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Proposals for a Timber Rail Road Across the Nation
An open letter argues for a wood plank railway to span about 1,000 miles from New York to coal regions in Pennsylvania. It details costs, timber volumes, mill rents, labor, land purchases, and potential profits from timber, land value, and freight. It envisions private capital of 1 million dollars and a five year exclusive right, claiming daily revenue from coal transport and passenger service plus timber sales could cover expenses.
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