A Letter from Hon John S. Phelps to Citizens of Arkansas in Relation to a Pacific Railroad. [Cover title]. Literature Stapled white wrappers printed in

Stapled white wrappers printed in grey and red

light soiling and staining

with gilt initials "B

Then he had his own letterhead and under that wrote letters

else ony minor wear and toning

A Letter from Hon John S. Phelps to Citizens of Arkansas in Relation to a Pacific Railroad. [Cover title]. Literature Stapled white wrappers printed inSt. Louis: Printed by George Knapp & Co., 1858. 8 1 2" x 5 1 2". 16 pp. Rebound in new marbled wrappers with white title label, original front wrapper bound in. Short tear to original wrapper, minor foxing, else a remarkably clean and well preserved copy. Very Good+. John S. Phelps was a democratic congressman from Missouri and an ardent advocate for the Pacific Railroad. The southwest branch of the railroad traversed through Rolla, Arkansas.