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
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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
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