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This letter outlines a
proposal from the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, for the Union Pacific
and
the Central Pacific Railroads to pool cars from Chicago to San Francisco. Looks
like
the
first proposal
for
run
thru
cars,
which is a common practice today. Dillon, apparently did not care for the idea,
but added, it could save five or six days in transit time. This two page, 10" x
8" letter
was written and signed by an historical Union Pacific Railroad President, who
was
present
at the driving of the Golden Spike in 1869.
Description and Images Courtesy of the James J. Slane Collection.