1811 American State Paper/Early Government Imprint
This is an official 1811 congressional document titled:
“Message from the President of the United States… transmitting reports… on the Capitol”
Printed in Washington by A. & G. Way (1811)
6 x 9 inches
Date: February 26, 1811
Subject: Costs, construction progress, and finances of the U.S. Capitol
Includes reports by:
Thomas Munroe (Superintendent of the City of Washington)
Benjamin Henry Latrobe (Surveyor of Public Buildings; major Capitol architect)
Issued by order of the House of Representatives
Specifically tied to the early construction of the Capitol.
This is from the Madison administration era (pre-War of 1812)
Directly tied to construction of the U.S. Capitol, one of the most important buildings in American history
Mentions Latrobe, a highly collectible historical figure in architecture
Condition
Missing original binding (disbound pamphlet)
Heavy foxing, staining, edge wear
Rough margins, some fragility
Text appears complete and legible
This is an official 1811 congressional document titled:
“Message from the President of the United States… transmitting reports… on the Capitol”
Printed in Washington by A. & G. Way (1811)
6 x 9 inches
Date: February 26, 1811
Subject: Costs, construction progress, and finances of the U.S. Capitol
Includes reports by:
Thomas Munroe (Superintendent of the City of Washington)
Benjamin Henry Latrobe (Surveyor of Public Buildings; major Capitol architect)
Issued by order of the House of Representatives
Specifically tied to the early construction of the Capitol.
This is from the Madison administration era (pre-War of 1812)
Directly tied to construction of the U.S. Capitol, one of the most important buildings in American history
Mentions Latrobe, a highly collectible historical figure in architecture
Condition
Missing original binding (disbound pamphlet)
Heavy foxing, staining, edge wear
Rough margins, some fragility
Text appears complete and legible