Letterpress books labeled “Copies of Important Letters, Papers, and Memoranda.” These contain memos pertaining to labor issues, decisions within the relief department, Interstate Commerce laws, rate fixing, lobbying against government regulation, the strike of 1888, and the “free silver” debate. A long memo dated April 17, 1890 describes train rides on several different lines comparing cleanliness of cars, smoothness of travel, and various amenities available.

Letterpress books labeled “Copies of Important Letters, Papers, and Memoranda.” These contain memos pertaining to labor issues, decisions within the relief department, Interstate Commerce laws, rate fixing, lobbying against government regulation, the strike of 1888, and the “free silver” debate. A long memo dated April 17, 1890 describes train rides on several different lines comparing cleanliness of cars, smoothness of travel, and various amenities available.

Letterpress books labeled “Memoranda in regard to questions of organization and management.” Topics include gratuities, inventions, Burlington Hospital, duties of various officials, dining cars, freight pools, vacations, and packing house rates.

Letterpress books labeled “Memoranda in regard to questions of organization and management.” Topics include gratuities, inventions, Burlington Hospital, duties of various officials, dining cars, freight pools, vacations, and packing house rates.