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[Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles, July 2, 1907]

Description: Letter from J. M. Presley to Henry Sayles discussing the mileage of a proposed railroad from Abilene to Temple. Presley proposes immediate construction of 110 miles. He then discusses the costs of the railroad that total $1,650,000.00. He believes B. F. Yoakum would consider managing the construction of the railroad.
Date: July 2, 1907
Creator: Presley, J. M.

[Letter from J. M. Wagstaff]

Description: Letter from J. M. Wagstaff confirming delivering of abstracts for the Santa Fe Railroad. Wagstaff also discusses engine problems that were had during travels on the railway from Abilene to Brownwood. Wagstaff provides information for the statement made by the Santa Fe Railway Company that the railroad would not be built in Abilene, but would run parallel to another track less than ten miles north. He also believes some of the railroads in Texas are not safe. He discusses that W. B. Story, a chi… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Wagstaff, J. M.

[Letter from J. M. Willson to Charles Whitacre]

Description: A letter written to Chas. Whitacre, District Commander 19th District, Lubbock, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Membership Chairman 5th Division. Willson requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and discusses the membership drive strategy. He comments that he does not know what happened at Austin and he supposes it was for the good of the Legion, "But God and Country first". 100% for saving shirttails.
Date: 1942
Creator: Willson, J. M.

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - June 18, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Fifth Division Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated June 18, 1943. Willson advises of his not being able to make the Division meeting but that he will make the Fort Worth meeting then on to Omaha Nebraska. He emphasizes the importance of Carswell to endorse George Berry and Sam Forman at the Division meeting.
Date: June 18, 1943
Creator: Willson, J. M.

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - May 24, 1944]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. M. Willson, The American Legion, Department of Texas, dated May 24, 1944. Willson expresses his appreciation for the congratulations from Carswell but does not take credit and is adverse to taking sides, hoping to remain one of the unambitious that can help the whole Legion.
Date: May 24, 1944
Creator: Willson, J. M.

[Letter from J. M. Willson to T. N. Carswell - November 23, 1943]

Description: A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, Dallas, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Floydada, Texas, dated November 23, 1943. Willson advises Carswell of the reason he has never run for any office is that he did not approve of the tactics used in elections. He advises Carswell that he is very much in favor of Henry Love being elected to the office.
Date: November 23, 1943
Creator: Willson, J. M.
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