Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C.The Society, 1914 - 232 էջ |
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... appear not too expensive , and which may not excite suspicion of their being on behalf of the Public . I am , & c . L. C. , Letter Book 11 , p . 122 . TO WILLIAM DEAKINS , JR . , AND BENJAMIN STODDERT . PHILADELPHIA Feb. 28th 1791 ...
... appear not too expensive , and which may not excite suspicion of their being on behalf of the Public . I am , & c . L. C. , Letter Book 11 , p . 122 . TO WILLIAM DEAKINS , JR . , AND BENJAMIN STODDERT . PHILADELPHIA Feb. 28th 1791 ...
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... appear well adapted to the general design - and which , in my opinion , are those between Rock- creek , the Potomac - river , and the Eastern - branch - and as far up the latter as the turn of the channel above Evans's point , - thence ...
... appear well adapted to the general design - and which , in my opinion , are those between Rock- creek , the Potomac - river , and the Eastern - branch - and as far up the latter as the turn of the channel above Evans's point , - thence ...
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... appearing to me proper that the Commissioners should be apprised of the pretentions - signified in the enclosed letter , I send it to them accordingly , that such prudent use may be made of the information as to them shall seem fit.- I ...
... appearing to me proper that the Commissioners should be apprised of the pretentions - signified in the enclosed letter , I send it to them accordingly , that such prudent use may be made of the information as to them shall seem fit.- I ...
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... appears to have been some misconception between Major L'Enfant and you in this business — I am inclined , in behalf of the public , to offer you the choice of two alternatives : First , to arrest and pull down the building in its ...
... appears to have been some misconception between Major L'Enfant and you in this business — I am inclined , in behalf of the public , to offer you the choice of two alternatives : First , to arrest and pull down the building in its ...
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... appear reasonable , just & prudent to them , and consistent with the powers under which they act themselves . But having said this in more instances than one , it is rather painful to reiterate it . With esteem , & regard , I am , & c ...
... appear reasonable , just & prudent to them , and consistent with the powers under which they act themselves . But having said this in more instances than one , it is rather painful to reiterate it . With esteem , & regard , I am , & c ...
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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,...