Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C.The Society, 1914 - 232 էջ |
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... ideas of a proper plan for the Federal City , under the pros- pect which it now presents itself . For this purpose I ... idea that no offer , worthy of consideration , would come from the Landholders in the vicinity of Carrolls- burgh ...
... ideas of a proper plan for the Federal City , under the pros- pect which it now presents itself . For this purpose I ... idea that no offer , worthy of consideration , would come from the Landholders in the vicinity of Carrolls- burgh ...
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... ideas and views upon that occasion or without the qualifications , which , unless I am much mistaken were added of running about so and so - for I had no map before me for direction . Will they not recollect my observation that ...
... ideas and views upon that occasion or without the qualifications , which , unless I am much mistaken were added of running about so and so - for I had no map before me for direction . Will they not recollect my observation that ...
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... them general ideas of the City - but they were told that some deviations from it would take place - particularly in the diagonal Streets or avenues , which would not be so Writings of Washington Relating to National Capital . 27.
... them general ideas of the City - but they were told that some deviations from it would take place - particularly in the diagonal Streets or avenues , which would not be so Writings of Washington Relating to National Capital . 27.
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... ideas , that are capable of improvements ; and because I have heard , that Ellicott , who is also a man of uncommon talents in his way , and of a more placid temper , has intimated that no in- formation had been required either from him ...
... ideas , that are capable of improvements ; and because I have heard , that Ellicott , who is also a man of uncommon talents in his way , and of a more placid temper , has intimated that no in- formation had been required either from him ...
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... taken , I shall delay no longer to give my ideas to the Commissioners for carrying into effect the Plan for the federal City . The continuance of your services ( as I have often Writings of Washington Relating to National Capital . 45.
... taken , I shall delay no longer to give my ideas to the Commissioners for carrying into effect the Plan for the federal City . The continuance of your services ( as I have often Writings of Washington Relating to National Capital . 45.
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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,...