Senate Proceedings, 05/02/1836

Close
Usage Conditions Apply
The Smithsonian Institution Archives welcomes personal and educational use of its collections unless otherwise noted. For commercial uses, please contact photos@si.edu.
Download IIIF ManifestRequest permissionsDownload image Print
 

Summary

The resolution authorizing the President to appoint an agent to prosecute the claim of the United States to the Smithson fund is read for a third time and passed.

Subject

  • Smithson, James 1765-1829
  • United States Congress

Category

Smithsonian Legal Documents

Legal document information

  • Title 20, Education
  • Congressional Record

Notes

See Senate resolution no. 4

Contained within

The Congressional Globe Vol. II (Book)

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

  • 1836
  • 05/02/1836

Topic

  • Smithson Bequest
  • Act to establish the "Smithsonian Institution," for the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge Among Men
  • SI, Early History
  • Executive power
  • Delegation of authority

Form/Genre

Congressional Record

Physical description

Number of pages: 415; Page Numbers: 414

Full Record

View Full Record