| From the Richmond Sentinel |
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| October 17, 1863 |
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| Virginia & Tennessee Railroad |
| The Lynchburg Virginian states the
earnings of the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad for the three months
ending Sept. 30th, as follows: |
| Passengers |
$260,813.60 |
| Freight |
312,334.13 |
| Southern Express |
23,048.09 |
| Mails |
7,650.00 |
| Extra baggage |
217.50 |
| Rents |
244.50 |
| Total |
$604,307.82 |
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| The Virginian remarks: |
| This is a splendid exhibit for the road.
At the same rate of income the aggregate yearly earnings would be
about two and a half millions. The excellent management in the running
of the road has conduced greatly to the favorable condition of its
affairs. |
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