Gilbert Hedden files – 1940

Letter from Hedden to R.V. Harris in which he details the current state of his finances – January 8 1940
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Letter from Hedden to R.V. Harris asking if there are any known employment opportunities in the area – January 10 1940
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Telegram from Hedden to R.V.Harris asking that the agreement with Blair be extended – April 11 1940
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Letter from Hedden to R.V.Harris in which he described Hamilton as the “best bet” to take excavations forward –
April 17 1940
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Telegram from Hedden to R.V.Harris concerning the deeds of Oak Island – August 7 1940
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Letter from J. Manning to J. Whitehead concerning the potential sale of Oak Island – August 12 1940
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Telegram concerning the transfer of rights to Hamilton – 17 August 1940
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Telegram from Hedden stating no transfer had yet been made – August 19 1940
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Letter from R.V.Harris to Hedden questioning Hamilton’s rights if Oak Island was on the market – August 21 1940
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Letter from Hedden to R.V. Harris stating that he has invited Hamilton to make him an offer – August 27 1940
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Letter from Hedden to R.V.Harris in which he details Hamilton’s work on Oak Island – December 8 1940
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