Publisher's Synopsis
Memorial Of The Merchants������� Exchange: Representatives Of Industrial Bodies And The Municipal Government Of Saint Louis, To The Fifty-Second Congress Of The United States (1892) is a historical document written by Daniel Morrison Grissom. The book is a compilation of a memorial presented to the United States Congress in 1892 by the Merchants������� Exchange, representatives of industrial bodies, and the municipal government of Saint Louis. The memorial outlines the concerns and grievances of the people of Saint Louis, particularly in relation to the city's infrastructure and transportation systems. The authors of the memorial argue that the city's economic growth and prosperity are being hindered by inadequate transportation facilities, and they call on Congress to provide funding for the improvement of the city's roads, bridges, and waterways. The book provides a fascinating insight into the political and economic landscape of Saint Louis in the late 19th century, and it sheds light on the challenges faced by American cities during this period of rapid industrialization and urbanization. Overall, Memorial Of The Merchants������� Exchange is an important historical document that offers valuable insights into the history of American cities and the development of the nation's transportation infrastructure.In Favor Of The Improvement Of The Navigation Of The Mississippi River. A Plea In Favor Of Isolating The Mississippi River, And Making It The Subject Of An Annual Appropriation Of $8,000,000 A Year Until It Shall Be Permanently Improved For Safe And Useful Navigation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.