Proposal for the Acquisition of Congressional Cemetery: A Letter Correspondence

The text consists of correspondence between individuals regarding legislation to allow the acquisition of Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. by the National Capitol Park System. The bill is pending before the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, and the Vestry of Christ Church, Washington Parish has endorsed the legislation and expressed its intention to donate the land comprising the cemetery to the United States. Representative James R. Jones has acknowledged receipt of the letters and stated that he will give the bill careful consideration if it comes before the Interior Committee.