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[Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]

Description: Letter from Thomas Mitchell Campbell to E. P. Ripley, discussing the proposed railways in Texas by the national railroad corporations. This copy of the letter is only pages 1-3, missing the final pages. The heading reads "Executive Office, State of Texas. Austin."
Date: June 4, 1909
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes, January 11, 1911]

Description: Letter from Henry Sayles to Ed. S. Hughes discussing how to handle opposition to the railroad and how to present information about the railroad to Trumbull. Sayles discusses a conference that Abilene was invited to as they will likely have a railroad as part of the Cross Plains extension. Sayles believes there is a good chance of securing a twenty-five year lease for the railroad.
Date: January 11, 1911
Creator: Sayles, Henry
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[Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]

Description: Letter from T. M. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing men who complained to him about the railroad. Ripley uses eminent domain to take the railroad from Texas to states on the Pacific coast. Campbell states he will intervene if necessary and will not allow this to happen. Ripley's policy is considered intolerable. Campbell also mentions enacting laws that disallow railroad companies from using the policy of eminent domain to clear the way for their railway. Campbell offers to meet Ripley in … more
Date: June 4, 1909
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
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Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]

Description: Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date: June 2, 1909
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