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Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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B&O Railroad officials J. King Jr. and Thomas R. Sharp arrived by special train at Shepherd's, terminus of the East Alexandria Railroad, inspected wharves and arrangements, toured by steamer Keyport to Fort Foote, and returned to Washington. Rumored aim: establishing coal wharves and steamboat landing at Shepherd's.
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Messrs. J. King, jr., and Thomas R. Sharp, of the B. & O. R. R. arrived at Shepherd's, the terminus of the East Alexandria Railroad, on the opposite side of the river, last night, by special train. After inspecting the wharf and other arrangements there, they embarked on board the steamer Keyport and, after a trip down the river as far as Fort Foote, returned to Washington. It is rumored that their visit has reference to the establishment of coal wharves and a steamboat landing at Shepherd's.
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Primary Location
Shepherd's
Event Date
Last Night
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inspection of facilities completed; rumored establishment of coal wharves and steamboat landing.
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Messrs. J. King, jr., and Thomas R. Sharp, of the B. & O. R. R. arrived at Shepherd's by special train, inspected the wharf and arrangements, embarked on the steamer Keyport for a trip down the river to Fort Foote, and returned to Washington.