Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ... COMMUNICATIONS MADE TO THE COLUMBIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. (Continued from Page 248, Vol. 18.) 1915. Jan. 19.. The Origin and Jurisdiction of the United States Court of Claims. Hon. Stanton J. Peelle. Published in this volume. Feb. 16. Literary Landmarks: Being an Account of Authors in Washington, Where They Have Lived and What They Have Written. Mrs. Margaret Brent Downing. Published in this volume. Mar. 16. The Mayors of the City of Washington--Thomas Carbery. Allen C. Clark. Published in this volume. Apl. 20. Early History of Columbian College, Now the George Washington University. Rear-Admiral Charles Herbert Stockton (retired), President of the University. Published in this volume. May 18. Maryland's Part in the Formation of the Federal Government. J. Frederick Essary, Washington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun. Published in this volume., Nov. 16. Pan Americanism and its Inspiration in History. Hon. John Barrett, LL.D., Director General of the Pan American Union. Published in this volume. Dec. 21. John Walker Maury, his Lineage and Life. William A. Maury. Published in this volume. PROCEEDINGS OF THE COLUMBIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 148th meeting. January 19, 1915. President Morgan in the chair, with about 75 members and guests. The communication was by Hon. Stanton J. Peelle, who explained "The Origin and Jurisdiction of the United States Court of Claims," he being a retired Justice of that Court. The subject was discussed by President Morgan, VicePresident Clark and Mr. Larner, Mr. Justice Peelle answering numerous questions. Dr. Tindall moved a rising vote of thanks. At the 21st Annual Meeting, Mr. Hood and Doctor Tindall tellers, the same officers were elected with the exception of the Chronicler, to which office Mr. Frederick L....
