"This stone is presented by a company of Christians and engraved at Ningpo, in the Province of Che Heang, China, this third year of the reign of the Emperor He-en Fung, sixth month and seventh day." [July 12, 1853.]


ARTICLES DEPOSITED

IN

RECESS IN THE CORNER-STONE OF THE
MONUMENT

ON JULY 4, 1848.

Constitution of the United States and Declaration of Independence; presented by Mr. Hickey.

American Constitutions; by W. Patton.

Large design of the Washington National Monument, with the fac simile of the names of the Presidents of the United States and others. Lithographed.

Large design of the Washington National Monument. Lithographed.