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This 1859 'Memorial to the President of the United States, Heads of Departments, Senate and House of Representatives' represents a crucial document in the history of American westward expansion. Authored by the Pacific Railroad Convention, the memorial fervently advocates for the construction of a transcontinental railroad. The document provides valuable insights into the political and economic arguments used to champion this ambitious project during a pivotal period in American history. It highlights the perceived necessity of connecting the East and West coasts to foster trade, strengthen national unity, and facilitate the movement of people and goods. The memorial offers a snapshot of the mid-19th century political landscape and the powerful lobbying efforts undertaken to influence government policy. It serves as a primary source for understanding the complex interplay of economic interests, political maneuvering, and visionary thinking that shaped the nation’s transportation infrastructure. This historical document is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of railroads, American expansionism, and the development of national policy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
