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Richards, Willard, 1804-1854

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1804 - 1854

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

A memorial to Congress for the construction of a great national central railroad

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2367
Scope and Contents

Handwritten legislative motion passed by the Utah territorial legislature on 3 March 1852. The item was signed by Brigham Young (1801-1877), "governor;" Willard Richards (1804-1854), "Pres. of the Council;" and William W. Phelps (1792-1872), "Speaker of the House of Rep." The measure requests that the federal government build a railroad across the United States.

Dates: 1852
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / A memorial to Congress for the construction of a great national central railroad

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  • Subject: Railroads -- United States -- History X

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