Speech of G. P. Marsh in the 29th Congress, Ses. 1, 1846, House of Representatives
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Speech of Mr. G. P. Marsh on the bill to establish the Smithsonian Institution. He discusses some of the problems with the administration of the fund and the responsibility of Congress to organize and establish an institution that would conform to the wishes of Smithson. He argues that the proposed bill accomplishes both the increase and diffusion of knowledge as required by the will. He is especially in favor of the proposed library.
Smithsonian Legal Documents
See H.R. 5 for the bill in question
Appendix to the Congressional Globe vol XV (Book)
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
Congressional Record
Number of pages: 5; Page Numbers: 850-854