History of the Washington National Monument and of the Washington National Monument Society

by Frederick L. Harvey

TRANSLATIONS

OF THE

INSCRIPTIONS ON FOREIGN BLOCKS.

TURKEY.

"So as to strengthen the friendship between the two countries, Abdul-Majid Kahn has also had his name written on the Monument to Washington."

These words form a chronogram—"1269-1779 of the Hegira." Above the inscription is a monogram signifying "Abdul-Majid, son of Mahomet Kahn." Upon a lower corner, "Written by the court poet, Mustapha Izyt."

Block is of white marble, highly polished, and ornamental.

BREMEN.

"Washington dem Grossen und Gerechten das befreundete Bremen."