[Paper Advocating Building a Railroad From Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas]

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Paper proposing a new railroad from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas, discussing the projected revenue of a new line and the best places to locate depots. The paper also extolls the virtues of the country between Cross Plains and Abilene, stating it's likely to become more populated and need more freight capabilities due to the fertile farm land in the region. There are some corrections to the text and handwritten notes on the first and last pages.

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Paper proposing a new railroad from Abilene, Texas to Cross Plains, Texas, discussing the projected revenue of a new line and the best places to locate depots. The paper also extolls the virtues of the country between Cross Plains and Abilene, stating it's likely to become more populated and need more freight capabilities due to the fertile farm land in the region. There are some corrections to the text and handwritten notes on the first and last pages.

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