A letter from Jefferies responding to a letter from the U.S. Surgeon General, Thomas Parran, regarding his visit to South Carolina. Jefferies wants the opportunity to welcome Parran when he gets into town.
Correspondence concerning the improvement projects for better navigation in South Carolina by Hammond and Jefferies to Senator Maybank. Maybank sets up a meeting with the Army Engineers to discuss the approval and authorization of the projects.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning the change in the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. This citizen writes on behalf of his son, who works in order to help out his struggling family. He shares the anxiety his son had once he heard the possibility of being drafted at his young age. He suggests that the number of men who are older and don't contribute to their community be considered to be drafted first.
An article from The State newspaper, titled "Cooper Survey to Pinopolis Will Be Made," author unknown. The article acknowledges James H. Hammond and Richard Jefferies with the support of Senator Maybank, removing the first barrier in creating an inland waterway. Now a survey must be done of the project in the interest of navigation and power development.
Correspondence concerning the Santee-Cooper project and the negatives effects it could have on the local timber plants. Jefferies informs Korn that he misunderstood The State newspaper article, stating that the dam will not interfere with timber plants' business and land.
A letter from South Carolina attorney Charles A. Young concerning a news story reporting that Senator Maybank might not attend the South Carolina State Convention in Columbia. Young expresses his opinion that the convention will be a "red hot affair."
A letter from a mother in South Carolina asking Senator Maybank to reconsider changing the draft age to eighteen and nineteen. She wants her son to at least finish college. She mentions that married men and "negros" are being left home while teenage boys are being considered. A response from Maybank is included, thanking her for the letter and suggestions.
A telegram from Senator Maybank notifying Jefferies that the Army Munitition Board aprroved "126,437" and "126438." Maybank advises Jefferies to move forward with construction on the Santee project in Berkley County.
A telegram from Senator Maybank notifying Jefferies that the WPB AM advised they approved the Santee-Cooper office and its construction. They now await final approval form the Army Munitition Board.
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