The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-30
WAsHrseros NATIONAL MONUMENT oyyrcE,

WAsHIseros national MONUMENT OFFICE,
November FL, lSi9
Waers.on secretary was submitted 70 the Board Of
and through you the members ofthe Typographical Soci
ety. their sincere thanks for the patriotic and gratifying
now il progress Il win afford The managers great pleasure
70 assign to the block handsomely rendered appro-
the merits Of the association, which will thus properly be
represented in work that will eyince in all future time,
the deep and enduring gratitude OF tree and happy peo
pie To their ilustrous chief
Very respectfully yo W. EckLorr, cl.,.
GEO. Cochran, esq, for Committee. &c.
WASHINGTON Dec n, ls49
SIE Your note Of the 2ist ult accepting behalf Of
the National Monument Society, block Of marble from
and an aeEnoweds the same has been deferred nn
ill the block could be procured and prepared for preenta
asssd i The sss
marble, and bears the following Inscription,
sPREsENrED BY
THE COLUMBIA TYPOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY,
INSTITUTED JANUARY, ISIS,
As me"ento Of tt psnerat,on q q, members for the
In procuring and preparing the block, the society has
avoided all unnecessary expense with regard TO sculpture
&c believing simplicity 2 be more :, O. the
and believing. also that any surplus COLLECTIONS which
would e 9oe q h me
ing the expenses Of the block hers remained in the hands
order Of the board in the Bank Of Washington We are
truly sorry that the is not but the pressure Of
business has been urgent that the collecting COMMITTEES
have found IL impossible TO extend their exertions.
With the best wishes for the completion OF the great
work, we remain yours, truly, -
For Com. Col Typ. Society.
J. w. EcKI@.E, Clerk Nat Mon. Society.
N. B. Enckse.t send list Of the names Of those who
have contributed and the paid by each Individual
The commee have done this for their satisfaction
You place IL among the archives or do with what
seemeh proper There several other gentlemen
who have promised contribute whom the committee
have been able in closing their duties Should
any further collection be made, the sum will be handed
over forthwith. G. c. =
WASHINGTON National Monument ORScE.
December "a, lSf9.
Dean Si Your favor of this date relation the block
Of marble presented by the Columbia Typographical So
cety 70 be deposited in the National Monument is re-
ceived.
lam graed TO acknowledge that it now forms portion
of that edce, where the appropriate inscription bears
will manifest generations the spirit Of patriotism
and gratitude with which the members OF your association
imbued.
That portion Of your letter giving information Of the judi
cous and liberal disposition Of the funds committed
ened views your society and evinces the deep interest
et by In the oil this great enterprise We hope
the noble example may be inflated by all Of the patriotic
assoc atoms IN our country.
Your proceed ngs will doubt, be highly estimated by
the Boaid Of Managers and General Agent and will be sub
mitted TO them nc their next session.
The list OF contributors accompanying your letter. shall
be duly preserved, and the names recorded.
Very truly and respectfully, yours,
GEO Cochran, esq, the part Of the Columbia Typo
graphical Society, Washington city