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Remonstrance against issuing bonds in Milwaukee to build a new courthouse

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Petitioners from Milwaukee County argue against a bill that authorizes the city of Milwaukee to issue bonds to build a new courthouse and other buildings. They state the current buildings are adequate, and they also do not want to pay more taxes or create more debt.

Date Created:
1854

Publication Information

Date Created 1854
Language English

Physical Description

Format Text
Extent 3 pages

Collection Information

Source Collection Petitions, remonstrances, and resolutions to the Wisconsin Legislature, 1836-2010
Call Number Series 180
Media Number Box 25,Folder 4
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465144302121
Finding Aid http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ser00180

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W019T6N
Legacy ID
Ser180.250405

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