This fascinating historical document is a record of the land grant received by the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad Company from the US Congress in 1851. With detailed descriptions of the location and boundaries of the grant lands, as well as maps and other relevant information, this document provides a unique window into the early days of American railway history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.