Spanish Trail
TELEPHONE CROCKETT 2268
SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS.
Sept. 23, 1922
Dear Sir:
It has just come to my attention that certain letters were sent out by Mr. H. 5. Ayres regarding the connection of Mr. J.W. Francis with the Old Spanish Trail Association; and in order to acquaint you with the true facts regarding this matter, I am herewith inclosing a statement explaining the understanding I as President of the organisation had with Mr. francis.
I am also informed that certain letters were sent out which are likely to be construed as a reflection upon those in charge of the affairs of the as cooration in the San Antonio office. Therefore, in order to correct any erroneous impression gained from these letters, I wish to say that I have today examined the report of the auditors V,’. M. Aikman & Go, who have just completed an audit of the books of the Old Spanish 'Trail Association, and that this report shows teat there have been no transactions in the San Antonio Office not in keeping with good business practice
For your further information I wish to say that Mr, D. E.
Colp is the regularly authorised manager of the Western Depart-
ment of the OST from Orange rc San Diego; that Mr. R. E. Thompson is manager of the membership department of the western division; and that Mr, D. M. Shreve is manager of the mapping and marking division.
As president of the organization I feel that I should keep in close touch with conditions affecting the OST in each locality and I would therefore appreciate advice from any one interested in the success of the OST work; and if you have anything to suggest, please lex me hear from you.
Yours truly
President.
PRESIDENT—Da. Fred B. JOHNSTON. sar AKTOHIO. Texas. VICE PRESIDENTS:
FLORIDA—F. W. MARSH, persacola. Florida ALABAMA-John Craft, hobile. aiabaha MISSISSIPPI—H. S. WESTON. LOCTOWH, HISS. LOUISIANA-MARTIN BEHRMAN. »t« ORLEAHS. LA. EASTTEXAS-W.E. LEA. ORARCE. TEXAS
WEST TEXAS-Walter Schreiner, xerrville. iex. WESTERN-A. H. Gardner, tohbstohe. arieoaa SOUTH TEXAS-W. R. PERKINS, Alice. Texas
D. E. COLP. MCR. WESTERN DEPT.. Sar artohio,Texas
MANAGING DIRECTOR-H. B. AYRES, sar ariorio. Texas SECRETARV-HERBERT BAYLISS. lake Charles, la.
TREASURER-M. G. McNair. SULFRORT. hiss.
FIELD ENGINEER-HARRY LOCKE.losaroeles.cal. DIRECTORS-S. H. PECK, hosile. aiabaha
r. H. Fleming, hew orlears. la.
H. A. McDonald, beauhort. texas
J. C. BAUMGARTEN. SCHULEHBURG. TEXAS W. A. HUEY, ASST. SEC'Y. SAR ARTOHIO. TEXAS