Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C.The Society, 1914 - 232 էջ |
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... Maryland , and David Stuart , of Virginia , 1 I do , in pursuance of the powers vested in me by the act entitled " An act for establishing the temporary and permanent seat of the Government of the United States , " hereby appoint them ...
... Maryland , and David Stuart , of Virginia , 1 I do , in pursuance of the powers vested in me by the act entitled " An act for establishing the temporary and permanent seat of the Government of the United States , " hereby appoint them ...
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... Maryland , by an Act passed on the Twenty - third day of December , One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty - eight , entituled , “ An Act to cede to Congress a District of Ten Miles square in this State , for the Seat of the Government ...
... Maryland , by an Act passed on the Twenty - third day of December , One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty - eight , entituled , “ An Act to cede to Congress a District of Ten Miles square in this State , for the Seat of the Government ...
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... Maryland due North East Ten Miles : thence the Third Line due South East Ten Miles : and thence the Fourth Line due South West Ten Miles to the beginning on Hunting Creek . AND the said four Lines of Experiment being so run , I do ...
... Maryland due North East Ten Miles : thence the Third Line due South East Ten Miles : and thence the Fourth Line due South West Ten Miles to the beginning on Hunting Creek . AND the said four Lines of Experiment being so run , I do ...
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Columbia Historical Society (Washington, D.C.). of Maryland and above the Eastern Branch , and all that Part within the same four Lines of Experiment which shall be within the Commonwealth of Virginia , and above a Line to be run from ...
Columbia Historical Society (Washington, D.C.). of Maryland and above the Eastern Branch , and all that Part within the same four Lines of Experiment which shall be within the Commonwealth of Virginia , and above a Line to be run from ...
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... 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 Congress should have ...
... 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 Congress should have ...
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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,...