Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C.The Society, 1914 - 232 էջ |
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... convenient part of the eastern branch , and of the lands lying on the lower side thereof , and also the town of Alexandria . Now therefore for the purpose of amending and completing the location of the whole of the said territory of ten ...
... convenient part of the eastern branch , and of the lands lying on the lower side thereof , and also the town of Alexandria . Now therefore for the purpose of amending and completing the location of the whole of the said territory of ten ...
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... conveniently undertake to prepare such a Deed as he thinks would answer all the purposes both of the public and the Grantees , I am sure it would be efficiently done - If this can not be , then it might be well to furnish the Attorney ...
... conveniently undertake to prepare such a Deed as he thinks would answer all the purposes both of the public and the Grantees , I am sure it would be efficiently done - If this can not be , then it might be well to furnish the Attorney ...
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... convenient ground between the spots designed for the public builds . be- fore mentioned , and it was with much pleasure that a gen- eral approbation of the measure seemed to pervade the whole Thursday 30th The business which brot . me ...
... convenient ground between the spots designed for the public builds . be- fore mentioned , and it was with much pleasure that a gen- eral approbation of the measure seemed to pervade the whole Thursday 30th The business which brot . me ...
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... convenience or loss . Indeed the more harmoniously this , or any other business is conducted , the faster it will progress , and the more satis- factory will it be . Should Mr. Carroll adopt the first alternative mentioned in my letter ...
... convenience or loss . Indeed the more harmoniously this , or any other business is conducted , the faster it will progress , and the more satis- factory will it be . Should Mr. Carroll adopt the first alternative mentioned in my letter ...
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... convenience of Mr. Carroll would admit , and therefore , notwithstanding the assurances of the other , that he was using all the despatch in his power to ascer- tain the principal Streets and objects , and that he , Mr. Carroll , should ...
... convenience of Mr. Carroll would admit , and therefore , notwithstanding the assurances of the other , that he was using all the despatch in his power to ascer- tain the principal Streets and objects , and that he , Mr. Carroll , should ...
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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,...