Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Unted United States ^of America^ in Congress assembled, That the Commissioner of Public Buildings and grounds be and he hereby is authorized and directed to lease to Mr. J. Casparis all that public square in the city of Washington, not occupied by the Engine House now standing thereon; and which is bounded by New Jersey and Delaware Avenues and B & C streets south. Said Lease to be in its terms and conditions according to the memorial of said Casparis to the present session of Congress

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HR 60
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February 28, 1849
Read twice, engrossed
Read three times & laid upon the table.
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Mr Faran rom the Committee on Public Buildings & Grounds reported the following joint resolution:
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A joint resolution authorizing the lease of ^part of^ a public square to Mr J. Casparis.
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Faran 48
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[H?] R. Eng.
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[H?] R. Boyden
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to lie.

Handwritten Document, 2 page(s), RG 233, Entry 362: Records of the United States House of Representatives, Thirtieth Congress, 1847-1849, Records of Legislative Proceedings, Bills and Resolutions Originating in the House, 1847-1849, NAB ,