Topeka Kansas Sept. 19, 1860 S. N. Wood. Esq
Dear Sir In addition to what Col. Dickey has written you. We have to earnestly request that you will procure a number of signatures from Chase County. This, Wood, is of the most vital importance to all our people- If you can send us up a large petition it will secure beyond a peradventure the building of a R. R. from

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the Mo. River via Topeka toward your place and section of country. Now is the time to act and act promptly.
Very Truly Yours C. K. Holliday