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Big Sandy, TN History - Wilson Grocery 
The letter is from J. W. Wilson, owner of Wilson's Grocery in Big Sandy, TN. The postmark is 1914. Evidently he was called to testify in a case involving L&N Railroad in Paris. He had to travel to Paris for court and he is asking for reimbursement of his expenses. Text of letter: Big Sandy, Tenn June 9, 1914 J. W. Louis Paris, Tenn Acct against L.N.R.R. Co. For Witnesses fee in Coffman & Schrat cases at Camden, Tenn on June 1 & 2 days 2 Days at $1.50 per day $3.00 Mileage 15 miles $1.50 Board while in Camden $2.75 Transportation $ .75 Lossage While From My Shop was $2.50 Per day $5.00 total amt. of acct. $13.00 I talked to Mr. Morris and he said this was the proper way to make out the statement so please give it your proper attention and remit promptly. Respt. John W. Wilson (Photos and information provided by Nancy Blackwell)
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