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Maryland era act text for Washington Canal Company charter
Legislative document pending approval details the Maryland act empowering two lotteries in Washington to raise funds for the canal. It transfers rights to the Washington Canal Company, requires bond security, outlines stock shares, and sets governance by Congress and a territorial executive with a Missouri style assembly and judiciary for future governance.
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State of
Maryland
Senate
House of
United States of Americ
Columbia
Bees A
Daniel Carroll
Duddington
Lewis
Deblois
George ‘Walker
Thomas Liaw
James Barry
Hall
Washington
Congress
Wathington Canal
City of
Wathington
Washington Canal Company