Memorial Of The Citizens Of Cincinnati: To The Congress Of The United States, Relative To The Navigation Of The Ohio And Mississippi Rivers (1844)

""Memorial Of The Citizens Of Cincinnati: To The Congress Of The United States, Relative To The Navigation Of The Ohio And Mississippi Rivers"" is a historical document written by James Hall in 1844. The book is a compilation of the petitions and memorials submitted by the citizens of Cincinnati to the United States Congress regarding the navigation of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. The citizens of Cincinnati were concerned about the obstacles and challenges faced by the steamboat industry in navigating these rivers, which were vital for trade and commerce in the region. The book provides a detailed account of the various issues faced by the steamboat industry, including the construction of dams, the maintenance of navigation channels, and the need for federal support to improve the infrastructure of the rivers. The book also includes speeches by prominent politicians and businessmen advocating for the improvement of the rivers. Overall, ""Memorial Of The Citizens Of Cincinnati"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the challenges faced by the steamboat industry in the mid-19th century and the efforts made by citizens and politicians to address these challenges.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.