The Rambler Answers Mail for Presidents Jefferson and Lincoln

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The Rambler Answers Mail for Presidents Jefferson and Lincoln

2015-04-03
By The Rambler
Series: FHWA Highway History Website Articles

File Language:

English

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Creators:

The Rambler
Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Contributors:

Weingroff, Richard F.
Subject/TRT Terms:

Correspondence Federal Government History Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 United States. President (1801-1809: Jefferson) United States. President (1861-1865: Lincoln)
Series:

FHWA Highway History Website Articles
Resource Type:

Web Document
Right Statement:

Public Domain
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Abstract:

The Rambler offers an anecdote of Mark Twain's brief career as a secretary to a Senator and his role in answering correspondence. The Rambler then gives context for and replies to selected letters related to transportation and highways sent to Presidents Jefferson and Lincoln by members of the public.
Content Notes:

This PDF was downloaded from FHWA's Highway History website: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/history.cfm.
Format:

PDF
Collection(s):

Federal Highway Administration
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Download URL:

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