NELSON AND COBDEN RAILWAY.
The following letter, received by the Superintendent from Mr. Morrison by the last mail, seems to show that there are grave doubts whether the contract for this railway, which was just on the point of being signed, -will be entered into until European affairs assume a more pacific aspect : — London, 19th July. Sin — I have the honor to inform you that the terms and conditions of the contract for the construction of the railway from Nelson to Westport and Cobden have been at length adjusted, having, through the valuable and important assistance of the Hon. Mr. Bell overcome the legal difficulties that heretofore existed. The contract should, by this time, have beeu in my possession, but it has not reached; unfortunately, the critical state of Europeau affairs has interfered with its execution, but I trust to be enabled by an early opportunity to forward the document in question. Until then I abstain from entering into details, but I shall explain fully the various modifications I have sanctioned •when I transmit the contract, which I hope will receive your approval. I have, &c, John Morrison.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume V, Issue 221, 19 September 1870, Page 2
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188NELSON AND COBDEN RAILWAY. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume V, Issue 221, 19 September 1870, Page 2
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