Records, 1847-1870 (bulk 1850-1856).

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Records, 1847-1870 (bulk 1850-1856).

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The collection contains records from the treasurer's office of the Androscoggin & Kennebec Railroad Company of Waterville, Maine. Especially represented are records of Isaac Redington, treasurer in the early 1850's, and S. Stark, treasurer in 1854 and 1855. The collection contains legal documents, 1850-1858, mostly writs of attachment and a few deeds. A small group of Maine Central Railroad writs, 1866-1870, is also included. These are followed by folders with information about company stocks, notes, and other financial dealings, 1849-1856. The largest section of the collection is made up of bills and receipts, 1849-1856, paid by the company's treasurer. These include payment for time spent working on railroad stations, clearing the roadway, surveying, etc.; for supplies needed to operate and maintain the line; and for wood cut for use of the railroad.

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Stark, S.

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Redington, Isaac.

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Androscoggin and Kennebec Rail-Road Company

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Androscoggin and Kennebec Rail-Road Company chartered in 1845 to build line from Danville Junction to Waterville; in 1862 consolidated with other lines to form Maine Central Railroad. From the description of Circulars and correspondence, 1853. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 235967053 Androscoggin and Kennebec Railroad chartered 1845 to build line from Danville Junction to Waterville, Me.; eventually in 1862 consolidated with other lines to form Maine...