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Telegram Announcing the Last Spike

Telegram to Sir John A. Macdonald from Sir William Van Horne, announcing the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railroad.

Library and Archives Canada, MG 26A, vol 129, p.53567 MIKAN 184631

Telegram to Prime Minister John A. Macdonald from William van Horne, announcing the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

“Thanks to your far-seeing policy and heartwarming support the Canadian Pacific Railway is complete! The last rail was laid this (Saturday) morning at 9:22”