During this tenure he established a partnership with Judge John Hancock; their law firm represented the Houston and Texas Central Railway.
Hutchins served variously as a director, owner, and president of the Houston and Texas Central Railway.
In 1871, when the Houston and Texas Central Railway was planned through the area, Longbotham sold the right of way for five dollars.
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