Excerpt from Reply to the Report of the Select Committee of the Senate on Transports for the War Department
The original record also shows, that the charter money first united in one contract was subsequently divided, and $70 allowed for the barge and 98545 for the tug. I cannot remember that this was an act of mine, but as the services of the two might not be constantly required together, the separation was manifestly pro per, and I will assume any responsibility connected with it.
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Excerpt from Reply to the Report of the Select Committee of the Senate on Transports for the War Department
The original record also shows, that the charter money first united in one contract subsequently divided, and $70 allowed for the barge and $45 for the tug. I cannot remember that this was an act of mine, but as the services of the two might not be constantly required together, the separation was manifestly pro per, and I will assume any responsibility connected with it.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed review of a Senate committee report investigating the wasteful spending and fraudulent activities of government officials tasked with procuring transportation for the US army during the Civil War. The author provides an in-depth look at the testimonies and evidence presented to the committee, including allegations of rampant corruption and abuse of power. The author's meticulous research exposes questionable business practices and questionable relationships between government officials and private contractors, revealing how these corrupt practices contributed to the high costs and inefficiencies of the army's transportation system. This book provides a valuable historical account of government corruption during a critical period in US history and offers insights into the ongoing challenges of ensuring accountability and transparency in public spending. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333756697_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781333756697
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles