Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 04 (of 20)
Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 04 (of 20)

Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 04 (of 20)

Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 04 (of 20)"For the payment of the arrears of salary due...
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Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 04 (of 20)

Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 04 (of 20)

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Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 04 (of 20)

Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 04 (of 20)

$106.61 $53.28
Author: Sumner, Charles,1811-1874
Format: eBook
Language: English
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Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 04 (of 20)

"For the payment of the arrears of salary due to the late Rural Architect, A.J. Downing, deceased, from the 1st of May, 1852, to the date of his death, and a further allowance to his widow, equal to the salary for one year, $2,500: Provided, that the said sum shall be in full of all claim for the services of the said deceased, and for all models, specifications, and drawings, designed for the benefit of the United States, which are not in its possession." Mr. PresidentThe laborer is worthy of his hire; and I believe at this moment there is no question of charity to the widow of the late Mr. Downing. The simple proposition is, to make compensation for services rendered to the United States by this eminent artist as superintendent of the public grounds in Washington. And since the plans he has left behind and the impulse he has given to improvements here by his remarkable genius will continue to benefit us, though he has been removed, it is thought reasonable to continue his salary to the close of the unexpired year from which it commenced. These plans alone have been valued at five thousand dollars, and we are to have the advantage of them. In pursuance of these, [2]his successor will be able to proceed in arranging the public grounds, and in embellishing the national capital, without further expenditure for others. Thus, as I said at the outset, it is not a question of charity, but of compensation; and on this ground I doubt not the estate of the departed artist deserves the small pittance it is proposed to pay. For myself, I should be much happier to vote a larger appropriation, believing, that, over and above the services actually rendered in the discharge of his duties, these plans are amply worth it, and that we shall all feel better by such recognition of our debt. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 45954
Author: Sumner, Charles
Release Date: Jun 13, 2014
Format: eBook
Language: English

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