ABSTRACT: The regulations paper for the Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad written by Arthur Emmerson, the president of the company.
SCOPE: This paper of regulations is from January 1836 and describes the regulations to be observed by those sending or receiving produce or other articles with the Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad. It also includes different rates of transportation for things like goods, lumber, and passengers.
EXTENT: One page
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Preferred Citation note: The preferred citation for this collection is “From the collections of the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library at the University of Missouri – St. Louis."
