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This collection, ""Papers and Correspondence Relating to the Contract Between the Government of Nova Scotia and the International Contract Company,"" offers a detailed look into the agreement for constructing the Truro and Moncton, or the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Railway. It provides invaluable insight into the business and political dealings of the era. A crucial resource for understanding the development of railway infrastructure in Canada, this compilation illuminates the complexities of government contracts and the role of private companies in public works projects. Researchers and historians will find a wealth of primary source material, showcasing the negotiations, challenges, and eventual execution of a significant transportation initiative. The documents reveal the intricate relationships between the International Contract Company and the Intercolonial Railway, shedding light on the economic and logistical considerations that shaped the railway's construction. This historical record is essential for anyone studying Canadian history, transportation history, and the evolution of government-business partnerships in the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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