Broadside, Boston and Maine Rail Road Freight Tariff Rates, 1843

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Artifact Overview

The Boston and Maine Railroad had this broadside printed and distributed in 1843 to inform potential customers of the freight rates per ton (2000 pounds), along with the rules and regulations of the transportation of freight on its rail lines. Lawyer, engineer, and railroad superintendent Charles S. Minot "signed" this flyer.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Broadside (Notice)

Date Made

1843

Subject Date

1843

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.1269

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 12.875 in
Width: 8.313 in

Inscriptions

Description beneath: Broadside of an early railroad (Boston and Maine Railroad), showing its freight rates for ton lots of 2000 pounds, and the rules and regulations under which it conducted its transportation of freight. Printed on brown paper by S.N. Dickinson of Boston. Signed by Charles Minot, Superintendent of the road./ Dated: April 3, 1843./ No other copy located or bibliographically recorded.