NP, DD 10/2/1861

From the New Orleans Daily Delta
 
October 2, 1861
 
Memphis, Grenada and New Orleans Air Line
Memphis & Tennessee Railroad and its Connections
   This Road, just opened, is now making close and reliable connections with the Mississippi Central Railroad at Grenada, and forming a direct line to the city of Memphis. By this Line, Fifty Three miles of travel and several hours time are saved.
   Passengers for Nashville, Louisville and the North can spend a few hours in Memphis and still make as good time and reliable connections over this Line as any other.
   This new Line reduces the Time, the Distance and the Fare.
   Passengers leaving the Great Northern Railroad Depot at the foot of Calliope street, at 7 A. M., arrives in Memphis at 5:50 the next morning.
   For through Tickets and reliable information inquire at the Ticket Office of the New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Railroad.
R. Hough
General Superintendent
{first published July 27}

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