Resolvedby the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress
assembled,
THATthe Washington National Monument Society be, and it is hereby, authorized to erect
the proposed monument to the memory of George Washington upon such portion of the
public grounds or reservations within the city of Washington, not otherwise occupied,
as shall be selected by the President of the United States and the board of managers
of said society as a suitable site on which to erect the said monument, and for the
necessary protection thereof.
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01/24/1848
Secretary.
01/24/1848
Passed the Senate
January 24, 1848.
Attest
Asbury Dickins–January 24, 1848.
Attest
Secretary.
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A Resolution authorizing the erection, on the public grounds in the city of Washington, of a monument to George Washington.
A Resolution authorizing the erection, on the public grounds in the city of Washington, of a monument to George Washington.
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01/26/1848
Clerk.
01/26/1848
In the House of Representatives. January 26th 1848. Resolved that this bill do pass.
Attest,
Tho. J. CampbellAttest,
Clerk.
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Speaker
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HR passed
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| 27 Jany 1848 Exd by | Mr Rusk S |
| "Hampton H.R. |
Partially Printed Document, 2 page(s), Volume 468, RG 46, Entry 427: Records of the United States Senate, Thirtieth Congress, 1847-1849, Records of Legislative Proceedings, Bills and Resolutions Originating in the Senate, Senate Bills and Resolutions Upon Which Further Action Was Taken, 1847-1849, NAB ,Â