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Here we present an inspiring chart of Map exhibiting the property of the U.S. in the vicinity of the Capitol : colored red, with the manner in which it is proposed to lay off the same in building lots, as described in the report to the Sup't of the city to which this is annexed / BHLatrobe, one of the surveyors of the city of Washington, Dec. 3d 1815. It was taken in 1815.
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.).
Covers area bounded by 2nd St. east, D St. south, 6th St. west, and D St. north, including eastern part of the Mall. Relief shown by shading. Partial cadastral map showing buildings, some lots, and block numbers and dimensions. Pen-and-ink, watercolor, and lead pencil. Oriented with north to the left. Torn and missing small sections along edges. Includes note and survey data. Scale [ca. 1:2,400].
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