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The Globe--- Extra. How some people live. A correspondent of the New York Daily Times, writing from Paris, mentions the calling or business by which some persons live there. We will copy a portion of his letter ... [Washington, D. C. 1853?].

How some people live. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 24.

Whiskey, or fight Fourth ward. Collector, Bull Robinson. Register Ben. Beveridge, Sr. Alderman. Ham. Hughes ... [Washington, D. C.? June 1853].

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Voters! You are called upon to express your views of the liquor traffic. On the first Monday in June, if you wish to have intoxicating drinks sold -- under sanction of law--- at your own responsibility, you will vote "License;" if not, "No licen

On recto, copy 3: June 4th 1853. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 3 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfol More

A lecture! will be given by Madame Hagerty! at Apollo Hall! on Friday evening March 25th, [1853] on Monday Ev'g March 28, she will sing ten different languages! of the unknown tongues. [Washington, D. C. 1853].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 9a.

Washington, January, 1853. To Sir: I have the pleasure to inform you that a jury of the Royal Commissioners connected with the exhibition of the works of all nations, at London, in the year 1851, in consideration of has awared you a medal, certi

Signature of Millard Fillmore. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfoli More

Wonderful, unprecedented, and exciting exhibition! An aeroport of flying ship, 23 feet long and carrying an operative steam engine and freight, with automaton passengers and various kinds of merchandise, will fly through the air, in various dire

Aerial navigation. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 9.

To the public. The undersigned, inventor of the marble slab coffins, having taken the initiatory steps to secure his rights by letters patent of the United States is now prepared to dispose of rights either by license to build or for territory.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 7.

Democratic ticket. Democracy!! Bryant. Pearson. For collector, John Y. Bryant for register, P. M. Pearson. To the Democratic voters of Washington City ... Signed by the Committee. [Washington, D. C.] June 3rd, 1853.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 15.

Champion's double lever bridge. The engravings annexed, are illustrations of Samuel and Thomas Champion's permanent wrought iron tubular suspension bridge ... For further particulars, address Samuel and Thomas Champion, Washington, D. C. [Washin

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 13a.

Forrest Hall! Georgetown, D. C. Young mens' dramatic association. First appearance of the young and talented favorite actress Miss Kate Reignolds!!! who will appear as Therese ... Georgetown, D. C. Printed by Settle & Rodier, Congress street. [J

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 16.

The first exhibition of the Metropolitan mechanics' institute, for the promotion and encouragement of manufactures, commerce, and the mechanics and useful arts, will be opened at the City of Washington on Thursday, the 24th day of February, 1853

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 6.

City of Washington. Historic map, Library of Congress

Shows wards, built-up areas, and major buildings. Also covers Georgetown. Plate 16 from atlas by S.A. Mitchell: New universal atlas ... of the world. Philadelphia : Thomas, Cowperthwait & Co., 1854. G1019.M64 1 More

Steam or other communication with Liberia. An adjourned meeting to aid this object will be held this evening in the 4 1-2 street Church ... when the Hon. Judge Wayne will preside and addresses be made by several distinguished gentlemen ... All w

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 27.

Lyon's copper lightning conductor! The subscriber. having secured the exclusive right for the sale of Lyon's Copper lightning conductor! The subscriber, having secured the exclusive right for the sale of Lyon's Copper lightning conductor, for th

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 209, Folder 35.

Plat & dimensions of circle on Pennsylvania Avenue at intersection of Pa. Avenue, New Hampshire Avenue, K Street north, 23d Street west : [Washington Circle, Washington D.C.] /

"18th Nov'r 1854." Includes survey notes. LC copy mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. DCP

Nominations of the do-nothings of Washington, for 1856. for Mayor. Jas. Robertson, Editor of the Truth. For assessors Ham Hughes. For Common Council George Turner, George Longdon, John McDevitt. For the Board of aldermen. Bill Porter. Beau Hickm

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 36.

Map of property purchased from the United States by Wm. T. Dove, Esq., south half of square no. 3 in the city of Washington : colored red, also the origl. boundary of the Potomac River /

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Declaration, platform, and constitution of the Republican association of Washington, D. C. [Washington, 1854].

On verso: G.E.B. Dec. 21, 1910. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 38.

Junction of Potomac and Anacostia rivers / nautical chart

Depths shown by contours and soundings. Title handwritten on original map. On original map in handwriting: Reduced by F. Fairfax 1854. Includes notes. LC copy accompanied by negative photocopy and annotated in More

Rejoinder to Mr. Rives. Estimates for printing. Washington, May 27, 1854.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 30. Copy scanned: 1

Plat of triangular reservation on Pennsylvania Avenue between 20th & 21st streets west : [Washington D.C.] /

Covers triangular park bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue and I and 21 st streets N.W. "18th November 1854." Includes "Recapitulation" table. LC copy mounted on cloth backing. Available also through the Library of More

Odd-Fellow's Hall. Thursday Even'g, June 8. Last night Uncle Tom's Cabin!

Previously uncataloged.

Tricks of the enemy! "Know nothing" Falsehoods!! It is reported throughout this city, and published on the street corners, that "Arch Bishop Hughes of N. Y., is in this city for the purpose of controlling the Catholic and foreign vote of Washing

Dated in manuscript. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 33.

200 dollars reward! Frank Camper, sallow complexion with black hair and hazel eyes ... Escaped from the penitentiary in Washington City this morning about 6 12 o'clock. Joseph Allemander ... A reward of $100 will be given for the sale del

Reward. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 32.

The Fourth of July and the Washington national monument ... Washington, June 17, 1854.

The Fourth of July and the Washington national monument.; On recto of copy 1, 2, 3 and 4: By Exchange Western Reserve Historcial Society 1923; on recto, copy 2: PN6140I7W6. Page Order: Leaflet Available also More

Map of the city of Washington in the District of Columbia, U. States of America.

Shows block numbers, wards, and built-up areas. Title at head of Georgetown index: Plan of Georgetown. Photocopy of map in Bohn's hand-book of Washington, 1854. Includes text, indexes to points of interest, and More

Appeal in behalf of the Washington national monument. The voters of Washington are informed that the monument now being erected in this City, to the memory of the "Father of his Country", has reached the height of 154 feet, and has cost about {d

Washington national monument. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 34.

Great attraction! Dr. James Thom, naturalist, has just arrived and is now exhibiting, on Penn. av., first door east of 7th st., his wonderful petrification of a man into stone ... [Washington, February, 1854].

Petrified man. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 26.

Grand ball. Your company is respectfully requested at a ball to be given by Ellen Grant, at Schwartz' Hall, on G street, between 17th and 18th streets, October 16th, 1854.

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 39.

Cadastral survey map of land tracts in Washington D.C. near the junction of Bladensburg and Benning Roads N.E.].

Second exhibition of the Metropolitan mechanics' institute, for the promotion and encouragement of manufactures, commerce, and the mechanic and useful arts, will be opened at the City of Washington, on Thursday, the 8th day of February, 1855 in

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, Folder 2. Copy scanned: 1

Hominy by a new process! Hughes hominy and samp mill! Patented Oct. 12, 1852 ... William Reading, sole agent. No. 226, Seventh street, Washington, D. C. March 1, 1855. Washington. Polkinhorn, printer, corner of 7th and D streets.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, Folder 4.

Miss Brooke's English and French boarding and day school, Washington, D. C. [Circular] [Washington, D. C. 1855].

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Colton's Georgetown and the city of Washington : the capital of the United States of America ; Colton's map showing part of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey & New York.

City map shows block numbers, wards, extent of built-up area, and major buildings. Relief shown by hachures. "Entered according to Act of Congress ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York." Includes ill. "No More

The Western academy, corner seventeenth and I streets, Washington, D. C. A select school will be opened on the first Monday in September for boys. Number of pupils limited to twenty-five ... Washington, July 26 [1855?] [Washington, D. C.] Polkin

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, Folder 11.

Ball's patent indestructible water and gas pipe, made of wrought iron, lined with & laid in hydraulic cement, manufactured by the "Water & gas pipe co.," at Jersey City, N. J ... The company are prepared to take and execute contracts to construc

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, Folder 10.

[Survey of the original landholdings in Washington D.C. in the area bounded by The Mall, North Capitol St., Tiber Creek, N St. N.W., and Seventh St. N.W.] /

Georgetown and the city of Washington : the capital of the United States of America.

Central Academy, Washington City ... This institution has been in successful operation for nearly six years, and is permanently located in the building formerly known at the Medical College, corner of E. and 10th streets ... [Washington] H. Polk

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Shingle machine! Skinner's patent shingle machine is now on exhibition at the Metropolitan Mechanics' Institute fair. The machine, well managed, will rive and shave 20,000 shingles in ten hours ... Purdy & Skinner. Washington, Feb. 23d. 1855. H.

Shingle machine. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, Folder 3.

Colton's Georgetown and the city of Washington : the capital of the United States of America.

Shows block numbers, wards, extent of built-up area, streetcar lines, and major buildings. Relief shown by hachures. "Entered according to Act of Congress ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York." Includes i More

Map of the city of Washington : established as the permanent seat of the government of the United States of America /

Shows block numbers, wards, and major buildings. Includes note, index to points of interest, and inset "Map of the District of Columbia." LC Ward maps 225 LC copy fold-lined, missing small edge sections, and mo More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Books for new members. The House passed, yesterday, a joint resolution to procure such books for the new members as had been purchased for the members of previous Congresses ... John C. Rives. Washington, March 25, 1856.

Books for new members. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, Folder 17.

Appeal to the country in behalf of the Washington national monument. Washington City. H. Polkinhorn, printer [1856].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, Folder 29.

Nuisances. Office Commissioner of Health, April 2, 1856. To housekeepers and others. ... [Washington, D. C. 1856].

On verso: 2.95.295.30. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, Folder 18.

To southern travellers! Spring & summer arrangement of the great southern mail line!! Direct to New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, via Washington City, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Petersburg to Weldon, Raleigh, Wilmington. N.C. Charleston, S. C

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 31, Folder 6b.

Assessors' notice. The voters of the several wards will please take notice, that the assessors will attnd at the places designated below, from 10 o'clock, A. M. to 3 o'clock P.M., every day, (except Sundays and Christmas day,) from the 15th to t

On recto, copy 2: 1856. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 3 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, F More

I hereby certify that I have surveyed and marked for Mr. Geo. E. Mattingly lots nos. 1, 2, 4, 5 in square no. 475, also Water Street opposite said lots : as per plat in this office and annexed diagram /

Cadastral survey map showing lot numbers and dimensions of lots, streets, and wharves. In script: I do hereby approve the plan of wharf[s?] submitted above, WBMagruder, mayor. At upper left in print: Supreme Co More

Plat of part of the estate of the late William East, deceased : in squares nos. 10, 11, 12, s. of 12, 62 & 63, with the wharfs fronting along said property : [Washington D.C.] /

Cadastral map showing block and lot numbers, lot boundaries, dimensions, and buildings. "4th August 1856, Washington D.C." Covers area bounded by 26th St. N.W., F St. N.W., and Potomac River. Oriented with nort More

This paper will be issued regularly, from and after Wednesday, December 3, and will be delivered to city subscribers at $2 per year, ... Vespasian Ellis. [Washington, D. C. 1856].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 202, Folder 15.

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Alfred Beckley's Private Memorandum Book, 1856-1865, including "Statements of Agency for the Mssrs Francis and John A Granger"

The son of John Beckley, the first clerk of the House of Representatives under George Washington, Alfred Beckley is widely recognized as the founder of Raleigh County. The man for whom the county seat of Beckle More

Inauguration ball in the immense building erected for the purpose in Judiciary Square, Washington City, March 4th, 1857

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 3, 1857 March 21, p. 241. Reference copy in PRES FILE - Buchanan, James Inauguration, 1857.

City statistics ... John Sessford. [Washington, D. C. 1857].

God's mercies amidst the monetary embarrassments of our land. A thanksgiving discourse preached in St. John's Church, Thursday, November 26, 1857, by Rev. Charles Burroughs, D. D. [Washington, D. C. 1857].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 8.

Beware of rats! The following is a list of rats working at J. C. McGuire's bindery: Dandy rat---- W. P. Venerable: Sucking do---- Robert Foster: One-eyed do.--- T. L. Lamb: King do.---- Bob Connell. They can be seen at the rat trap in Cox's alle

Dated in manuscript. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 2.

First grand semi-occasional entertainment of the Swampoodle ruins, (of Mr. C, Wendell's bindery.) at Charles Kloman's restaurant, Washington. October 24, 1857 ... [Washington, D. C. 1857].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 7.

"Truth is omnipotent, and public justice certain." The people of Washington cannot soon forget the torrents of abuse which have been poured upon the tax collector Gen McCalla for alleged official deficiences and mistakes ... The following docume

McCalla, John M. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 1.

Georgetown and the city of Washington : the capital of the United States of America.

Shows block numbers, wards, extent of built-up area, and major buildings. "Entered according to Act of Congress ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York." Includes ill. Text titled "The state of Virginia" and More

On and after Monday, the 21st inst. The trains on this road, until further notice, will run regularly at the following hours ... December 21st, 1857. [Washington, 1857].

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Affectionately dedicated to father J.B. Byrne. There is no profession in the world more honorable than that of a good priest ... St. Matthew's, August 23, 1857. [Washington, D. C. 1857].

Byrne, J. B. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 4.

Isometrical view of the Presidents House, the surrounding public buildings, and private residences : [Washington D.C.].

Bird's-eye view of White House vicinity and Lafayette Park. Shows all buildings, individual trees, fences, sidewalks, etc. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Accompanied by letter from the White House, More

The committee on exhibition of the Horticultural society, District of Columbia, submit the following schedule of premiums to be awarded at their exhibition on the 30th inst. [Sept. 1857] ... [Washington, D. C.] R. A. Water's steam job press, Sta

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 6.

Chart of the head of navigation of the Potomac River : surveyed by order of the Sec. of War for the Corporation of Georgetown D.C. with a view to the improvement of the Georgetown Channel /

Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes note. LC copy fold-lined, laminated, halved, and mounted on cloth backing. Available also th More

Map of Washington City, District of Columbia, seat of the federal government : respectfully dedicated to the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of North America /

Cadastral map showing buildings and wards. Shows "W. Twenty Seventh St." correctly; Judiciary Square shown as "Judicary Square." Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by contours and soundings. Available also More

Excursion to Mount Vernon. by the American medical association, Friday, May 7th, 1858. per steamer. Admit the bearer.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 15.

We have read the memorial to Congress of several New York firms against any further extension of facilities to United States ocean mail steamers, and deem it not inappropriate to offer a few remarks on the subject for the consideration of Congre

Fair play.; Steamship subsidies. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfol More

Letter from Joshua Reed Giddings, Washington City, [D.C.], to William Lloyd Garrison, March 3, 1858

Plan of a tract of land called Port Royal, covered by part of the city of Washington /

"God and liberty" "Soldiers, you are Frenchmen, and France is free. You are called on to vote for or against the Emperor. Of course every soldier has a rigth to vote exactly as he pleases but it is only fair to inform you, that should any one vo

On verso, copy 1: 39; May 16 57. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfo More

[Circular] Washington, June 1, 1858.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 20.

Synopsis of reason. Gentlemen:--Senators, and members of the House of representatives of the United States. The philosophy of nature, reason and sound common sence, together with all ancient and modern history, teaches the pleasing lesson, that

Synopsis of reason. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 19.

City of Washington. Historic map, Library of Congress

Shows wards, major buildings, and extent of built-up area. Also covers Georgetown. "Entered according to Act of Congress ... 1856 by Charles Desilver ... Eastern District of Pennsylvania." Includes Capitol floo More

Letter from Joshua Reed Giddings, Washington City, [D.C.], to William Lloyd Garrison, April 11, 1858

A map of tract of land called Portroyal, formerly the property of Joseph Comb in the city of Washington /

Cadastral map showing boundaries of western subsection of Port Royal in relation to the city street system. Covers area bounded by Q, 1st, H, I, and 10th streets N.W. Shows block numbers and dimensions. At lowe More

[Survey of the original landholdings in Washington D.C. in the area bounded by The Mall, North Capitol St., Tiber Creek, N St. N.W., and Seventh St. N.W.] /

Cadastral map showing tracts dated 1687 thru 1794 of which 3 are named "Port Royal," "Gleanings," and "Youngsborough." "The annexed plat ... made by Order of the Hon. the Judges of the Circuit Court ... accordi More

Washington City, May 10, 1858. Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Quarantine and sanitary convention held in the city of Baltimore, on the 29th of April, 1858 the following resolutions were adopted ... Tho. Miller, M. D. Chairman.

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 5 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 16. Copy scanned: 1

Extraordinary inducements! In order to raise money in a short time to meet some of our engagements, we commence from this day forth to offer our large and well-assorted stock of hats, caps and gentlemen's furnishing goods at greatly reduced pric

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 12.

Profile of Olive Street between Washington Street and Rock Creek : [Georgetown, Washington D.C.] /

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Central academy, Corner of E. and 10th street, Washington City, D. C. A select school for boys ... [Washington, D. C.] Polkinhorn's steam job press [1858?].

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder More

The undersigned ... will open a school for young ladies, at Nos. 159 and 161 Pennsylvania Avenue, on Monday, September 6th ... [Washington, D. C. 1858].

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 22.

City charter. As the president of the United States has designed Monday, the 15th instant, as the day for taking the sense of the people of Washington for or against the new code, and as there is another question on which the people of Washingto

The Washington tragedy. Air, Vilikins and his Dinah. April 1859.

Verse.; On verso: 85008 06. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 38.

The construction of the Washington national monument, after a suspension of several years, is about to be resumed ... [Washington, D. C. 1859].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 203, Folder 28.

$600 reward. Mayor's office. Washington, December 27th, 1859. Whereas it appears by the verdict of a corner's inquest that a homicide was committed in this city on Friday, the 23d instant, by a certain John Essex, and that a certain Charl

[Advertisement, September 12, 1859] [Washington] McGill's Steam Press, [1859].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 192, Folder 28a. Copy scanned: 1

City of Washington. Historic map, Library of Congress

Shows wards, major buildings, and extent of built-up area. Also covers Georgetown. "Entered according to Act of Congress ... 1856 by Charles Desilver ... Eastern District of Pennsylvania." Includes Capitol flo More

Assessors' notice. The voters of the several wards will please take notice that the assessors will attend at the places designated below, from 10 o'clock A. M., to 3 o'clock, P. M., every day (except Sundays and Christmas day) from the 15th to t

Colton's Georgetown and the city of Washington : the capital of the United States of America.

Shows block numbers, wards, extent of built-up area, and major buildings. "Entered according to Act of Congress ... 1855 by J.H. Colton & Co. ... New York." Includes ill. Text titled "The state of Virginia" and More