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The Charlotte Journal
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
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The cornerstone of the new General Post Office building on Seventh and E. streets in Washington was laid on the 25th ult. in the presence of the President and heads of Departments, with a plate inscribed with the office's history from 1775, destruction in 1836, and fire-proof rebuilding in 1839, plus names of chief government officers.
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Upon a plate, affixed to the corner stone, was the following inscription: General Post Office United States. Founded 1775. Building destroyed by fire 1836. Rebuilt fire-proof 1839—together with the names of the chief officers of government, at the time of rebuilding the edifice.—ib.
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Washington
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25th Ult.
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cornerstone laid with historical inscription affixed.
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The corner stone of the new edifice intended for the General Post Office, on Seventh and E. streets, Washington, was laid in presence of the President and heads of Departments. Upon a plate affixed to the corner stone was an inscription: General Post Office United States. Founded 1775. Building destroyed by fire 1836. Rebuilt fire-proof 1839—together with the names of the chief officers of government at the time of rebuilding.