A Compendium of the Ninth Census (June 1, 1870): Compiled Pursuant to a Concurrent Resolution of Congress, and Under the Direction of the Secretary of

This is a fascinating historical document that captures a moment in time in the growth and development of the United States. The ninth census of the United States, taken in 1870, was remarkable for the wealth of information it collected, both statistical and demographic. This compendium collects and presents that data for posterity.