Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C.The Society, 1914 - 232 էջ |
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... things that are attainable . - It has a claim , however , to consideration , & may be decided upon be- fore the next ... thing else which would be proof against fire . And what the difference in expense between these & Shingles : -for ...
... things that are attainable . - It has a claim , however , to consideration , & may be decided upon be- fore the next ... thing else which would be proof against fire . And what the difference in expense between these & Shingles : -for ...
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... things how far he may be spoken to in decisive terms without losing his services ; which , in my opinion , would be a serious misfortune . At the same time he must know , there is a line beyond which he will not be suffered to go ...
... things how far he may be spoken to in decisive terms without losing his services ; which , in my opinion , would be a serious misfortune . At the same time he must know , there is a line beyond which he will not be suffered to go ...
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... you pur- sue it as if every person & thing were obliged to yield to it ; whereas the Commissioners have many circumstances to attend to , some of which perhaps , may be unknown Writings of Washington Relating to National Capital . 39.
... you pur- sue it as if every person & thing were obliged to yield to it ; whereas the Commissioners have many circumstances to attend to , some of which perhaps , may be unknown Writings of Washington Relating to National Capital . 39.
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... things reasonable and proper will receive and give full weight to your opinions : -and , ascribing to your Zeal the ... thing which has relation to the federal district , and the city within it , is committed to the Commissioners ...
... things reasonable and proper will receive and give full weight to your opinions : -and , ascribing to your Zeal the ... thing which has relation to the federal district , and the city within it , is committed to the Commissioners ...
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... things to the friends of the measure , and are very much regretted . I know not what kind of certificate to give that will subserve the purpose of Mr. Roberdeau . - My conversations with , & letters to you , have uniformly conveyed the ...
... things to the friends of the measure , and are very much regretted . I know not what kind of certificate to give that will subserve the purpose of Mr. Roberdeau . - My conversations with , & letters to you , have uniformly conveyed the ...
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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,...