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Father of the Modern Rail Conssidation and Dean Richmond
Fragmentary reminiscence discusses Commodore Vanderbilt and Dean Richmond shaping New York Central railways, Erie Canal influence, and early Consolidation debates. Mentions Erie's canal and attempts to link Albany to Buffalo with combined rail routes. Reflects on Richmond's role and later affairs with Vanderbilt empire.
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Edwards
Commodore
Fiat
Ung
Parsons
Commodore Vander
Dens Richmest
Pam
Nework
Eris Canal
Gwomedore van Santvoord
Erie
Wille
Binsell
Albany
Buffalo
Alteny
Buffale
Betaria
Syracuse
Erie Canal
Bathto
New York
Indaloston
Auté den Richmond
Bimal
Oonne Richmond
Eare
New York Central
Commodore Hor
Richmond
Commodore Vandertilt
Newark Central Railroad
Vanderbilt's
Wien