Raynors HCA 2018-03
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2018
Broadside, titled “ADDRESS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT SOCIETY, TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES,”7-1/2” x 12-1/2”, Washington: H. Polkenhorn, 1855. are broadside soliciting donations in order to resume and complete the construction of the Washington Monument in Washington, DC. In 1833 citizens gathered and formed the Washington National Monument Society, the sole purpose of which was to erect a fitting monument in George Washington's name. The project did not get underway until 1848, when President Zachary Taylor laid the first cornerstone on July 4 and construction finally began. By 1854, however, donations had ceased and the project was once again stalled. This broadside is a renewed call by the Society for funds to finish the project. In part, "it is your neglect. ... You, the people of this broad and happy land; you, the children of Washington; you, to whom he has left the priceless bequest of his services, and his love; have held back the contribution needed from each to erect to his memory a suitable Monument in the National Metropolis....”
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