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THE LOCOMOTIVE THAT LOST HERSELF
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    although thousands of dollars have been expended by the company, the engine has never been found.

    Respectfully yours,

    W. A. Deuel, General Supt., U. P. Ry.


    The Denver And Rio Grande Railroad Company,
    (Treasury Department).

    Denver, Colorado, March 21, 1896.

    Mr. Cy Warman, Washington, D. C.

    My Dear Cy,—I remember the story of the engine going down in Sand Creek; and, so far as I know, it has never been recovered.

    With best wishes, I am, hastily, sincerely yours,

    J. W. Gilluly, Treasurer of the R. G. RR.