ALS, 1873 June 17 : near Tarrytown, N.Y., to General Banks, Waltham, Mass.

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ALS, 1873 June 17 : near Tarrytown, N.Y., to General Banks, Waltham, Mass.

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JCF refers to the railroad being started at San Diego "which ... will give value to the lands about that place. The general condition is better--improving slowly & the outlook for the future is good." Shortly after this letter, the railroad collapsed financially.

2 p. ; 16 x 13 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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