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Nicholas King Family Papers, 1792-1987, (bulk 1792-1861)

Title: Nicholas King Family Papers 1792-1987 (bulk 1792-1861)

Family of Nicholas King, English-born engineer and surveyor of the city of Washington, D.C. Journals, correspondence, notes, genealogies, visas, photographs, and drawings concerning King and members of his family.

ArchivalResource: 30 items; 1 container plus 1 oversize; .4 linear feet

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King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated the mansion house and grave yard of the Widow Young.

Title: Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated the mansion house and grave yard of the Widow Young. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., linen ; on sheet 41 x 34 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23838026 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. A plan exhibiting the squares on which Robert Peters buildings stood on the tract of land called Mexico, within the city of Washington.

Title: A plan exhibiting the squares on which Robert Peters buildings stood on the tract of land called Mexico, within the city of Washington. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., linen ; on sheet 36 x 46 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837871 View

Records of the Government of the District of Columbia. 1791 - 1978. Maps, Plans, and Atlases

Title: Records of the Government of the District of Columbia. 1791 - 1978. Maps, Plans, and Atlases

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Toner, Joseph M. (Joseph Meredith), 1825-1896. Plan of square 183 in the city of Washington on which is shewn the situation of a log dwelling house belonging to Samuel Davidson, original proprietor of the square.

Title: Plan of square 183 in the city of Washington on which is shewn the situation of a log dwelling house belonging to Samuel Davidson, original proprietor of the square. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., linen ; on sheet 42 x 23 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837993 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Plan of part of the city of Washington : on which is shewn the squares, lots, &c., divided between William Prout Esq'r and the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings, agreeably to the deed of trust / laid down from a scale of 200 feet pr. inch by N. King, 1800.

Title: Plan of part of the city of Washington : on which is shewn the squares, lots, &c., divided between William Prout Esq'r and the Commissioners of the Federal Buildings, agreeably to the deed of trust / laid down from a scale of 200 feet pr. inch by N. King, 1800. 1800.

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. map on 2 sheets : col., on paper backing ; 51 x 141 cm., sheets each 53 x 72 cm.

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King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a house belonging to Robert Peter.

Title: Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a house belonging to Robert Peter. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., linen ; on sheet 42 x 37 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837936 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of that part of the city of Washington on which Mess'rs Lynch and Sands mansion house stands.

Title: Map of that part of the city of Washington on which Mess'rs Lynch and Sands mansion house stands. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., linen ; on sheet 43 x 33 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837972 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a mansion-house belonging to James M. Lingan.

Title: Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a mansion-house belonging to James M. Lingan. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., linen ; on sheet 46 x 36 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837987 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Plan of part of the city of Washington shewing the situation of the buildings belonging to Mr. Dan'l Carroll of Duddington.

Title: Plan of part of the city of Washington shewing the situation of the buildings belonging to Mr. Dan'l Carroll of Duddington. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., linen ; on sheet 38 x 47 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837844 View

Editorial Files for, Jefferson's Western Explorations, 2003-2004

Title: Editorial Files for Jefferson's Western Explorations 2003-2004

This collection includes the research files, drafts, and correspondence with the publisher, Arthur H. Clark, for the book edited by Doug Erickson, Paul Merchant, and Jeremy Skinner, and published in 2004. Jefferson's Western Explorations

ArchivalResource: 1.5 cubic feet; 1 box

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King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. [Lewis and Clark map, with annotations in brown ink by Meriwether Lewis, tracing showing the Mississippi, the Missouri for a short distance above Kansas, Lakes Michigan, Superior, and Winnipeg, and the country onwards to the Pacific].

Title: [Lewis and Clark map, with annotations in brown ink by Meriwether Lewis, tracing showing the Mississippi, the Missouri for a short distance above Kansas, Lakes Michigan, Superior, and Winnipeg, and the country onwards to the Pacific]. [1803?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms. ; 51 x 77 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/84235240 View

Davidge, Walter D. (Walter Dorsey), 1823-1901. Davidge family business records, 1796-1912.

Title: Davidge family business records, 1796-1912.

Primarily correspondence and legal documents relating to the law practice of Walter D. Davidge and the law firm of Davidge and Semmes.

ArchivalResource: 1 oversize folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70925835 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Letter, 1797 Jan. 6.

Title: Letter, 1797 Jan. 6.

Letter from King to Arthur Jones in Philadelphia, acknowleding his receipt of two letters and two drafts amounting to $400 for payment of a lot on B Street.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

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King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of part of the city of Washington shewing the situation of the mansion-house, grave-yard & buildings belonging to Mr. Notley Young : original proprietor of that part of the city.

Title: Map of part of the city of Washington shewing the situation of the mansion-house, grave-yard & buildings belonging to Mr. Notley Young : original proprietor of that part of the city. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., linen ; on sheet 41 x 82 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837818 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a mansion house and grave-yard belonging to Abraham Young.

Title: Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a mansion house and grave-yard belonging to Abraham Young. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., linen ; on sheet 45 x 38 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837885 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated the mansion-house & grave yard belonging to Mr. Geo. Walker.

Title: Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated the mansion-house & grave yard belonging to Mr. Geo. Walker. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., linen ; on sheet 30 x 43 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837926 View

Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809. Map of part of the continent of North America : whereon is laid down the Missouri, Jeffersons, Lewis's, Clarks, and the Columbia, Rivers, from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean, as corrected by the celestial observations of Messr. Lewis & Clark during their tours of discovery in 1805 / copied from Lewis & Clarks map by N. King for the War Departmt. of U.S., between 1807 and 1808?.

Title: Map of part of the continent of North America : whereon is laid down the Missouri, Jeffersons, Lewis's, Clarks, and the Columbia, Rivers, from the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean, as corrected by the celestial observations of Messr. Lewis & Clark during their tours of discovery in 1805 / copied from Lewis & Clarks map by N. King for the War Departmt. of U.S., between 1807 and 1808?.

ArchivalResource: 1 map on 28 sheets : col., mounted on linen ; 67 x 95 cm. on sheet 71 x 99 cm. folded to 19 x 15 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54042124 View

Toner, Joseph M. (Joseph Meredith), 1825-1896. Map of that part of the city in which Mrs. Fenwicks house stands : [Washington D.C.].

Title: Map of that part of the city in which Mrs. Fenwicks house stands : [Washington D.C.]. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., linen ; on sheet 39 x 34 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23838012 View

Toner, Joseph M. (Joseph Meredith), 1825-1896. Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated the house and grave-yard belonging to the heirs of John Davidson.

Title: Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated the house and grave-yard belonging to the heirs of John Davidson. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., linen ; on sheet 39 x 33 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837946 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. [Cadastral map of part of S.W. Washington D.C. showing land tracts and buildings belonging to Notley Young].

Title: [Cadastral map of part of S.W. Washington D.C. showing land tracts and buildings belonging to Notley Young]. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., linen ; on sheet 45 x 68 cm.

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King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Plan of part of the city of Washington, in the vicinity of the upper Eastern Branch ferry, shewing the situation of the buildings & grave yards belonging to the Widow Wheler.

Title: Plan of part of the city of Washington, in the vicinity of the upper Eastern Branch ferry, shewing the situation of the buildings & grave yards belonging to the Widow Wheler. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., linen ; on sheet 38 x 47 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837855 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a house and grave yard belonging to David Burns : at present occupied by James Burns.

Title: Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a house and grave yard belonging to David Burns : at present occupied by James Burns. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : col., ms., linen ; on sheet 41 x 31 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837960 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a mansion house belonging to Samuel Blodget.

Title: Map of that part of the city of Washington on which is situated a mansion house belonging to Samuel Blodget. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., linen ; on sheet 46 x 36 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837912 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. [Partial cadastral map of southern part of Georgetown, Washington D.C.].

Title: [Partial cadastral map of southern part of Georgetown, Washington D.C.]. [1799?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., cloth backing ; 85 x 160 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18019039 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of that part of the city on which Mrs. Prouts house stands : [Washington D.C.].

Title: Map of that part of the city on which Mrs. Prouts house stands : [Washington D.C.]. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., linen ; on sheet 45 x 34 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837897 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Map of that part of the city of Washington on which Mr. Youngs mill stands.

Title: Map of that part of the city of Washington on which Mr. Youngs mill stands. [187-?]

ArchivalResource: 1 map : ms., col., linen ; 48 x 67 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/23837832 View

King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812. Journals of Nicholas King 1793, Oct. 12 -- 1805, May : typescript.

Title: Journals of Nicholas King 1793, Oct. 12 -- 1805, May : typescript.

Trascriptions of King's journals and gragments of his commonplace book with notes on books and copies of his father's letters. The originals were found among the effects of King's oldest daughter Mary Gaunt King (d. 1881). The originals are now housed with the Nicholas King Papers in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress. Included are: Journal of Observations and Occurences in a voyage from England to America in the year 1793 (1793, Oct. 12 -- Nov. 22, pp. 1-13); Journal in America (1794, Jan. 24 -- 1795, May, pp. 14-89); notes dated March and May 1805 (pp. 90-92); letters from Robert King (1794, Apr. 5, July 20, and Aug. 26 (pp. 92 -06); Journal Washington, D.C. (1796, Sept. -- 1798, Jan. 1, pp. 106-130); and fragments of journals, notebooks, etc., including a journal of King's trip to Bethlehem, Pa. in August 1794 (pp. 131- 160) King's 1793 travel journal details his journey across the Atlantic and includes his ruminations on African slave trade and American slavery. In his American journal, King at length discusses American industries, agriculture, learning, mores, news, rumors, including anecdotes of Thomas Paine. and provides details of his "excursions" in New York, the Jerseys, and Pennsylvania, especially Philadelphia and Bethlehem. Also included are accounts of his encounters with Dr. Samuel Latham Mitchill, Robert Morris, and George Washington (in March 1794). King's Washington journal consists mostly of copies of his professional correspondence and notes.

ArchivalResource: 160 pages; bound transcripts.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/713974132 View