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Clark W. Durant correspondence, Albany, N.Y., 1853-1858
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Chicago and Rock Island Rail Road Co. Secretary's Office, 13 William Street. New York Sept 6th 1858 I predict that within six years from date the Chicago & Rock Island will earn enough over operating expenses & Repairs to pay 10% dividend and have enough left to purchase the Stock of the Peoria & B RR Co TC Durant The above endorsed by J.F. Tracy [illegible] C W Durant bets a suit of clothes that the average gross earnings of the C&RI Road will be by then $1600.000 per annum for six years [assuming?] TC Durant [illegible] TC Durant CW D
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Chicago and Rock Island Rail Road Co. Secretary's Office, 13 William Street. New York Sept 6th 1858 I predict that within six years from date the Chicago & Rock Island will earn enough over operating expenses & Repairs to pay 10% dividend and have enough left to purchase the Stock of the Peoria & B RR Co TC Durant The above endorsed by J.F. Tracy [illegible] C W Durant bets a suit of clothes that the average gross earnings of the C&RI Road will be by then $1600.000 per annum for six years [assuming?] TC Durant [illegible] TC Durant CW D
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