Address of His Excellency William Claflin To the Two Branches of the Legislature of Massachusetts, January 7, 1871 Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- Address of His Excellency William Claflin To the Two Branches of the Legislature of Massachusetts, January 7, 1871 Classic Reprint
- Author
- William H. Claflin
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331511143
- ISBN 13
- 9781331511144
- Item weight
- 172 grams
Statecraft and public finance in 1871 Massachusetts—a rare glimpse into the governor’s statewide priorities and the legislative agenda.
This 1871 address combines a frank look at debt and revenue with a practical plan for funding key projects and public programs. It surveys the state’s fiscal health, outlines debt management, and reports on major initiatives like harbor improvements and the Hoosac Tunnel, while touching on social issues and public welfare.
- Debt and sinking funds: how resources are allocated to redeem bonds and manage liabilities.
- Infrastructure and capital projects: progress on the Hoosac Tunnel, harbor work, and related loans.
- Public welfare and reform topics: temperance, asylums for inebriates, and veterans’ relief programs.
- State governance and policy: discussions on militia costs, labor laws, education, and women’s rights considerations.
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