Mississippi and Pacific Rail Road: Circular Address to the People of the United States

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Creator

Mississippi and Pacific Railroad Company

Title

Mississippi and Pacific Rail Road: Circular Address to the People of the United States

Coverage

Memphis

Publisher

Twyman & Tannehill

Date

1849

Description

After the war with Mexico, the pressure to build a transcontinental railroad increased. This pressure translated into a regional and municipal competition for the location of the route and its terminals. This circular from Memphis was one of many such reports published by railroad promoters in cities to try and drum up support for their city and region to gain access to this economic engine.