NP, GTN 2/19A/1861

From the Galveston Tri-Weekly News
 
February 19, 1861
 
   The Hempstead Courier learns that the damage, directly and indirectly, incidental to the smash-up at Clear Creek on the {Houston & Texas} Central railroad including the inconvenience of the present mode of running, new bridge, &c., will not exceed $40,000. The Directory have decided to repair the present bridge for present use, and erect a new and substantial one as soon as possible.

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