25 November 1851
FIRST ARRIVAL OF FLOUR BY RAILROAD -- On Saturday last Daniel F. Hooe, of this place, received the first load of flour ever brought to town by railroad. It was sent down by Wm. J. Weir, esq., of Prince William county, via the Orange and Alexandria railroad. The flour was manufactured at Millford Mills, and after being placed in the freight train, reached here in an hour, in "fine order and good condition." Huzza for internal improvements, and success to the farmers, millers, and traders.
Alexandria Gazette of Saturday
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