Porter, Horace, 1837-1921 to George C. Pullman
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02114 Author/Creator: Porter, Horace, 1837-1921 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 12 June 1878 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 27.6 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Written as Vice President of the Pullman Company to the President while on vacation. Mentions political news, cost-effectiveness of the elevated trains in New York, and scheduling trains to handle rush hours. Written on Pullman Palace Car Company letterhead.
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