Ledger of the Norwich and Worcester Railroad sinking fund, 1858-1877.

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Ledger of the Norwich and Worcester Railroad sinking fund, 1858-1877.

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Pursuant to St 1854, c 134, the state treasurer was authorized to issue scrip or certificates of debt to finance the extension of the state loan to Norwich and Worcester Railroad Company and to establish and manage a sinking fund. The treasurer of the Norwich and Worcester Railroad was required to deposit $10,000 annually into the fund for future payments and redemption of the scrip issued. Ledger is among the main books of account by which expenditures and receipts of the fund were recorded and summarized.

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