House of Representatives Proceedings 01/09/1839

Summary

Mr. Adams presents papers in relation to the Smithson bequest, which are referred to a select committee.

Subject

• Adams, John Quincy 1767-1848
• 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

01/09/1839

Topic

• Smithson Bequest
• Letters
• Committees
• Act to establish the "Smithsonian Institution," for the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge Among Men
• SI, Early History

Form/Genre

Congressional Record

Physical description

Number of pages: 1; Page Numbers: 104

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