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005 - London: Prospectus of the Grand Trunk Railway Co of Canada, with form of application for shares

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005 - London: Prospectus of the Grand Trunk Railway Co of Canada, with form of application for shares

With appendices giving the description and objects of the railway, estimates of its revenue, and a copy of the despatch of the Governor General of Canada (8th Earl of Elgin) to the Colonial Secretary (Pakington), dated Quebec 22 Dec 1852, giving an account of the progress and prosperity of British North America. The list of directors in London includes Thomas Baring and George Carr Glyn, as "Agents of the Province of Canada, and directors of the company, on behalf of the Canadian Government", and Kirkman Daniel Hodgson (partner of Baring Brothers c1868-1879). Directors in Canada include John Ross and Francis Hincks. Bankers in London were Glyn, Mills and Barings. Brokers were Laurence, Cazenove & Pearce, and William Chapman. The contractors were Peto, Brassey, Betts & Jackson. With Map of the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada.

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Reference Number: HC5/15/005

Description: With appendices giving the description and objects of the railway, estimates of its revenue, and a copy of the despatch of the Governor General of Canada (8th Earl of Elgin) to the Colonial Secretary (Pakington), dated Quebec 22 Dec 1852, giving an account of the progress and prosperity of British North America. The list of directors in London includes Thomas Baring and George Carr Glyn, as "Agents of the Province of Canada, and directors of the company, on behalf of the Canadian Government", and Kirkman Daniel Hodgson (partner of Baring Brothers c1868-1879).Directors in Canada include John Ross and Francis Hincks. Bankers in London were Glyn, Mills and Barings. Brokers were Laurence, Cazenove & Pearce, and William Chapman.The contractors were Peto, Brassey, Betts & Jackson.With Map of the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada.

Date: 1853

TBAL Reference: HC5.15.005

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