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1858
Railroad And Turnpike Bridge Over The Little Miami River
This is an image of the railroad and turnpike bridge over the Little Miami River at Miamiville, Ohio in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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1858
Wheeling
This is an image of Wheeling, Ohio, the original terminus of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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1858
View Of Morrow
This is an image of the village of Morrow, Ohio on the Little Miami Railroad in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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1858
View On The Little Miami Railroad And River
This is an image of a view on the Little Miami Railroad and River near Fort Ancient, Ohio in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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1858
View Of Main Steet, The "Broadway" Of Columbus
This is an image of Main Street in Columbus, Ohio in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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1858
View Of Milford
This is an image of Milford, Ohio on the Little Miami Railroad in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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1858
The Capitol Of The United States
This artistic rendition, in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857, predicts what the Capital Building in Washington, D.C. would look like once the new wings and dome were completed.
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1858
View Of Xenia
This is an image of Xenia, Ohio, a leading station on the Little Miami Railroad, in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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1858
Junction Of The Monongahela And Tygart's Valley Rivers
This is an image of the great iron bridge by which the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad crossed the Monongahela River near Fairmont, West Virginia in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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1858
A View Of Pendleton
This is an image of Pendleton, Ohio, the outer station of the Little Miami Railroad, in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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1858
Great Indian Mound
This is an image of the Great Indian Mound at Moundsville, Ohio in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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1858
Passenger Station Of The Little Miami Road
This is an image of the passenger station of the Little Miami Road near the Ohio River in Cincinnati in The Book of the Great Railway Celebrations of 1857.
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January 2, 1860
Letter from John R. Boyle to Samuel B. Reed, January 2, 1860
In this letter from January 2, 1860, John R. Boyle writes to Samuel Reed from Iowa City, Iowa discussing the difficulty he is having finding profitable employment in the railroad business. He states that his brother in Massachusetts wrote him that the railroad company there "is very timid in letting their road [as] money is more scarce south than it has been." He writes that he does not believe very much of the road he is currently working on will be built the next summer, and states "I don't hear of a road to be let any place in the country."
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February 26, 1860
Letter from Marion K. McMurphy to Erastus H. Reed, February 26, 1860
In this letter from February 26, 1860, Marion K. McMurphy writes to her brother, Erastus H. Reed, from Pontoosuc, Iowa discussing family news and the prospect of a railroad being built "from Appanoose to the junction or Burlington the coming summer." She states that she hopes the railroad will "make business a little more lively here as it is very dull on account of hard times in getting money."
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1860
Letter from L.C. Dillaway to Jennie Reed, April 1860
In this letter from April 1860, L.C. Dillaway writes to Jennie Reed discussing family news and some of the latest women's fashions available in Baltimore stores.
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May 17, 1860
Letter from Charles H. Abbott to Samuel B. Reed, May 17, 1860
In this letter from May 17, 1860, Charles H. Abbott writes to Samuel Reed from Chicago recommending an acquaintance for employment as a farm hand. He also notes that "we are having great times here" on account of the Republican National Convention. He teases Reed about his support of Stephen A. Douglas, writing "come up and be converted to the true Republicans of /76 or will you wait to take the chances of the Little Giant at Baltimore."
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October 3, 1860
Letter from Samuel B. Reed to Jennie Reed, October 3, 1860
In this letter from October 3, 1860, Samuel Reed writes to his wife informing her that he has returned from his trip into the South. He tells her the engineer who promised him and John R. Boyle work was mistaken about the time it would be available and they do not know yet whether they will get it. He describes the wealth present in Vicksburg, Mississippi and states that he found it "very comfortable to have all the help wanted about a place and to feel that they are stationary and will not leave if any fault is found with them." He describes the slaves as "contented and happy," noting that they are better dressed than the laboring classes of the North. He also notes that Stephen A. Douglas is to speak in Chicago "and there will be a gathering of the people that will make the black Republicans quil in their shoes."
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October 18, 1860
Letter from William H. Seevers to Thomas M. Isett and William C. Brewster, October 18, 1860
In this letter from October 18, 1860, William H. Seevers writes to Thomas M. Isett and William C. Brewster regarding the sale of their land near Oskaloosa, Iowa for right-of-way and depot ground. He states that although the exact location of the railroad depot has yet to be determined, there is a strong probability "that it will go on our land" and asks them to send the necessary paperwork.
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October 22, 1860
Letter from William H. Seevers to Thomas M. Isett and William C. Brewster, October 22, 1860
In this letter from October 22, 1860, William H. Seevers continues his discussion with Thomas M. Isett and William C. Brewster regarding the sale of their land near Oskaloosa, Iowa for railroad use, stating that "the depot will no doubt be located this week."
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October 26, 1860
Letter from Thomas M. Isett & William C. Brewster to Samuel B. Reed, October 26, 1860
In this letter from October 26, 1860, Thomas M. Isett and William C. Brewster write to Samuel Reed requesting that he travel to see to the possible sale of their land near Oskaloosa, Iowa to the Mahaska County Railroad Company. They note that "it is very important to have the station ground laid out to suit our land with a view of other Rail Roads," and believe Reed is the man to go as he knows "more about these things than we do."
