Debates Over Harbors Rivers and Milwaukee Harbor Prospects
An 1840s style discussion argues for government funds to improve Lake Michigan harbors and rivers. It contrasts Whig and Democratic sentiments, notes opinions on St Louis harbor, and highlights Milwaukee's growing population and harbor potential versus Chicago. The letter reflects partisan views on national infrastructure.
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Pxorze
Col Rewren
St Lewis
Ted
Congress
Vennes
Inland Sab. Our of the noblest fed resin and the nation
A garbled excerpt covers national character talk at the convention, improvements to Western rivers, and references to the Great Lakes system. It mentions the Erie Superior Huron Michigan chain, the Caspian and Black Seas as comparisons, and notes on shipbuilding and local incidents. Also includes brief notes on a steamer accident near Beaver Islands and a drowning in Monroe County.
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Ford
Cararue
Ohio
Mississippi
Missouri
New- York
Caspian Sea
Black Sea
Mexico
Michigan
Superior
Huron
St Clair
Erie
Ontario
Akorinn Wey Srsamea
Mrcwrean Tonlerer
Durwim Nerney
Joanny
Welesin
Goonarest
ALD
Beaver Islands
Lavistana
Ric. Anos
Genesuece Oxier
Manitou Island
AEA
Supreme Judges
Nasitiers
St. Lovia
Feamnant Philips
St.Louis Enquirer
Aifer
Taylor
Geo
U.S. Army
Jss. W. Tarren
Cincinnati
Internal improvement and commerce powers debated in 1847 letter series
Letters from Cass Van Buren Clay Wright and Benton discuss the constitutional power to regulate commerce, the federal role in harbor and lake navigation, and the national versus local aims of internal improvements including Lake Harbors and river works. They emphasize protecting commerce among states, defense needs, and balanced federal appropriations for projects.
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United States
Congress
Atlantic
Canada
Liverpool
St.Lawrence
van Buren
Layers Wats
Sir
North Western Harbor and River
Roy Home Hut
I. Bey
M. van Buren
Harbers
Lake
Union
State of the National Treasury
The
Ita
Tony
Silas Wright
N. B. Juno
Message From Gen Igonvention QT On Sabbath Observance
Fragmentary letter and commentary discuss sermon and resolution on Sabbath observance. Mentions Laurine purchasing aid to the Hérentea, compliments to Captain Gasumine on the Hercules steamboat, and praise for a faithful longtime employee Gardiber g. Also reports incidents including a deadly steam explosion and various war era letters and public notices with names like Gen Taylor and Santa Anna referenced.
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Lauinie
Gardiberg
Gasumine
Saxre
Anna
Brew AsVinta
Mrvox
Santa Anna
Picity
Taylor
Minox
New Orleans
Saltilto
Samson
Grneran Minox
Santa’ Anna
Bueng Vista
The
Republicano
Sante Anna
Tony
Minon
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Tlwaukeets Lardor
Chicago Democrat
Santio
Wraggir
Milwaukee
Clevyland
Ezie
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Democrat
Boston
Philadelphia
Buchanan
New-York
Will
New England
Tai
Buffalo Express
Senate
Youre
Warrrelaxy
Revvoins
Bronson and Jewett
Dav Aunan
Canal
Hayden
Beanospey
Cov
Dexton
St. Louis
Grover Dunn
Murcling
Mineral
Platteville American
A.W. Pani
Mie
Mineral Point
Melont College
Rock County
Beloit
Wisconsin
Athens
Rock County Democrat
Jorg ‘Quincy Anas
Washington
Fomin
Hoston
Thumb
Macbeth
Nouth
Presopiceacarner Conon
Hira H. Garnet
Lake Champlain
Pennsylvania
Catho- Hexhaye
Perthwaite
Delaware River
Andalusia
Bucka County
Raway Steen
Norwich
Worcester
Gen
Cass
Demarr
Sip—lum
Interna
Dewis Cass
W.L. Warrine, Esq
E.W. Tracers, Esq
Clay
Asuaann
West
Haimons
Col. Benton
Planter’s House
F. M.haicut
James E. Yeatmag
Tostas H. Bextor
St.Louis
ISIT
Messrs
Wavatan Crow
Enwarn Waren
James E.yratacaw
al Genttemen
Jefferson City
St. Lou
Great West
John C. Sullivan
Misount
Ad Bean
Runa
Enke Michigan
Minis River
St"Lour
Nee
St. Lawrence
Hudson’s Bay
Clarke
St Louis
St-Louis
New York
New Oreans
Upper Mississippi
Miasouri
Chicago,Canal
Missouri River
Lhea
Treasury
Thomas H. Benton
Tyee Preetpier
Soverdt
Mike’ i
Simon Kenton
Charity Hospital
Pawsens Gersen Board
Nene
St.Lewis
New Eva
Gui
Covington
Joseph. Fisk
C. A. Batttlefield
TL. Myera
Isk
Mr. Littlefield
Mel. Myers
Monterey
Bay
Belo
Thia Place
St. Cyoix
Anthony Wayne
Suly
St. Anthony
Lynx
Mex
Hall
Rock River
Zac
Tadkahoo
New Jersey
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