Kahn of Portland Oregon, sent a letter to Lischner of Los Angeles inquiring whether Lischner's property in Humboldt County was for sale.

Kahn of Portland Oregon, sent a letter to Lischner of Los Angeles inquiring whether Lischner's property in Humboldt County was for sale. Lischner replied that he was interested in selling and asked Kahn about the fair market value. Kahn wrote that it was difficult to make an offer without a legal description of the property