Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-10-27
washington NationaI Monument

tributions in the State OF Virginia, tor erecting
the above Monument aud being DESTROYS OF proceeding
forthwith with that view, have deemed il best To lay
the State Oft into districts, conveniently as can,
be found below, and wish appoint assistant
deputy in each district. Testimonials Of fitness and
fidelity will IN every be rcquircdand bond with
security for the faithful discharge of the trust Appli-
cations TO me, IN Richmond after the 10Th in per-
orby letter, postpaid, will receive immediate aen-
ton. WILSON ALLEN,
The following Extract from te Constitution OF the
Society pcscribes generally the duty of the Collectors
a. Ii shall be the business Of each Collector call in
person by honest and faithful deputies to be appoint
cd by him. all the white Inhabitants Of his collection
district and receive from them such contributions in
ncy they be inclined TO grant, no: exceeding
dollar caclto transmit the ut least in every
two months the Treasurer OF the Society deposit
the collected safe Bank in his collection
district to the credit of the Society lie shall also
in Book the OF the contributors and the amount
contributed by each-which shall be deposited in the
Monument. And he shall make his final return, and.
close his collections in year from the day OF his
pointmen-unless the Board shall find it expcdien to
extend the time
Instructions 10 the Collectors Of the Washington National
-donumcnt Society
The Collector, his Deputy, must call in person. on
every white nhabitant of his collection district when
it is practicable, and obtain his her contribution
Though the highest to be contributed by each indi-
vdua, is limited TO dollar, yet any amount may be
received provided the person subscrbes for himself and
family, himself and others Thus, for self and fani
W. or self and others $3.50" Blu, onv sun o,yexnr
blank book, of convenient size, Syo. 4to bound in
morocco, with the following printed caption the
OF contributing to the erection of great National Monu-
mcnt, at the seat of the General Government in honor
OF the Memory OF Hashington, and of promoting the
objects OF the Washington National Monument Society
tabliscd for that purpose do subscribe the placed
opposite names respectively" Each page CON
tam three columns ono for the name tor the place
OF residence, and for the amount. And as these
books To be transmitted the Society, pre-
served in the Monument, and TO 90 down To pos,crv
The name OF the contributor must in every case when
practicable, be rrien Jy himself An apartment in the
Monument will be prepared TO contain these books
M fnS f.fn-
&c 1t is also the intention of the board well in JUS
tce to the contributors insure responsibility of
the collectors to publish their names, and the
contributed by them, in each State. The printed sheet
accompanying this, must be pasted the inside the
cover OF each subscription book The collector upon
arriving in any city village where there is press,
must apply TO the Editor and get him TO publish an ar
tice recommending the object and giving of his
arrivals and If there be press the accompanying ad
dress must be put up convenient place
may be read The honorary members of the Society
each State should be called on and requested TO lend
thelr assistance, aud TO promote its objects by their
huence and recommen dation.
1t can be stated that it is the design Of the Society
erect the Monument in the Metropolis of the Nation, by
e voluntary contributions OF the people OF that Ma
tom and that the whole amount of the collections,
Whatever tney may De, VIII be expended on It's con-
strucuon From feeling Of pride, and of patriotism,
is believed that American refuse his mite or
hesitate to lend his assistance toward the completion of
an object which is To rebound TO the glory of the Repub
lie, and to do credit To the muncence and of the
present age 1t is object in which all interested
who regard their own equation and that OF their country
It's proposed, that the contemplated Monument shall be-
like him in whose honor it TO be constructed npara
leed in the world and commensurate with the gratitude
lberaty and patriotism of the People by whom il is
be erected premium will be offered by the Society,
for the design by American Archtec
no definite idea yet be given of the plan which
may be adopted; but it is the wish Of the Society," that
should blend stupendousness with elegance and be of
tnch magnitude and beauty to be object opride
shc American People, and ofadniration to all who it,
It's material is intended to be wholly American and
be OF marble or granite brought from each State, that
each State may participate tho glory of
n is TucfIo Lot
each contributor consider il a privilege and honor
and not as favor bestowed the Society have such
an opportunity, perhaps the last that will occur of
displaying his gratitude and vcneration for the memory
OF ndShngfo Press upon him the importance of this
great and noble effort of the deep disgrace that would at
tend ITS failure and OF the necessity of showing the
world and to future ages, that the American People felt
as lhey ought to feel on SO interesting subject and that
the Father of their liberty and independence.
deposits should be made as often possible in
safe Bank, and the Treasurer apprzed Of it, Copies of
the Constitution will be furnished each collector and
and his subagents, and all other information that may
be necessary for their government Great diligence
and exeron are expected from the collectors that the
largest possible amount may be obtained and the foun
dation of the monument be laid within short time 1t
is the wish OF the Society that it should be commenced
within eight months, and completed within five six
years GEO WATTERSTON.
Washington, 1885 Secretary ". N. M. s.
The following arrangement of Districts is made from
tanners Map Of 1929, and may not be udiciousIy
ranged but subject TO alteration and will be arranged
to suit collectors For the Western part Of the State
VIII, at times TO be appointed, attend Winchester
otaunton cSc TO receive proposals from those who may
wish to undertake Collectors that section of the
State WILSON ALLEN
Collector Of Tie State
l. Princess Anne, Norfolk, Nansenond, Isle of Wight
= southampton, Surry, Sussex, Greensville
. DInwldde, Prince George, Brunswick.
a Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, Nottowny, Amelia
D. Chesterfield, Powhatan, Cumberland Prince Ed
ward 80
8 buckingham, Charlotte, Halifax, Campbell
2. Bedford Pittsylvania.
o. franklin, Patrick, Henry, Grayson
y Montgomery, Bath, Botetourt, Allegheny, Monroe,
Giles, Greenbrier.
10. Washington, Wythe, Lee, Scott
ii. Russell, Tazewel Logan, Cabell.
IL. Nicholas, Kanawha, Mason
~ Pocahontas, Lewis, Wood, Harrison, Randolph
ii. Tyler, Ohio, Brooke.
10. Monongala, Preston
l6. Hardy, Hampshire, Pendleton.
H. Berkeley Jefferson
Is Frederick, Shenandoah
10. Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge.
20 Amherst, Nelson, Abemarlc.
II Orange, Madison, Culpeprr.
y Rappahannock Fauquier, Loudoun.
rs. Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford, King George
Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland. Lancaster
~. SPotsylvana, Carone Essex King & Queen
% Middlesex, Gloucester, Matthews, King William
70 Fluvanna, Louisa, Goocfland, Hanover.
%. Hcnrico, Richmond City
p. New Kent Charles CITY james Civ York War
wick, Elizabeth City
% Accomac Northampton
Oct %. Ao-ot
ERY virtue Of a Deed of Trust, executed to me by
E-D William Dabney and wife, bearing date Goth day