Speech of Samuel P. Lyman, on the Opening of the Erie Railroad, Astor House, May 14, 1851.

octavo, 16-page pamphlet, original printed paper wrappers, a very good clean copy.

Lyman relates the prospects for economic growth along the 425-mile route of the just opened Erie Railroad, connections with railroads and canals and the benefits to trade as a result. He also gives an account of the struggles to build the route giving credit to the politicians whose influence helped the road, including Daniel Webster, who was in attendance, he also cites the engineers and investors who helped make it possible.