Minutes, April 1865-Dec. 1866.

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Minutes, April 1865-Dec. 1866.

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Minutes of the meetings of the board of directors from the first meeting until its demise. Discussions of finances, land procured, the hiring of engineers for the planning and construction and their attempts to save the company.

14 p. ; 38 cm.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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