Papers, 1833-1863.

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Papers, 1833-1863.

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Chiefly correspondence and other papers relating to a dispute between the building committee of the Washington National Monument Society and William Easley, contractor supplying stone for the monument, over Easley's default on his contract. Included is a committee report signed by Peter Force and others recording the decision against Easley. There are also a copy of the act to incorporate the Washington National Monument Society; a facsimile containing the signatures of the officers and managers of the society in 1850; and a document, 1853, empowering John L. Browne to solicit funds at the Exhibition of Industry of All Nations in New York.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6998896

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Washington National Monument Society

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Organized in 1833. From the description of Treasurer's records, 1849. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 37522236 Washington National Monument Society was organized in Sept. 1833. The society was governed by a board of thirteen managers. In 1855-1858, the Society was under the control of the Know-Nothings who created their own Board of Managers. Due to this conflict and the Civil War, the construction lagged until 1876 when the Congress took over th...

Easley, William, 1800-1867

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Force, Peter, 1790-1868

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American historian and mayor general. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Mayor's office, Washington, to James Greenleaf, esq., 1836 Aug. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270524419 Antiquarian, historian, and mayor of Washington, D.C. From the description of Papers and collection of Peter Force, 1170-1961. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 81049951 Archivist and historian. From the description of Receipt, 1853. (Historical Societ...

Browne, John L.

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