THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, "For the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge Among Men." AN ADDRESS ON THE DUTIES OF GOVERMENT, IN REFERENCE CHIEFLY TO PUBLIC INSTRUCTION; WITH THE OUTLINES OF A PLAN FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE SMITHSONIAN FUND TO THAT OBJECT. Delivered, in substance, before the American Institute, in the Lyceum of Natural History, in New York City, Feb. 10, 1847

BARLOW, Rev. William

Published by B.R. Barlow, No. 13 Chambers Street, New York, [NY], 1847

About this Item

First edition. 23.5 cm. 40pp. Original tan printed wrappers. Inscribed "with the best respects of the author" to Gen. Pierre Van Cortlandt [Jr.]. One of a number of proposals and responses on how best to use the Smithsonian endowment. Pierre Van Cortlandt's father was first Lt. Governor of New York. Washington considered him a most trusted friend and ally.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, "For the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge Among Men." AN ADDRESS ON THE DUTIES OF GOVERMENT, IN REFERENCE CHIEFLY TO PUBLIC INSTRUCTION; WITH THE OUTLINES OF A PLAN FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE SMITHSONIAN FUND TO THAT OBJECT. Delivered, in substance, before the American Institute, in the Lyceum of Natural History, in New York City, Feb. 10, 1847
• Publisher: B.R. Barlow, No. 13 Chambers Street, New York, [NY]
• Publication Date: 1847
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • District of Columbia
  • Americana