Carr informs Markham that Moyer has been elected the new treasurer and expresses regret that Markham could not attend that conference. Carr also requests that any records Markham has be forwarded to Moyer. Carr also requests a copy of Markham's...
Erie Canal; New York (State); Enlargement; Canal Bill; Loco Foco; Pamphlet
Page 16 of a sixteen page pamphlet on the Enlargement of the Erie Canal. In 1851, controversy arose regarding the enlargement of the canal. This shows excerpts from various New York newspapers voicing protest against the project to enlarge the Erie...