Letter signed Jos. R. Hicks [Joseph R. Hicks], New Albany, Indiana, to Mrs. Hicks. “Mrs Hicks let me say that your husband and former wife conspierd to defraud to defraud all other heirs by obtainin a will making him Sol heir to the milton hicks estate and untill that is canceld no help from me I cant take part in a Shame [scam?] to rob my Self If you was here I wold like to tell you Some things perhaps you don’t under Stand now I will not write further own this Subject but If you wish to come to See me I will treat you write with kind regards to you I close for this time write if pleasth.”, 1909 Apr 28
Item — Box: AF: Hi-Hof, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Collection consists primarily of legal papers and correspondence relating to the claim of the heirs of Milton Hicks to bounty lands in Texas. Also includes legal papers relating to the claim of Eliza Langlais to bounty land in Texas due to her deceased husband, Ferdinan Louis Langlais.
Dates
- 1909 Apr 28
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet ( (7 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Hicks, Presley N., approximately 1829-1919 (Creator, Person)
- From the Collection: Carr, Hinton E. (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Langlais, Eliza (Creator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository