Excerpt from Federal and Local Legislation Relating to Canals and Steam Railroads in the District of Columbia, 1802-1903
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That as soon as the aforesaid sum of forty thousand dollars be subscribed, the said commissioners, or any five of them shall call a meet ing of the stockholders at the city of Washington, by advertisement in one of the news pers printed in Wash ington, Georgetown, and Alexan ria, appointing a fit and convenient time and lace of mestin and the said stock holders shall proc in person, or y proxy, to the elec tion, by ballot, of a president and six directors for con ducting the said undertaking, and managing the business of the com ny, for and during the term of one year from the time 0 their appointment.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the legal landscape governing canals and steam railroads in the District of Columbia, tracing the evolution of laws and regulations that shaped the development of these critical transportation networks. The author meticulously compiles an array of laws, acts, and resolutions passed by Congress, the Maryland and Virginia legislatures, and the Washington, D.C. municipal government. These documents offer insights into the complex legal framework that governed the construction, operation, and expansion of canals and railroads within the nation's capital and its surrounding areas. The book also highlights the legal battles, negotiations, and compromises that accompanied the introduction and integration of these transformative technologies. By examining the legal framework that shaped the development of canals and steam railroads in the District of Columbia, this book contributes to a deeper understanding of the historical, economic, and social forces that influenced the growth of transportation infrastructure in the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780243142637_0
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