megabytes (3 folders, 43 files) Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minty versus Smith File Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. Archivists are happy to assist anyone with accessing the physical or electronic copies of these records. The Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library is glad to grant uses of this material that it actively manages and cares for and will provide its publication policy upon request. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1937-1939 Description An account of the resource File of correspondence between parties concerned in the matter between Minty and Smith. Roy B. Minty was a livestock broker out of Casper, WY. His office was located in the lobby of the Henning Hotel. Some of the correspondence in this file is from the Occidental Hotel in Buffalo, WY. In other parts of the collection, researchers will find letters and telegrams exchanged between Minty and Draper and Draper Incorporated Wool out of Boston, Massachusetts among other items of potential interest to the sheep and wool industry in Wyoming during the 1930s. Minty's papers consist of correspondence, data on Wyoming sheep ranchers from 1934, correspondence in regard to the Careyhust Ranch, information on a Wind River Day School Lamb sale, as well as ledgerbooks, settlement slips, bills of sale, contracts, agreements, and more. These records date from the late 1920s to the late 1930s. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource ENG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.ii.2023.03_MintyvsSmith_1937-1939 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Extent The size or duration of the resource. 6.81 megabytes (1 folder, 3 files) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Roy B. Minty Papers, NCA 01.ii.2023.03 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections.