Letter from Henry M. Phillips to John Rumsey Regarding Pennsylvania Railroad, April 13, 1858


A letter written by Henry M. Phillips to John Rumsey on April 13, 1858, expressing disapproval of a Pennsylvania Railroad motion. Phillips, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer and the first Jewish Philadelphian elected to Congress, was a member of the Pennsylvania Railroad board. The letter is addressed to John Rumsey, Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Phillips, Henry M. (Henry Myer), 1811-1884
  • Rumsey, John
  • PHILLIPS, HENRY MEYER ( .1884)

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 9, Folder 9