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[Letter from J. R. Duncan to T. E. Penn, April 27, 1955]

Description: Letter from J. R. Duncan to T. E. Penn informing Penn that the consolidation proposal has been approved. The letter also mentions the way that men cut off at DeLeon will be expected to be present in Smithville, or forfeit their seniority. Duncan also informs Penn he will be the representative from DeLeon. Handwritten text at the top of the letter: "Consolidation T-C-R Smithville."
Date: April 27, 1955
Creator: Duncan, J. R.
Partner: Smithville Heritage Society

[Letter from W. S. Miller to J. R. Duncan, July 8, 1954]

Description: Letter from W. S. Miller to J. R. Duncan discussing that the consolidation had been brought up two to three years prior and was declined, though at this time it has a possibility of being confirmed. Miller informs Duncan that he will discuss the matter with his men until the General Committee can meet in early 1955.
Date: July 8, 1954
Creator: Miller, W. S.
Partner: Smithville Heritage Society

[Railroad Proposal]

Description: Proposal for a new railroad from Comanche, Texas to Temple, Texas. The documents included contain information on the cost of construction, route, possibilities for extensions, projected revenue, and Texas laws pertaining to railroads.
Date: December 27, 1906
Creator: Holman, J. R.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to B. F. Terry, August 30, 1909]

Description: Letter to B. F. Terry discussing an investment in a railroad in Terry's region of the state, as it is expected to be densely populated. The railroad is supposed to be continued into central Texas. The writer asks the distance from Rising Star to Bald Eagle Mountain, as well as to Dublin and to Comanche. The writer asks for a sketch of the possible routes and the distance. The following week engineers are to be expected in the region to find the most practical route.
Date: August 30, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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