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House of Representatives proceedings, 12/10/1838

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Summary

The House received a message from President Van Buren, stating that since the money had been received and invested in state stocks it is now the responsibility of Congress to fulfil the requirements of the bequest. To facilitate this the President had ordered the Secretary of State to contact scientists for their opinions on how best to proceed. The circular letter is presented to Congress and referred to a select committee.

Subject

  • Smithson, James 1765-1829
  • Van Buren, Martin 1782-1862
  • United States Congress

Category

Smithsonian Legal Documents

Legal document information

  • Title 20, Education
  • Congressional Record

Contained within

The Congressional Globe, vol. VII (Book)

Contact information

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

Date

  • 1839
  • 12/10/1838

Topic

  • Smithson Bequest
  • Act to establish the "Smithsonian Institution," for the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge Among Men
  • SI, Early History
  • Mission statements
  • Presidents
  • Presidents' spouses

Place

United States

Form/Genre

Congressional Record

Physical description

Number of pages: 1; Page Numbers: 19

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