NP, MT 4/5/1862

From the Macon (Ga.) Telegraph
 
April 5, 1862
 
   The New Orleans Picayune understands it is the opinion of the Chief Engineer of the New Orleans Railroad {The New Orleans & Texas RR}, that it can be built in six months, provided a sufficient amount of labor be obtained. This road is a link of 117 miles in length and will connect the Opelousas Road {New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western RR} with all the railroads in Texas.

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