A manual on the origin and development of Washington

by H. Paul Caemmerer

Please see the [Transcriber’s Notes] at the end of this text.

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THE HEART OF THE NATION’S CAPITAL

75TH CONGRESS, 3D SESSION · SENATE DOCUMENT NO. 178

A MANUAL ON THE
ORIGIN AND
DEVELOPMENT OF
WASHINGTON

By H. PAUL CAEMMERER, Ph. D.

“The City of Washington—the central star of the constellation
which enlightens the whole world.”

General Lafayette, as Guest of the Nation, October 12, 1824.

UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON: 1939

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 280
Submitted by Mr. Hayden

In the Senate of the United States,

April 20 (calendar day, May 18), 1938.

Resolved, That the manuscript entitled “A Manual of the Plan of Washington,” prepared by H. P. Caemmerer, be printed in such style and manner as may be directed by the Joint Committee on Printing, as a Senate Document.

Attest:

Edwin A. Halsey,
Secretary.