ISBN: 9781150989933

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 192 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.4in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Pur… mais…

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 192 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.4in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 Excerpt: . . . of the Statue, to determine the practicability of the Ships receiving it on board, and the proper place for its deposit. As the navigation affords no suitable anchorage at or near Rome, a Ship of War could not take the Statue on board nearer than Naples or Leghorn, and as Thomas Appleton Esquire, Consul of the United States, is resident at the latter place, that port would be preferred. The United States Ship Columbus will sail hence by the 1st of February, and the consequent return of the Ship Franklin might afford the conveyance to the United States. But as there is no port in North Carolina to which that Ship could proceed, it would become necessary to provide for a second transportation, by some vessel coastwise from Boston to the place in North Carolina, which should be designated. Upon receipt of your answer to these observations I will give an order to the Commanding Naval Officer in the Mediterranean, to perform this service, if it shall be deemed practicable and not delay the Ship at Leghorn beyond a reasonable period. The object, as it respects the State of North Carolina, will receive all the attention of this Department to facilitate its accomplishment. I have the honor to be, With high respect and consideration, Your Excellencys most obedient servant Smith Thompson To His Excellency John Branch Governor of the State of North Carolina Raleigh Governor Branch to Commodore William Bainbridge Executive Office No. Carolina Raleigh February 15th 1820. Sis Enclosed is a letter to Mr. Appleton United States Consul at Leghorn through whose polite agency a marble Statue of the immortal Washington has been executed by the celebrated Marquis Canova for the State of North Carolina. As the Statue is now complete and ready for transportation to this countr. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<