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Antique 1892 New York and Long Branch Railroad Co. official handwritten letter on \"Office of Superintendent\" letterhead, dated April 11th, 1892. This historical business letter is addressed from Long Branch, N.J., to M.S. Badgley, Esq., the Ticket Agent at West End, N.J.
The letter outlines strict internal revenue directives from the Superintendent\'s office, warning the agent to ensure all originating passengers are properly ticketed for both long and short distances so the station receives proper financial credit. The piece features a printed attribution to Superintendent Rufus Blodgett (who served concurrently as a U.S. Senator for New Jersey) and is hand-signed in ink at the bottom by an administrative clerk on his behalf.
CONDITION & ORIGIN NOTE: This document was historically mounted in a vintage scrapbook. Remnants of the original black scrapbook paper backing and historic glue adhesive spots are present on the top and bottom corners of the reverse side as shown.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 8.25 inches x 10.5 inches.
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