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[Letters Thomas Mitchell Campbell to William John Bryan, June 18, 1909-June 30, 1909]

Description: Letters from Texas Governor Thomas Mitchell Campbell to William John Bryan discussing previous correspondence on railroad construction regulation, Edward P. Ripley denying claims against himself, and an editorial published in a newspaper.
Date: 1909-06-18/1909-06-30
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[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
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[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
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. M. Campbell to Henry Sayles, June 18, 1909]

Description: Letter from T. M. Campbell to Henry Sayles discussing the letter sent to E. P. Ripley. Campbell cannot take part in disputes between cities or towns, but recommends they follow policies and laws already in place.
Date: June 18, 1909
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. Campbell]

Description: Letter from T. Campbell competition between railroad companies in Texas. Campbell insists these companies and their managers treat the citizens of Texas fairly. Campbell asks the recipient to meet to discuss the rights of the people and of the companies. He mentions that no railroad should be built without approval by the Railroad Commission.
Date: unknown
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley, June 4, 1909]

Description: Letter from T. M. Campbell to E. P. Ripley discussing the expansion of national railroads into Texas, and specifically a line proposed by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
Date: June 4, 1909
Creator: Campbell, Thomas Mitchell, 1856-1923
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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