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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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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