| From the Mobile Advertiser &
Register |
| May 1, 1864 |
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| Col. Fleming, Chief Engineer
and General Superintendent of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company,
was brought to the city yesterday. We learn from him that the accident
occurred near Guntown. The engines of his construction trains came in
collision, but they were moving so slowly, that very little damage was
done to either engine. Mr. Fleming had taken position on the
cow-catcher, for the purpose of better examining the road, and the
accident was occasioned by his jumping from the cow-catcher. His left
leg was broken in two places, just below the knee. He hopes, however,
that he will soon be all right again, and that he will not long be
absent from his responsibilities and important duties. It is much to
be regretted that by this accident his trip up the road was not
extended to the desired point. |
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