Annual Message of the Executive to the General Assembly of Maryland: January Session, 1852 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Maryland General Assembly

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656189657 ISBN 13: 9780656189656

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A 1852 glimpse into Maryland’s finances, policy goals, and public priorities

This edition presents the annual executive message to the General Assembly, outlining the state’s economic condition, reforms, and plans. It highlights debt management, tax policy, and investments in education, agriculture, and social welfare.

In clear prose, the document traces Maryland’s fiscal history from hardship to recovery, explains how revenue needs shaped policy, and notes ongoing projects that affect daily life—from charitable institutions to scientific agriculture. It also reflects on public works and the responsibilities of government toward moral and social welfare.

• An overview of the state’s finances, debt, and revenue strategies during a pivotal period
• Discussion of education, Deaf and Dumb tuition, and support for the blind
• Emphasis on agricultural science, laboratory needs, and the role of the Agricultural Department
• Remarks on public institutions, charitable projects, and the broader social mission of the state

Ideal for readers of Maryland history, early state governance, and 19th‑century public policy. The edition provides a window into how Maryland leaders framed fiscal choices and social reform in the 1850s.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656189657
• ISBN 13: 9780656189656
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48