When was it published?

October 21, 1814 in The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Domestic News October 21, 1814 Event 2 of 2

The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Congress, Jefferson Library, Purchase Proposition, House Of Representatives

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

The House considered the proposition to purchase Thomas Jefferson's library of 10,000 volumes for Congress's use. Jefferson's letter described the collection as gathered over 50 years. No vote was taken to allow members to review catalogues. The library committee favored the purchase.

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The House took up the proposition for the purchase of Mr. Thomas Jefferson's library, for the use of Congress. A letter from that gentleman stated, that it consisted of 10,000 volumes, collected with care during a term of 50 years. No question was taken, to give time to members to examine the catalogues. The committee on the library reported in favor of the purchase, and prayed that they might be empowered to purchase it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Congress Jefferson Library Purchase Proposition House Of Representatives

What entities or persons were involved?

Thomas Jefferson

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Key Persons

Thomas Jefferson

Outcome

committee reported in favor of purchase and requested empowerment to proceed

Event Details

The House considered the proposition to purchase Thomas Jefferson's library of 10,000 volumes for Congress's use. Jefferson's letter described the collection as gathered over 50 years. No vote was taken to allow members to review catalogues. The library committee favored the purchase.