Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C.The Society, 1914 - 232 էջ |
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... George Town in Maryland , and to extend to the Eastern branch . have not by this first act given to the said territory the whole extent of which it is susceptible in the direction of the River ; because I thought it important that ...
... George Town in Maryland , and to extend to the Eastern branch . have not by this first act given to the said territory the whole extent of which it is susceptible in the direction of the River ; because I thought it important that ...
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... George Town , would be paid on sight , I have to request that you will answer the demands of Andrew Ellicott Esquire ... town now rests between the mouth of the East- ern Branch and the lands on the river below and adjacent to George ...
... George Town , would be paid on sight , I have to request that you will answer the demands of Andrew Ellicott Esquire ... town now rests between the mouth of the East- ern Branch and the lands on the river below and adjacent to George ...
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... town . These advantages have been so poised in my mind as to give it different tenden- cies at different times ... George - town to the Eastern branch , to the corner of Beatty's lot , including by the Plat of Beatty and Orme the house ...
... town . These advantages have been so poised in my mind as to give it different tenden- cies at different times ... George - town to the Eastern branch , to the corner of Beatty's lot , including by the Plat of Beatty and Orme the house ...
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... George - town to the Ferry on the Eastern - branch . He is directed to begin at the lower end , and work upwards ... Georgetown who have hitherto refused to accom- modate , will let themselves down to reasonable terms . This ...
... George - town to the Ferry on the Eastern - branch . He is directed to begin at the lower end , and work upwards ... Georgetown who have hitherto refused to accom- modate , will let themselves down to reasonable terms . This ...
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... George - town for necessary aids and expences . Should there be any difficulties on this subject , I would hope your aid in having them surmounted , -tho ' I have not named you to him or any body else , that no suspicions may be excited ...
... George - town for necessary aids and expences . Should there be any difficulties on this subject , I would hope your aid in having them surmounted , -tho ' I have not named you to him or any body else , that no suspicions may be excited ...
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agreeably ALEXANDER WHITE Alexandria answer autograph original Bank of Alexandria BENJAMIN STODDERT Blagden Capitol circumstances City of Washington Commissioners Congress convenient copy Daniel Carroll DAVID STUART Dear Sir delay District Doctr dollars Duddington duly east side Eastern Branch Ellicott enclosed esteem & regard esteem and regard execution expected expence favor Federal City Gentlemen George Town George Washington give Government ground Hallet hand inst instant intersects the south Jefferson land Letter Book 14 loan lots Major L'Enfant Maryland matter measure meeting ment Messrs MOUNT VERNON necessary north side object obtained Office opinion permanent seat person PHILADELPHIA PIERRE CHARLES L'ENFANT Post Potomac present President proper proposed proprietors propriety public buildings purpose reasons received request respect sentiments south side square numbered street west thence thereof Thomas tion TOBIAS LEAR ulto United Virginia west side WILLIAM DEAKINS WILLIAM THORNTON wish
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Էջ 4 - IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I HAVE CAUSED THESE LETTERS TO BE MADE PATENT, AND THE SEAL OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE TO BE HEREUNTO AFFIXED.
Էջ 3 - President of the United States of America, to all who shall see these Presents, Greeting: KNOW YE, That reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity...
Էջ 4 - Congress may by law direct, shall be, and the same is hereby forever ceded and relinquished to the Congress and Government of the United States, in full and absolute right, and exclusive jurisdiction, as well of soil as of persons residing or to reside thereon, pursuant to the tenor and effect of the eighth section of the first article of the Constitution of the government of the United States.
Էջ 6 - In testimony whereof, I have caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed to these presents, and signed the same with my hand.
Էջ 3 - Law; and to have and to hold the said Office, with all the Powers, Privileges, and Emoluments to the same of Right appertaining, during the Pleasure of the President of the United States for the Time being.
Էջ 202 - A century hence, if this country keeps united (and it is surely its policy and interest to do it), will produce a city, though not as large as London, yet of a magnitude inferior to few others in Europe, on the banks of the Potomac, where one is now establishing for the permanent seat of the government of the United States, between Alexandria and Georgetown, on the Maryland side of the river; a situation not excelled, for commanding prospect, good water, salubrious air...
Էջ 19 - Eastern branch, and so upwards to or above the ferry, including a breadth of about a mile and a half, the whole containing from three to five thousand acres, is ceded to the public on condition that when the whole shall be surveyed and laid off as a city, (which Major L'Enfant is now directed to do,) the present proprietors shall retain every other lot ; and for such part of the land as may be taken for public use, for squares, walks, &c., they shall be allowed at the rate of £25 per acre...
Էջ 4 - An act for the cession of ten miles square, or any. lesser quantity of territory within this State, to the United States in Congress assembled, for the permanent seat of the General Government...
Էջ 30 - Pursuant to the authority contained in the several acts on that subject, a district of ten miles square, for the permanent seat of the government of the United States, has been fixed and announced by proclamation ; which district will comprehend lands on both sides of the river Potomac, and the towns of Alexandria and Georgetown. A city has also been laid out agreeably to a plan which will be laid before congress. And as there is a prospect, favored by the rate of sales which have already taken place,...