Railroad accidents--Virginia
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Railroad Account Book and Diary
Collection
Identifier: SC 01014
Scope and Contents
An account book and diary of a man from Goodman, Virginia which later became Bristol, Virginia. He appears to work for the railroad, possibly as a track repairman. Writer notes payments for work he has done, giving amounts, short description of work, and for whom the work was done. He gives prices for items that he purchases. He mentions a mail train accident that left him crippled. He travels to different towns via the railroad, such as Lynchburg, Bedford and Wytheville. At the end of...
Dates:
1860
Found in:
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