Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 to the Senate of the United States

GLC00198

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GLC#
GLC00198
Type
Letters
Date
December 6, 1838
Author/Creator
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
Title
to the Senate of the United States
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 33 cm, Width: 19 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Instructions for complying with the act of July 1, 1836 concerning a bequest made by James Smithson to the United States government. Asks Congress to attend to properly fulfilling the object of the bequest. Informs that last July the Secretary of State was directed to obtain information from persons in the science and public education fields for their opinions on how to best use the funds. Includes copies of the circular letter with the results of these directions for Congress to review (not present). The bequest was eventually used to establish the Smithsonian Institute in 1846.

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