Reports of agents in charge of projects, December 1840-January 1841.

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Reports of agents in charge of projects, December 1840-January 1841.

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Copies are of reports submitted by agents appointed by State Treasurer and primarily concern inventories of property at various internal improvement sites. Property includes locomotives, passenger and freight cars, tools and hardware, timber, rails, wagons, surveying equipment and kitchen utensils.

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