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Above we show a remarkable map of the city of Washington : seat of government of the United States. It was taken in 1822.
Washington (D.C.).
Shows block numbers, wards, existing and planned government buildings, and radial distances from Capitol. "Entered according to Act of Congress on the 12 day of Nov. 1822 by S.A. Elliot of the District of Columbia." Includes indexed table of points of interest.
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