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Provinces of British North America compare as follows in respect of their electric telegraphs, 1865
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| Length of line | Length of wire | Stations | Instruments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| miles | number | |||
| Canada | 4,978 | 6,152 | 369 | 411 |
| New Brunswick | 760 | 890 | 31 | 38 |
| Nova Scotia | 1,198 | 1,465 | 54 | 66 |
| Prince Edward Island | 60 | 90 | 2 | 3 |
| Newfoundland | 500 | 500 | 15 | 20 |
| Total | 7,496 | 9,097 | 471 | 538 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, The Canada Year Book, 1867. | ||||
