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Fragmentary 1906 Letter Praises Congress and Gulf Canal Plan
A partial letter argues that the current Congress has achieved much and should stay in power. It praises its ethics and dedication to farmers workers and manufacturers, endorsing a proposed 14 foot Gulf channel from Chicago to St. Louis costing up to 32 million dollars, and urges continued support in the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
America
Congress
Inn
Gulf
Tigris
South
Mississippi Valley
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneisana
Peoria