Railroad and telegraph tax returns, 1887,1916.

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Railroad and telegraph tax returns, 1887,1916.

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This series contains tax returns filed with the Comptroller's Office in 1887 and 1916. The 1887 tax returns document the operation of numerous railroads and telegraph companies in Florida during this period. Types of information include the total number of miles; value of main and side track in each county; and rolling stock owned by the company. For telegraph companies, the miles of wire is given.

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