Stage coach receipt books, 1876-1884.

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Stage coach receipt books, 1876-1884.

Receipt books used by Totten to record his transactions as agent for three companies: Westcott's Long Island Express, Long Island Express Company, and Long Island Railroad Company's Express. Receipt books dated 1880-1884. Also a passenger and expenses account book, 1876-1878.

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Long Island Railroad Company.

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Commuter railroad service in Brooklyn dates to 1834 and the founding of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) during that year. Originally conceived as a means to connect Brooklyn to Boston, Massachusetts more directly, the LIRR played a significant role in the development and economic growth of Long Island's suburban communities, particularly after the railroad was directly linked to Manhattan in the 1880s. As of 2010, the LIRR is the largest and busiest commuter railroad in the United S...

Totten, John C.

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Express agent at Cold Spring Harbor. Operator of boarding house. From the description of Stage coach receipt books, 1876-1884. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155477848 ...

Westcott's Long Island Express.

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Long Island Express Company.

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