Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Letters on the National Institute, Smithsonian Legacy, the Fine Arts: And Other Matters Connected With the Interests of the District of Columbia
Fortunately for my project, which I have had in contemplation for some time past, and the execution of which I postponed until the meeting of Congress, the present President of the United States, in his last Message, has called the serious and favorable attention of Congress to the interests of this District. This appeal in our behalf has elicited from you the following well-deserved and appropriate remarks.
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