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Domestic News
October 13, 1801
Alexandria Advertiser And Commercial Intelligencer
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Gentlemen in Baltimore met to discuss improving navigation of the Susquehanna River by removing tidal obstructions, unanimously agreeing to open subscriptions to fund the project, with citizens to be approached soon.
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 10.
Agreeable to public notice, a number of gentlemen met at Mr. Evans's yesterday evening, to take into consideration measures to effect the navigation of the river Susquehanna, when it was unanimously agreed that a subscription be opened for the purpose of raising a sum of money to be applied towards removing the obstructions in the bed of the tide, which will admit with ease and safety the produce of that extensive river to the town of Baltimore. To effect so desirable an object, the citizens will be waited upon in a few days for subscriptions, when it is to be hoped a spirit of liberality will be evinced, equal to the importance of the undertaking.
Agreeable to public notice, a number of gentlemen met at Mr. Evans's yesterday evening, to take into consideration measures to effect the navigation of the river Susquehanna, when it was unanimously agreed that a subscription be opened for the purpose of raising a sum of money to be applied towards removing the obstructions in the bed of the tide, which will admit with ease and safety the produce of that extensive river to the town of Baltimore. To effect so desirable an object, the citizens will be waited upon in a few days for subscriptions, when it is to be hoped a spirit of liberality will be evinced, equal to the importance of the undertaking.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Susquehanna River
Navigation
Obstructions Removal
Subscription
Baltimore
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Evans
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Baltimore
Event Date
Yesterday Evening, Reported Oct. 10
Key Persons
Mr. Evans
Outcome
unanimous agreement to open subscriptions for funding river improvements
Event Details
A number of gentlemen met at Mr. Evans's to consider measures for navigating the Susquehanna River, agreeing to raise money by subscription to remove tidal obstructions, allowing safe transport of produce to Baltimore; citizens to be solicited soon.