New Seat of Government in Washington

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Type

Modern Printed Transcription of Letter/Document

Description

Letter from the United States Senate to President John Adams, respecting the new seat of government in Washington, D.C., and subjects of legislative consideration.

Date

11/26/1800

Recipient

Document number

1800112690000

Note

Published in American State Papers, 6th Congress, 2nd Session. Foreign Relations: Volume 1, Page 54-55. Image not available.

Notable persons

John Adams
Senate
George Washington
Congress
President
President pro tempore
John E. Howard
Congress
chief magistrate
consul
House of Congress
legislature

Notable locations

District of Columbia
City of Washington
Washington
seat of government
Washington, D.C.

Notable items

death
city
legislation