().\K OF THE MOST liEAUTIl'UL OF WA.-.ll 1 > - . . > ' > ,-..,.... :. .AUI.Y Sl'UINC.: A VIKW 

 LOOKING NORTH ON SEVI- NTEI- NTH STREET FROM MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE 



"As capitals go, few are so advantaiieously situated in respect to natural charms as is 

 Washington. All these considerations make one feel how great are the opportunities here 

 offered to you for the further adornment and heautitication ol this city. Nature has done 

 so much, and you have, yourselves, already done so much that you are called upon to do 

 more" (see page 719). 



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