Original Historical Ephemera

H.E. Lantry and B. Lantry and Sons Railroad Contractors - Fort Madison, Iowa

Railways builders who worked on laying the Mexico Santa Fe Railroad and others

Antique letter between brother discussing the death of Mr. Lantry,

bankruptcy of the business and his struggles to find new railroad work.

He even calls for his family to hold off on plans of coming West to join him.

Signed and dated April, 1904

Measures 8 x 10.5 inches, suitable for framing

Good condition, with light age wear

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