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Richmond & York River Railroad Company Bond Certificate

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Richmond & York River Railroad Company Bond Certificate
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One bond certificate, City of Richmond VA.,signed by Co. President, Alex Dudley, and acting secretary Thomas H. Dewitt. This bond is canceled via hole punch, and still has 22 bond coupons attached. Has two bold vignettes, one is of a coal train on the left side and a steamer moving through rough waters on the right side.
"In 1861, the company completed construction of 39 miles (63 km) of railroad line between Richmond, Virginia and West Point, Virginia on the York River, which was opened for operation on March 29, 1861. The western terminus was adjacent to Richmond's Tobacco Row. West Point was shipping a port at the head of the York River, which is formed by the confluence of the Pamunkey River and the Mattaponi River," [Wikepedia]. Prag Collection. City: State: Date: 1857 HWAC# 81045