Letter, 1805 February 24, "Superintendent Office" to [Thomas Jefferson], n.p.

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Letter, 1805 February 24, "Superintendent Office" to [Thomas Jefferson], n.p.

Writes regarding claims of A. Ritchie for late Colonel Beatty regarding land; outlines policy of land purchase and transfer in Washington D.C., specifically the 1791 "Act concerning the territory of Columbia and the city of Washington"; claims of Mr. Beatty must be tested against this act which affirms title of the United States to the President's Square; location of land Mr. Beatty claims has never been made know to commissioners, himself or surveyors.

4 p. on 1 leaf ; 33 cm. x 40 cm.

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Munroe, Thomas A. (Thomas Allan)

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