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Another break in the canal, 1846

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Floods and canal repairs

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ItemID
wcco158
IDEntry
5939
Creator
Herald of Freedom
Rights
Public domain
Date
1846-12-11
Collection Location
Washington County Free Library
Coverage
Maryland, 1824-1938
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Another break in the canal

We understand that a culvert on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, near the Point of Rocks, gave way on Monday night last, which, it is thought, cannot be repaired under three weeks. Forty-two boats, all heavily laden with Flour and Produce, are lying at this point unable to pass. This is sad information for the people of Washington County.