Canadian Pacific Railway Microform PDF Download

This important historical document marks a key moment in the development of Canada's infrastructure and economy. The letters patent, which were issued in 1881, granted the Canadian Pacific Railway Company the right to build a transcontinental railway across the country, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. This edition includes a facsimile of the original document, as well as an introduction and contextual information to help readers understand its significance. 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.