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Adams, Geo M., fl. 1879 An Act H.R. 4318 4th Congress 3rd Session.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09400.060 Author/Creator: Adams, Geo M., fl. 1879 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document Date: February 5, 1879 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; Height: 27.5 cm, Width: 18.6 cm Order a Copy

This act established the Mississippi River Improvement Commission. Which is for the correction, permanent location, and deepening of the channel and the improvement of navigation of the Mississippi River and the protection of its alluvial lands.

Bruce, Blanche Kelso, 1841-1898
Adams, Geo M., fl. 1879

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