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Peter A. Dey correspondence, 1863-1865
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The Line up the Pappilon from Paddocks Grove is very favorable - in grade and profile the only objection is the amount of Bridging crossing the stream eight times to avoid these crossings would require the Line thrown into the Hills at a sacrifice of profile - The most expensive portion of the Omaha Line is between Paddocks Grove and Omaha - I will send the River Line to De-Soto on Friday - Comparative Distances are as follows Located Line from Omaha direct to Fremont 37.31 miles " by Pappilon Valley & North Route 44.24 " by Florence & Northern Line 40.52 Have just received Telegraph from Brigham Young that he had forwarded notes of Survey up Timpanogos Cannon - what shall I do with them Respectfully Yours Peter A Dey
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The Line up the Pappilon from Paddocks Grove is very favorable - in grade and profile the only objection is the amount of Bridging crossing the stream eight times to avoid these crossings would require the Line thrown into the Hills at a sacrifice of profile - The most expensive portion of the Omaha Line is between Paddocks Grove and Omaha - I will send the River Line to De-Soto on Friday - Comparative Distances are as follows Located Line from Omaha direct to Fremont 37.31 miles " by Pappilon Valley & North Route 44.24 " by Florence & Northern Line 40.52 Have just received Telegraph from Brigham Young that he had forwarded notes of Survey up Timpanogos Cannon - what shall I do with them Respectfully Yours Peter A Dey
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