1836 antique WESTERN RAIL-ROAD CORP boston ma 1st ANNUAL REPORT early railroad
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Original 1836 “First Annual Report of the Directors of the Western Rail-Road Corporation”, printed at Boston by Dutton & Wentworth. Paper wrap booklet containing the corporation’s first formal report with Act of Incorporation, Act in Aid of the Western Rail-Road, and full By-Laws. (Measures approx. 9.25" x 5.75", 24 pages.)

The report outlines the earliest planning and engineering of what became the Western Railroad of Massachusetts, including detailed surveys between Worcester, Springfield, Pittsfield, West Stockbridge, and toward the New York line. Names include:

Maj. William Gibbs McNeil, Chief Engineer

Capt. William H. Swift, Resident Engineer

George Bliss, General Agent

Directors: Thomas B. Wales, Josiah Quincy Jr., John Henshaw, Justice Willard, Henry Rice, Francis Jackson, Geo. Bliss

This first report discusses early stock subscriptions, assessments, legislative action, and proposals to link with major lines including the Boston & Worcester, Norwich, Albany, and New Haven–Hartford routes. Fascinating early railroad content from the dawn of New England internal-improvement development.

Condition: Original pale-blue paper wraps; pages detached from cover; expected edge wear, mild toning/spotting. Solid and complete.

Authentic period piece related to family, history or local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.  Vintage or Antique.

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