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Peter A. Dey correspondence, 1855-1864

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To T.C. Durant From Omaha Dated 16 Rec'd Jan 16 1864 1.45 PM. Cannot get line that we can afford to build on the "mormon trail" round by Desota increses distance sixteen 16 miles up Papilon eight 8 miles cheaper to build a branch back from Fremont to meet the Cedar Rapids road. Peter A. Dey
 
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