April 6th, 1940.
Honorable S.H. Smith
Pittsboro, Mississippi
Dear Sam:-
Your letter of the 4th instant received
today and I make haste to comply with your request and I do so
with pleasure. I am enclosing copy of letter I have just
written Governor Johnson in your behalf. Here's hoping that
you win.
Command me whenever I can serve you.
Your friend,
Theo J Bilbo
U.S.S.
TBG:mf


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April 6th, 1940
PERSONAL.
Governor Paul B. Johnson
Jackson, Mississippi
Dear Paul:-
The way for a man to grow stronger politically is
to keep adding the best material to his organization. Up in
dear old Calhoun County at Pittsboro lives Sam H. Smith, ex-
sheriff of the County-- and he made a good one-- who has been
working for the Motor Vehicle Commission under Howard Dyer.
You can readily appreciate the fact that the way he
was geared up, in the recent Governor's race he could no do any-
thing else except to go along with the organization, and I doubt
seriously whether he voted for you, but I do know that Sam is one
of my best friends and he will be your good friend.
Sam will be a wonderful asset to you so please let me
suggest that you break over or reach out and take Sam into the fold
I assure you that you will never regret it. His influence is not
confined to Calhoun County alone.
If you can see your way clear to retain Sam with the Motor
Vehicle agency, I will personally appreciate it and I assure you
that you will never have cause to regret it.
With appreciation, I am
Sincerely yours,
U.S.S.
TGB:mf