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[Letter to W. T. Drake, September 30, 1909]

Description: Letter to W. T. Drake stating that merchants and shippers in Abilene are wanting to build a railroad that runs southeast, so as to have control that will benefit them. The writer states a connection with Drake's railroad would be favored as it would be beneficial to all parties.
Date: September 30, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter From J. W. Johnson to Messrs. Bradshaw and Sayles, August 30, 1907]

Description: Letter from J. W. Johnson to Mr. Bradshaw and Mr. Sayles discussing a proposed route for a railroad to Gatesville, Texas. Johnson states a second route is better due to fewer stream and river crossing than the currently proposed route.
Date: August 30, 1907
Creator: Johnson, J. W.
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

[Letter to W. P. Ramsey, August 30, 1909]

Description: Letter to W. P. Ramsey discussing details of how the railroad will travel along certain points. The writer asks Ramsey's opinion on the railroad running through pastures and asks for a sketch of the area he is familiar with.
Date: August 30, 1909
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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