Letter from Samuel Holmes, New Jersey to Robert Young

Got letter acknowledging receipt of paper on the Albion Rail; received letters back from Robert Young (Lord, Pangborn's, lord Furness and Clemenson's); presumed there had been a bad mine explosion; sent photos of 'uncle john's [john Wesley Hackworth] engine' (not present); describes make up of Hackworth engines with sketches; dynamic valve gear, patents; ships sinking; illustrations.