New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad shipment record, 1870-1873.

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New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad shipment record, 1870-1873.

The ledger records items shipped by the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad between August 1870 and May 1873. It records such information as names of consignors and consignees, articles carried, weight of goods, carrying rates, and freight costs.

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New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad Company

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The New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad Company was chartered in both Louisiana and Mississippi to build a railroad from New Orleans, La., to Jackson, Miss. It received financial support from both state governments as well as private investors. Commencing construction in 1852, the line was completed to Canton, Miss., in March 1858. From the description of New Orleans, Jackson, and Great Northern Railroad shipment record, 1870-1873. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat...