ISBN: 9781528330152 - legislative documents submitted to the fourteenth general assembly, of the state of iowa, vol. 1: which convened at des moines, january 8, 1872 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book contains the message from Iowa's fourteenth General Assembly, given by then-Governor Samuel Merrill in 1872. It reviews the two years since the last assembly, discussing the various state institutions, finances, and the aftermath of the Civil War. The author proposes limitations on property taxation and discusses the appropriation of railroad taxes. He also makes recommendations for the expansion of state institutions such as the state penitentiary and the various asylums for the blind, deaf, mentally ill, and orphaned children. The report also contains information on the Geological Survey and the state militia, as well as recommendations for the completion of the railroad from Dubuque to Sioux City. Overall, this report provides a valuable snapshot of the state's progress during a tumultuous period in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Iowa's history and politics. 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.…