Letter To Robert Schuyler, President Of The Illinois Central Railroad, On The Value Of The Public Lands Of Illinois (1851)

""Letter to Robert Schuyler, President of the Illinois Central Railroad, on the Value of the Public Lands of Illinois"" is a historical document written by Robert Rantoul Jr. in 1851. The book is a letter addressed to Robert Schuyler, who was the president of the Illinois Central Railroad at the time. In this letter, Rantoul Jr. discusses the importance and value of the public lands in Illinois. Rantoul Jr. argues that the public lands in Illinois are a valuable resource that should be protected and utilized for the benefit of the state and its citizens. He emphasizes the economic and social benefits that can be derived from the proper management of these lands, including increased revenue, improved infrastructure, and enhanced quality of life for Illinois residents. Throughout the letter, Rantoul Jr. provides detailed analysis and statistics to support his arguments. He also addresses various criticisms and objections that have been raised against the idea of utilizing the public lands in Illinois. Overall, ""Letter to Robert Schuyler, President of the Illinois Central Railroad, on the Value of the Public Lands of Illinois"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the debates and discussions surrounding the management of public lands in the mid-19th century. It provides valuable insights into the economic and social issues that were of concern to Americans during this time period.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.