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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
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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. …