Letters from Congressmen 1910.

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Letters from Congressmen 1910.

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A collection of letters written to and from members of Congress, including members of Connecticut's delegation, in regard to the Telepost Bill. Among those signing letters were Frank Brandegee, John Tilson, Ebenezer J. Hill, Edwin W. Higgins, E. Stevens Henry, and Morgan G. Bulkeley. The bill, entitled H.R. 19402, was to "enable the Telepost Company to construct its plant, operate the same, and transact its business in D.C., and to make necessary connections with other parts of its system".

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