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CHARTERED BY THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS IN 1845 The Gateway of the Southwest" 2021 Market Street Galveston, Texas Mfr. I. H. Kempner, Chairman Medical College Committee Galveston Chamber of Commerce D~K M< Kmpner: Ti -:;. erred your favor of the 14th concerning the pro- - sed State Mental Hospital to Mr. R. E. Bagot, Chairman state and National Affairs Committee. regard to the proposal of Representatives Hosey and chwartz that consideration be given to the creation of a ospital district embracing all of Galveston County, I think iey had particular reference to making tax monies avail- ble for the hospitalization of indigent sick of the entire ounty rather than the payment made by the City to the Medical Branch for only residents of the City of Galveston. This would eliminate payment by the City of Galveston which -le Medical Branch has requested to be increased from $75, 000 to $200, 000 per year. As you know, your commit- ree has given considerable study to this subject. C ord ially, Geniral Manager E. S. Hollidayvrh cc: Mr. R. E. Bagot, Chairman State and National Affairs Committee Galveston Chamber of Commerce Mr. John H, McCray, President Galveston Chamber of Commerce