Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's offer of assistance in a plan for the South Carolina Public Service Authority to acquire additional utilities belonging to the City of Columbia. He is informed that the city is not yet prepared to make the move, but will be sure to keep him informed when the time comes.
Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's statements regarding the securing a payment from the Public Works Authority (PWA) to R. M. Jefferies and the law office of Jefferies and McLeod for services rendered from May 19, 1934, to November 1, 1938.
Correspondence concerning interference with another project, for the United States Plywood Corporation just purchased land in Santee for its raw materials.
A letter from Richard M. Jefferies containing a copy of a letter from General Philip B. Fleming (Administrator of the Federal Works Agency) concerning the matter of securing a payment from the Public Works Authority (PWA) to R. M. Jefferies and the law office of Jefferies and McLeod for services rendered from May 19, 1934, to November 1, 1938. Fleming reported that the matter was closed.
A letter from a South Carolina constituent voicing his opposition to the South Carolina Public Service Authority's purchasing of valuable farm land in order to open a waterway from Columbia to Georgetown.
Correspondence concerning a request by Senator Burnet R. Maybank for a report from the Federal Power Commission concerning the combined savings of the South Carolina Public Service Authority and the properties known as the South Carolina Gas and Electric Company headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. The report is compiled and sent to Senator Maybank in response to his request.
A six-page pamphlet created by the South Carolina Public Service Authority to educate the general populace about the Santee-Cooper project and especially the acquisition of the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company and the Lexington Water Power Company.
A letter for Senator Maybank to inform him of the Board of Directors meeting. The Board was delighted to hear an investigation would be made immediately by the Army Engineers. The Board wanted to also show appreciation to Maybank for his service in the project for Cooper River.
Correspondence concerning Wrather forwarding another copy of Bulletin No. 580-J, dealing with the phosphate rock supply of South Carolina to Richard Jefferies. The initial copy was never received.
Correspondence between Maybank and Jefferies concerning bulletins from R. R. Sayers, Director of the Bureau of Mines, about the reserves of phosphate rock in South Carolina.
Correspondence concerning the investigation and survey of the Santee-Cooper River navigation project by the Board of Engineers. Maybank sends copies of his letters encouraging action by General Reybold, Chief of Engineers, to Jefferies.
Correspondence concerning the endorsement of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce in Charleston, S.C., for the Santee-Cooper River project. Maybank appreciates their support.
A letter from Jefferies thanking Senator Maybank for securing an investigation for a "straightening, widening, and deepening project along the Cooper River." He plans to pass along information on the investigation through the press, stressing Maybank's connection to it.
A request for Senator Maybank to request an investigation for a deepening, widening, and straightening project for the Cooper River by the United States Army Engineers if no authorization can be secured for the project by an amendment to the Rivers and Harbors Bill.
Correspondence between Maybank and Jefferies concerning setting up a conference meeting in Washington, D.C., to discuss the malaria control project of the Santee-Cooper Navigation System along with other congressmen.
A request for information regarding future dredging up the Cooper River. The Palmetto Terminals Company of Charleston, South Carolina, desired to build a terminal as far up the river as possible.
A notice concerning the removal of a telephone switchboard from the Columbia office of the South Carolina Public Service Authority and its replacement with direct outside lines and extensions. Also included are new numbers for the offices.
A telegram from Senator Maybank notifying Jefferies that the Horry Transmission Line has been discussed with the WPB and asks for Jefferies to call him the following week.
A letter from Senator Maybank to Corps of Engineer's District Engineer to encourage a survey of the navigation improvement projects of the Santee and Cooper Rivers and the benefits of authorizing said projects.
Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's appearance at a hearing before the District Engineer of the U.S. Army Engineers on the matter of the Santee-Cooper River project. Maybank asks Jefferies to make a statement in his place, for he can't be present.
A letter from Jefferies thanking Senator Maybank for his statement before the Army engineers on June 22. The hearing was successful and Jefferies states the Maybank's statement was highly complimented and distributed to the press and others interested.
Correspondence concerning creating a business relationship between the United States Plywood Corporation and the South Carolina Public Service Authority. No immediate connection was made but each party looks forward to working with each other, when and if the time comes.
Correspondence concerning the bill naming the lakes of Santee River from Lane and a request of the Senate Resolution 257 letter sent to General Reybold by Maybank, asking for an reinvestigation of the Santee-Cooper River Project.
Correspondence concerning Wrather sending a copy of Bulletin No. 580-J, dealing with the phosphate rock supply of South Carolina and Bulletin 18 of the U.S. Agriculture Department about phosphate fields to Richard Jefferies.
A letter from Jefferies thanking Noyes for the information given relating to the application to complete the transmission line from Pinopolis Power Plan via Georgetown to Conway.
Correspondence concerning a plan by Richard M. Jefferies (General Manager of the South Carolina Public Service Authority) to secure a reduced interest rate for the Santee-Cooper.
Correspondence concerning a request for an arrangement with the Chairman of the Federal Power Commission to see navigation reports at the FPC’s office.
Correspondence concerning a report from the United States Army Engineers indicating that no navigation on the Santee River could be justified at present. Senator Maybank reported that he would continue to argue for a second report to be completed.
A telegram from J. Douglas Isselp to Senator Maybank appreciating his support on the Santee-Cooper project. He was also pleased to see the Santee-Cooper postwar plans in the paper the day before, seeing it a a good sign for the future economy of South Carolina.
Correspondence concerning Jefferies' conferences with Maybank. Jefferies thanks Maybank for his efforts with the War Production Board and the buildings programs in progress (Horry Transmission Line) for South Carolina. Jefferies will mail additional information about the Line the following week.
A letter from the South Carolina State Auditor concerning the raising of funds for the Democratic Party and confirming the reservation of 25 rooms for South Carolina delegates at the Stevens Hotel in Chicago for the 1944 Democratic National Convention.
A telegram from Winchester Smith suggesting early closing of entries in order to expedite the printing of county tickets and mailing them to members of the armed services.
A request from the Treasurer of the South Carolina State Democratic Executive Committee for information needed to schedule arrangements for travel and hotel reservations for members of the South Carolina Delegation to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Correspondence concerning a resolution from Sumter, South Carolina, to re-adopt the "two-thirds rule" and the possibility of instituting a preferential primary.
A letter from the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee thanking Senator Burnet R. Maybank for his contributions to the 1944 Democratic Presidential Election Campaign.
A letter announcing the passage of a resolution to allow Democrats of the Second Congressional District of South Carolina to select a replacement candidate for the late Hampton Fulmer to run in the General Election on November 7th.
Correspondence concerning Senator Maybank's election as National Executive Committeeman. Governor Olin D. Johnson states that he will be glad to cooperate with Senator Maybank.
Correspondence concerning copies of letters Jefferies wrote to C.F Korn, President of Korn Industries, and B. M. Edwards of South Carolina National Bank about Korn investing in the navigation project, and sent to Senator Maybank.
