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June 30, 2003

Train smash

Apparently, the Mad Marquis of Waterford once posted this letter to the London and Greenwich Railway Company:

Sirs:
I am anxious to witness a train smash. If you will allow two of your engines to collide, head on, at full speed, I will contribute a sum of L10,000 to your funds.
Waterford

Thank you George Plimpton, and Endless Feasts.

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