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- ↑ Moshein, Peter & Rothfus, Robert R. (1992). "Rogers locomotives: A brief history and construction list". Railroad History. 167: 13–147.
- ↑ Boyd, William, compiler. "Directory of the City of Paterson 1859" . Retrieved October 14, 2005.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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