Richmond and York River Railroad Company records, 1836-1873.

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Richmond and York River Railroad Company records, 1836-1873.

Contains letters sent to the board, field notes, reports, certificates of stock subscriptions, and lists of stockholders.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7158550

Library of Virginia

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