The documents in this file pertain to discussions related to Railroads in the State of Kansas. This description does not cover all the documents in this file, only a few. A letter on May 9, 1877, from George H. Heafford, states he is unable to comply with Governor Anthony's request according to the rules of the new management. A petition in January 1878 calls Governor Anthony's attention to the excessive taxation, namely the transportation tax, among the citizens of Kansas. The petitioners state that unless relieved of the taxation, people will have to surrender their homes and properties confiscated. A letter on February 12, 1878, from A. Caldwell, states the expenses of the prosecution of the L. L. & G. Railroad Company should be paid for by the State. A copy of a resolution adopted by the Secretary to the President of the United States on the subject of the interruption of the railroads. A report on December 31, 1877, from R. J. Brown, in relation to the communication of repairs or restoration of the L. L. G. Railroad Bridge over the Kansas River at Lawrence, was well received.

Creator: Kansas. Governor (1877-1879: Anthony)
Date: 1877 - 1878