The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-07
Mr.. ptAsoUYy OoxA1loN 70 GEoaGeruwH.

WASHINGTON. May ]. 1861.
To GEORGE PEABODY, London England
On the Goth of April Mr. Corcorap had the pleasure 70
acknowledge the receipt OF your esteemed favor Of the
20sh Of April addressed himself and others therein
named, which beg record here convenience 0,
reference a. folows:-
NO: sLAFAyRrrs STREET, sAIxx, April 20, 1857
TO W. W. CoRcoRAH, GEORGES W. RlG0s, HYDE,
HENRY D Cooks and WILLIAM l. DUNLOP, Of the Dis
GENrLExES-As most Of you are aware, am and have
been for some time DESTROYS Of making some GIFT which
will be productive OF benefit 10 the ctzeus Of George
town, In the District Of Columbia, where commenced
business for myself in early youth
am persuaded that cannot better do than by
deavorng TO assist them In their own endeavor TO Guilt
vate healthful moral and Intellectual progress and
By you ana held az in
public library TO be established in the city Of George
s y Be- and Ss
Of accrued interest," and including any donations from
other sources should such be made to erect suitable
building In the city Of Georgetown for pablo library,
and TO establish therein good general circulating
library to which the inhabitants OF Georgetown shall
q may by you and your successors be deemed necessary
and proper Should you thnkit best TO keep tho funds
ton a. before stated 10 erect building which shall NOT
only be suitable for such library ~ have specaned.
but which shall also contain lecture room o. na iSo
%. give TO you the power 70 organize, 70 choose
treasurer and II necessary to obtain an ace q moor
poraton and direct that annual report Of the CON-
dtion Of the fund and amount OF income be prepared
and published by yourselves and your SUCCESSORS
direct that your board be always Of ve PERSONS
and In OF vacancy or vacancies occurring Ia your
number direct that the same be filled BY vote Of the
remainder as soon thereafter conveniently can be-
Please TO receive enclosed my check on Mr.. James
Tinker for $4,000 to be appropriated - directed IN
this letter.
with great respect, am your humble servant,
70 10y GEORGE PEABODY
In pursuance Of the directions contained In this letter
the trustees met At twelve O'Clock this day - Mr. Cor
corans private ONCE all being present. and they osga
nized by the appointment OF Mr. Corcoran Chaasman
and Mr.. Hyde Secretary and the appointment o. MI
Riggs Treasurer and after full interchange q Views
md 70 meet your wishes under1tood rom y00r es.
ter ordered that the amO0n be invested n Cnioed
states ssvsa-shiry Isa:ssy Rosss . $1,000 3.
vested IN the e SECURITIES until The fusthsy csoe -
Il wss also determined 70 obtain ~ sooa - psscseah,s
m - OF incorporation, under the nans o. he Pnae
body IAbraxy AssociasioA 81 GeOrgeeOWn, wntces -
xusl, Win msaA youk apgEehasisa; 81 = MI - -
pleasure q ths trustees whom zoe havs hocsssa 49,
people Of Georgetown 70 give fun snece = your Wbshe0
n this behalf ~ already expresesd ~ thas yco nay
hersafter Intimate On behalf u the psople ~ 0sorEs
town tender you, dear SIR our grateful scknowsdg.
mentso. this bsnedcence and most sincerely Wish thas
yQu ma1aong ~ spared t0wineos the benens OF your
and to receive and enjoy the admmsion and gratitude
Of those who will be the direct recipients Of your bounty
q we'll a a those who appreciate the nsstimaole
beDehts that will low Thousands by your most liberal
and enlightened munncence.
with great regard 10 are dssr CT, your ohedent ssrs
| wants, w. ". CORCORAN,
GEORGE W. RIGGS,
A. HYDE.
m nsN#es r. d. COOKE,
/ WIN. L DUNLOP.