Autograph Letter Signed, Newark [Ohio] February 29, 1839, to Leander Ransom, Acting Canal Commissioner, Columbus, Ohio
by McCarthy, John
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- Seller
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
quarto, one-page, of a folding letter sheet, some old tape repairs to integral address leaf, else in good, legible condition.
"Dr Sir,
Messrs Duncan & Harrison of this place called on me this morning with a rude sketch of a draw-bridge and requested my consent to building such a bridge in the tow path bank in front of a new warehouse they have built in this Town on the Towing path side of the canal. I objected to such a bridge being built in the Tow path on the ground that there would be a great liability in such a bridge obstructing other boat teams when from carelessness or any other cause it would be left hoisted – They however say they will ask only the privilege of putting the bridge up as soon as it can be pronounced an obstruction they will forthwith remove it. I still objected but proposed to them to refer the matter to your better judgment, which I hereby do.
Please write as soon as you can.
I am informed by my brother there has been a resolution of inquiry offered in the legislation respecting my case, but of this I will write you in a few days …"
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- Seller
- Michael Brown Rare Books, LLC (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 31038
- Title
- Autograph Letter Signed, Newark [Ohio] February 29, 1839, to Leander Ransom, Acting Canal Commissioner, Columbus, Ohio
- Author
- McCarthy, John
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Ohio, Ohioana, Canal, Technical Americana, Public Works, Early American Economy, Transportation History, Manuscript Americana
Terms of Sale
Michael Brown Rare Books, LLC
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