Correspondence with Mississippi A & M College (Mississippi State University)

Follow the conversation that H.J.L. Stark and W.D. Chadwick, Mississippi A & M College director of athletics, had through letters and telegrams as they discuss a possible football game between the universities. 

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April 1, 1910

Telegram from H.J.L. Stark to Mississippi A & M College football manager inquiring about a football game on October 29th in Austin.

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April 11-12, 1910

Telegram from W.D. Chadwick to H.J.L. Stark stating that October 29th is filled but can play on November 12th in Austin.

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April 12, 1910

Telegram from H.J.L.Stark to W.D. Chadwick stating that November 12th is filled but would give Mississippi A & M the date.  Stark asked if they are not signed could they exchange.

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April 27, 1910

Letter from W.D. Chadwick to H.J.L. Stark stating that October 31st is filled and a contract is signed. Chadwick mentions that November 5th is tentatively filled by Tulane, and he is expecting to hear from Tulane any time with their proposition for November 5th.  Chadwick asks what proposition would the University of Texas offer for a game at Austin on either November 5th or the 12th.

Correspondence with Mississippi A & M College (Mississippi State University)