#550 • Group of Photocopied Railroad Letters- 1833 Pennsylvania Railroad Derailment, 1853 Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad, 1929 Pennsylvania

Part of Railroad Book and Railroadiana Timed Auction - September 2023 (timed auction by Rail & Road Auctions)

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Copies of letters from the Pennsylvania and Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad. These are early photocopies and were likely created in the 40's or 50's. Includes two copies, one framed of a1929 letter to Joseph Baker recognizing him as a Pennsylvania Railroad outstanding employee with a compensation reward. The second is a copy of an 1853 letter from the Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad offices, also shows a copy of the envelope with a 3 cent stamp, The third is a copy of an 1833 letter which shows the receipt of the sum of $75 for a switch being left open on on April 3, 1833 and derailing a locomotive. This also shows a copy of the envelope marked Penn'a. R.R. Service. See photos for best description.