1811 Washington DC Report on Construction of Each Wing of Capitol

This is an official 1811 congressional document titled:

“Message from the President of the United States… transmitting reports… on the Capitol”

Printed in Washington by A. & G. Way (1811)

6 x 9 inches

Date: February 26, 1811

Subject: Costs, construction progress, and finances of the U.S. Capitol

Includes reports by:

Thomas Munroe (Superintendent of the City of Washington)

Benjamin Henry Latrobe (Surveyor of Public Buildings; major Capitol architect)

Issued by order of the House of Representatives

Specifically tied to the early construction of the Capitol.

This is from the Madison administration era (pre-War of 1812)

Directly tied to construction of the U.S. Capitol, one of the most important buildings in American history

Mentions Latrobe, a highly collectible historical figure in architecture

Condition

From your photos:

Missing original binding (disbound pamphlet)

Heavy foxing, staining, edge wear

Rough margins, some fragility

Text appears complete and legible