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Copy of "Report upon the Title to the River Front at Memphis, Tenn., January 1st, 1899" issued by John H. Watkins, City Attorney. This 15-page report notes the history of the development of the river front to address possible claims against the City of Memphis to recover some lots and whether the City had the right to collect wharfage from boats landing at the sandbar.
Identifier
MVP 4151
Date
1899 January 1
Keywords
Waterfronts--Tennessee--Memphis.
Recommended Citation
"Report upon the Title to the River Front at Memphis, Tenn., 1899" (2021). Shelby County, Tennessee. 47.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-pub-shelby/47
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