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Morning Herald
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
The Lehigh Company's 20-mile railroad connecting Lehigh Canal at White Haven to Susquehanna at Wilkesbarre nears completion, with 15 miles opening in July and the rest in September for trade to Wyoming Valley.
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Fifteen miles of the road extending from White Haven to Solomon's Gap, will be opened for trade carrying in July next The remaining distance of five miles will be ready for business in September.
A letter from that quarter states as follows :-
"From present prospects nearly all the merchandise, &c. for the Wyoming Valley and the upper north branch of the Susquehannah, will come up the Lehigh navigation, and pass over the railroad this fall."
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Where did it happen?
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
White Haven To Wilkesbarre
Event Date
July Next; September
Outcome
railroad sections to open for trade carrying merchandise to wyoming valley and upper north branch of susquehannah
Event Details
Lehigh Company's 20-mile railroad connecting Lehigh Canal at White Haven with north branch of Susquehannah at Wilkesbarre nears readiness; 15 miles from White Haven to Solomon's Gap open in July, remaining 5 miles in September; most merchandise for Wyoming Valley to use Lehigh navigation and railroad this fall