The History of Wisconsin, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint): In Three Parts; Historical, Documentary, and Descriptive; Compiled by Direction of the Legislature of the State - Couverture souple

William R. Smith

 
9781331584513: The History of Wisconsin, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint): In Three Parts; Historical, Documentary, and Descriptive; Compiled by Direction of the Legislature of the State

Synopsis

Exploring the documentary history of Wisconsin’s canal era and the legal battles that shaped it.

This volume compiles key debates and official actions surrounding the Milwaukee and Rock River Canal, linking congressional grants, state management, and the quest to settle long‑running disputes. It presents the sequence of acts, resolutions, and fiscal audits that defined how canal lands were sold, mortgaged, and allocated for education and public works.


  • Detailed accounts of congressional and territorial grants and the consequences for state finances.

  • Chronicles of legislative actions, reforms, and attempts at final settlements with the canal company.

  • Accounts of audits, settlements, and the shifting roles of state officers in managing canal lands.

  • Context for the political and legal challenges that shaped Wisconsin’s development during the period.



Ideal for readers of Wisconsin history, law, and public policy who want a clear, sourced view of how a major canal project was financed and governed.

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9780364259511: The History of Wisconsin, Vol. 2 of 3: In Three Parts; Historical, Documentary, and Descriptive; Compiled by Direction of the Legislature of the State (Classic Reprint)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0364259515 ISBN 13 :  9780364259511
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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