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Domestic News March 21, 1865

Alexandria Gazette

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

A new company formed by merchants from the District and New York establishes a fast ocean express freight line between New York, Washington, and Georgetown, touching at Alexandria. New steamships will sail Wednesdays and Saturdays starting next Wednesday from Pier 14, North River.

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A NEW ENTERPRISE.—We take great pleasure in announcing that a company with large capital has been formed by leading merchants in this District and in New York, for the purpose of establishing a fast ocean express freight line between New York, Washington, and Georgetown, touching at Alexandria. The steamships are new, of large tonnage and in every respect first class. The first steamship of this line will sail from the company's docks, Pier No. 14, North river, on Wednesday next, and steamers will thereafter leave either point on Wednesdays and Saturdays. As the line is owned by business men, who are interested in property here as well as in New York, we have warrant in saying that the trips will be regular, and shipments of goods will promptly reach their destination.—Nat. Int.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Economic

What keywords are associated?

Ocean Freight Line Steamships New York Washington Georgetown Alexandria

Where did it happen?

Washington And Georgetown

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington And Georgetown

Event Date

Wednesday Next

Event Details

A company with large capital formed by leading merchants in this District and New York to establish a fast ocean express freight line between New York, Washington, and Georgetown, touching at Alexandria. Steamships are new, large tonnage, first class. First sails from Pier No. 14, North River, on Wednesday next; thereafter Wednesdays and Saturdays from either point. Owned by business men interested in property here and New York; trips regular, shipments prompt.

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