Additional Estimate For Fort Kearney, South Pass, And Honey Lake Wagon Road

""Additional Estimate For Fort Kearney, South Pass, And Honey Lake Wagon Road: A Letter From The Acting Secretary Of The Interior (1861)"" is a historical document written by Frederick West Lander. The book is a letter addressed to the United States Congress, providing an additional estimate for the construction of the Fort Kearney, South Pass, and Honey Lake Wagon Road. The letter was written in 1861, during a time when the United States was expanding westward and needed reliable transportation routes to connect the eastern and western coasts. Lander, who was the Acting Secretary of the Interior at the time, outlines the need for the construction of the wagon road and provides detailed estimates for the cost of the project. The book provides valuable insight into the challenges and costs associated with building infrastructure in the American West during the mid-19th century. Overall, ""Additional Estimate For Fort Kearney, South Pass, And Honey Lake Wagon Road"" is a significant historical document that sheds light on the development of the American West and the role of the federal government in that development. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, transportation infrastructure, or the expansion of the United States westward.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.