Salina K. T. Jan 14th 1861
Hon. S. N. Wood
Dear Sir
As one of your constituents I claim the privilege of aquainting you with
what
legislation is needed is this portion of your district, or rather with
what
is not-needed
You perhaps know that there is a project on foot, originating in
Junction City,
to change the lines of Dickinson county by attaching a strip from the
east side
thereof to Davis However pleasing and desirable such a change would be to
the
people of Junction city, it is
one that is not only manifestly unjust but is directly opposed to the
wishes
and interests of the people of Dickinson Co. , They voted on that
proposition
last year and decided that no change would suit their interests
A change in the lines of Dickinson would necessarily involve a change
in the
lines of Saline which is something that must not be done under any
circumstances.
As one of your friends and supporters I ask you to use your influence
against
any such project.- You will be duly informed should we desire any further
favors
from you
respectfully yours
A. C. Spilman
P. O. address-Salina via Junction City
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