Covington and Ohio Railroad Company records, 1850-1879.

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Covington and Ohio Railroad Company records, 1850-1879.

Contains letters sent to the board, reports, proposals for construction, powers of attorney, security bonds, receipts, vouchers and accounts, estimates of construction expenses, disbursements ledger listing payments to contractors.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7156198

Library of Virginia

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